Gregory Humphrey: Shooting people in New York: From Donald Trump to Luigi Mangione
It says a great deal about the mindset of a larger segment of our nation that the person who called 911 from an eatery is not hailed as a hero on a billboard while shirtless images of the killer are joked about as perfect for grating cheese over an Italian meal.
Dave Zweifel: Criticize Biden all you want; I would have done the same
I think if my son were being left to the whims of an administration whose leader ought to be the one in jail, I’d pardon him, too.
FRI AM Update: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus reelects Drake as chair
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus announced the reelection of Sen.-elect Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, as chair. Meanwhile, Rep.-elect Sequanna Taylor will serve as vice-chair for the 2025-26 session, Rep.-elect Margaret Arney will serve as secretary and Rep.
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus: Meets to select 2025-2026 officers
Contact: State Senator-Elect Dora Drake, (608) 237-9111 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair State Senator-Elect. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Today, we honored outgoing caucus members, welcomed new members, and held leadership elections. I am excited
THU PM Update: Troupis says Kaul should be ‘ashamed’ over false electors prosecution
From WisPolitics … — Jim Troupis said today Dem AG Josh Kaul should be “ashamed of himself” for seeking to prosecute him and two other former Donald Trump aides for their role in the 2020 fake electors scheme. Troupis, after
Michael Best Strategies: Top lobbyists
Summary: Michael Best Strategies (Strategies) is proud to announce that Federal Government Relations partners Tami Jackson Buckner and Sarah Helton, along with principal Lucia Alonzo, have been recognized on The Hill’s prestigious Top Lobbyists 2024 list. This honor underscores the trio’s exceptional contributions to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on former Rep. Sean Duffy’s nomination for secretary of transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement today after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Transportation, former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy: “I look at all of the President’s nominees through
Weekly GOP radio address: Shop small & shop local!
As we approach the holiday season, many of us are busy shopping for Christmas gifts, planning parties, and celebrating with loved ones. This year, let’s remember that one of the greatest gifts we can give is our support for local
WisGOP: Statement on 2024 Presidential Electors Meeting
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Electors Meeting, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. The 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Electors Meeting will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2024. “The electors selected by the Republican Party
Bad River Band: Challenges Wisconsin’s Line 5 reroute permits
Madison, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin has filed two legal challenges to protect water resources in the Bad River and coastal wetlands, required because Wisconsin officials approved blasting, horizontal drilling, or trenching through
Gov. Evers: With DNR announce $444 million to improve municipal wastewater infrastructure for Wisconsinites in 50 municipalities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced that $444 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to 50 Wisconsin municipalities to improve their wastewater infrastructure. The funding will help municipalities
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Barron County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Wisconsin environmental groups take legal action challenging Line 5 pipeline permits
Madison, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed a petition for a contested case hearing challenging regulatory approvals issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Enbridge Energy’s plan to build a new 41-mile segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline
Figueroa Cole campaign: Common Council President Yannette Figueroa Cole announces reelection campaign for Madison Common Council District 10
Madison, WI – Today, Common Council President Yannette Figueroa Cole, a dedicated community leader and advocate for the 10th District, announced her candidacy for reelection to the Madison Common Council. “I am excited to announce that I will be seeking
Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association: “Cost of doing nothing is prohibitive”: New report exposes unsustainable transportation funding mechanism
Everyone in Wisconsin–from lawmakers in the state Capitol to families in places such as Kenosha, Wausau, and Superior–faces a difficult decision in the very near future: find a way to sustainably pay for our roads, bridges, and highways, or cut