Ruth Conniff: Protecting hope in the face of fear
A Wisconsin immigration attorney and an Israeli peace activist talk about resisting fascism.
Julio Cesar Gumeta-Ramos: I’m a Latino community organizer in Milwaukee. Stop blaming us for Harris loss.
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Amber Wichowsky and Allison Keeley: How to survive a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives who disagree about politics
Nearly half of Americans say political or election-related discussions have led to conflicts in their personal lives, and that nearly one in five have ended a friendship due to political views.
James E. Causey: We need mentors and mental health services to help Black boys cope with trauma
Youth mentor and poet Kwabena Antoine Nixon encourages middle school boys to share their pain and struggles and he empowers them to rise above their circumstances.
Alex Saloutos: Rhodes-Conway and Guequierre propose forgiving $1.6 million debt plus interest owed to city by financially successful nonprofit
The timing of this resolution—just two weeks after the property tax referendum—adds to its controversy.
Stroebel urges Senate Republicans against working with Wall after developer celebrates lawmaker’s loss
Outgoing state Sen. Duey Stroebel is encouraging his Senate GOP colleagues to be skeptical of working with Terrence Wall in the upcoming legislative session. The developer told WisPolitics Stroebel, R-Saukville, is being “vindictive” after he sent the lawmaker a text message stating he was happy to have contributed to the lawmaker’s defeat.
Crawford campaign: Endorsed by Wisconsin Laborers District Council
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured additional endorsements in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the Wisconsin Laborer’s District Council and the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state’s largest public-sector union. Since announcing her candidacy,
UW–Stevens Point: Haine’s legacy gift fuels growth of the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School
A retired educator couple with a history of giving is adding to their impact with a transformational gift to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Jim and Madeleine Haine of Stevens Point have committed an additional $500,000 to the Sentry
Gov. Evers,First Lady: Celebrate Thanksgiving with video message
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message celebrating Thanksgiving and wishing Wisconsinites a happy holiday season. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey
Dept. of Transportation: Put safe driving habits on the menu this Thanksgiving weekend
Whether your travel plans take you near or far this Thanksgiving weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to slow down, buckle up and plan ahead for congested roads. According to AAA, nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel
Dept. of Corrections: Monitor finds atmosphere improved at LHS/CLS
MADISON, Wis. – The 21st report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed Monday, noting an improvement in staff and youth attitudes, as well as fewer safety fears as the schools recover from the
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Would like our money back
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to politely ask the Wisconsin Legislature to kindly refund the excess money they took from Wisconsin taxpayers. According to new projections, the State of Wisconsin will end the 2023-25 budget cycle with
TUE AM Update: Borgerding retiring from WHA
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsin Hospital Association announced today President and CEO Eric Borgerding will retire next year after 10 years of leading the group. He will be succeeded by WHA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kyle O’Brien.
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Announces leadership succession
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MON PM Update: Stroebel urges Senate Republicans against working with Wall after developer celebrates lawmaker’s loss
From WisPolitics … — Outgoing state Sen. Duey Stroebel is encouraging his Senate GOP colleagues to be skeptical of working with Terrence Wall in the upcoming legislative session. The developer told WisPolitics Stroebel, R-Saukville, is being “vindictive” after he sent