Dept. of Transportation: Advisory committee partnership advances non-driver transportation services
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted its transportation partners Tuesday for the fall Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) meeting. The biannual meeting is an opportunity for WisDOT to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement
It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus. We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Celebrates statehouse wins across the country
Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important
UW-Milwaukee: Invites community to participate in chancellor search listening sessions
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Excited for DPI budget that reflects district priorities
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly. Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety releases 2023-2024 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as
Dept. of Natural Resources: Invites Wisconsin libraries to join ‘Check Out Wisconsin State Parks’ program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin
Bill Kaplan: Trump and the ghost of Cleveland
In winning the White House, flipping the Senate and perhaps keeping control of the House, Donald Trump and Republicans will follow the path of Grover Cleveland. Cruelty and stupidity will reign supreme.
Kristin Brey: I was gutted when Trump won in 2016. This time I’m less distraught.
Here’s why. … Good things can happen when you choose to be active and involved in moving the world to be closer to the one you hope to live in.
Spencer Black: In Harris we see dignity in defeat, for a change
The difference in the reaction to an electoral defeat mirrors a gaping difference between the parties regarding respect for our Constitution, American democratic norms and basic decency.
John Nichols: Harris wasted her time with Liz Cheney
The Cheney strategy was an abject failure that added few if any votes to the Democratic total, alienated voters who had no taste for the former GOP representative’s neocon extremism, and stole precious time from an agonizingly short campaign schedule.
Bill Lueders: Struggle for a just world just got harder
he American people have spoken, loudly and clearly. They do not want a candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris, who called to our better angels, spoke of fairness and inclusion, had a resume worthy of the job, and came to the task with plans and not just grievances. They want Trump. They want the chaos. They want the anger. They want the hate. And that is exactly what they will get.
Dave Cieslewicz: A moderate Dem Party
The party needs to move to the sensible center, but that will be powerfully resisted by the various interest groups that make up the party’s activist base. There needs to be an organized voice for moderation.
Michael Lucas: You can’t have both: low rates and low inflation
Americans and the banking system are addicted to cheap credit and low interest rates. Interest rates cannot be lowered by the FED without creating money and causing further price increases. And price inflation cannot be stopped unless the FED quits printing money. What now?
Stacey Orr Smith: Getting your money’s worth
After many conversations, it appears that Milwaukee Public Schools is the last resort for many parents. The overriding sentiment from parents is that they are just stuck.