UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Rudolph Johnson named new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
MADISON, Wis. ‒ Rudolph Johnson, a toxicologist with national leadership experience in emergency response and measuring human exposure to toxic substances, became the new director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene on Nov. 17. The laboratory serves as Wisconsin’s public laboratory focused on
Jessie Rodriguez: Wrongful conviction compensation reform
Wisconsin decided 112 years ago that the state had an obligation to right their wrongs when the justice system fails its citizens. We cannot give back the centuries taken from exonerees, but we can take a step to make things right.
John Nichols: Unlike Tiffany, Barnes respects Wisconsin
Mandela Barnes carries forward the legacy of the modern Democratic Party of Nelson, Phillips and so many other progressive champions of economic, social and racial justice — a fact that Tiffany would do well to recognize, and respect.
Mark Lisheron: Majority of Wisconsin kids fall short in math as legislators consider fix
As math proficiency continues to decline in Wisconsin schools, the Legislature is considering a plan to improve numeracy, or the ability to work with numbers in daily life.
Paul Fanlund: MAGA is vulnerable in 2026, but Dems could screw it up
My focus is on a hope that Democrats will offer candidates who can win in places Democrats hardly ever do. To me, that gives the country the best chance of reversing damage Trump has done.
Bill Kaplan: Who’s to blame if ACA tax credits aren’t extended?
It’s long past time for Trump and congressional Republicans to extend the ACA tax credits.
Michelle Bryant: Words matter: Trump’s Dangerous Reckless and Racist Rhetoric on Somalia
Instead of governing with civility and respect, Donald Trump has once again chosen a path of division and disdain.
Shefaali Sharma: Trump left contraceptives to rot — and women paid the price
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. government ordered the destruction of nearly $10 million worth of U.S.–funded contraceptives, based on the false claim that birth control is an “abortifacient.”
Gregory Humphrey: Prime example of what is wrong with American politics
When a senator cannot muster even basic knowledge about a headline-making pardon or the courage to speak candidly, yet has endless energy for a culture-war grievance and the attacks on an aging American, it signals to this columnist that contempt for the public’s intelligence is on at full speed.
Arthur I. Cyr: Trump getting a bad rap on Ukraine
Given the fundamental values and ideals of our nation, seeking — and ideally, fulfilling — the role of committed peacemaker is directly in line with the human and egalitarian vales expressed brilliantly in our Declaration of Independence.
Judith Davidoff: Support local news — just don’t call it journalism
A new study informs strategies for talking with readers and donors.
Barnes tells ‘UpFront’ his focus is Tiffany, not rest of Dem field
“We’re making sure that we have everything, every resource ready to take on Tom Tiffany because he is the likely nominee,” Barnes told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Former State Senator Joan Ballweg receives Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award
WISCONSIN DELLS – On December 7, former State Senator Joan Ballweg received the Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture award for her outstanding contributions to Wisconsin’s agriculture community during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells. Sen. Ballweg has been
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Galen Alwin receives Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award
WISCONSIN DELLS – Sauk County Farm Bureau member Galen Alwin received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its members. Galen Alwin was presented Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin
Dept. of Justice: Update: Officer involved shooting in Superior, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Superior, Wis. on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7. On the