Bruce Moore: Low hanging fruit
While the institutions are working on alternative energy sources and energy conservation, there’s also a serious need for the typical householder to implement a variety of measures.
Dan O’Donnell: Wisconsin’s own USAID scandal
While the world watches DOGE destroy wasteful spending at USAID, a rogue agency in Milwaukee might actually be worse.
Kristin Brey: Would you have more kids if it meant less potholes? Vance, Duffy don’t get it.
I have yet to meet a parent who said, ‘We were going to stop at one, but then they repaved Main Street.’
Bruce Thompson: The myth of immigrant violence
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.
John Nichols: New DNC Chair Ken Martin is ready to build a bigger, bolder party
The DNC elects a new leader as it seeks to unify the party and win back working-class voters.
UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: New book provides students with updated perspectives on international economics
MADISON, Wis., – Menzie Chinn, a well-known macroeconomist with the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Department of Economics at the University of Madison–Wisconsin, published a landmark new textbook last month to help college students make sense of the complex global
Dave Cieslewicz: Ben Wikler lost, it won’t matter
The new Democratic National Party chair won’t be in a position to improve the party’s fortunes either.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads colleagues on bill to close tax loophole and make Wall Street pay its fair share
Loophole allows investment managers to often pay almost half the tax rate compared to most other Wisconsin workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led thirteen of her colleagues in introducing the Carried Interest Fairness Act to eliminate a tax
UW–Eau Claire: Mindful awareness to be focus of Thursdays at the U presentation
Dr. Ann Brand, a certified mindfulness teacher, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 13 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. She will present “Intention and Attention: Cultivating Mindful Awareness” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of North Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Call on TV stations to label potentially illegal Schimel ad
MADISON, Wis – Today, in response to recent reporting of Brad Schimel using AI images of Judge Crawford, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Greta Neubauer released the following statement: “Throughout his campaign, Brad Schimel has proven he is
Rep. Allen: Releases bills addressing transparency & fairness in referendums
State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills today that would address transparency and fairness in referendums. “Referendums are opportunities for voters to make important decisions about how their tax dollars should be spent,” said Rep. Allen. “Good decision making
American Lung Association: Patient groups in Wisconsin urge passage of Senate Bill 23 to extend health care coverage for new moms
MADISON, Wis. –Feb. 6th, 2025– Just one month into the legislative session, patients from across Wisconsin, as well as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Lung Association– two of Wisconsin’s leading patient advocacy organizations
THU News Summary: Evers to propose support for Wisconsin agricultural exports in state budget
TOP STORIES Evers proposes $80M for farmers, food in next state budget… Much of the funding continues or expands support for existing state programs. … includes [ adding $171,300, 1 FTE to] the $5M WI Initiative for Agricultural Exports …
Institute for Reforming Government Action Fund: Testimony showcases consequences of lowered test score standards
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), will submit testimony to the Assembly Committee on Education on Thursday to share critical information surrounding recent changes to Wisconsin’s test score standards. IRG’s