Rep. Madison: Introduces Revitalize Wisconsin Program to clean up environmental pollution across Wisconsin
Contact: David O’Keeffe, 608-237-9110 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10), along with Representatives Clinton Anderson, Alex Joers, and Senators Jeff Smith, Mark Spreitzer, and Dora Drake, introduced legislation that would create the Revitalize Wisconsin program to clean up
Rep. Cruz: Legislator and public school teacher demands state fulfill its constitutional duty to fund public education: “Don’t Close Our Public Schools. Fund Them.”
Contact: Representative Angelina Cruz(608) 237-9162 | rep.cruz@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison, WI — Yesterday, Rep. Cruz, a public school teacher turned lawmaker, called on the Wisconsin Legislature to end years of underfunding and meet its constitutional obligation to provide free, “as nearly uniform as practicable,”
Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament: Press release
This year’s Capitol Ornament is a special edition honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. The Semiquincentennial ornament is now for sale at Madison area retailers and online at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s online store. Perfect for holiday gifting and beyond, it
Sen. Hesselbein, Rep. Neubauer: Legislative Democrats introduce “Clean Water for Wisconsin” Package
Legislation will Enhance Water Quality, Protect from Contamination Madison, Wis. — At a press conference in the State Capitol, Wisconsin Democratic legislators unveiled three bills as part of the “Clean Water for Wisconsin” Package, which will help individuals, families, and
WisDems: One week out: Thanksgiving prices continue to rise as result of GOP policies
MADISON, Wis. — With Thanksgiving just one week away, consumers could face sticker shock as they head into stores for their holiday shopping. Wisconsinites may see price increases on staple Thanksgiving items, such as turkey and canned vegetables, as a result of
Rep. Zimmerman: Votes for school consolidation package
Madison, WI — Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R–River Falls) voted for a package of bills yesterday to assist school districts with declining enrollment, consolidation, and future educational opportunities. Representative Zimmerman issued the following statement after yesterday’s floor session: “Wisconsin’s demographics are
Mark Lisheron: Republican candidates join nationwide scrutiny of tenure
Republican candidates for governor are joining politicians across the country who are increasingly skeptical of tenure guarantees for professors.
Donald Downs and Raymond Taffora: University of Wisconsin must raise bad grade for free speech
To meet its obligation to a troubled pluralistic republic, UW-Madison needs more free speech and diversity of views among its faculty.
Michael Chameides: Rural America needs Congress to act
As Congress sat idle, hardworking Americans faced rising health care costs, farmers battled dangerous market instability, and millions may lose necessary food assistance.
Dave Cieslewicz: The tragedy of Tommy Thompson
Maybe someday he’ll admit that he was wrong to support Trump. I hope so, because if he doesn’t admit that, his support for the worst president in American history will, at least in my book, overshadow everything else he ever accomplished.
Dan O’Donnell: Democrat border policy devastates Mequon
In a rather stunning development, the city of Mequon is under siege by a burglary ring…from South America.
Vincent J. Thompson and Johan Cruz-Polanco: Milwaukee’s health safety net is about to be hit hard
Before the OBBB lands with full weight, Milwaukee must take the steps it still can.
Tom Still: Nobel Prize winner Watson ‘complex’ mentor for UW-Madison researcher
It’s been said the best teachers can be judged by the success of those they mentor. In the case of Nobel Prize winner James D. Watson, who died this month at 97, a prime example is UW-Madison molecular biologist and biochemist Richard Burgess.
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Calls on Common Council to overrule mayor’s veto of 4% worker raises
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are calling on the Milwaukee Common Council to overrule Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s veto of a 4% raise for city workers. The mayor’s veto comes days after the Milwaukee Common Council—with the vocal support of
Beloit NAACP: To host annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, December 5th
This year’s theme is: “The Fierce Urgency of Now” w/ Keynote Speaker fmr. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Beloit, WI, November 20th, 2025: The Beloit branch of the NAACP is proud to announce they will be hosting their 106th annual Freedom