James E. Causey: Milwaukee’s teens need more financial literacy. Here’s how they can get it
Milwaukee has one of the largest wealth gaps between Black and white residents in the nation, so teaching youth financial literacy helps to close this gap.
William Osmulski: Wisconsin’s addiction to deficit spending must end
Wisconsin has a long history of deficit spending in its budgets, betting that the economy will grow fast enough to cover the gap. Over the past few years, that bet has turned into a reckless gamble, and just a slight economic slowdown could be enough to throw the state over the edge.
David Couper: Memo to police officers: You are at a crossroads
Without judicial warrants, ICE detainers are illegal. If you obey them, you betray your oath of office and destroy the community trust you need.
Mitchell A. Sobieski: Cost of bacon: Once essential workers in meatpacking during COVID pandemic now face forced deportation
These workers were deemed essential only to ensure that white America could continue its routines uninterrupted during a crisis. Now, stripped of that temporary necessity, they are recast as expendable. That is not just political opportunism, it is a reflection of a deeper rot in the national character.
Gregory Humphrey: Removing expertise and institutional memory in federal workforce harms nation
Political loyalty must never supersede competence.
Rep. Clancy: Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus and allies release “Keep Families Together” package to stop Trump and ICE’s authoritarian overreach
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus, legislative allies, and advocates for Wisconsin’s immigrant communities released a package of bills addressing the fear and chaos stoked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents throughout Wisconsin. The “Keep Families
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Adds call volume and wait times to public reporting
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced the latest addition to its performance data dashboards today, a chart tracking call volume and wait times in the agency’s call center over time. The chart, which can be
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Trump Administration agrees with WILL lawsuit: Federal programs illegally discriminate against farmers
The News: The Trump Administration has filed a motion declining to defend multiple Biden-era aid programs within the Department of Agriculture (USDA), each of which currently discriminate against white male farmers. The Department of Justice (USDOJ) stated in a court filing
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Statement on Tariff Tax Transparency Act
Madison, WI – It’s Labor Day weekend and Wisconsin grocers want to provide quality food for gatherings across the state. They don’t want to be in the middle of an international policy discussion. The net effect of the Tariff Tax
Dept. of Natural Resources: Looking to buy bushels of red and white pine cones
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help collecting red and white pine cones for its reforestation program. “The state nurseries will pay collectors to bring in these cones,” said Joseph Vande Hey, Wisconsin DNR
Gov. Evers: Evers Administration estimates Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to increase costs for Wisconsin taxpayers by over $284 million in future budgets
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released new estimates showing President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, which was supported and passed by Republicans in Congress, including every Republican member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, will increase costs to
DCCC ad accuses GOP of increasing cost of burgers, beer
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting the districts of Van Orden and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, with a digital campaign accusing Republicans of driving up the price of burgers and beer.
Rep. Vining: Responds to Governor Evers’ request for presidential disaster declaration
MADISON–After torrential rainfall caused widespread flooding in Southeast Wisconsin earlier this month, Governor Evers formally requested a federal disaster declaration from the President of the United States. Wisconsinites now await an approval from the President. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued
Second Harvest Foodbank: Calls for action during Hunger Action Month
Madison, WI, August 28, 2025– This September, during Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest Foodbank is calling on community members throughout southwestern Wisconsin to come together to help end hunger. Hunger Action Month is a national campaign held to raise awareness of
Democratic Party of the 8th Congressional District: Photo ops don’t feed families: Northeast Wisconsin dems host town hall Wied won’t
Green Bay, WI — On Saturday, August 30th at 1:00 PM, the 8th Congressional District Democrats, Indivisible Brown County, and the Brown County Democrats will host a community town hall to discuss the issues facing Northeast Wisconsin. The event is