Sen. Wimberger: Calls on governor to work together to stop state domination of PFAS victims
CONTACT: Sen. Eric Wimberger, (608) 266-5670 In letter, Wimberger discusses the need to protect innocent landowners MADISON, WI —Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) sent a letter to Governor Evers on the importance of coming to an agreement on legislation that will lead to
Dept. of Natural Resources: City of Schofield seeks grant for acquisition of land
Contact: Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project ManagerCheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson
Sen. Felzkowski: Appointed to State Building Commission
CONTACT: Sen. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-2509 Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement after being appointed to the State Building Commission earlier this week: “I am honored to have the privilege of serving on the Commission,” President
Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobile riders: Ride safe and sober this holiday season
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – As much of Wisconsin enjoys the first significant snowfall of the season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers to stay sober on the trails this season and be aware of unsafe ice.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss a judge’s ruling striking down portions of Act 10
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at a lawsuit challenging Act 10 after a Dane County judge overturned portions of the law that ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Paul Fanlund: Why Ben Wikler runs ‘into the biggest fire I can find’
Wikler is now one of five major candidates campaigning to lead the Democratic National Committee. He’s been the subject of positive interviews with everyone from comedian Jon Stewart to a who’s-who of national print pundits. I spoke with Wikler recently about that campaign and about Wisconsin.
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin human HPAI case confirmed by CDC
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has received test results from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) from specimens collected from the presumptive positive human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5),
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.