Michael Blauw: Teaching civic engagement brightens our political future
As we approached yet another contentious election, the importance of a well-informed electorate has never been clearer. Programs like the Center for Civic Education’s We the People are exactly what we need to catalyze constitutional understanding and serve as an antidote for what ails our civic spirit.
Jeremiah Mosteller: Cannabis citation rates differ widely in small sample of Wisconsin communities
Police in DeForest more than 13 times as likely to issue cannabis citations than counterparts in Milwaukee, Fitchburg or Hobart/Lawrence.
Wilson Beaver: Marinette shipyard critical to strengthen U.S. Navy against Chinese threat
Here’s how policymakers in Washington can support them.
Tom Still: In a state known for manufacturing ‘firsts,’ AI adoption may be next big thing
Artificial intelligence is a tech-blue genie that won’t be crammed back into the bottle – in Wisconsin, the United States or by competitors abroad. The best choice is to make it a very useful genie.
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers delivers celebrates Election Hero Day
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here. Millions of Wisconsinites went out to the polls or mailed in their ballots and made their voices heard in recent weeks. On top of that, this week, we also celebrated Election Hero Day.
THU News Summary: Baldwin declares victory, Hovde yet to concede
TOP STORIES Baldwin wins reelection by defeating a Trump-backed opponent… Baldwin declared victory earlier Wednesday after the tally of absentee ballots from Milwaukee was reported. She had a lead of 0.9% based on the unofficial results, just within the 1%
Gov. Evers: Proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed November 7, 2024, as Wisconsin Saves Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation is part of a statewide effort promoting automatic saving through the workplace with the Wisconsin Saves program to improve
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Oconomowoc VA Clinic to host open house Nov. 16
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — The Oconomowoc VA Outpatient Clinic will host an open house from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16. The event is open to the public and intended for Veterans, families, and caregivers to learn more about the recently opened Oconomowoc
With Republican holding Assembly majority, Vos vows to return $3.5B surplus to taxpayers
After Republicans held onto their majority in the Assembly, Speaker Robin Vos vowed the state’s projected $3.5 billion surplus would either go back to taxpayers as relief or stay in the state’s coffers.
UW–Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U speaker to discuss living off the grid
Is it possible to live better with less? David Welder, an environmental engineer and naturalist, will describe his “retro-revolutionary” approach to saving natural resources, money and sanity during his Thursdays at the U presentation Nov. 14 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee: Hands off our rights “All out for reproductive freedom” rally & march
Milwaukee, WI – Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee will be hosting a march and rally on Saturday, November 9th at 1pm, at Dontre Hamilton Park, 920 N Water Street. In response to Trump winning the election, together, we will show out
Trump 2024 took Wisconsin by scoring broad gains, stemming GOP bleeding in suburbs
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THU AM Update: Kapenga drops out of race for Senate president in face of Felzkowski challenge
From WisPolitics … — Sen. Chris Kapenga tells WisPolitics he is dropping his bid to continue as Senate president following a challenge from fellow Republican Mary Felzkowski after realizing he didn’t have the votes to secure reelection. Kapenga, R-Delafield, wrote
Right Count Wisconsin: Public leaders praise strength of U.S. election system, hard work of state election workers
Milwaukee, WI – Rep. Scott Krug issued a statement today on behalf of RightCount – Wisconsin’s Leadership Advisory Council recognizing the strength, integrity, and dedication demonstrated throughout the state’s election process. With record-breaking voter turnout, election workers the entire state handled an
Felzkowski campaign: Re-elected to 12th State Senate District
Tomahawk, WI – Mary Felzkowski, the incumbent Senator and a candidate for the 12th State Senate District, released the following statement after she was declared the winner of the seat in Tuesday’s election: “I am honored to be re-elected to serve as