Stephanie Bloomingdale: A prominent Republican once said nation must preserve the rights of its workers
Despite public support for labor unions currently reaching levels not seen in decades, particularly among younger workers, efforts to undermine unions and union organizing continue.
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 bear hunting season opens Sept. 3
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. This year,
Bill Kaplan: Labor Day, three Wisconsin heroes
Time to celebrate three Wisconsin heroes who have made extraordinary contributions to standing up for working people and against plutocracy: Bob Amsden, Rebecca Cooke and Tom Nelson.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results announced
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle Hoffman of Tomah began three-year terms as
John Sholund: Give Wisconsin workers a stake in companies they help build
As we celebrate Labor Day, it’s the perfect time to go beyond giving workers a symbolic pat on the back with a long weekend. Instead, let’s give more workers a real stake in the companies they help build. A new campaign, Expanding ESOPs, is working to do just that, and I hope sharing my story helps move their effort forward.
Sachin Shivaram: My workers voted for Trump. Now they’re absorbing the impact.
Business was growing for our aluminum foundry. Then came the tariffs.
John Nichols: Workers need a $20 fair wage
When it comes to fair wages, Wisconsin should not be playing catch up. Wisconsin should lead.
David Blaska: Is Justice Bradley the canary in the coal mine?
Conservative jurist Rebecca Bradley will not seek another term — a gut punch to Republicans.
David McGrath: What I learned on my first day of school
When I’m asked for advice, three things I share. First, over prepare for every class. Have a detailed lesson plan, but also a Plan B. Second, be yourself, not some stultified version of what you think a teacher should be. Third, always do what you think is right for your students, not what you’re told by a colleague, the author of the textbook or an administrator long gone from the classroom.
Patrick McIlheran: Building costs heading upward in first impact of bureaucrats being unleashed
Supreme Court’s ‘constitutional revolution’ unleashes wave of new regulations, new costs
John Gross: Why Judge Dugan should not be facing charges for conduct inside and outside courtroom
If you disagree with something a judge does when they are exercising their judicial authority, you can file an appeal, but you can’t have them arrested.
Mike McCabe: Exactly who we are
America is armed to the teeth and wishes to remain so, regardless of the risk, regardless of the human cost.
Eileen Harrington: Are Madison and Dane County ready to fight for democracy?
President Trump has signed an executive order directing a military ‘response’ to ‘civil unrest’ in U.S. cities
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: No FEDS patrolling our neighborhoods
Yesterday in a rally in La Crosse, WI Vice President JD Vance stated that the Trump Administration would “love to help” us here in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) condemns any threats to unleash federal
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved death investigation in Town of Peshtigo
TOWN OF PESHTIGO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved death in the Town of Peshtigo, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Friday, Aug. 29,