Christina Lieffring: Who was this for?
Voters shouldn’t have to endure a barrage of useless, misfired election ads.
Rob Stafsholt: DNR: One year of bureaucrats at the helm
It has been a frustrating and chaotic year with the absence of leadership at the DNR and it is very evident that there are bureaucrats at the helm.
Alan Borsuk: What can we learn from the history of the 13 MPS schools on the potential closure list?
There are lessons to be learned from the 13 schools that Milwaukee Public Schools consultants are listing for possible closing in the next several years. The lessons go beyond the numbers involved with the schools.
John Torinus: UW-Madison spin-off only half-baked
With Gov. Evers, UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and UW President Jay Rothman not convinced, it’s unlikely that a low-level recommendation to spin out UW-Madison from the 13-university system will go anywhere.
Dave Zweifel: Sun Prairie’s Loftus sheds light on life as ambassador
If all the folks in Wisconsin who are of Norwegian heritage go out and buy Tom Loftus’ new book documenting his four years as U.S. ambassador to Norway, it will hit the New York Times best seller list. And, frankly, they should get a copy of Loftus’ “Mission to Oslo” to learn in a fun read what makes their ancestral home so special.
Robert Magnus: Importance of local collaboration and compromise
Recently, the Legislature enacted increases in shared revenue, which the governor signed into law, leading many to believe the issue was resolved. However, this additional funding falls short of meeting the rising operational costs required to provide essential services to our communities.
FRI News Summary: Democrats flip 14 seats in state Legislature
TOP STORIES Democrats gained in the Wisconsin Legislature. Will it affect policy?… Priorities when legislators return to the Capitol will include tax cuts for retirees and making “sure that we have adequately funded schools and services in the state,” Vos,
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Pro-conservation candidates win in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly
WISCONSIN – Wisconsin voters made it clear that clean water, clean energy, and democracy are top priorities at the polls. In Tuesday’s election, 79 percent of Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorsed candidates won their races, including crucial seats in Senate Districts
MacIver Institute: Celebrates passage of Only Citizens Vote Amendment
MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy notched a big win this week with the overwhelming passage of Wisconsin’s Only Citizens Vote Amendment. The amendment earned 70.5% support, including winning every county in the state, to ensure
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Congratulates President-Elect Trump
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) Would like to take a moment to congratulate Donald Trump on his hard fought victory this past Tuesday. A presidential campaign is one of the most difficult undertakings in American politics. It takes a
Kaufert campaign: Statement declaring victory in the 53rd Assembly District race
“I’d like to thank the voters of the 53rd district for electing me to the State Assembly. I’m honored and humbled that the citizens have given me this opportunity. I look forward to once again representing the Fox Valley in
Dunn County Manager Korpela: Dunn County budget cuts tax rate again
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Taxpayers are invited to speak at a public hearing that the Dunn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled for Nov. 12 on the proposed 2025 county budget that continues the recent trend of reducing the property tax rate for the next year.
Felzkowski elected Senate president
Newly elected Senate President Mary Felzkowski told WisPolitics she will seek to fill a “void” for members left by the outgoing president, Chris Kapenga.
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on incident in Kenosha Unified School District
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement regarding an incident at a school in the Kenosha Unified School District today in which school staff stopped a potential threat from entering the building. “I am so thankful for school
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #242 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, in honor of Milwaukee Ald. and former Wisconsin State Rep. Jonathan