Bruce Thompson: What kind of economy will Trump inherit?
Trump inherits an economy which, by most measures, is a very healthy one.
Bruce Murphy: Utility hikes, Democratic losses and the wealth gap
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
Mike Gallagher: Pentagon has two years to prevent World War III
To prepare, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth will need to overhaul the bureaucracy and cut waste.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Crossroads at Big Creek seeks grant for acquisition of land
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Crossroads at Big Creek has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 15 acres of land in the city
Gregory Humphrey: Pete Hegseth: John Tower redux
Without being a seasoned lawmaker with defense policy experience, or a serious-minded person with a deep hands-on background that blends with the job, we are only left to conclude Pete Hegseth is nothing more than the juvenile version of Oliver North.
Scott Frostman: Reelecting Donald Trump to the White House reawakens ‘morning in America’
We may differ on how much control we cede to any level of government, but must remember that government has no power aside from those granted by consent of the governed. With those principles in mind, it can be “morning in America” once again.
O. Ricardo Pimentel: The election revealed more than a ‘messaging’ problem
Maybe this is who Americans really are.
Brenda Salvo: UW shows incompetence, bias in protest investigation
While students have been advocating for the dignity of Palestinian lives, UW has fought repeatedly to protect the status quo at the expense of students’ voices and well-being.
Richard Moore: Vertical integration and the fraud of the nation’s nutrition guidelines
The nation’s national dietary guidelines are fashioned by a committee long riddled with conflicts of interest.
Dept. of Health Services: Launches new system to help communities track and respond to overdose
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched an innovative new online tool for people working in overdose spike response, substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. The Wisconsin Suspected Overdose Alerts for Rapid Response (WiSOARR) system will
THU News Summary: Marquette pollster Franklin says economy played key role in election
TOP STORIES Voters’ feelings about economy decided election, says Marquette pollster… only 44 percent of surveyed Wisconsinites said they were “living comfortably” last month. Four years ago … 67 percent. … [MU Law pollster Franklin] said feelings about personal finances
Dept. of Natural Resources: Village Of Mukwonago seeks grant for acquisition of land
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Mukwonago has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers over $24 million to cut energy costs, make upgrades at Wisconsin farms and rural businesses
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over a dozen Wisconsin farmers and small rural business owners will receive more than $24 million in funding to make energy efficiency improvements, cut costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations.
IRG: When will DPI account for $13M in federal school aid?
DELAFIELD, WI: As the Department of Public Instruction continues its press tour for $4 billion in new education spending, it still has not publicly accounted for all of the $1.49 billion in ESSER III pandemic aid. What Happened: DPI committed to sharing with taxpayers
Dept. of Natural Resources: City Of Platteville seeks grant for acquisition of land
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Platteville has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing