Jackson Walker: UW System opens door to 3-year degrees, but many students already are on pace for one
Over 40% of first-year students already start as sophomores at UW-Madison.
Harry Reis: Wisconsin shouldn’t adopt IHRA’s working definition of antisemitism
This law will not affect whether more or fewer Wisconsinites espouse antisemitic views or boldly oppose this prejudice.
LaKeshia Myers: Dear Governor Evers, its time to use your veto pen—the First Amendment depends on it
In a move that should alarm every Wisconsin resident who values free speech, academic freedom, and equal protection under the law, the Wisconsin legislature recently passed a bill that would enshrine the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism into law.
Bill Kaplan: Iran War, guns vs. butter
Trump and congressional Republicans said there was no money for the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits. But the money spent and requested for the costly and senseless Iran War would do so, guns vs. butter.
Richard Moore: Government lobbies itself… for more government
County supervisors are clueless that they are being used as patsies in a coordinated scheme by a taxpayer-funded lobbying machine, one that exists not to represent the public, but to represent government itself.
Dave Zweifel: Big banks are raking in dough at your expense
As soon as the Trump entourage took over, the first target was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created by the Dodd-Frank legislation to protect consumers from usurious interest rates, unconscionable checking account and overdraft fees, and give the government the ability to investigate corporate wrongdoing.
Anna Massoglia: People are requesting more government records than ever. Why are they getting less?
As the volume of records requests has swelled, so has the portion of those requests that are rejected or otherwise incomplete.
WisDems: On 16th Affordable Care Act anniversary, WisDems chair calls out Wisconsin GOP for crushing health care in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the 16th anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act, a Democrat-led effort to provide healthcare to millions of Americans, which over 313,000 Wisconsinites rely on to afford essential care. In response to the anniversary of the passage
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help
Marshfield Clinic: Research institute kicks off third year of citizen tick collecting
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – Building on two years of citizen support, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find while working and recreating outside this year. In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iowa County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Cox Hollow Retaining Wall Repair Project in Iowa County. Incidental take refers
MATC: Community job fair, April 8, features 50+ employers
MADISON, WIS.- Madison College’s Community Job Fair on April 8 at the Goodman South Campus will connect job seekers with more than 50 local and regional employers across a variety of industries. The free event is from 4-8 p.m. at the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul secures federal court order blocking federal attempt to limit access to gender-affirming care
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition on Friday secured a ruling in federal court blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Court
Common Cause Wisconsin: Voting rights group to provide nonpartisan hotline
As absentee mail voting and in-person absentee voting begins the April general election, Common Cause is reminding voters to seek help using 866-OUR-VOTE. The nonpartisan hotline is for individual voters to ask questions and get more information about their voting options. In person absentee voting begins Tuesday,
UW-Stout: School of Education events help prepare future teachers, support educators’ well-being
Menomonie, Wis. – With a focus on strengthening the number of teachers in the state, as well as supporting their well-being and work in the classroom, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s School of Education is hosting two events this spring for both