David Blaska: Democrats won’t pay federal workers unless Republicans pay their $60B ransom
Democrats are still holding out for renewing the supposedly one-time, emergency subsidies to Obamacare, occasioned by the Covid pandemic.
Gregg Hoffmann: Climate change conference better off without Trump
Trump has been making the U.S. irrelevant in the climate change discussion worldwide since his first term. He also has more or less given other countries the advantages on development of green energy.
Michelle Bryant: Trump officials are moving into residences on military bases
Historically, even under intense security threats, senior White House officials have not sought refuge on military bases. By placing senior White House officials in military housing, the Trump administration is blurring the line between military and civilian roles.
John Nichols: Mamdani recalls Milwaukee’s sewer socialism
Mamdani’s quoting of Eugene Debs and referencing of the sewer socialists offers a reminder that the United States has a rich history of visionary, humane and highly successful socialist governance — in Milwaukee and dozens of other cities. And that it can have a vibrant future in Zohran Mamdani’s New York.
Nedweski on ‘UpFront’ says grooming bill could be ready for vote early next year
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, says the new legislation that would define “grooming” in Wisconsin is receiving bipartisan support and could likely be ready for a floor vote by early next year.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Opposes government funding bill that fails to address skyrocketing health care costs
Legislation does not stop Wisconsinites’ health care costs from rising as much as $30,000 next year 78% of Americans – including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – support extending health care tax breaks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy
International Ship Masters’ Association, Wisconsin Marine Historical Society: Edmund Fitzgerald, 29 Bells event sold out
(Milwaukee, WI) — A sold-out crowd of over 250 people is expected to attend The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) – Milwaukee Lodge 6, and Wisconsin Marine Historical Society event, “29 Bells: A 50th Commemoration of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and her Crew”,
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Statement on Trump administration’s correspondence to rescind FoodShare benefits
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s letter directing Governor Tony Evers to return November FoodShare payments to the federal government: “In compliance with the court order requiring the Trump administration to
Gov. Evers: Responds to Trump administration correspondence suggesting Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today responded to new correspondence from the Trump Administration suggesting Wisconsin should return FoodShare payments to the federal government. Wisconsin and other states received the guidance after Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration led a coalition of states
Gov. Evers: Administration leads coalition urging court to reject last-ditch Trump administration effort to yank newly restored SNAP payments
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration led a coalition of states and governors in filing a new letter before the 1st U.S.
Gov. Evers: Slams Trump Administration for last-ditch effort to yank newly restored FoodShare funding from nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor blasts ‘pathetic’ last-minute plea by the Trump Administration begging the U.S. Supreme Court not to force them to feed hungry kids, families, and seniors As Trump Administration doubles down on its fight to prevent thousands of Wisconsinites from accessing basic food and groceries, Gov.
Wisconsin Transparency Project: Court rules Town of Palmyra violated Open Meetings Law five times
Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge William V. Gruber has ruled that Town of Palmyra Board members violated Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law on five occasions, in a case brought by local resident and former board member Weenonah Brattset. The judge’s ruling
City of Beloit: Seeks to ‘Re-VITAL-ize’ local highways
Civic leaders, elected officials, stakeholders highlight corridor conditions, community impacts (BELOIT, WI) – Today, Beloit’s city manager, Jerry Gabrielatos, was joined by community leaders and stakeholders to spotlight the need to revitalize the city’s aging roadways. The event, part of
Berge campaign: Stands with local leaders as Congressman Van Orden lies and avoids accountability
Eau Claire, WI — Following Rep. Van Orden’s attack against La Crosse officials, Congressional candidate Emily Berge released the following statement. “Wisconsinites deserve a politics of collaboration and politicians who are working to better the lives of their constituents. We
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Holds hearing entitled “Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare”
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing entitled “Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare.” The Subcommittee heard from four witnesses who discussed Obamacare’s failures to lower costs and meet coverage goals.