Paul Fanlund: Four thoughts for Kamala Harris backers in election endgame
The possibility of Donald Trump defeating Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is frightening. Here are four ways to cope with the anxiety during the campaign’s final weeks.
Alexis McGill Johnson and Tanya Atkinson: Reproductive freedom is on the ballot.
It will take all of us to protect our rights.
Rick Esenberg: We’re inviting Rich Lowry back to Wisconsin. Here’s why
A friend of ours at the National Review, Rich Lowry, has faced scrutiny following allegations that he used a racial slur during a discussion on Haitian Migrants in Ohio and the story’s political ramifications in the 2024 election. He didn’t.
William Osmulski: Bishops shrug off reports of Catholic Hospitals conducting sex-changes on children
Six Catholic hospitals in Wisconsin are in the Stop the Harm database. Those Catholic facilities conducted sex-changes on at least 24 children from 2019-23.
Jeffrey Sommers: UW-Milwaukee won’t retain top status with more cuts. Wisconsin could fall behind.
Milwaukee and Wisconsin face the prospect of losing this R1 designation for UWM, and with it, returning to the status of Iowa that possesses only a single Carnegie R1 university.
Paul Farrow: A county sales tax: What were you thinking?
Since 2006, the county’s ability to raise the necessary revenue has been restricted by state law, and it has not kept pace with the rising costs of providing essential services. Each year, Waukesha County residents contribute approximately $1.5 billion in sales and income taxes to the state government in Madison. In return, our county receives just $60 million back in state aid.
Mount Mary University: Awarded federal grant to fight violence against women
Mount Mary University was just awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the “Strengthening Culturally Specific Campus’ Approaches to Address Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking” (DVDVSAS) program. The $498,878 grant will explore
David Blaska: City of Madison did not lobby Republicans for more state revenue
After filing an open records request, citizen watchdog Bonnie Roe finds that not once did the City of Madison lobby a single Republican legislator for financial assistance during the last 18 months even as its $22 million budget hole became apparent.
TUE News Summary: U.S. Senate race sees high GOP spending
TOP STORIES GOP pours money into WI Senate race Dems say will be close… Democrats also have dialed up their efforts in the [Baldwin-Hovde] contest … A loss in Wisconsin … would make preserving Democrats’ majority extremely difficult in a
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Embraces competition on the ballot
As we quickly approach the 2024 General Election, The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is encouraged to see the amount of choice American voters will have this fall. In addition to the two “major” legacy parties, voters across the country
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to protect Wisconsinites from predatory Wall Street investors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, comprehensive legislation to fundamentally reform the private equity industry and level the playing field by forcing private investment firms to take responsibility for the outcomes of companies
Rep. Steffen: Recent rape kit laws result in convictions
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DLCC: ICYMI — Unveils new memo sounding alarm on ballot roll-off & detailing plan to protect key legislative majorities
WASHINGTON — Last week, the DLCC unveiled a new memo warning about the potential risk to Democrats’ chances in key battleground states as they fight to win and defend key state legislative majorities. The memo highlights research on the challenge of ballot roll-off
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of 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 replacing
UW-Green Bay: Tackles corporate training
Green Bay, Wis.—UW-Green Bay’s 2024 Continuing Education and Workforce Training Business Survey revealed that human resource managers in Northeast Wisconsin face significant challenges in assessing their employee training needs, securing leadership buy-in to address specific gaps and finding cost-effective employee