Meghan Roh: Seven years later, it’s time for a new tax code that supports working families
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Seven years ago this week, on November 2nd, 2017, Republicans in Congress introduced the initial version of a tax plan –
Bruce Thompson: Is immigration a ‘happy problem?’
People are voting with their feet to come to the U.S., despite how Trump characterizes it.
Patrick McIlheran: DPI fabricates testing miracle — but doesn’t help Wisconsin kids read
Lower standards set kids up for failure in college and workplaces.
FRI News Summary: Trump in Milwaukee; Harris in Milwaukee, Appleton area today
TOP STORIES Kamala Harris rally in Milwaukee Friday to be held at Wisconsin State Fair Park… as speculation has focused on Veterans Park, where a concert-sized stage was being erected Thursday and where permits filed with the city indicated a
WisDems: What college students are reading about Eric Hovde: “Hovde Hates College Students”
MADISON, Wis. — College newspapers across Wisconsin have exposed Eric Hovde for his offensive comments about young people and disastrous policies for college students. Eric Hovde wants a national abortion ban, has called college-aged women “single issue” voters on abortion, and wants to repeal the
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent proposes universal school meals, youth mental health, education workforce, early literacy investments
MADISON —Providing healthy meals for all Wisconsin students at no cost to families, expanding access to critical youth mental health services, investing in programs and strategies to recruit, retain and develop teachers, and supporting school districts in improving early literacy
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces over $13 million for broadband expansion in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Wisconsin will be receiving $13.2 million to help connect more Wisconsin families with high-speed broadband. The funding, from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help implement Wisconsin’s Digital Equity Plan, a comprehensive roadmap
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Partners of the Coalition to March on the RNC continue the fight against Trump
MILWAUKEE (November 1, 2024)- Tonight, former President Donald J. Trump will once again be in the Fiserv Forum spewing his hateful rhetoric to thousands. Though the Republican National Convention has passed us, the work to fight their racist and reactionary
Baldwin campaign: Announces final TV ad: “When Did You Know?”
MADISON, Wis. – Tammy Baldwin for Senate announces a final television advertisement, “When Did You Know?” which will air statewide. The ad highlights the many reasons Eric Hovde isn’t for Wisconsin, from his comments saying seniors shouldn’t vote and people
Talking Trade with Mickeala Carter, FTI Consulting
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” consultant Mickeala Carter offers insights on the next U.S. farm bill and ag export trends.
Cooke campaign: Slams Van Orden’s health and reproductive policies, calling out his extreme agenda
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – As families head out to trick-or-treat tonight, Derrick Van Orden is busy with something else—doing the work for Washington special interests at the expense of Wisconsin families, including taking away their healthcare and threatening their reproductive freedoms.
Harris campaign: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Five days ahead of election, businesses concerned about higher prices under Trump
This morning, five days before Election Day, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporting shows that Milwaukee business owners are concerned about Donald Trump’s Project 2025 plans to implement tariffs that would drastically increase prices for middle-class families and small businesses.When he was president, Trump gave
Cooke campaign: No Labels awards ‘Problem Solver Seal’ to Rebecca Cooke
(Washington, D.C.) No Labels – a national movement of commonsense Americans working to give power to the middle in politics and government – today awarded its Problem Solver Seal to congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke, a Democrat running in Wisconsin’s 3rd district.
WisDems: NEW: Heartland Signal: Eric Hovde endorsed by ‘unapologetically’ anti-abortion group
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Heartland Signal reported on how Eric Hovde and his plan to ban abortion has been backed by one of the most extreme anti-abortion groups in the country. The group wants to ban abortion from conception, has called medication abortion “baby pesticides,” and compared abortion to
FRI AM Update: Harris adds Janesville stop ahead of dueling rallies with Trump in Milwaukee
From WisPolitics … — Kamala Harris will swing through Janesville today in addition to her previously announced visits to Outagamie County and Milwaukee. That final stop will again set up dueling campaign rallies with Donald Trump. The former president was