WisDems: On Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as
Dept. of Workforce Development: Releases new report highlighting advances in efforts to combat UI fraud
MADISON – Vigorous efforts to combat Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud have intensified in recent years, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek shared with members of the department’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC). “Over the past five years, more
Dave Cieslewicz: The mess at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Tony Evers owns this. The governor has been in office five and a half years, so he can’t blame the mess at the Department of Corrections on the previous administration. And he shouldn’t be allowed to get away with blaming it on the Republican Legislature. This is about mismanagement at the top.
Keri Otte: Bring back Wisconsin’s Office of the Public Intervenor
With the urgency that climate change is forcing upon us, we must reinstate the Office of the Public Intervenor if we are going to save our beautiful and unique landscape.
Scott Frostman: Chaos at the southern border can impact our Wisconsin communities
There are serious ramifications for local economies, law enforcement and strains on agencies and resources that create a maelstrom of issues when immigrants come to the country without vetting.
Bruce Murphy: Bradley Foundation has become less local
Much less money for Wisconsin, more board members from outside state.
Judith Davidoff: Journalist scores win in lawsuit over public employee gag rule
The Society of Professional Journalists issues a ‘call to action’ for other reporters to follow suit.
Brian Reisinger: I learned a lot on my dad’s Wisconsin farm. We need fathers back in kids’ lives.
When it’s Father’s Day in 2024, we should be able to go far beyond gifts – to our failure to define fatherhood.
John Humphries: Where you live in Wisconsin shouldn’t determine your odds to survive school shootings
Mount Horeb voters approved referendums that paid for school security improvements.
Bill Lueders: Tweak to dog-bite law improves public safety
On April 16, with no discussion, the Madison Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to allow humane officers to require that dogs who bite other dogs or people be physically restrained when outside, lest their owners be fined up to $500. Last month, the Dane County Board passed a nearly identical amendment. Both are now in effect.
David Blaska: Fake elector scheme began in Wisconsin
The liberal law firm that brought suit against the WI alternate presidential electors makes the case that the scheme that culminated in the January 6, 2021, assault on the Constitution began here in Wisconsin.
Bruce Thompson: Would Trump or Biden be better for economy?
What the data shows about Wisconsin and U.S. economies.
Charles Pierce: The cult is coming for Paul Ryan, the Apostate
Rep. Troy Nehls called Paul Ryan a “piece of garbage” for suggesting in the gentlest way imaginable that Trump may not be the hero our country needs.
Biden campaign: Statement on Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Manager Garren Randolph released the following statement in response to Donald Trump reportedly saying, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” to House Republicans today: “If Donald Trump thinks Milwaukee is so horrible,
Lowlands Group: Supports Tour of America’s Dairyland with title sponsorship of three races and return of the Lion Prime ‘Race Within the Race’
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 13, 2024 – Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling in Wisconsin, announced its participation in the upcoming Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD), back for its 15th year, as a series sponsor and title sponsor