UW–Eau Claire: All signs point to opportunity for Elle Snesrud
When Elle Snesrud takes the commencement stage at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for her Dec. 21 graduation ceremony, it will not only be to accept her diploma and shake the hands of administration as she walks. Before the reading
Wisconsin organizations: Call on state legislators to protect freedom to vote, reject harmful legislation in upcoming session
WISCONSIN – Organizations from across the state signed onto a letter calling on the Wisconsin State Legislature to protect the voting rights of Wisconsin voters and reject harmful legislation that will create barriers and disenfranchise eligible voters. [read the full
Sen. Stroebel: Votes against new Brewers lease
Madison, WI – In the 2023-2024 legislative session, the legislature reached an agreement on a pair of bills to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050 in exchange for state investments in the stadium renovations. As a result of this
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Scott and Rep. Harris in letter urging two-step reconciliation process to advance Trump agenda
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), House Freedom Caucus Chairman U.S. Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.), and 25 of their Senate and House colleagues in a letter to Senate Majority Leader-Elect John Thune and Speaker
Gov. Evers: Celebrates “home run” deal to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released a statement today celebrating the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District’s (the District) vote today to approve a new lease agreement for American Family Field, ensuring the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball (MLB) remain in Wisconsin through 2050. The District’s historic vote today comes just over a year
Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin residents – check your property tax bill to ensure you receive the lottery and gaming credit
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding Wisconsin residents to check their current property tax bill for the lottery and gaming credit. The credit provides direct property tax relief to qualifying taxpayers on their property tax bills displayed as
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: New growing Wisconsin magazine celebrates the Year of the Worker
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has announced the 2024-25 edition of the Growing Wisconsin magazine is now available. The magazine celebrates the Year of the Worker. “Governor Tony Evers declared
Dept. of Natural Resources: Extending incidental take public notice for wind energy and cave bats
Public Comment Period Now Open Through Jan. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending the public notice period for the proposed Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for Wind Energy and Cave Bats. The new deadline for
Steven Walters: Wisconsin tax bills trigger new school funding debate
Wisconsin taxpayers will see an increase of 5.7% over last December’s gross property tax bills in part due to the school referendums that passed this year.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Unconstitutional DNR rule suspended by WI Legislature
WILL’s recent lawsuit and work with the Legislature highlighted the need to act and protect law-abiding fisherman The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauded the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) for
Bill Barth: Work at home not intended as forever
Legislative Republicans should push Evers on the issue.
Jeff Mandell: Wisconsin Act 10 is unconstitutional: What the ruling means
If affirmed on appeal, this ruling has the potential to transform Wisconsin’s workforce. It eliminates artificial, anti-democratic obstacles to recognition for public-sector unions and restores the ability of such unions to bargain collectively, giving their members a seat at the table to advocate for fair pay, improved benefits, and safer workplaces.
Vivian Watson: Medicare Advantage works for Wisconsin’s Seniors. Let’s keep it that way.
Affordable health care programs like Medicare Advantage need to be protected, ensuring Wisconsinites’ access to quality care, especially when it comes to our Black community here in Milwaukee (and statewide).
Damond W. Boatwright: HSHS sees an epidemic of violence against health care workers. Protect us.
he Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act introduced in Congress would make assaulting a hospital employee a federal crime punishable by a fine, jail time or both. This protection is already provided to airline and airport workers. We look forward to these and similar initiatives moving forward.
Mark Belling: The Listecki legacy
Milwaukee’s archbishop was determined to be heard … While many religious leaders drown in their own pomposity, Listecki is the ultimate regular guy.