Biden campaign: Senator Elizabeth Warren tours Wisconsin to stop Trump’s abortion bans
This week, to mark the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump overturning Roe v. Wade, Senator Elizabeth Warren crisscrossed the Badger State to highlight the threat Trump poses to reproductive freedom. During the two-day tour, Senator Warren spoke to voters, volunteers, activists,
Ready Wisconsin: Keep safety in mind while celebrating Independence Day
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Katie Rousonelos – dmawempio@widma.gov – 608-242-3239 MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,”
Dave Zweifel: Blame Wisconsin Republicans for UW’s financial crisis
A little over ten years ago, the fiscal Republican geniuses running the Wisconsin Legislature decided it was outrageous for the University of Wisconsin System to be sitting on a budget surplus.
James E. Causey: MPS superintendent must return to classrooms to fix Milwaukee’s schools
The next MPS superintendent should have the autonomy to pave the way and be willing to shake things up, and the new board should support this person.
Rebecca Kleefisch: For fall: heed 3 lessons of spring
Learn the lessons of April: get early and absentee votes in the door, work and watch the polls…and win.
Richard Moore: Wisconsin Supreme Court bolsters government’s eminent domain power
Sidewalk decision puts property owners on notice: Government can take your land despite statutory prohibitions, and pay less than market value
Dan Shafer: RNC bookings ‘underwhelming’ and a ‘failure,’ event venues and restaurants raise concerns
The Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater will sit empty during the convention, and some downtown restaurant owners worry over lack of activity, with RNC just weeks away.
Ruth Conniff: Waking up to the threat of an anti-woman government
When we all woke up two years ago to a country in which women had lost control over our bodily autonomy, it triggered a massive backlash.
WILL: Prepares legal challenge against Wisconsin School District for financial mismanagement
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the
WisGOP: Statement on Bernie Sanders visit to Mount Pleasant
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Senator Bernie Sanders’ visit to Mount Pleasant today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “With high costs continuing to plague the economy, the last person Wisconsinites want to hear from
WisDems: What they’re saying: “Eric Hovde says he’s familiar with Black culture because he visited Africa and runs homeless shelters”
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Washington Post reported on comments from Eric Hovde made about the Black community during an interview with 101.7 The Truth radio on Juneteenth in Milwaukee. Hovde suggested he understands Black culture because he has spent time in Africa and runs “homeless shelters
Dept. of Natural Resources: New public access lands web map now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is
Shukoski campaign: Former Menasha Mayor Don Merkes endorses Duane Shukoski
MENASHA, Wis. – Today, Don Merkes, who served as the mayor of Menasha for sixteen years, announced his endorsement of Duane Shukoski for the 53rd Assembly District: “I am proud to endorse Duane Shukoski and his campaign to represent the
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces first round of endorsements for General Election on Nov. 5
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its first round of endorsements for the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5. Executive Director Kerry Schumman said this of the endorsements: “This is one of the most important elections in
UW Health: Ophthalmologist offers advice to protect your eyes this 4th of July
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks are a staple during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries. In 2023, 19% of fireworks injuries were eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. In