WisDems: Round up: Wisconsin Democrats ramp up for midterms
MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, spoke with reporters about how Democrats from across the state are not taking a beat after Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s massive 20 point win and are gearing up
Dept. of Natural Resources: Closes Newville Boat Launch along the Rock River due to flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately. High water levels on the Rock River have made this launch unsafe to use, and members of the public should
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Statement in response to the passing of Dan Bice
MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of the passing of Dan Bice, political journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “For more than 30 years, Dan Bice was a pillar of Wisconsin’s political landscape.
Dept. of Health Services: Honors Wisconsin health care providers with the BigShot Awards
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring
Paul Fanlund: Electability should rule in primary for Wisconsin governor
When Democratic voters cast ballots in August, they should ask themselves which gubernatorial candidate is most likely to win in November.
Steven Walters: Why UW president candidates may hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Bruce Murphy: The Republican ‘statutory scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
Guy Charlton and Averell Charlton Diesch: Evers pushes for constitutional amendment to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin
As increased political polarization has eroded norms of political cooperation, an increased role for the courts should be welcomed. At the same time, the proposed amendment is incomplete and unnecessarily grants the court more authority then appropriate.
Beller campaign: Secures major police association endorsement
KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has been secured the endorsement of the State’s third-largest municipal police force’s association, the Kenosha Professional Police Association. KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller the Board voted unanimously to endorse him for
Natalie Eilbert: Wisconsin’s ban on conversion therapy freshly vulnerable
Within Wisconsin, 14 cities, including Madison, have ordinances on the books that ban the practice.
Scott Liddicoat: Reflections of a newly minted special voting deputy
In both February and April, I had the privilege of officially facilitating the voting process in several Green Bay senior care centers.
Gregory Humphrey: Ridglan Farms protest: Compassion for animals vs. laws that govern society
A society that values justice cannot allow good intentions to override the rule of law, especially when safer, lawful avenues for change exist.
Bill Berry: Wisconsin communities fighting back against corporate excess
Something’s brewing in Wisconsin and other states as local people stand up for their communities. It may be too early to call it a new age of citizen environmental activism, but it’s starting to look like it. And it’s uniting people across traditional political divides.
Masood Akhtar: Political rhetoric about Muslims reflects double standard
Public officials, regardless of party or ideology, have a duty to condemn violence with consistency and integrity. Terrorism must be defined by actions, not based on religion, race or identity.
John Torinus: Trump turns off more voters every week
President Donald Trump, a very angry man, must get up every morning having figured out 1. How to piss off another segment of people in the country and across the world and 2. How to further screw up the U.S. and world economies.