Wisconsin Historical Society: Journey to Wade House for a Christmas celebration straight out of the history books
A weekend filled with holiday activities of the past plus a new Wade House Christmas Field Trip for students highlights the festive season GREENBUSH, Wis. — Experience the warmth and wonder of a traditional 19th-century holiday at A Wade House Christmas, held Dec.
Gregory Humphrey: Supreme Court rejects revisiting gay marriage, homophobe loses decade-long hate-filled journey
The Supreme Court’s rejection of Davis’s appeal is a reminder that civil rights are not subject to the whims of individual clerks or the shifting tides of political ideology.
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wheel tax revenues keep rolling
By the end of 2025, nearly half of all Wisconsinites will be required to pay a fee to their municipality or county to register their vehicle. Some communities implemented these fees a few years ago and already are considering raising
Dave Cieslewicz: Moderates act like adults
Three weeks ago in this space we urged Democrats to do the responsible thing, be the adults in the room, and vote to end the government shutdown. Now, thanks to the sensible moderate Democrats in the Senate, that’s exactly what’s happening. Moreover, it’ll pay off politically for their party.
Bill Barth: Unlikely to pass, but Steil is right
Steil is behind legislation intended to take away elected representatives’ paychecks when the federal government is shut down.
Dave Zweifel: While we’re at it, let’s make America radioactive again
Even if Trump’s new testing is something less than he suggested, nonproliferation advocates worry that even the scientific objectives suggested by Energy Secretary Chris Wright would create a backlash that would open the door for other major nuclear powers to begin their own widespread testing.
ReadyWisconsin: November 17-21 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – As temperatures begin to drop and winter approaches, now is the time to be prepared for the upcoming season. To help Wisconsin plan for the months ahead, Winter Weather Awareness Week in the state is Nov. 17-21.
Jones campaign: Rep. Shelia Stubbs endorses Judge Ben Jones for Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Shelia Stubbs endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Stubbs (AD-78) joins Assembly colleagues Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (AD-79) in endorsing Judge Jones. WI Supreme Court Justice
State report cards: Majority of Wisconsin school districts meet or exceed expectations
The vast majority of Wisconsin’s public school districts that received report cards met, exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations for the 2024-25 school year, according to new Department of Public Instruction data. Meanwhile, 70 public schools failed to meet expectations.
Wisconsin Grocers Association: From checkout to community: Wisconsin grocers giving back
Madison, WI — Wisconsin’s grocery industry remains essential in keeping families fed and communities strong especially during the first few weeks of November following brief uncertainty surrounding FoodShare (SNAP) funding. To clarify, FoodShare benefits remain active and fully usable at all
Marquette Law School: Barrock Lecture to discuss “localism” in the context of criminal law and enforcement, Nov. 13
MILWAUKEE — Ronald Wright, Needham Yancey Gulley Professor of Criminal Law at Wake Forest University, will deliver Marquette University Law School’s Barrock Lecture on Criminal Law, titled “The Place(s) for Localism in Criminal Law and Enforcement,” on Thursday, Nov. 13,
State Senate Democratic Committee: Legislative Republicans hold meeting on closing rural schools
MADISON, WI – This morning, Legislative Republicans held a hearing to discuss school consolidation plans for rural Wisconsin. After years of starving our public schools of necessary funding and forcing tax-payers to pick up the slack, what is the Republican response; close the schools,
One City Schools: Outperforms peers, once again receives incredibly high marks for academic growth
One City Schools has once again earned high marks as the state of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released its annual school performance report cards today. One City’s elementary and middle schools are being recognized for “exceeding expectations,” a
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Invite military families to share ornaments for 2025 Tribute to Our Troops tree at executive residence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence to honor all those who have served or are currently serving in the nation’s Armed Forces.
U.S. Rep. Wied: Honors Veterans Day with STARS Act
WASHINGTON — In honor of Veterans Day, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) announced the introduction of the Supporting Troops’ Access to Recognition Services (STARS) Act, legislation that will ensure continued in-person DEERS/RAPIDS services for those who have served our country. This bill