Scott Klug: Ticket splitters to the rescue: And of course one race was in Wisconsin
Like many voters lost in the middle these days, I think ticket splitting should be celebrated. When you walk into the poll, don’t just pull the lever. Take a breath and think.
Michelle Bryant: We thought Ruby crossed that bridge: A call to action for our schools
Currently, we are witnessing a disturbing surge in racist behaviors impacting school-age Black children.
Richard S. Russell: Time to end Prohibition — again
Who are the victims in our misnamed War on Drugs? Well, it’s not the drugs themselves. They’ve never paid a penny in fines, served a second in jail or had so much as a twinge in the tummy. No, the victims of these senseless laws are us. People. Americans. Citizens. Voters!
Melissa Agard: 5 priorities for Dane County’s future
Together, we will build a future that reflects the very best of Dane County — a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Gregory Humphrey: The lesson to be learned from former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
As we rejoice in the fall of this dictator, but without knowing what is to follow in Syria, one chapter of this story needs to be recalled.
Kaul petitions state Supreme Court to weigh in on lawsuit challenging JFC settlement authority
Dem AG Josh Kaul has petitioned the state Supreme Court to reverse a Court of Appeals decision upholding lawmakers’ authority to review Department of Justice settlements under a 2018 lame-duck law.
Arthur I. Cyr: While North Korea provokes, South Korea thrives
Market economies and representative governments now characterize a steadily increasing share of the world’s developing nations. In short, South Korea is positioned to lead developing nations toward prosperity.
TUE AM Update: Report: School gross property tax levies up $327.2 million
From WisPolitics … — State residents will pay $327.2 million more to K-12 schools via property tax bills this month — an increase driven in part by widespread voter-approved referendums, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports. That amounts to a 5.7%
Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry adds another record-breaking $11.2 billion to state economy
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov New data show Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry grew 9.4 percent in 2023, breaking the previous year’s record MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Director
State Bar of Wisconsin: Two northern Wisconsin lawyers running for State Bar president-elect
Madison, WI – Johanna R. Kirk and Stephen W. Sawyer have accepted nominations to run for 2025 State Bar of Wisconsin president-elect. Both candidates are lawyers active in northern Wisconsin. Kirk runs her law firm, Kirk Law Office LLC in Thorp. Sawyer is with
Gov. Evers: To continue statewide budget listening session tour in Milwaukee
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will continue his statewide budget listening tour at ThriveOn King in Milwaukee. The governor kicked off his budget listening tour last week in Appleton and La Crosse to hear directly from Wisconsinites
MON PM Update: Kaul petitions state Supreme Court to weigh in on lawsuit challenging JFC settlement authority
From WisPolitics … — Dem AG Josh Kaul has petitioned the state Supreme Court to reverse a Court of Appeals decision upholding lawmakers’ authority to review Department of Justice settlements under a 2018 lame-duck law. Kaul is also seeking a
DNC War Room: Donald Trump doubles down on Project 2025 agenda to “Terminate” the ACA for Wisconsinites
In response to Donald Trump reaffirming his “concepts of a plan” for health care yesterday, threatening critical protections for millions of Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement: “Donald Trump told the American people
Wisconsin Family Action: Reacts to parental rights case denial
MADISON – Today, the United States Supreme Court denied hearing an appeal from Wisconsin parents who were challenging an Eau Claire School District’s guidance. The guidance in question allowed teachers and administrators to secretly facilitate a students’ social gender transition without
PROFS: Statement on the proposed change to the Universities of Wisconsin policy on copyright
Universities of Wisconsin (UW) is proposing, with no consultation with faculty or shared governance at its campuses, a change to its policy on copyright. The current policy (G27/SYS191) holds that the university held no property interest in materials that result