Schimel campaign: Susan Crawford’s radical Soros-backed agenda
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Susan Crawford recently received $2 million from the George Soros-funded Democratic Party of Wisconsin. It is easy to see why George Soros is all in on Susan Crawford’s bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court: she brags about working
John Torinus & Tom Hefty: Wisconsinites’ health is deteriorating: Madison needs to wake up
We just received another wakeup call on health care in Wisconsin, where costs are too high, public health outcomes have plummeted, and our governor has hit the snooze button.
John Imes: Building new natural gas plants in Wisconsin will strap customers with big bills
We Energies’ proposed gas plants are not just unnecessary — they’re a long-term financial burden on ratepayers.
Dave Zweifel: Property taxes unbearable? The GOP doesn’t care
Legislators should work to help elderly people on fixed incomes, and the young family in their first home, afford the property taxes their policies of starving public schools and micromanaging local governments are foisting on them.
Steven Walters: ‘I’m all for him’
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson champions Trump from the sidelines.
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds public strongly favors some Trump policies, strongly opposes others
Recognizing only two sexes and immigrant orders are most popular, “Gulf of America” naming and Jan. 6 pardons least popular Other highlights: Overall opinion is skeptical on tariffs Majorities doubt Trump will reduce inflation Polarized views by party remain very
Luke Fuszard: Electoral grief is a real thing, and there’s a lot of it
For the millions struggling with electoral grief, experts recommend focusing on what you can control.
One City Schools: New advocacy organization launched to support excellence and equity in education
A new local non-profit advocacy organization looks to increase awareness and public dialogue, advocating for the educational well-being and success of our next generation of learners. One City Advocates, created by the leadership at Dane County’s One City Schools, aims
Underly campaign: ICYMI: Support for Jill Underly for State Superintendent continues to grow
Madison, WI – Today, Jill Underly’s re-election campaign for State Superintendent provided a growing list of statewide organizations, elected officials, and grassroots leaders from all corners of Wisconsin supporting returning her to the Department of Public Instruction. Underly is endorsed
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation to provide clarity on merger process
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to repeal the FTC’s final rule making changes to the Premerger Notification Form under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR). “When Congress passed the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act,
Judith Davidoff: Local news in the time of Trump 2.0
We’ll focus on the context and impact, not the chaos.
Wright campaign: Latest finance reports show grassroots schools Superintendent candidate Jeff Wright maintaining cash advantage over struggling incumbent Underly; Underdog Wright fueled by teachers principals & administrators
MADISON-The most recent campaign finance filings show that Sauk Prairie Schools Superintendent, a grassroots candidate to be Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, maintained his cash advantage over the incumbent Underly. What’s more, Wright’s $102,000 to $79,000 cash on hand
Dane County Exec Agard: Announces county’s readiness for first significant snowfall of the season
Madison, WI — With a significant snowstorm set to impact the region tomorrow, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard assures residents that county departments are fully prepared to respond. From road maintenance to emergency management, the county is mobilized to keep
Dept. of Justice: Hartford man sentenced to prison for stealing employees’ 401(k) funds
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered
City Forward Collective: New poll: Milwaukee voters demand urgent reforms to address MPS’ continued shortcomings
City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partners at CFC Action Fund, are sharing the first portion of findings from our poll of Milwaukee voters regarding K12 education issues. Today’s release includes responses on Milwaukee Public Schools; CFC will release