Gregory Humphrey: Harry Truman to Donald Trump: ‘Stop being an appeaser’
Our nation and the democracy-loving countries of the world do not have a person in the Oval Office speaking the clarion words and promoting the bedrock values and ideals that have attracted the global community to the true foundation and power of the United States.
Connie Bolle: We need Rep. Gwen Moore’s leadership on this life-saving kidney legislation
I made the decision to donate a kidney to help save a life. Proposed legislation helps others make that decision, too.
Michelle Bryant: Acquittal of officers in Tyree Nichols’ beating death hits differently
Tyree Nichols’ death should not be in vain. His case must serve as a wake-up call for all Americans, particularly the Black community, to engage fully in the systems that govern us.
WisPolitics panel: State surplus could put off tough choices on funding transportation
Lawmakers and transportation experts at a WisPolitics luncheon agreed the state surplus could delay tough choices on how to fund transportation, but they expect hard decisions in future budgets. They also suggested one much-discussed future revenue option is unlikely for years to come: tolling.
Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Annual antisemitism audit reports category spike
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s reported antisemitic incidents still reflect a cumulative increase of 459% since tracking began in 2015, according to the 2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released today by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Although overall reporting
Bryce to challenge Steil in 1st CD
Dem Randy Bryce announced he will seek to challenge GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil next fall, which would be a rematch of the 2018 race that he lost by more than 12 points. “Right now, people all over Wisconsin are
WED AM Update: WisPolitics panel: State surplus could put off tough choices on funding transportation
Subscribers: Please give us your feedback and get free entry into a WisPolitics event. Take the short survey here. From WisPolitics … — Lawmakers and transportation experts at a WisPolitics luncheon agreed the state surplus could delay tough choices on
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds overall approval of Trump immigration policies, disapproval of handling of job on tariffs and the economy
New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds overall approval of Trump immigration policies, disapproval of handling of job on tariffs and the economy – Marquette Law School Poll
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Scott, colleagues in introducing resolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 20 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution to celebrate National Charter Schools Week and recognize charter schools’ success in the academic landscape. Charter schools continue
Rep. Tusler: Hosts budget listening sessions
MADISON – Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following statement ahead of this weekend’s budget listening sessions. “I am looking forward to meeting more of my constituents this weekend and hearing about their concerns in this year’s state budget. Budget
TUE PM Update: Source: Evers, GOP leaders to meet tomorrow
Subscribers: Please give us your feedback and get free entry into a WisPolitics event. Take the short survey here. From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers will meet with GOP legislative leaders tomorrow to pick up their talks on the
DCCC: Wisconsin Public Radio: Derrick Van Orden backs SNAP cuts that “would be the largest cut in the program’s history”
New reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio is spotlighting how Derrick Van Orden’s vote to slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would jeopardize food access and raise costs for approximately 700,000 Wisconsinites, 60% of which are families with children.Van Orden made a promise to Wisconsinites that
Rep. Clancy: Applauds successful public effort to stop anti-protest bill
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Republican leadership of the Wisconsin Assembly’s Committee on Judiciary released the full agenda for tomorrow’s executive session, notably dropping AB 88 from consideration. AB 88, described by bill author Rep. Shae Sortwell as an “anti-riot”
WisDems: Deal final blow to Musk’s short-lived and disastrous political spending career
MADISON, Wis. — After spending over $25 million in his failed attempt to buy himself a Supreme Court seat, Elon Musk is taking a step back from spending in politics. His disastrous involvement led, in part, to Schimel losing by 10 points to now
Marquette University: Education professor awarded Fulbright Specialist Award
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor of educational policy and leadership in Marquette University’s College of Education, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award to serve as an expert consultant at Corporación Universitaria Santa Rosa de Cabal in Risaralda (UNISARC),