Joint Finance approves legal settlements, $2.4 million for disaster relief
The Joint Finance Committee today unanimously signed off on 10 settlements reached by the state Department of Justice in various enforcement actions, as well as putting another $2.4 million into state disaster assistance relief.
TUE News Summary: Cooke “seriously” considering another 3rd CD run
TOP STORIES CD3 Dem Cooke “seriously” considers another run after outpacing Harris, Baldwin… gaining more raw votes [9K more than Harris, 5K more than Baldwin] … [WI, DC leaders] have encouraged her to consider a third campaign … “I think
Dept. of Public Instruction: Program funded through federal grant will support youth with disabilities in correctional facilities with reintegration
MADISON — Federal grant funding awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be used to support youth who exit correctional facilities in getting a public education and reintegrating successfully back into the community. The DPI was recently awarded a five-year,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Explore the wonders of winter with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Wisconsin winters can be wonderful, and the latest issue will help you embrace the fun. Activities such
Institute for Reforming Government: Rural America has spoken, but are we listening?
DELAFIELD, WI: Continuing the Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) “What Wisconsin Wants” series, IRG partnered with the State Policy Network (SPN) and spent 2024 capturing the views and taking a closer look at those living and working in rural Wisconsin. This is captured
Wisconsin Policy Forum: School levies rise more rapidly, county levies slow down
Gross K-12 property taxes in Wisconsin are expected to rise by the largest amount since 2009, spurred both by per pupil revenue limit increases and a historic number of approved school district referenda. County property taxes, meanwhile, will rise by
Scott Klug: Ticket splitters to the rescue: And of course one race was in Wisconsin
Like many voters lost in the middle these days, I think ticket splitting should be celebrated. When you walk into the poll, don’t just pull the lever. Take a breath and think.
Michelle Bryant: We thought Ruby crossed that bridge: A call to action for our schools
Currently, we are witnessing a disturbing surge in racist behaviors impacting school-age Black children.
Richard S. Russell: Time to end Prohibition — again
Who are the victims in our misnamed War on Drugs? Well, it’s not the drugs themselves. They’ve never paid a penny in fines, served a second in jail or had so much as a twinge in the tummy. No, the victims of these senseless laws are us. People. Americans. Citizens. Voters!
Melissa Agard: 5 priorities for Dane County’s future
Together, we will build a future that reflects the very best of Dane County — a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Gregory Humphrey: The lesson to be learned from former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
As we rejoice in the fall of this dictator, but without knowing what is to follow in Syria, one chapter of this story needs to be recalled.
Kaul petitions state Supreme Court to weigh in on lawsuit challenging JFC settlement authority
Dem AG Josh Kaul has petitioned the state Supreme Court to reverse a Court of Appeals decision upholding lawmakers’ authority to review Department of Justice settlements under a 2018 lame-duck law.
Arthur I. Cyr: While North Korea provokes, South Korea thrives
Market economies and representative governments now characterize a steadily increasing share of the world’s developing nations. In short, South Korea is positioned to lead developing nations toward prosperity.
TUE AM Update: Report: School gross property tax levies up $327.2 million
From WisPolitics … — State residents will pay $327.2 million more to K-12 schools via property tax bills this month — an increase driven in part by widespread voter-approved referendums, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports. That amounts to a 5.7%
Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry adds another record-breaking $11.2 billion to state economy
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov New data show Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry grew 9.4 percent in 2023, breaking the previous year’s record MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Director