James E. Causey: AI-generated videos depict MLK in unflattering ways. Be prepared to turn off.
Just scroll through your social media feed, and you’ll likely come across something created by AI where you can’t tell if it’s real or fake.
Gregory Humphrey: Local newspapers need our support
The decline of local journalism has real consequences. Studies show that towns without newspapers experience lower voter turnout, fewer contested elections, and increased government inefficiency. When watchdogs in the local newsroom disappear, so does accountability.
Bill Barth: Why independence can’t be given up
From liberal MSNBC to conservative FOX News and dozens of journalism organizations in-between, news gatherers last week refused an administration demand to only report information that is Pentagon-approved.
Mitchell A. Sobieski: News rating services aim to classify reporting bias but risk distorting the role of journalism
Rating services like Ad Fontes and Ground News offer public guidance, but critics say they mislabel ethical reporting as partisan bias and open the door to reputational harm.
Dave Zweifel: If Trump and his minions said it, it’s probably a lie
Vice President JD Vance, House Speaker Mike Johnson and a chorus of Senate Republicans — all amplified by the “fair and balanced” Fox News network — claimed that the Democrats shut down the government “to give free health care to illegal aliens.”
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin FoodShare program to run out of funding in nine days
Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Use Available Federal Funding to Extend Food Assistance into November Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites Days Away from Losing Access to Basic Food Necessities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today urged the Trump Administration to take
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads colleagues calling out Trump’s unnecessary mass firing at Dept. of Education that will harm students nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her colleagues in slamming the Department of Education’s latest mass firings and underscoring how they will hurt students nationwide. “We write with outrage at the Department of Education’s latest,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Village of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake seeks grant for acquisition of land
Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.4 acres of land in
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Financial turnaround: 2024 referendum, state aid improve Madison’s budget outlook
Mayor’s plan would boost staff, slow growth in taxes; but long-term imbalance still warrants solutions Madison’s proposed budget for 2026 highlights the city’s financial turnaround, as the plan would increase staffing and service levels while limiting the city’s property tax
Dept. of Natural Resources: City of Hurley seeks grant for acquisition of land
Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Cities Of Hurley And Montreal MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Hurley has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing about
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Statement on government shutdown impacting WIC and FoodShare benefits: “This accelerates a cruelty already underway”
Green Bay, WI — Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner released the following statement regarding the ongoing government shutdown and its devastating impact on Wisconsin families who rely on WIC and FoodShare (SNAP) benefits: “This shutdown is more than a political standoff. It
Cooke campaign: Endorsed by LCV Action Fund
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund endorsed Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. “Our way of life depends on a strong economy, reliable access to affordable energy, and elected leaders
Dept. of Transportation: Recognized for excellence in communication, customer service and public outreach
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrates recent recognition from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for outstanding work in communication, customer service and public outreach. AASHTO
Federal shutdown threatens food assistance for nearly 700,000 in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers warned nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites could lose access to groceries with the state’s FoodShare program set to run out of funding at the end of the month due to the federal government shutdown.
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: To honor Green Bay Police Officer Salzmann and K9 Officer Pyro as “First Responders of the Year” at Green Bay Common Council meeting
Green Bay – Earlier tonight, during a meeting of the Green Bay Common Council, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) recognized Green Bay Police Department Officer Scott Salzmann and his K9 partner, Pyro, as “First Responders of the Year” for the