Dave Zweifel: An exemplary response that never should have been necessary
It’s reassuring to know we’ve got such competent leaders, unlike leaders in other communities who exhibited indecisiveness when the chips were down. The pity is, of course, that they had to answer such a call in the first place.
Richard Moore: ‘F’ is for ‘you’re fired’
Donald Trump’s Schedule F proposal to make federal employees in policy-making positions at-will employee, should be undertaken in Wisconsin, though more boldly on the state level: Civil Service protections should be eliminated to restrain the sate bureaucracy and ensure its loyalty to the will of the people.
Mike Nichols: What Wisconsinites really want in 2025
Badger Institute’s vision for the upcoming year
LaKeshia Myers: Defending human dignity: National Human Rights Month
National Human Rights Month provides an essential platform to reflect on the fundamental principles of human dignity, equality, and justice that form the cornerstone of a just and compassionate society.
Sarah Halpern-Meekin: We interviewed men who left the workforce. Their reasons don’t fit narrative.
What men were looking for from work was dignified treatment, recognition of their expertise, and work that felt meaningful.
Scott Walker: Resting in the lap of Jesus
As we near Christmas, I am reminded of a story of a gift given to a dying man told to us by a visiting pastor in his sermon.
Mandi Genord: My niece is a blessing. We need to help more families afford adoption.
One way to do that is by making the adoption tax credit refundable.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Statement on Chief Barnes’ new position
“I would like to congratulate Chief Shon Barnes on his new opportunity in Seattle and thank him for his service to Madison. The Chief has been a steady, forward-thinking leader throughout his tenure and he will be greatly missed.
Gov. Evers: Announces $4.5 billion positive GAAP balance in state’s general fund for fiscal year 2023-24
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fifth consecutive year in a row under Gov. Evers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, for the fifth consecutive year during his tenure, the state’s General
Rep. VanderMeer: Reappointed chair of Assembly Committee on Transportation
Contact: Rep. Nancy VanderMeer(608) 266-8366 Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), announced State Assembly standing committee leadership for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) was reappointed to Chair the Assembly Committee on Transportation. She released the following
Sen. Tomczyk: Reappointed chair of Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Contact: Sen. Cory Tomczyk (608) 266-2502 Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) commented on his recent committee appointments forthe 2025-2027 Legislative session: “I am excited to get back to work as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and LocalGovernment.
End Domestic Abuse: State coalition grieves in wake of school shooting, calls for firearms regulation
CONTACT: Elise Buchbinder Communications Director, End Domestic Abuse WI eliseb@endabusewi.org Madison –December 20, 2024 – In the wake of the December 16, 2024 school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) again urges cultural and legal shifts that prevent
Department of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Crawford County
Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation BiologistStacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of rare snails, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-40 and Y-161 Cross-arm
Rep. Dittrich: Announces committee chair position
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-237-9138 Appointed Chair of Insurance for a second consecutive session Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) made the following statement in response to her appointments to Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session: “It has
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of Report 24-22, University of Wisconsin System
The Bureau announces the release ofUniversity of Wisconsin System (report 24-22). We provided unmodified audit opinions on UW System’s FY 2023‑24 financial statements, including its aggregate discretely presented component units. UW System’s net position was $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2024. UW System revenues were $7.0 billion, including $1.6 billion