Zoe Roberts: Hold out hope for a better America
Building the America we want and deserve won’t be easy, but it starts by electing leaders who care about us, who seek office with the idea of serving the people of the communities that elect them.
David J. Voelker: Democracy depends on historical understanding
The Trump administration is mounting a sweeping and unprecedented attack on historical knowledge and institutions.
Dave Cieslewicz: The cold incompetence of Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, takes delight in trashing the careers, the livelihoods and the lives of people — about 26,000 of them at last estimate.
Tahira Malik: I help people in Milwaukee overcome addiction. This is how we reduce deaths.
The work is not done. Harm reduction isn’t just for opioid users anymore — it’s for anyone who abuses just about any substance.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting applications for Wolf Advisory Committee
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m. The purpose of the WAC is to assist the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Children and Families: Announce new survey finds a quarter of child care programs likely to close if Legislature fails to invest in continuing the Child Care Counts program
Program will expire at the end of June, forcing providers to close their doors, raise costs for care, and expand waitlists unless the state makes critically needed ongoing investments to support Wisconsin’s kids, families, and providers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers,
Marquette University: Milwaukee Bucks’ Lisa Byington to deliver Marquette’s annual Axthelm Lecture, April 15
MILWAUKEE — Lisa Byington, television play-by-play voice for the Milwaukee Bucks and the first female full-time television play-by-play announcer for a major men’s professional sports team, will deliver the 2025 Axthelm Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Diederich College of Communication
UW–Milwaukee: Join 414 for UWM Giving Days on April 14 and 15
MILWAUKEE_Every year during 414 for UWM Giving Days, UWM alumni, employees, students and friends from around the world come together to fuel Panther success. On April 14 and 15, they’ll do so again by giving the gift of UWM to create
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Districts approve majority of referenda even as “retry” efforts increase
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The Bradley Foundation: Announces Jimmy Lai as an Honorary 2025 Bradley Prize winner
Lai receives award for unwavering commitment to the ideals of freedom Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation has announced that Jimmy Lai, the imprisoned Hong Kong entrepreneur and standard-bearer for freedom, is an Honorary 2025 Bradley Prize winner. Lai, who
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers highlights plan to audit health insurance companies, expand access to affordable healthcare
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. I’ve always believed that healthcare should not be a privilege afforded only to the healthy and wealthy—Wisconsinites should be able to get the healthcare you need when you need it. It’s why
WisGOP: Josh Kaul: Democrats’ newset political stuntman
MADISON, Wis. — Josh Kaul is looking more like a circus clown than a daredevil as he eagerly auditions for the role of political stuntman, using his office as Wisconsin’s Attorney General to put on highly partisan sideshows. From hurling himself
Dept. of Transportation: Weight restrictions end Friday for southern Wisconsin highways
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw Class II and Posted Road restrictions for about 15 counties of Zones 4-5 on Friday, April 11 at 12:01 a.m. Class II and Posted Road restrictions will end in Zones 1-3 when conditions
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans support bill to limit reach of federal judges’ injunctions
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans vote to pass a bill that would limit the scope of injunctions issued by federal judges as GOP lawmakers criticize rulings that have halted or paused Trump administration efforts.
THU AM Update: Assembly committee to hear bills on Medicaid eligibility checks, guaranteed income programs
From WisPolitics … — An Assembly committee today will hear testimony on legislation to require the Department of Health Services to check every six months to make sure those on Medicaid programs are still eligible for benefits. AB 163 also