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
Wright campaign: BREAKING: Schools Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright responds to WisDems insider endorsement of division incumbent Jill Underly: “I will restore leadership to the Department of Public Instruction by being a nonpartisan problem solver.”
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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: And Carbajal, Lawler push to fully fund PFAS replacement programs in year-end deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) led a bipartisan call of more than 80 lawmakers today urging House appropriators to fully fund the new grant program they created to help airports replace firefighting foams
Newsmaker Luncheon with Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley
Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley spoke at a Nov. 19, 2024, WisPolitics-Rotary Club of Milwaukee-Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon to discuss the 2025 budget and other county issues If the video above fails to load, watch at WisconsinEye…. Please log
Report: State, local tax burden in ‘22 dropped to historic low
State and local taxes in 2022 totaled 9.9% of personal income, a record low that was driven by rising incomes, state caps on property taxes and an income tax cut, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
FRI AM Update: State, local tax burden in ‘22 dropped to historic low
From WisPolitics … — State and local taxes in 2022 totaled 9.9% of personal income, a record low that was driven by rising incomes, state caps on property taxes and an income tax cut, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
THU PM Update: Study committee considers more psychiatric residential treatment facilities in state
From WisPolitics … — The Legislative Council Study Committee on Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors today floated the idea of a phased introduction of more psychiatric residential treatment facilities across the state. Sen. Jesse James, R-Altoona, suggested a