Dave Zweifel: High-speed future hampered by ignorant politicians
It’s bizarre, but for some reason our politicians view fixing our infrastructure to accommodate faster and more reliable passenger trains as prohibitively expensive, but think nothing of building billion-dollar interchanges and adding a couple of lanes to highway corridors that cost billions more.
Ryan D. Jayne: Taxpayers shouldn’t be funding unaccountable private schools
Despite promises of choice and competition, voucher programs have repeatedly failed to demonstrate academic improvements for students.
Christopher Fons: Cutting the fat at MPS central office?
The jobs being eliminated are already of those working in classrooms.
Rep. Sortwell: Brown County legislators seek to fix court backlog in state budget
Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to today’s Brown County press conference pertaining to a budget motion filed by Brown County legislators: “The Brown County court system has faced a serious case backlog for
Dept. of Public Instruction: Convenes Wisconsin education leaders to review, recommend updates to report card ratings, ensuring fair and accurate school accountability
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has convened a group of Wisconsin education leaders to review and update the performance rating thresholds used in the state’s school and district report cards — a necessary step to ensure
Dept. of Natural Resources: Anglers play a key role in aquatic invasive species prevention
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by draining water from their boats and equipment this fishing season. The first full weekend of June is all about fishing in Wisconsin,
TUE AM Update: Assembly, Senate committees to hear youth mental health bills
From WisPolitics … — Assembly and Senate committees will have a joint hearing today on legislation that would allow the DHS to certify psychiatric residential treatment facilities for those under the age of 21. It’s one of four bills from
‘UpFront’: Tiffany to decide by August whether to run for governor
“Where can I do the most good for the people in the state of Wisconsin, and am I the best candidate? Those are the questions,” Tiffany said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:Van Orden’s vote to slash medicaid and SNAP “terrifying” for Wisconsin families
Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden cast a deciding vote to slash Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), despite repeatedly promising he’d oppose cutting these programs. Van Orden broke his promise and voted to jeopardize health care and food assistance
WisDems: ICYMI: “My Son’s Life Depends On Medicaid. Program Cuts Put His Future In Jeopardy.”
MADISON, Wis. — A new op-ed in the Wisconsin Examiner on Thursday highlighted the detrimental impacts Wisconsinites could face after House Republicans, like WI-3 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, passed a budget that could cut nearly $800 billion in funding from Medicaid. In fact, Van
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Releases report on how Trump cuts are hurting veterans and caregivers
4 out of 5 veterans are worried about cuts impacting care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a new report on how President Donald Trump’s reckless cuts to staff and services are hurting our veterans. “When Americans serve and
Protect Our Care: House Republicans shamelessly dismantle health care for millions in early morning vote to fund tax breaks for the wealthy
Washington, D.C. – Early this morning, House Republicans voted to pass their budget bill despite widespread opposition from the American people. This bill will rip health care away from millions of American seniors, children, middle- and low-income families, people with
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Jack Eckblad thanks co-sponsors for joining coalition to pass resolution in support of innovative affordable housing marketplace
MILWAUKEE – Today I and Co-Sponors Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Kathleen Vincent, Shawn Rolland, Anne O’Connor, Felisia A. Martin, Juan Miguel Martinez, Justin Bielinski, Priscila Coggs-Jones, Sequanna Taylor (5), Sky Z. Capriolo, Willie Johnson, Jr. and Steven Shea passed a resolution
Dept. of Natural Resources: Make memories outdoors (safely!) this Memorial Day
Whether you’re hitting the water or taking out the ATV/UTV for a spin, be sure to make safety part of your Memorial Day Weekend plans. Wearing a life jacket on the water and a Department of Transportation-approved helmet on the
FRI REPORT: Outside groups covered more than $200K in lawmakers’ travel expenses in 2024
Quotes of the Week This reconciliation bill is a promise kept to the American people: more money in your pocket, secure borders, lower energy costs, no tax on tips or overtime, and roots out fraud.- U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua,