Steven Walters: Potential federal funding cuts could drive Wisconsin legislators to consider separate budget bills
The Legislature last took this approach in 1995.
Gregory Humphrey: Village of Hancock, Wisconsin, nearing bankruptcy
Local government needs to restore citizens’ confidence.
Brian Dake: Lawsuit abuse harming Wisconsin’s small businesses
Tort reform is not just a legislative issue; it’s a crucial factor for the survival and growth of small businesses in Wisconsin. By addressing the excessive costs of litigation, reducing frivolous lawsuits and stabilizing the business climate, tort reform would provide small business owners with the tools they need to thrive.
Eric W. Fulcomer: Progress can’t wait: Educating and retaining Wisconsin’s workforce
Let’s work together to ensure every Wisconsin high school graduate—especially those from low-income families—has the opportunity to choose the best higher education path to support their dreams and our state’s future. Doubling the Wisconsin Grant is an investment in our students, our workforce, and Wisconsin’s prosperity.
Richard Moore: Note to gander: What’s good for the goose is…the U.S. constitution
Tariffs could make America and Wisconsin great again. Or not. Whether they are constitutional in their current iteration is another question entirely.
LaKeshia N. Myers: Black American architects: Building America’s skylines against all odds
Despite representing only 2% of licensed architects in the United States today—a statistic that reveals the profession’s ongoing diversity challenges—Black architects have designed some of the nation’s most iconic structures while breaking barriers in a field that historically excluded them.
John Nichols: Pope Francis rejected the savage inequalities of capitalism
Pope Francis used his dozen years as the head of the Catholic Church to advocate for peace, for bold responses to the climate crisis, for humane treatment of refugees, for responsible uses of increasingly out-of-control technologies and — with a consistency that distinguished him from the corporate and political elites of his time — for economic justice.
TUE News Summary: Republicans criticize Evers’ guidance to state workers on interaction with ICE
TOP STORIES Wisconsin governor’s guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash… [radio host O’Donnell announced Evers’ 5-point email, which tells state workers] to remain calm and immediately notify their supervisor. After asking agents to identify themselves and to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency office closing, Baldwin demands answers from Trump admin
Baldwin-backed agency to boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs on Musk and Trump’s chopping block WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s closure of Wisconsin’s newly established Minority
WMC: Launches nominations for Business Friend of the Environment Awards program
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program. The program, sponsored by WM, seeks to demonstrate to state policymakers and
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV makes selecting, ordering special license plates fast and convenient
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now has an easy online process to find the ideal special license plate, personalize the plate’s message and order online with DMV’s new special license plates web application. “This
Dept. of Public Instruction: After feds cut Green Ribbon Schools, Wisconsin launches own award to honor sustainability leaders
Two schools recognized for outstanding environmental stewardship MADISON — Following the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program, Wisconsin has launched its own initiative through Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin to spotlight schools leading the way in environmental
UW Health: Mail order pharmacy adds innovative, paper-free option for prescription information
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health recently rolled out a new option through its Specialty Mail Order Pharmacy to reduce the amount of paper that comes with prescriptions. Instead of the traditional stack of papers patients receive that explain how to
Madison College: Dr. Jennifer Berne named next President
Madison College’s District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jennifer Berne as the college’s next president, concluding an extensive national search. Berne will assume the role on July 1. She brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education
Gov. Evers: Trillion tree pledge update: Gov. Evers, DNR announce more than 10 million trees planted in 2024
Wisconsin has planted more than 42 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its goal of planting 100 million trees by the end of 2030 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department