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At the last hour, an all-too-often-used playbook by naysayers was brought out to stymie a project that the city has long studied and which has broad public support.
Of the 80-plus species of plants and animals documented using the Cahill Park cattail marsh, several include rare wetland-dependent birds.
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay had an estimated $80 million economic impact in Brown County, exceeding earlier projections by nearly $60 million. That’s according to an economic impact report released yesterday by Experience Greater Green Bay that was
Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort to address generational poverty and get more recognition for the college. Cruz spoke yesterday during a meeting of
Evers and Democrats got much of what they asked and legislative Republicans scored some victories, as well. With a little outside prodding, what emerged from the Capitol is a budget that should serve Wisconsin well.
At 1:30 a.m., while most of Wisconsin was asleep, Governor Evers quietly vetoed a project that would’ve protected Brillion families from devastating floods. It wasn’t about policy, it was about politics. … The backlash from Brillion residents and the local press forced his hand. Now, his administration is scrambling to rewrite the story, pretending they supported the project all along. But we have the receipts.
Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region are well-positioned to shape a new, emerging fusion energy industry. It’s a rare chance — like the birth of Silicon Valley — to create an industry with potential for massive growth.
Trust is everything. Rebuilding it is a sacred duty. So it is stunning to see the allegations aimed at former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl.
Following initial progress, staffing vacancies are again rising in Wisconsin prisons. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help retain officers, some say.
One City Schools embrace innovation and are a model of best practices in education from around the world. Yes, it is obviously a “whatever it takes” approach to ensure kids learn. But the approaches included in the curriculum have proven track records of success.
The debate in Waukesha will occur everywhere.
While all the public’s attention has been focused on the congressional machinations over the budget, with a few brief distractions like bunker-buster bombs being dropped on Iran, the administration is busy quietly dismantling programs that had positioned America for the future.
Amid financial problems, staff layoffs, board leadership questioned.
Legislation being circulated for cosponsorship in Wisconsin would establish a separate tax rate for some alternative tobacco products that are deemed a lower health risk than cigarettes. Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, and Rep. Chanz Green, R-Grand View, recently sent
Leaders in Madison and Washington diverge on tax policy, Medicaid, partisanship.
We are putting in the minimum, and this budget keeps us on the lowest tier as a state for investment in our public schools and our young children compared to other states. Meanwhile, we continue to be among the biggest spenders on our juvenile offenders.
Unfinished business includes ways of blocking corrosive ideas and permitting freedom to flourish.
We Energies’ new natural gas plants will meet all local, state and federal environmental and health regulations.
Why legacy civil rights organizations need you now more than ever.
Of Milwaukee’s three Socialist Party mayors, the longest-serving was Dan Hoan. Elected to six terms over 24 years, Hoan was nationally recognized as an exceptional mayor.
At the last hour, an all-too-often-used playbook by naysayers was brought out to stymie a project that the city has long studied and which has broad public support.
Of the 80-plus species of plants and animals documented using the Cahill Park cattail marsh, several include rare wetland-dependent birds.
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay had an estimated $80 million economic impact in Brown County, exceeding earlier projections by nearly $60 million. That’s according to an economic impact report released yesterday by Experience Greater Green Bay that was conducted by market research firm Sportsimpacts. It focused on the
Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort to address generational poverty and get more recognition for the college. Cruz spoke yesterday during a meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club, where he discussed MATC’s strategic plan
Evers and Democrats got much of what they asked and legislative Republicans scored some victories, as well. With a little outside prodding, what emerged from the Capitol is a budget that should serve Wisconsin well.
At 1:30 a.m., while most of Wisconsin was asleep, Governor Evers quietly vetoed a project that would’ve protected Brillion families from devastating floods. It wasn’t about policy, it was about politics. … The backlash from Brillion residents and the local press forced his hand. Now, his administration is scrambling to rewrite the story, pretending they supported the project all along. But we have the receipts.
Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region are well-positioned to shape a new, emerging fusion energy industry. It’s a rare chance — like the birth of Silicon Valley — to create an industry with potential for massive growth.
Trust is everything. Rebuilding it is a sacred duty. So it is stunning to see the allegations aimed at former Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl.
Following initial progress, staffing vacancies are again rising in Wisconsin prisons. Improving training, safety and workplace culture would help retain officers, some say.
One City Schools embrace innovation and are a model of best practices in education from around the world. Yes, it is obviously a “whatever it takes” approach to ensure kids learn. But the approaches included in the curriculum have proven track records of success.
The debate in Waukesha will occur everywhere.
While all the public’s attention has been focused on the congressional machinations over the budget, with a few brief distractions like bunker-buster bombs being dropped on Iran, the administration is busy quietly dismantling programs that had positioned America for the future.
Amid financial problems, staff layoffs, board leadership questioned.
Legislation being circulated for cosponsorship in Wisconsin would establish a separate tax rate for some alternative tobacco products that are deemed a lower health risk than cigarettes. Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, and Rep. Chanz Green, R-Grand View, recently sent a memo to other lawmakers seeking support for the bill.
Leaders in Madison and Washington diverge on tax policy, Medicaid, partisanship.
We are putting in the minimum, and this budget keeps us on the lowest tier as a state for investment in our public schools and our young children compared to other states. Meanwhile, we continue to be among the biggest spenders on our juvenile offenders.
Unfinished business includes ways of blocking corrosive ideas and permitting freedom to flourish.
We Energies’ new natural gas plants will meet all local, state and federal environmental and health regulations.
Why legacy civil rights organizations need you now more than ever.
Of Milwaukee’s three Socialist Party mayors, the longest-serving was Dan Hoan. Elected to six terms over 24 years, Hoan was nationally recognized as an exceptional mayor.