Common Cause Wisconsin: To be truly fair Wisconsin courts must be free from big political money
The April 12 announcement by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, our state’s longest serving and most respected and distinguished court member, that she will not run for re-election in 2025, sent shockwaves through the political biosphere. Next year’s
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Announce 18 Wisconsin school districts awarded investments to support STEAM skills and learning
MUSKEGO — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced that the Muskego-Norway School District and 17 other school districts will receive more than $493,000 in “fab lab” grants to train students in science,
Dept. of Justice: Provides resources as sextortion cases increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety as sextortion cases increase throughout the country, including in Wisconsin. A La Crosse man was recently sentenced to
UW-Madison: New study: Analysis supports new recommendation to begin mammogram screening at 40
MADISON, Wis. – Breast cancer screening every two years beginning at age 40 has the potential to reduce the number of women who die of breast cancer while minimizing the harms, according to a large study published today. These results helped
Hovde ad bemoans politicians who’ve ‘spent money recklessly’
The Hovde campaign said the ad is running statewide on broadcast, cable and digital as part of a $5.5 million campaign buy.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms CWD in wild deer in Pierce County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Pierce County. The deer was sick and humanely dispatched in the town of Spring Lake
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Be wary of dishonest dupes, consider something special from Wisconsin for Mother’s Day
MADISON, Wis. – Whether for Mother’s Day, an upcoming wedding, birthday, or any other special occasion, many consumers do their gift shopping completely online. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) cautions consumers to pay attention and
U.S. Reps. Van Orden, Murphy: Introduce bill to permanently expand access to telehealth services for rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Reps. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), Michael Burgess (TX-26), and Troy Nehls (TX-22) introduced legislation to permanently extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics
Institute for Reforming Government: Grows digital community to over 11,500 people
Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) mission is to build bridges across Wisconsin by connecting people to policy, amplifying voices, and solving kitchen table issues. To accomplish this, IRG set out to build a digital community of reform-minded
Dane County seeks clarity on definitions of ‘election official,’ ‘task’ to complying with constitutional amendments
Dane County’s corporation counsel has asked Dem AG Josh Kaul for guidance on what constitutes an “election official” and a “task” when trying to implement new constitutional amendments voters approved in April.
Mark Lisheron: What Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment means for big government spending
If voters approve two constitutional amendment questions this coming August, Wisconsin would join 34 other states whose governors and legislators have authority over major federal funding allocations, according to a Badger Institute review of several government data sites.
Ruth Conniff: Time for AG Kaul to hold Wisconsin’s fake electors accountable
We need our state’s top law enforcement officer to join his colleagues in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Nevada in cracking down on the election fraud perpetrated by Republican officials.
John Nichols: Haley still racking up votes from anti-Trump Republicans
Trump remains so unappealing to a substantial portion of the Republican base that Haley continues to win votes almost two months after dropping out of the race.
Matthew DeFour: 24 Wisconsin news organizations partner for a national convention first
For the first time, the RNC has created a local media area as part of what is known as Media Row, where hordes of politicos, delegates and maybe even a few celebrities flock to connect with radio and TV broadcasters, internet podcasters and social media influencers.
Dave Cieslewicz: At Columbia, cut off the oxygen
It’s a tough call but I suspect the best strategy is to leave them alone. Let them howl into the night. Drama is the oxygen of protest. Cut it off and eventually everybody drifts back to study for finals or they go off to the summer job on Wall Street or — this is Columbia — to the Hamptons.