WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Rothman’s ouster as Universities of Wisconsin president
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the UW Board of Regents’ removal of Jay Rothman as Universities of Wisconsin president. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
UW-Madison Extension Waukesha County: Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit to tackle workforce housing gaps
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in
Rep. Dallman: Endorses Jason H. Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff
Green Lake, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) announced his strong endorsement of Jason Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff. “Jason Preuss is the right leader for Green Lake County,” said Rep. Dallman. “With over 28 years of dedicated
U.S. Rep. Wied: Appointed Chairman of Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business announced that Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) has been appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. “I am extremely proud to have been selected to serve as the Chairman of
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Senate Democrats roll out Affordable Wisconsin Legislative agenda
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. The announcement detailed the “Health and Housing” and “Families First” legislative packages, highlighting Democrats’ commitment to cutting the costs of Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Groceries, and Utilities across the Badger State. Read More
Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer training opportunities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help
Dept. of Health Services: Urges caution during storm and flood cleanup
As communities across the state begin clean-up and recovery after recent storms, and with more severe weather on the way, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris.
WisDems: ICYMI: GOP leaders to pay lawyers up to $550 an hour to defend use of private attorneys
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Republican lawmakers forcing Wisconsinites to pay for their expensive, out-of-state lawyers to represent them in a lawsuit against this very issue—requiring Wisconsin taxpayers to foot the bill for Republicans’ private attorneys. Republicans continue
Devin LeMahieu: Bipartisan help for new moms, cancer screenings in Wisconsin
As the mainstream media focuses on a handful of wedge issues designed to divide Wisconsinites, I penned this column to talk about two bills that united Democrats and Republicans.
Ruth Conniff: Wisconsin Republicans thumb their noses on their way out the door
What are the odds the soon-to-retire Republican leaders of the state Legislature are seriously considering Gov. Tony Evers’ call to end partisan gerrymandering?
Ron Malzer: Democrats are poised for November after Supreme Court win
In a single sentence, Chris Taylor named three issues tabbed by Democrats for the congressional and gubernatorial November elections: the federal government’s assault on individual rights and freedoms; sexual and physical violence against women and its consequences; and extreme income inequality and the struggles of those not among the wealthy.
Goldy Brown III: Measure what matters: family structure and its impact on learning
By measuring family structure alongside academic and discipline outcomes, Wisconsin would gain clearer insight into which disparities are primarily school-based, context-based, or amenable to coordinated intervention.
Aaron Yarmel: How the tactic of ‘open rescue’ came to Wisconsin
The grassroots effort to free the beagles at Ridglan Farms goes back 10 years.
Scott Walker: Higher taxes reduce growth and drive income out of the economy
As Americans, we feel the impact of taxes at the federal, state and local levels this week, as well as throughout the year.
Jeff Thompson: Fixing American politics requires more than being nice
In the history of most communities, examples can be found of unlikely groups coming together to solve common problems. Some are small, and some are very significant.