David Blaska: Disagreement is not evil in a working democracy
My fellow Republicans lose the argument when they call our political adversaries schoolyard names like “Demon-rats.” Progressives might be more credible if they would dial back the hyperbole.
Charlie Sykes: The rough beast slouches closer
A murder that brings out our best … and our absolute worst.
Scaife campaign: Earns Milwaukee Police Assn. endorsement
GERMANTOWN — Conservative Washington County judicial candidate Grant Scaife today announced the Milwaukee Police Association has endorsed his campaign for Circuit Court Judge Branch 2. In addition to the MPA, Scaife has been endorsed by Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann, Washington
John Torinus: Mr. President: fewer words, more actions on Ukraine
Trump not only failed to end the Russia-Ukraine war, he has made things much worse with his soft, equivocal stance. He spouts off but shows little backbone.
Rep. Grothman: Introduces Randy Susen Nursing Home Visitation Rights Act
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Randy Susen Nursing Home Visitation Rights Act to ensure nursing home residents can never again be denied visits from their loved ones in times of crisis. Grothman worked on this legislation with Shirley
Lead-Safe Schools MKE: Demands DNR treat Milwaukee kids equitably
Wisconsin DNR’s Delay of Action is Harming Milwaukee’s Kids Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE is calling on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to take immediate regulatory action in response to lead-contaminated soil at Golda Meir Lower Campus, where
UW-Eau Claire: To lead NSF grant project fostering collaborative research
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has received an award from the National Science Foundation under a program called “Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development” (GRANTED). The $1.6 million grant will support a four-year collaboration with UW Oshkosh aimed
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump administration, Congress to save federal programs that support small businesses
Critical programs supporting small businesses and technology innovation set to end this month unless reauthorized by Republican-controlled Congress MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to the Trump Administration and every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation urging federal leadership to support reauthorizing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Innovation Res… Please log in
Rep. Grothman: Introduces bill to strengthen oversight of IRS penalties
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act to protect taxpayers and restore integrity to the IRS penalty process by requiring that all proposed penalties be reviewed and approved by the issuing employee’s immediate supervisor
Rep. Prado: Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus brings Hispanic Heritage Month to capitol
MADISON, Wis. – Today, on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the state announces the formation of the Wisconsin Hispanic Legislative Caucus, a newly established coalition of Latino state lawmakers including Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee), Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green
Evers issues executive order seeking to ensure access to vaccines
Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”
Gov. Evers: Signs executive order to ensure access to vaccines in Wisconsin
After Trump Administration recklessly undermines medical professionals and access to safe and effective vaccines, governor directs whole-of-government response to protecting vaccine access statewide to keep kids, parents, families, and seniors, among others, safe MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed
Protect Our Care: New report: Health care showdown: Republicans are marching toward a government shutdown to perpetuate the GOP health care crisis
Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing the Republican war on the American health care system as they threaten a government shutdown so that they can end health insurance tax credits for working people and
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin ag news – crop progress & condition
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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces legislation to prohibit federal funds for entities employing individuals condoning political violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced legislation that prohibits federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism. The introduction of this legislation comes after multiple accounts of individuals making