Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Invites residents to annual tree lighting ceremony
MILWAUKEE – On Monday, December 2, at 3:00 PM, County Executive David Crowley invites the community to attend the annual Milwaukee County Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Rotunda. The ceremony will feature music, a visit from Santa, and fun
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider losing candidates’ political futures
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political futures for losing candidates in November’s election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
FRI News Summary: Wisconsin’s tax burden hits new low, report finds
TOP STORIES WPF: Wisconsin’s tax burden compared with other states hits a new low9.9% of personal income — down from 10.3% the previous year … now has the 35th highest tax burden nationally, its lowest ranking on record. … credits
Scott Walker: Republicans must deliver on their campaign promises
Conservatives should be excited but not overconfident after the big wins on Nov. 5.
Amy Hemmer: Maybe 2020 was a blessing in disguise
Americans have lived through the Biden term and really felt the pain. They needed to experience exactly what the Biden years had in store to truly realize they did not want any part of such.
Ruth Conniff: Hovde’s sour grapes shrivel on the vine
His protestations that the election was rigged against him have fallen on deaf ears.
Mark Belling: No state swings like Wisconsin
Even if illegal voting is tiny, it can swing our elections.
Bethany Rentsch: The election left a heavy residue of anxiety. Here’s how I cope.
The 2024 election was tumultuous and left a heavy residue of anxiety for some. If you’re feeling anxiousness, this is how you can persevere.
Reggie Jackson: History teaches us that ignoring the elephant in the room will not make it go away
Horrendous racial discrimination and anti-Black rhetoric which drove a political movement is alive and well all these years later. America has not cleansed itself of racism.
Jeffrey Leverich: Candidates didn’t address economic rights; voters did
Voters supported specific policies to advance their economic rights.
Mike McCabe: Signs of true manhood
When conditions arise that are not for the faint of heart, those who are truly strong know it can’t be every man for himself. They don’t point fingers; they look in the mirror. Then they look to see who’s behind them, lifting those who’ve fallen. They pull the door open, saying it loud and clear. After you.
Dave Cieslewicz: In anticipation of Wisconsin’s deer hunt
A box blind with new stairs and amenities adds to the excitement.
Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE: File federal civil rights complaint detailing hostile environment fostered by School District of Waukesha leadership; Title IX investigation opened into Kettle Moraine School District
Fair Wisconsin and GSAFE today filed a joint federal civil rights complaint against the School District of Waukesha due to actions taken by the school board at the behest of the district superintendent that foster a hostile environment in violation
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Calls for free market utilities
With We Energies proposing a nearly 10% rate increase in 2025, the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) calls on the Governor’s Office and the Wisconsin Legislature to seriously investigate the feasibility of transitioning Wisconsin to the Texas model of power
Bauman campaign: Daniel Bauman announces campaign for Milwaukee Common Council District 3
MILWAUKEE— Daniel Bauman, a community leader and marketing professional, has officially announced his candidacy for Milwaukee’s Common Council, District 3. Bauman brings experience in public service and community development to his campaign. He served as a Staff Assistant in the