Bill Berry: Immigrant roundup will test our resolve on human rights
The old soap says hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Should the worst become reality, the people who empowered Trump will own it. And we will see where these enablers line up.
Peggy Zimdars: Women need better access to breast cancer screening
It’s time to elevate Wisconsin to the same standard as nearly half the country, implementing policies that increase access to vital supplemental screenings for those with dense breast tissue and other high-risk factors.
Bruce Murphy: Will Republicans support transparent hospital prices?
It could become bipartisan legislation. Or an attack issue for Democrats.
Bill Barth: The best people billions can buy
Money is the driving force behind government decision-making.
Terrance Wall: The Fed chair needs to resign
Let’s get new Fed leadership immediately and a new approach rather than waiting a year.
THU AM Update: Baldwin votes ‘present’ on Sanders resolutions seeking to block arms sales to Israel
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says she didn’t vote for or against three resolutions seeking to block arm sales to Israel because neither “captures my goals of both supporting Israel’s right to defend themself and protecting the
Review of final results shows Baldwin beat Hovde by 28,808 votes
That’s just more than the 28,751 votes America First candidate Thomas Leager received. Hovde has argued he would’ve won the election if Leager hadn’t been in the race, noting Dems helped put the third-party candidate on the ballot.
WED PM Update: State expects $4 billion surplus at end of this budget, additional revenue growth in next one
From WisPolitics … — The state is now projected to finish the 2023-25 budget with a $4 billion surplus, and the Evers administration expects nearly $1.7 billion in new tax collections over the following two-year period. Even so, the state
State expects $4 billion surplus at end of this budget, additional revenue growth in next one
The state is now projected to finish the 2023-25 budget with a $4 billion surplus, and the Evers administration expects nearly $1.7 billion in new tax collections over the following two-year period.
Rep. Emerson: Unanimously elected as Assembly Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms
MADISON, WI — Yesterday, the Assembly Democratic Caucus unanimously elected Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) as Assembly Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms. Rep. Emerson released the following statement in response: “I’m grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in
USDA Rural Development Wisconsin: Celebrates National Child’s Day (Nov. 20) and American Education Week (Nov. 18-22)
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Nov. 20, 2024 – Today, on National Child’s Day, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa highlighted that the Department is investing nearly $2.6 million to help Southwest Health Center, Inc. (SHC) construct a childcare facility.
Council of State Government: Sen. Mark Spreitzer to receive 2024 CSG 20 under 40 leadership award
MADISON – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected as one of 20 state leaders to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class – representing
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Dept. of Administration: Gov. Evers, DOA report $4 billion surplus, moderate state revenue increases, and record high ‘rainy day’ fund balance
Madison, Wis. – A report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) estimates the state will have a gross general fund balance of approximately $4.0 billion at the end of the current fiscal year. This figure does not include the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP describes the supply and demand for outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The draft Wisconsin SCORP includes an analysis of the motivations for recreating