Dept. of Health Services: First confirmed West Nile Virus activity in Wisconsin
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Wisconsin Congressional delegation introduce bipartisan resolution to honor Twelfth Anniversary of Sikh Gurdwara tragedy
Milwaukee, WI (August 05, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced a bipartisan resolution joined by members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to honor the twelfth anniversary of the horrific attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara and remember the victims
Marquette Law School: Poll to release results of national surveys on U.S. Supreme Court, political topics, Aug. 8-9
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Aug. 8-9, via written releases. This will follow a separate release, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, of the poll’s survey
WMC: Inflation and high interest rates drive sustained economic pessimism
MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses shows a sustained negative outlook for the economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, only 23 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong – nearly identical to the results six months ago.
U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads WI Congressional delegation in urging Air National Guard Director to select Milwaukee 128th ARW as home for KC-46 tanker
Milwaukee, WI (August 05, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today led Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in urging Air National Guard Director Michael Loh to give the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) his full consideration when selecting the next home for
Jacque campaign: The National Association of Police Organizations endorses André Jacque for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, received the endorsement of the National Association of Police Organizations. “On behalf of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), I am very pleased to formally
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Local government entity wrongfully seizes property from family-owned business
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) demands that the Winnebago County State’s Attorney Office return a truck that was wrongfully seized following an accident. In January 2024, First Supply fell victim to a reckless driver. Subsequently, the
MON News Summary: Harris and Trump tied in Wisconsin in CBS poll; Baldwin outraises Hovde in Senate race
TOP STORIES CBS News poll: Boosts in Dem excitement help Harris reset the race against Trump … She has a 1-point edge nationally — something President Biden never had (he was down by 5 points when he left the race)
WMC Litigation Center: Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to review appellate decision striking down illegal transportation utility tax
MADISON – On Friday, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin denied a petition from the Village of Pewaukee seeking review of a Court of Appeals decision that struck down its transportation utility tax. The case was filed by the WMC Litigation Center
Jimmy Anderson: August 2024 ballot questions – explainer
These referenda will cause unnecessary delays and gridlock for Wisconsinites who sorely need assistance. They are poorly thought out and completely backward.
Bill Kaplan: Vote Rebecca Cooke for U.S. House
Cooke is the clear front runner in the Democratic primary because she fights for regular folks, inspires voters and knows what it takes to win.
Gordon Lang: Candidates right to prioritize Social Security
It goes without saying that whoever America sends to the White House could have an important role in shaping the future of Social Security. It’s more important than ever that these candidates continue to voice their strong support of the program if they want to convince Wisconsinites and Americans nationwide that they’re the best choice to lead our country into the next four years.
Amaris Kaleka: Oak Creek tragedy taught me the power of unity
As the story of the Oak Creek mass shooting continues to be shared, we must acknowledge the importance of reestablishing community following a tragedy.
Keith Kern: Could Prohibition come back?
These activists might declare any level of alcohol is unsafe.
William Osmulski: Evers and Kaul struggle to deliver on campaign boasts
Two issues that helped Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul defeat their predecessors in the 2018 election are coming back to haunt them now that six years have passed and no progress has been made on those issues.