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Although the need for mental health services has become a universal desire across the country — especially after COVID — for as long as the need has been there, funding that need has been a sticking point.
If the goal is to serve disadvantaged children and their families, why must federal funding necessarily flow through existing Head Start organizations rather than follow eligible children to qualified providers selected by their parents?
The commerce clause is no longer much of a check on federal power. This needs to change if President Trump wants to create a new golden age for America.
Scientists at UW-Madison have detailed a way to incorporate numerous forms of medical data into a set of machine learning models, in order to better predict the course of diseases such as cancer. WARF included the method in its latest
Complacency, disinformation and partisan politics have all played a role in lower vaccination rates.
He wants the treasurer’s office to serve as a genuine watchdog for taxpayers, arguing that it’s time to use the treasurer’s independent role “to push for transparency, accountability, and responsible management of public funds.”
In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board Oct. 9, Tiffany answered a wide range of questions about issues facing Wisconsin.
In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board Oct. 13, Crowley answered a wide range of questions about issues facing Wisconsin.
It’s crucial that voters understand the potential negative consequences for all of us if these amendments pass.
When the party’s actions violated his principles, he walked away.
It was an impressive showing at the state Capitol last week as folks from southwestern Wisconsin came to tell the state’s politicians they need to oppose a giant transmission line through their farms and communities.
As Milwaukee celebrates, I long for the day when the nation understands that we cannot celebrate diversity on the field while condemning it at the border. We cannot cheer for the contributions of immigrants while treating immigrant communities as threats.
Despite the politicization of science, a majority of both liberals and conservatives feel that government investment in scientific research is worthwhile for society.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced they’ve secured more than $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak passenger rail service from Milwaukee to Madison — and ultimately connect the state capital to Chicago. The project
His love fest with the president now haunts his run for governor.
An era of good feelings for Milwaukee.
Former Lt. Gov. and Democratic governor candidate Mandela Barnes, in an entertaining Part Time Opinions podcast appearance, unleashed some serious truth telling.
Voters are upset. Even though median household income is up and poverty levels are down, consumer confidence fell in September to the lowest level since 2014.
Schools are struggling because, for the third year in a row, the state budget put no new money into general school aid, the Department of Public Instruction pointed out in an Oct. 15 press release. That’s after more than 15 years during which per-pupil spending in Wisconsin schools has failed to keep pace with inflation.
MPS has 36 schools that are less than half full, by its own counts. Another 48 are between 50% and 90% full.
Although the need for mental health services has become a universal desire across the country — especially after COVID — for as long as the need has been there, funding that need has been a sticking point.
If the goal is to serve disadvantaged children and their families, why must federal funding necessarily flow through existing Head Start organizations rather than follow eligible children to qualified providers selected by their parents?
The commerce clause is no longer much of a check on federal power. This needs to change if President Trump wants to create a new golden age for America.
Scientists at UW-Madison have detailed a way to incorporate numerous forms of medical data into a set of machine learning models, in order to better predict the course of diseases such as cancer. WARF included the method in its latest round-up of top licensing prospects within its healthcare portfolio, noting
Complacency, disinformation and partisan politics have all played a role in lower vaccination rates.
He wants the treasurer’s office to serve as a genuine watchdog for taxpayers, arguing that it’s time to use the treasurer’s independent role “to push for transparency, accountability, and responsible management of public funds.”
In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board Oct. 9, Tiffany answered a wide range of questions about issues facing Wisconsin.
In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board Oct. 13, Crowley answered a wide range of questions about issues facing Wisconsin.
It’s crucial that voters understand the potential negative consequences for all of us if these amendments pass.
When the party’s actions violated his principles, he walked away.
It was an impressive showing at the state Capitol last week as folks from southwestern Wisconsin came to tell the state’s politicians they need to oppose a giant transmission line through their farms and communities.
As Milwaukee celebrates, I long for the day when the nation understands that we cannot celebrate diversity on the field while condemning it at the border. We cannot cheer for the contributions of immigrants while treating immigrant communities as threats.
Despite the politicization of science, a majority of both liberals and conservatives feel that government investment in scientific research is worthwhile for society.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced they’ve secured more than $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak passenger rail service from Milwaukee to Madison — and ultimately connect the state capital to Chicago. The project envisions twice-daily service between Madison and Milwaukee with stops in
His love fest with the president now haunts his run for governor.
An era of good feelings for Milwaukee.
Former Lt. Gov. and Democratic governor candidate Mandela Barnes, in an entertaining Part Time Opinions podcast appearance, unleashed some serious truth telling.
Voters are upset. Even though median household income is up and poverty levels are down, consumer confidence fell in September to the lowest level since 2014.
Schools are struggling because, for the third year in a row, the state budget put no new money into general school aid, the Department of Public Instruction pointed out in an Oct. 15 press release. That’s after more than 15 years during which per-pupil spending in Wisconsin schools has failed to keep pace with inflation.
MPS has 36 schools that are less than half full, by its own counts. Another 48 are between 50% and 90% full.