Dane County Exec. Parisi: Statement on Mount Horeb incident
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding today’s incident in Mount Horeb: “May 1st, 2024 will be a date not forgotten. Moments like this turn lives upside down, cause trauma, sorrow, and a moment of reflection for
A Better Wisconsin Togther: Ahead of Trump’s Wisconsin visit, A Better Wisconsin Together calls attention to MAGA faction’s record of opposing our freedoms
MADISON, Wis. — As MAGA leader Donald Trump uses an off-day from his criminal trial to visit Wisconsin today, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of touch he is with the issues that matter to Wisconsinites.
UW-Green Bay: Theatre on the Bay at UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus to host ribbon-cutting before ‘Clue: On Stage’ performance
Marinette, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus is proud to announce a ribbon-cutting to celebrate renovations at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre and the Fine Arts Gallery. Renovations were made possible by $600,000 in support from Marinette County
Universities of Wisconsin: Statement by President Jay Rothman today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison: “The free exchange of ideas through open dialogue and debate is a hallmark of the Universities of Wisconsin. We support the First Amendment
USDA NASS: Wisconsin specialty cheese
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UW-Madison: Chancellor Mnookin update on Library Mall tent encampment
The following message was sent by email on Wednesday to all UW–Madison students and employees. An earlier update from Wednesday morning can be found here. Dear Campus Community, As you may be aware, this morning around 7 a.m., the University of
WisDems: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Caitlin Lee and Angela Jenkins and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “Today, as we mark the
WisDems: On Jewish Heritage Month
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Jewish Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank and Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank: “Last September, after years of discussion and months
Spencer Black: GOP attack on Stewardship Fund indefensible
Appearing before the Supreme Court to oppose the governor’s suit, the Legislature’s lawyer was flummoxed trying to defend the undemocratic tactics of the Republican Legislature.
Dean R. Dietrich: Voices of democracy in times of change
“Voices of Democracy” is the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day (May 1, 2024). This year, the theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections.
Mark Belling: SE Wisconsin has historic opportunity to get tougher on crime
DAs in five local counties are quitting and will be replaced in this year’s election.
John Torinus: Wisconsin summit needed ASAP on bird flu
H5N1 virus has spread worldwide through bird populations and has caused 442 confirmed human cases and 262 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
Andrew Hanson & Zackary Hawley: The cost of outlawing fossil fuel heat in Wisconsin
Switching to heat pumps in a northern climate will prove much more expensive.
Bill Barth: ‘The Evil Empire’ and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
Safe bet: Reagan would have sided with defending Ukraine.
Brian Reisinger: What my drinking problem taught me about mental health and my Wisconsin roots
Whether it’s pursuit of Wisconsin’s best beer, too many liquor store runs, or white claws out of control, the deeper issue is mental health.