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Much of the criticism aimed at the Farm Bill is really criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reality, the bill does not reduce SNAP benefits.
China is promoting direct renewable power connections for data centers, industrial parks, and export-oriented firms under a new 2026–2030 energy strategy.
Since the Constitution places the ultimate power in the hands of the people, we must always remain vigilant and protective of our founding principles.
The biggest D.C. scandal is Trump’s proposed military budget of $1.5 trillion.
We are better served by unity, by recognizing the interconnectedness of our histories, and by working together to secure the long-overdue material and symbolic repairs.
Hegseth’s racial and gender bigotry has been on display now for going on two years.
With the state’s Child Care Bridge Payments program expiring this week, providers across Wisconsin are expected to raise rates, putting a further strain on parental budgets. Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, says the end of the program “is going to
The Trump administration’s moves to restrict and slow both illegal and legal immigration are putting a strain on employers and sowing confusion, panelists at a WisPolitics event agreed. Speaking during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs D.C. breakfast panel discussion, Glenn Spencer of
While the vast majority of companies surveyed for a recent ManpowerGroup report are using AI for talent acquisition, the technology is having a smaller impact than expected and leading to new problems. The Milwaukee-based global employment agency’s Talent Solutions division
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has rolled out legislation that would establish labeling requirements for lab-made butter products to address what he calls “an attack on American farmers.” Wied, a Republican who represents the state’s 8th CD, recently announced details for
SHINE Technologies has announced a new partnership with a French company advancing efforts to recycle spent nuclear fuel. The Janesville nuclear technology business recently announced details for the agreement with newcleo, which develops advanced nuclear reactors and fuel. Under the
We can do the same for the entire United States. We can start working now to channel political anxiety into rebuilding the foundations of our democracy so that it offers free and fair elections for all candidates of every party.
We will never know the full extent of the harms (or the benefits) of the COVID-19 injections. But we do know that federal health officials were aware that serious harm was being done within months of them granting Emergency Use Authorization. We also know that those same officials turned a blind eye toward the safety signals that were screaming at them, but they refused to warn the public.
Johnson’s attacks on vaccines have added fuel to the fire that Trump’s health secretary Robert Kennedy started.
Elections should be determined by citizens evaluating candidates on their merits — not by political insiders or pundits questioning whether a particular gender is overrepresented in a race.
Majority of states now have top rate below 5 percent
Brent M. Haglund, who died June 12 at 78, harnessed the power of people to safeguard the natural world, one victory at a time.
‘Badass Caucus’ will light up stage at Cap Times Idea Fest
We were founded on the belief in freedom for all.
Wisconsin home sales fell 2.8% over the year in May amid rising prices and limited housing supply, though year-to-date sales are still above the same point last year. The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s latest report, released this morning, shows 6,553 homes
Much of the criticism aimed at the Farm Bill is really criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In reality, the bill does not reduce SNAP benefits.
China is promoting direct renewable power connections for data centers, industrial parks, and export-oriented firms under a new 2026–2030 energy strategy.
Since the Constitution places the ultimate power in the hands of the people, we must always remain vigilant and protective of our founding principles.
The biggest D.C. scandal is Trump’s proposed military budget of $1.5 trillion.
We are better served by unity, by recognizing the interconnectedness of our histories, and by working together to secure the long-overdue material and symbolic repairs.
Hegseth’s racial and gender bigotry has been on display now for going on two years.
With the state’s Child Care Bridge Payments program expiring this week, providers across Wisconsin are expected to raise rates, putting a further strain on parental budgets. Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, says the end of the program “is going to hurt.” He spoke Friday during a virtual panel organized by
The Trump administration’s moves to restrict and slow both illegal and legal immigration are putting a strain on employers and sowing confusion, panelists at a WisPolitics event agreed. Speaking during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs D.C. breakfast panel discussion, Glenn Spencer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said there’s been a lack
While the vast majority of companies surveyed for a recent ManpowerGroup report are using AI for talent acquisition, the technology is having a smaller impact than expected and leading to new problems. The Milwaukee-based global employment agency’s Talent Solutions division yesterday released “The New Talent Equation: Building Better Talent Decisions,”
U.S. Rep. Tony Wied has rolled out legislation that would establish labeling requirements for lab-made butter products to address what he calls “an attack on American farmers.” Wied, a Republican who represents the state’s 8th CD, recently announced details for the Recognizing Engineered Alternatives as Lab-Created, or REAL Butter Act.
SHINE Technologies has announced a new partnership with a French company advancing efforts to recycle spent nuclear fuel. The Janesville nuclear technology business recently announced details for the agreement with newcleo, which develops advanced nuclear reactors and fuel. Under the partnership, the two companies will explore possibilities for SHINE supplying
We can do the same for the entire United States. We can start working now to channel political anxiety into rebuilding the foundations of our democracy so that it offers free and fair elections for all candidates of every party.
We will never know the full extent of the harms (or the benefits) of the COVID-19 injections. But we do know that federal health officials were aware that serious harm was being done within months of them granting Emergency Use Authorization. We also know that those same officials turned a blind eye toward the safety signals that were screaming at them, but they refused to warn the public.
Johnson’s attacks on vaccines have added fuel to the fire that Trump’s health secretary Robert Kennedy started.
Elections should be determined by citizens evaluating candidates on their merits — not by political insiders or pundits questioning whether a particular gender is overrepresented in a race.
Majority of states now have top rate below 5 percent
Brent M. Haglund, who died June 12 at 78, harnessed the power of people to safeguard the natural world, one victory at a time.
‘Badass Caucus’ will light up stage at Cap Times Idea Fest
We were founded on the belief in freedom for all.
Wisconsin home sales fell 2.8% over the year in May amid rising prices and limited housing supply, though year-to-date sales are still above the same point last year. The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s latest report, released this morning, shows 6,553 homes were sold in the state last month. That’s down from