Paul Fanlund: Even for Trump, this attack on a journalist is a new low
Donald Trump’s reflexive response to the bombshell reporting that his cabinet endangered national security by sharing military secrets via a leaked online chat was utterly predictable. He tried to shoot the messenger.
John Torinus: Spending cuts: start with Musk contracts, subsidies
Financial smarts have been missing in the Trump/Musk blunderbuss approach to getting our deficits and debts under control.
Tom Still: Amid tariff uncertainty, does doing business overseas still make sense?
As a 35-year veteran of Wisconsin’s import-export economy told a group of entrepreneurs meeting this month in Milwaukee, the numbers still dictate that small and mid-sized companies should think seriously about markets beyond American borders.
Educated We Stand: Announced success in Wisconsin Superintendent and School Board elections with multiple endorsed candidates securing victories
[Wisconsin] – On Tuesday, Educated We Stand, the national, non-partisan organization dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of public education, announced that Jill Underly for State Superintendent and five of its six endorsed local school board candidates won their elections in Wisconsin.
City of Madison: Knutson Drive reconstruction
Knutson Drive is currently closed to through traffic while scheduled reconstruction in the area is completed. This project includes a new street design with curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway aprons. The asphalt pavement and gravel base will be replaced. The sanitary
Sen. Stafsholt and Rep. Moses: Protecting Wisconsin’s farmland from foreign investor
Madison, WI…Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) and Representative Clint Moses (R – Menomonie) introduced legislation to protect Wisconsin’s farmlands from being owned by foreign investors. The bill, Wisconsin Farmland Protection Act, will restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Wisconsin Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11, 2025
MADISON, Wis. – Spring brings the blooming of flowers, the return of migrating birds, and an increased risk of severe weather. These storms can develop quickly and knowing what to do when severe weather comes can keep everyone safe. To
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers
WED News Summary: Crawford wins Supreme Court race, retaining 4-3 liberal majority
TOP STORIES Crawford wins Supreme Court race as Dems take stand against Trump, MuskSchimel … who spent a year-and-a-half trying to mobilize GOP voters for an officially nonpartisan race … received major financial support from Musk and campaign help from
Milwaukee Press Club: Wisconsin journalism leaders to discuss press challenges in April 9 panel
MILWAUKEE – The state of U.S. journalism, which faces new challenges from politicians and market forces, will be the subject of a lively panel discussion featuring three Wisconsin news executives. Wisconsin Public Radio Director of Radio Sarah Ashworth, Milwaukee Journal
Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy: Statement on the victory of Judge Susan Crawford
“Today, we celebrate our own Liberation Day in Wisconsin. Judge Susan Crawford’s win helps restore confidence that our highest court will uphold the rule of law, respect legal precedent, and protect the rights of every Wisconsinite. Stability and trust in
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America: Claims victory with endorsed candidate Brower in Common Council race win
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are declaring a win for Milwaukee’s working class after member Alex Brower won the race for the open District 3 seat on the Common Council Tuesday. Milwaukee DSA supported Brower’s candidacy from the
Main Street Action PAC: Main Street beats Musk: Congratulations Justice-Elect Crawford
MADISON — On Tuesday Wisconsin voters on Main Streets—from Bayfield to Brookfield—made it clear that their votes and their state were not for sale. Elon Musk spent $25 million trying to sway Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race—and failed. Voters rejected his
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veteran job fair for Veterans, active-duty military and spouses
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service, in collaboration with Fleet & Family Support Center, Naval Station Great Lakes, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) team, will host a Veteran Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the
The Alliance: Employers to gather in Madison intending to bend the medical cost trend
MADISON, WI – Intending to address the challenge of continuously rising healthcare costs, employers from Wisconsin and surrounding states will gather at The Alliance 2025 Spring Symposium in Madison on April 22-23. With the theme “Bend the Trend: Designing Affordable