Dan Shafer: Wikler could be ‘Goldilocks candidate’ for DNC chair
The state party chair is in the mix for a key national role with the Democratic Party as it charts course in the Trump 2.0 era. But will he make a run for it?
Paul Fanlund: As the post-Trump election hangover lingers, six thoughts
Six takeaways as we contemplate a second Trump presidency.
Brian Reisinger: Election showed we’re more divided than ever. Fix can be found in farm fields.
For Thanksgiving, let’s heal our rural-urban divide and start solving problems around cost of food, health.
Michelle Bryant: A basket of deplorables: Reflecting on appointments and accountability
The roster of candidates emerging from Trump’s camp raises alarm bells not just for their political ideologies, but for their troubling histories.
James Bohn: The harm of guaranteed basic income
Unconditional cash did nothing to raise recipients out of poverty; Madison and Milwaukee have dabbled with idea.
Dept. of Revenue: Distributed shared revenue payments including supplemental county and municipal aid
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) distributed a total of $939,001,986 in shared revenue payments to counties and municipalities on Monday, November 18, 2024. This distribution includes the supplemental county and municipal aid (SCMA), established under Wisconsin 2023 Act 12,
Institute for Reforming Government: The Wisconsin DOGE Project: IRG renews call for modernizing and decentralizing state government
DELAFIELD, WI: With elections settled, state lawmakers and Governor Evers are starting to work on the 2025 state budget and policy goals, and the Institute for Reforming Government is renewing its calls from 2023 for lawmakers to modernize and realign state
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Hurley Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Hurley is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the water
John Torinus: Biden-Putin escalation: a bargaining chip?
Republicans don’t realize it yet, but Biden gave Trump a bargaining chip against Russia. Trump, the self-anointed master deal-maker, could offer de-escalation of strikes deeper into Russia with U.S. weaponry in return for a truce acceptable to Ukraine.
Gov. Evers, First Lady: Share video message encouraging Wisconsinites to take care of their mental health this holiday season
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, today shared a video message to encourage Wisconsinites to take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health this holiday season, highlight the importance of checking in on loved
Dept. of Natural Resources: Harvest your holiday tree in a northern state forest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that they can harvest a holiday tree from a northern state forest. Trees can be cut down in the Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Governor Knowles
UW-Stout: STEAM day opens world of career, academic possibilities in UW-Stout’s labs, studios
Menomonie High School sophomores have hands-on experiences in workshops across campus The Menomonie High School sophomore class glimpsed the possibilities open in STEAM careers – science, technology, engineering, art and math – during hands-on workshops at UW-Stout recently. The 225
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Holiday toy tips: Consider safety and avoid scams
MADISON, Wis. – Shopping for gifts this holiday season? There are many factors to consider when searching for the perfect present, especially when the recipient is a child. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages shoppers
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Protect yourself from holiday scams
MADISON, Wis. – During the winter holidays, many Wisconsinites exchange gifts to bring joy and show their appreciation for others. Unfortunately, scammers also know that gift buying and giving is a holiday tradition and will try to take advantage of
Kaufman campaign: Press release
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