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A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum lays out options for putting additional funding into child care affordability, from new taxes to cost-sharing arrangements and more. Most avenues for this support are at the state level, as local governments
Public education promises more than academic credentials; it promises citizenship and democracy. And that is a promise we can’t afford to break.
Robin Vos’ towering speakership has lots of highs but some aggravating lows.
If you care about access to public land, about hunting and fishing traditions, about the outdoor economy that supports small-town Wisconsin, now is the moment to speak up.
Wisconsin can lead in AI implementation — particularly in manufacturing. This leadership will not happen organically. It must be designed. We should create a Wisconsin AI Network – strong local nodes connected through deliberate statewide mechanisms.
On Election Day, independent numbers need to be heard. Make it loud.
A pending state bill would provide $14.6 million a year to the department. Spending on name, image and likeness agreements would be exempt from the state’s open records law.
A previous report from the MacIver Institute shows that Wisconsin’s GDP growth is lagging behind the rest of the nation. This report dives deeper into why that may be happening and what policies can be implemented to fix it.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision to overrule President Trump’s broad-scale use of tariffs to punish other countries caught him by surprise.
Hospitals are folding to anti-trans hate, but the community continues to advocate for trans youth.
For those ground down by today’s politics, remember Jackson’s example. Keep hope alive.
The democratic promise of our nation is broken by big-money corruption. Can we finally understand that the current turmoil confronting us results from our failed political system?
Realta Fusion is nearing a final decision in its site selection process for the planned “Realta Forge,” a dedicated R&D facility for fusion energy development. The Madison-based startup company recently landed $9.5 million in new financing from a California bank,
Vacancy rates for hospital jobs in Wisconsin have fallen from a recent peak in 2022 but remain well above pre-pandemic levels, a Wisconsin Hospital Association report shows. The group today is releasing its 2026 Wisconsin Health Care Workforce Report, which
Longest-serving Assembly speaker in history had a controversial tenure.
The speaker believed responsible conservatism wins elections.
A trifecta is possible. That would be historic.
Imagine you’re one of the millions of Americans who visit Wisconsin every year. You’d likely enjoy classic Wisconsin hospitality: bratwurst, cheese curds, brandy old-fashioneds and — maybe even a tax bill?
The new enemy is a cold, creamy glass of whole milk.
Rejecting the empty rhetoric and even emptier caution that characterizes most campaigns, Hong is focusing in on the debates about data centers and artificial intelligence that will define Wisconsin’s future.
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum lays out options for putting additional funding into child care affordability, from new taxes to cost-sharing arrangements and more. Most avenues for this support are at the state level, as local governments are relatively limited in their ability to raise additional revenue,
Public education promises more than academic credentials; it promises citizenship and democracy. And that is a promise we can’t afford to break.
Robin Vos’ towering speakership has lots of highs but some aggravating lows.
If you care about access to public land, about hunting and fishing traditions, about the outdoor economy that supports small-town Wisconsin, now is the moment to speak up.
Wisconsin can lead in AI implementation — particularly in manufacturing. This leadership will not happen organically. It must be designed. We should create a Wisconsin AI Network – strong local nodes connected through deliberate statewide mechanisms.
On Election Day, independent numbers need to be heard. Make it loud.
A pending state bill would provide $14.6 million a year to the department. Spending on name, image and likeness agreements would be exempt from the state’s open records law.
A previous report from the MacIver Institute shows that Wisconsin’s GDP growth is lagging behind the rest of the nation. This report dives deeper into why that may be happening and what policies can be implemented to fix it.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision to overrule President Trump’s broad-scale use of tariffs to punish other countries caught him by surprise.
Hospitals are folding to anti-trans hate, but the community continues to advocate for trans youth.
For those ground down by today’s politics, remember Jackson’s example. Keep hope alive.
The democratic promise of our nation is broken by big-money corruption. Can we finally understand that the current turmoil confronting us results from our failed political system?
Realta Fusion is nearing a final decision in its site selection process for the planned “Realta Forge,” a dedicated R&D facility for fusion energy development. The Madison-based startup company recently landed $9.5 million in new financing from a California bank, building on more than $45 million in venture capital investment
Vacancy rates for hospital jobs in Wisconsin have fallen from a recent peak in 2022 but remain well above pre-pandemic levels, a Wisconsin Hospital Association report shows. The group today is releasing its 2026 Wisconsin Health Care Workforce Report, which shows the state’s hospital vacancy rate was 7.2% on Sept.
Longest-serving Assembly speaker in history had a controversial tenure.
The speaker believed responsible conservatism wins elections.
A trifecta is possible. That would be historic.
Imagine you’re one of the millions of Americans who visit Wisconsin every year. You’d likely enjoy classic Wisconsin hospitality: bratwurst, cheese curds, brandy old-fashioneds and — maybe even a tax bill?
The new enemy is a cold, creamy glass of whole milk.
Rejecting the empty rhetoric and even emptier caution that characterizes most campaigns, Hong is focusing in on the debates about data centers and artificial intelligence that will define Wisconsin’s future.