U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Blasts Republicans’ disastrous budget bill that slashes Medicaid & SNAP, rigs tax code for the wealthy
Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy
Dept. of Transportation: Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend
Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges motorists to slow down on Wisconsin roads and celebrate safe driving habits. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will set
MON News Summary: JFC releases $9M in literacy funding, much of state budget remains to be addressed
TOP STORIES Lawmakers release funds for literacy but leave much of state budget undone… Closed caucus meetings delayed [JFC] start half a dozen times throughout the day and into Friday night. … began its meeting shortly after 10 p.m. —
Rob Hutton: Budget delay is an opportunity for reform
Our constituents expect those they elect to be good managers of tax dollars, not just spend slightly less than those on the other side of the aisle. Lawmakers have an opportunity to get it right and we should take it.
Will Flanders: End minimum mark-up
Rather than fostering fair competition, minimum markup laws artificially inflate prices on everyday necessities like gasoline and groceries, burdening working families and undermining consumer choice. In a modern economy defined by efficiency, transparency, and innovation, government should not be in the business of telling retailers what they must charge.
Dave Palmer: Statistics don’t support UW-Milwaukee shuttering materials engineering program
Materials engineers are essential but since we work behind the scenes, many people are unaware of the critical role we play. Our work goes into every single manufactured item you see around you.
Michael Lucas: The Wisconsin Supreme Court just defended property rights?
It is incredibly worthwhile to celebrate the Appellate court’s reversal, and the Supreme Court’s upholding, of a decision that delivered a decisive blow to the centralizing and feudalistic institution of zoning.
Bill Kaplan: Tax dodges for the super-rich
The “Big Beautiful Act” will pay for tax dodges by slashing health care coverage, food assistance and increasing the national debt. GOP hypocrisy.
Gregory Humphrey: No U.S. workforce for Trump’s fascination with manufacturing revival
Trump’s manufacturing revival is a solution in search of a workforce.
Michelle Bryant: New York mayoral race raises questions for Black voters
For Black voters in New York, the race presents a particularly complex and emotional challenge. Their loyalties are being pulled in multiple directions, leaving many questioning which candidate truly represents their best interests.
Dave Zweifel: A civil rights champion returns to Madison
Tom Jacobson came back to town over the Juneteenth holiday, returning to the place where he began his long and storied career as a civil rights attorney, unyielding consumer advocate and a champion of the underdog.
Arthur I. Cyr: U.S needs to balance force with diplomacy in Mideast
President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran is a major surprise.
State Sen. Johnson tells ‘UpFront’ Senate Dems won’t be picked off ‘one by one’ to support budget
State Sen. LaTonya Johnson says Senate Dems are “not willing to be picked off one by one” to back the budget, but she still sees a bipartisan path to a two-year spending plan. “We are determined to stick together as
Joint Finance to convene tomorrow on remaining budget topics
Meanwhile, GOP legislative leaders are moving to set up an extraordinary session to vote on the budget.
MON AM Update: Sen. Johnson tells ‘UpFront’ Senate Dems won’t be picked off ‘one by one’ to support budget
From WisPolitics … — State Sen. LaTonya Johnson says Senate Dems are “not willing to be picked off one by one” to back the budget, but she still sees a bipartisan path to a two-year spending plan. “We are determined