Mike Nichols: Kids who kill and maim
And what adults who’ve lost control need to do about it
James E. Causey: After rote outrage over kids in storage unit, we’re left with desperate families
Depending on how it is measured, Milwaukee ranks as the second or third highest in poverty among the 50 most populous U.S. cities.
Dave Cieslewicz: Marathon man
Fred Risser, Wisconsin’s longest serving state legislator, has an autobiography out.
David Blaska: Donald Trump demeans Charlie Kirk
An angry man betrays a great man’s memorial service.
John Nichols: Robert Redford anticipated the decay of American politics
Redford’s great strength was that he recognized the flaws in both right-wing Republicans and compromising Democrats. More than half a century ago, the actor saw American politics taking a bad turn, and he responded as he knew best.
Dept. of Natural Resources: How to test your deer for CWD this hunting season
The DNR offers convenient testing options statewide for hunters to test their deer for CWD. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued
Common Cause Wisconsin: Size of board doubled from six to twelve at September meeting
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), the state’s largest nonpartisan democracy citizens advocacy organization, with nearly 10,000 members and activists in every county and corner of Wisconsin, added six new members to its advisory board at its September 10th quarterly meeting in
Survival Coalition: Statewide disability and aging communities speak out on threats to community living
MADISON, WI — People with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray as people with disabilities as burdens, question whether individuals have value if they do
UW-Eau Claire: U.S. News & World Report puts UW-Eau Claire near top in region, state
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 23. UW-Eau Claire is ninth among 57 public regional universities
UW-Green Bay: Recognized for age inclusivity
GREEN BAY, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay has been officially welcomed into the Age-Friendly University Global Network (AFU GN), joining a prestigious international coalition of higher education institutionscommitted to creating inclusive and supportive environments for learners of all ages. The AFU
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Expert explains why Line 5 route is best option
Madison, Wis – Yesterday, during the contested case hearing pertaining to the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, expert witness Tim Drake of Environmental Resources Management spent hours laying out in great detail how the approved relocation route was selected to ensure
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden doubles down on defunding Mayo Clinic over employee’s social media post
MADISON, Wis. — On twitter and in a jarring interview on Thursday, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden admitted he wants to cut federal funding to the Mayo Clinic health care system — a vital resource for many of his constituents — due to employee comments on
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on federal autism report
Over the last several months, people with disabilities, families, and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about leaders using public platforms to advance outdated and dangerous ideas that portray people with disabilities as burdens or of lesser value if they do
WisDems launch group to help eventual gubernatorial nominee as field grows
Dubbed the “Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project,” it will be a vehicle to raise money, invest in messaging and build out field operations before voters select the party’s nominee in the Aug. 11 primary, 12 weeks ahead of the general election.
Sen. Wanggaard: Milwaukee spends “new” Act 12 funds on massive raises for staff and pension obligation; virtually nothing for police
$20 Million Discrepancy in Sales Tax Revenue Reported Received MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard today released data showing that nearly between 90-99% of the revenue Milwaukee received under 2023 Act 12 was spent on raises for city employees, including the