Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the BigShot Awards
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring
Paul Fanlund: Electability should rule in primary for Wisconsin governor
When Democratic voters cast ballots in August, they should ask themselves which gubernatorial candidate is most likely to win in November.
Steven Walters: Why UW president candidates may hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Bruce Murphy: The Republican ‘statutory scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
Guy Charlton and Averell Charlton Diesch: Evers pushes for constitutional amendment to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin
As increased political polarization has eroded norms of political cooperation, an increased role for the courts should be welcomed. At the same time, the proposed amendment is incomplete and unnecessarily grants the court more authority then appropriate.
Beller campaign: Secures major police association endorsement
KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has been secured the endorsement of the State’s third-largest municipal police force’s association, the Kenosha Professional Police Association. KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller the Board voted unanimously to endorse him for
Natalie Eilbert: Wisconsin’s ban on conversion therapy freshly vulnerable
Within Wisconsin, 14 cities, including Madison, have ordinances on the books that ban the practice.
Scott Liddicoat: Reflections of a newly minted special voting deputy
In both February and April, I had the privilege of officially facilitating the voting process in several Green Bay senior care centers.
Gregory Humphrey: Ridglan Farms protest: Compassion for animals vs. laws that govern society
A society that values justice cannot allow good intentions to override the rule of law, especially when safer, lawful avenues for change exist.
Bill Berry: Wisconsin communities fighting back against corporate excess
Something’s brewing in Wisconsin and other states as local people stand up for their communities. It may be too early to call it a new age of citizen environmental activism, but it’s starting to look like it. And it’s uniting people across traditional political divides.
Masood Akhtar: Political rhetoric about Muslims reflects double standard
Public officials, regardless of party or ideology, have a duty to condemn violence with consistency and integrity. Terrorism must be defined by actions, not based on religion, race or identity.
John Torinus: Trump turns off more voters every week
President Donald Trump, a very angry man, must get up every morning having figured out 1. How to piss off another segment of people in the country and across the world and 2. How to further screw up the U.S. and world economies.
Dept. of Instruction: Recognizes 95 schools for outstanding achievement and progress
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced 95 schools statewide have earned Schools of Recognition honors. The awards celebrate exceptional efforts of educators, students, families, and school staff in ensuring educational success for all students, especially among
Dept. of Natural Resources: Invites public to Work Play Earth Day events
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to make a lasting impact during the month of April by participating in a Work Play Earth Day event. Annually, Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Adds new deputy counsel, expands litigation capacity
The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Rebecca Furdek as Deputy Counsel. Her hire reflects WILL’s continued growth and commitment to litigating high-stakes cases promoting free speech, economic liberty, and equal rights. In Rebecca’s new role, she will