Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 21
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and guest host Jack Kelly, statehouse reporter for Wisconsin Watch, discuss former President Trump’s rally in Racine, the Republican National Convention security perimeter, the latest on fiscal mismanagement at Milwaukee Public Schools, the effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and more.
RNC protest areas exclude park Republicans objected to as potential site
Sanctioned protests will be limited to two areas at next month’s RNC in downtown Milwaukee, excluding a park near Fiserv Forum that Republicans objected to as a potential protest site.
Dept. of Justice: Sikorsky Support Services, Inc. and Derco Aerospace, Inc. agree to pay $70 Million to settle False Claims Act allegations of improper markups on spare parts for Navy Trainer aircraft
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Protect Our Care: BREAKING: Fifth circuit protects preventive care nationwide in Braidwood Case ruling, yet lifesaving services remain at risk
WISCONSIN — Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld nationwide coverage of the critical benefits endorsed by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, protecting free preventive care for more than 150 million Americans. The
Coulthard campaign: State Rep. Christine Sinicki endorses Brady Coulthard for State Assembly District 14
WEST ALLIS, WI — Brady Coulthard, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, District 14, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from State Representative Christine Sinicki on June 21, 2024. Representative Christine Sinicki – State Representative, District 20″Brady Coulthard is exactly the kind of
Rep. Jacobson: Receives Conservation Champion award from Wisconsin conservation voters
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) was named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters after receiving a score of 100% on the 2023-2024 Conservation Scorecard. “I am honored to be named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters,” said
WisDems: ICYMI: Engage Black voters in Milwaukee with roundtable discussion
MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joined Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for a roundtable discussion to engage with Black voters in Milwaukee and highlight how Democrats are working to reduce inequalities and advance opportunities for the
Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: Launches “Hello Summer” program to empower youth
Mayor Johnson announces the launch of the “Hello Summer” program, providing employment opportunities, extracurricular activities, and events for youth throughout the summer season. This initiative, supported by various city departments and partner organizations, aims to empower participants through essential work
Coalition to March on the 2024 RNC: Condemns city’s proposed protest routes
Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 is gathered here today to formally condemn the routes proposed by the City of Milwaukee and the United States Secret Service (USSS) for our protest. It feels like we
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the Vos recall effort
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen take a look at the continuing saga of the effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Steven Wright: Wisconsin prisons need federal oversight. Arrest of ex-warden shows why.
History proves that state officials in Madison cannot or will not fix prisons like Waupun.
Patrick McIlheran: Tiny and terrifying: Why some feel threatened by Wisconsin’s parental choice programs
School choice opponents resent parents having options and treat choice as if it were a threat.
Phil Rocco: In August, Wisconsin will vote on amending the state constitution. The stakes are high.
It’s also the first time in the state’s history that constitutional amendments will be on an August primary ballot.
Paul Fanlund: Madison is blessed with strong, effective leaders of color
As a group, they are equally passionate and altruistic. This city is profoundly fortunate to have people like the Rev. Alex Gee and many, many others — young and old, men and women — who never seem to lose hope.
Paul Soglin: Yes, I supported BRT — but not Rhodes-Conway’s version of it
This is not the BRT I envisioned. Madison is financially devastated because Rhodes-Conway is mismanaging the bus system.