WisGOP: Statement on Peter Barca announcing candidacy
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Peter Barca’s announcement of his candidacy in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “After desperately rummaging through their attic to find a candidate to run against
U.S. Dept. of Justice: La Crosse man sentenced to 5 years for possessing a firearm as a felon
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Shane Tucker, 30, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 5 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a
Wisconsin National Guard: Wisconsin Air Guard conduct security training with Papua New Guinea counterparts
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Wisconsin Air National Guard members from the 128th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron and the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron were in Papua New Guinea the week of March 17-22 conducting training
WisDems: Eric Hovde says it again: he believes people in nursing homes shouldn’t vote
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, California bank owner Eric Hovde doubled down on his position that people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Last week, it was revealed that Hovde believes people in nursing homes shouldn’t be allowed to vote because he believes they are “not at the point to vote.”
Dept. of Natural Resources: Volunteer with the DNR to protect and enhance Wisconsin’s natural resources
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all Wisconsinites to roll up their sleeves and volunteer this Earth month and every month of the year. Volunteers are essential to helping the DNR protect and enhance Wisconsin’s abundant
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Passes legislation through House committees
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after passing a number of legislative priorities out of the Financial Services and Oversight Committee markups this week. “I was proud to see a number of my legislative priorities pass
Bruce Murphy: Josh Kaul investigating fake electors?
Wisconsin attorney general’s office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of ‘active’ probe.
Melissa Agard: My “Grass Routes” tour: What cannabis can do for Wisconsin
I’ve spent over a decade working on cannabis policy reform in Wisconsin, and I know that our state is ready to legalize. Together, we will make change from the ground up – starting at the grassroots – and work towards equitable, responsible legal marijuana usage in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance: Welcomes new executive director
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Fauzia Qureshi as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024. With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to civic engagement,
Ruth Conniff: Pollsters and pundits visit polarized Wisconsin. Now what?
Political polarization is bad. That’s one thing we can all agree on, say Democratic and Republican pollsters Celinda Lake and Ed Goeas.
Dave Zweifel: Once a progressive, RFK Jr. has slipped off the deep end
Although his environmental bonafides are still a major part of his persona, he has morphed into a disgruntled politician who claims that Joe Biden represents a bigger threat to U.S. democracy than Donald Trump.
Dave Ciesewicz: Reading the MU Poll tea leaves
The race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump remains, as expected, neck and neck.
Bruce Thompson: Why can’t MPS improve student reading scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Owen Robinson: West Bend School District eyes November referendum
Over those 10 years, the West Bend School Board has increased spending while not doing anything proactive to right-size the facilities or staff.
MU Poll finds close races for U.S. Senate, president
Among registered voters, 52% favored Baldwin, while 47% backed GOP challenger Hovde. But among likely voters, it was tied at 50% apiece. In the presidential race, 51% of registered voters favored Donald Trump, while 49% backed Joe Biden.