Mike Nichols: Time for UW-Madison to do away with ethnic studies requirement
Time can be better spent on other things like AI
Tom Still: Despite caution signs, state investors aim to follow balanced road
While some regions may be more dependent on a single tech sector, it’s reassuring to know Wisconsin is spreading its investment bets. It just needs bigger bets.
Katie Kitzerow: Not ‘just an accident’; an elderly driver killed my child
We require testing and recertification for many professions where public safety is at stake, yet we place virtually no specialized requirements on elderly drivers.
Scott Walker: Happy birthday, Ronald Reagan
This week, we celebrate President Reagan’s birthday. Though his last public statements were decades ago, so many of his words still ring true today.
H. Carl Mueller: Bader legacy creates example for other families to follow
The memories of one generation of Baders is kept alive by current family members to share with others. In Milwaukee, the foundation has a special focus on community and neighborhood development.
Ryan Clancy: How do we stay safe from ICE?
Legislation alone won’t keep us safe from ICE. Because the harm that ICE does is inherent to it, it cannot be reformed or trained to be a positive institution.
Jamie Stiehm: Closing Kennedy Center stabs at the heart of D.C. life
This could well be a death blow for Washington residents to mix and match beyond politics. The closure will hurt the local economy, with African American seniors a large part of its workforce.
Lawmakers debate data center guardrails, Microsoft aims to be ‘good neighbor’
Two members of the Assembly’s Science, Technology, and AI Committee disagreed over how fast lawmakers should move on regulating data centers during a Madison luncheon. Meanwhile, a Microsoft executive said during yesterday’s panel discussion the company aims to be a “good neighbor” as it moves ahead with plans to build 17 data centers in southeastern Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers: Demands accountability for sweeping child labor violations affecting over 600 Kids
Evers Administration finds largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today demanded accountability for sweeping child labor violations affecting over 600 Wisconsin kids after the Evers Administration’s Department of Workforce
Dane County Board of Supervisors: Recognizes Black History Month
2026 observance theme is “A Century of Black History Commemoration” DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized February 2026 as Black History Month. The board passed 2025 RES-323 to mark this
Brennan says he would use National Guard to protect polling places, if needed
Dem gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan vowed if elected he would activate the Wisconsin National Guard if necessary to protect election workers and polling places.
Rep. Taylor: Urges immediate action after grocery store closures in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – State Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-District 11) is calling for immediate action following the closure of multiple grocery stores in Milwaukee, warning that the loss of these stores puts families, seniors, and entire neighborhoods at risk. “These closures
Weekly GOP radio address: Protecting opportunity for every Wisconsinite
February is Black History Month. As we continue to grapple with the cold and darkness of winter, it’s easy to let current events tear us down. But Black History Month reminds us that America is resilient. Hi. I’m State Senator
Rep. Udell: Condemns Epstein coverup
MADISON, Wis. — On January 30th, the Department of Justice released roughly three million pages of the Epstein Files, over a month after the December 19th deadline and falling short of the full six million pages required under the Epstein Files
Universities of Wisconsin: Artificial Intelligence panel demonstrates breadth of teaching, research, and industry collaboration across the Universities of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin underscored their growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation today as representatives from all 13 public universities convened for a panel discussion before the Board of Regents. The conversation highlighted the universities’ shared commitment to