Patrick McIlheran: Act 10 was a godsend for property taxpayers
The labor reform, threatened by court ruling, let teachers talk to bosses — but no longer dictate.
Richard Moore: Wisconsin’s collectivist bureaucracy: Part I
Both in Wisconsin and across the nation, a bureaucratic Colossus now wields and exercises unprecedented power, often ruthlessly. The administrative state has imposed more than 165,000 restrictions on everyday life in the Badger state, and bureaucrats are adding 3.4 new restrictions every day.
Ann Helms: There’s a way to stop health systems from jacking up costs
Site-neutral payment reform … ensures that patients pay the same price for the same service, regardless of whether it’s delivered at a doctor’s office or a hospital-owned facility. This would lower costs for patients, slow hospital consolidation, and preserve competition and choice in our health care system.
Katie Moureau: Pharmacy benefit managers putting meds out of reach
Now is the time to urge our congressional leaders to enact PBM reforms this year before time runs out.
Alexander Ayala: Milwaukee Police Association urges city to negotiate for residents’ safety
We urge the Common Council to confirm its labor negotiator when they meet Tuesday so that the MPA – together with the city of Milwaukee – can address the crisis in recruitment and retention of our police officers, detectives and forensic investigators.
David Blaska: Cities are turning politically purple
A revolt against Democrat misrule
John Nichols: Mayors ready to put guardrails up against Trump
Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy at the start of December began a two-year term as national president of Democratic Municipal Officials network, the group that represents the tens of thousands of Democrats who serve nationwide as city, village, town and school district officials.
MON News Summary: Hesselbein to introduce medical marijuana bill; U.S. Supreme Court to hear Catholic Charities tax exemption case
TOP STORIES Hesselbein to revive medical marijuana bill as Senate Democrats weigh new power… already had conversations with Republican leaders, including [LeMahieu, Felzkowski] … thinks recreational legalization is a nonstarter. “But let’s get medicinal out there, because there are a
Department of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks report sound third-quarter financial performance
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 119 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through September 30, 2024, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the third quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s
Dept. of Public Instruction: Awarded $10.5M grant to bolster special educator and leadership retention
Nearly 50% of new special education teachers leave state or profession by sixth year MADISON — As schools continue navigating staffing challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has been awarded a $10.5 million federal grant to support the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan update
Comment Period Open Through Jan. 31, 2025 MADISON, Wis. – As part of the process to update the Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) and Lac
Dept. of Transportation: It’s the last holiday travel season before REAL ID starts in 2025
Wisconsin DMV encourages travelers to update their driver license/ID ahead of May 7, 2025 deadline Next year, airline travelers will face new identification requirements to board their flights. When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Files federal civil rights complaint against Wauwatosa School District for race discrimination
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education against the Wauwatosa School District (WSD) for its plan to shut down the Wauwatosa STEM School, currently ranked the fifth-best elementary
UW-Madison: Study unexpectedly shows some childhood traumas are related to decreases in mental health problems later in adolescence
MADISON, Wis. – An analysis of national data by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health psychiatry researchers showed that the type of trauma a person experiences could be more impactful than the amount of trauma they encounter
UW-Stout: Marriage and family therapy professor awarded for advancing AI integration with therapy
Hessel receives Carl Whitaker Award from state professional association For her creative and innovative contributions to the field of marriage and family therapy, University of Wisconsin-Stout Assistant Professor Heather Hessel received the Carl Whitaker Award from the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy,