Dave Zweifel: How DEI became an insult

DEI, short for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been at the forefront of the culture wars for at least three years now, its roots in the right-wing Texas Legislature where GOP lawmakers claimed the state’s universities were brainwashing faculty and students over race and social justice.

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Mike Jadin: The COOL online act gives hardworking Wisconsin businesses owners heartburn

Reintroduced this year in the 118th Congress by Senators Baldwin (D-WI) and J.D. Vance (R-OH), the COOL Online Act is supposed to better educate consumers about where the products they purchase online are coming from. While I understand the idea, there are a host of problems with the bill that could hurt the economic progress made in Wisconsin and the nation since the pandemic with untenable regulations.

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Redistricting parties split on who should cover consultants’ tab

GOP lawmakers told the state Supreme Court they shouldn’t be on the hook for any of the expenses incurred by the consultants the liberal majority hired in the case, arguing the entire process was improper. Meanwhile, the Republican voters who intervened in the suit argued the court should cover the costs. And the Dem plaintiffs argued the Legislature alone should pick up the tab.

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UW real estate expert says state creating too few home lots

UW-Madison Prof. Mark Eppli says a lack of new home lot creation is a top challenge for Wisconsin as housing demand continues to outstrip supply.  Eppli, who directs the university’s James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, was the keynote speaker for yesterday’s 2024 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon in Madison.

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Dave Zweifel: How DEI became an insult

DEI, short for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been at the forefront of the culture wars for at least three years now, its roots in the right-wing Texas Legislature where GOP lawmakers claimed the state’s universities were brainwashing faculty and students over race and social justice.

Read More »

Mike Jadin: The COOL online act gives hardworking Wisconsin businesses owners heartburn

Reintroduced this year in the 118th Congress by Senators Baldwin (D-WI) and J.D. Vance (R-OH), the COOL Online Act is supposed to better educate consumers about where the products they purchase online are coming from. While I understand the idea, there are a host of problems with the bill that could hurt the economic progress made in Wisconsin and the nation since the pandemic with untenable regulations.

Read More »

Redistricting parties split on who should cover consultants’ tab

GOP lawmakers told the state Supreme Court they shouldn’t be on the hook for any of the expenses incurred by the consultants the liberal majority hired in the case, arguing the entire process was improper. Meanwhile, the Republican voters who intervened in the suit argued the court should cover the costs. And the Dem plaintiffs argued the Legislature alone should pick up the tab.

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