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David Couper, Madison’s former longtime police chief turned Episcopal priest, has organized a vigil in downtown Madison on Aug. 2 to protest Donald Trump’s cruelty.

WiSys is seeking applications for a research funding initiative, offering support to small businesses, nonprofits and scientists for agriculture-focused projects. UWM Research Foundation President Jessica Silvaggi called for applicants to the Forward Ag: Use-Inspired R&D program in a recent post.

“I thought about it a lot, and didn’t make up my mind until, I’d say, the day before I made the announcement,” Evers told reporters after a stop in Milwaukee. “It was, it was just difficult. I mean, I have a family and my great spouse, Kathy, that it’s hard to, to be part of that family if you’re governor.”

Three metro areas in Wisconsin were rated among the top 20 housing markets in the country based on expected home value appreciation and quality of life. The Summer 2025 Housing Market Ranking report, from the Wall Street Journal and real

Evers, a mild-mannered former science teacher and school administrator, was the antithesis to the arrogant, constantly calculating Walker. And to the self-aggrandizing politics of the Trump era.

Much-lauded Wisconsin tourism gains helped greatly by drawn-out recovery funding.

For too long, the state Legislature has played political games with our children’s education while spouting hollow rhetoric about being “pro-family” and “pro-education.” The truth is laid bare in the numbers: we are failing our students, our teachers, and our communities through willful neglect and misplaced priorities.

Trump and Wisconsin congressional Republicans have betrayed rural Wisconsin and its farmers.

Lawmakers have the opportunity to pass the “Safe Summer” legislative package, a commonsense, evidence-based set of reforms designed to save lives.

Across America, workers deal with laws built for a long-gone economy. A new “portable benefits” proposal could offer some of Wisconsin’s 400,000 independent workers a chance to close the gap.

Risser’s new book, “Forward for the People,” makes that clear as he recounts seven decades of legislative battles ranging from making contraceptives legal for unmarried adults to leading the Democrat revolt against GOP Gov. Scott Walker’s attack on union workers with his Act 10.

Condemning the hypocrisy of
Democrats supporting Haiti voter id funding while opposing U.S. voter ID laws.

UW-Eau Claire suspended a professor for flipping over a lit table the College Republicans set up on election day in April. Must sit out a whole year, without pay. Won’t be promoted to full professor.
CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most

Evers’ decision not to seek a third term can serve as an example to Democrats across the country that now is the time to embrace change.

Tony Evers has had enough and that’s not a good thing for Democrats.

Construct a Wisconsin congressional map that bests Merkalto’s Take 18.

We are failing our children when it comes to health care.

The Fourth Estate, the last pillar of democracy, is still standing — but could crumble.

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

David Couper, Madison’s former longtime police chief turned Episcopal priest, has organized a vigil in downtown Madison on Aug. 2 to protest Donald Trump’s cruelty.

WiSys is seeking applications for a research funding initiative, offering support to small businesses, nonprofits and scientists for agriculture-focused projects. UWM Research Foundation President Jessica Silvaggi called for applicants to the Forward Ag: Use-Inspired R&D program in a recent post. She noted the effort aims to support “innovative agricultural research

“I thought about it a lot, and didn’t make up my mind until, I’d say, the day before I made the announcement,” Evers told reporters after a stop in Milwaukee. “It was, it was just difficult. I mean, I have a family and my great spouse, Kathy, that it’s hard to, to be part of that family if you’re governor.”

Three metro areas in Wisconsin were rated among the top 20 housing markets in the country based on expected home value appreciation and quality of life. The Summer 2025 Housing Market Ranking report, from the Wall Street Journal and real estate listings site Realtor.com, included an analysis of housing market

Evers, a mild-mannered former science teacher and school administrator, was the antithesis to the arrogant, constantly calculating Walker. And to the self-aggrandizing politics of the Trump era.

Much-lauded Wisconsin tourism gains helped greatly by drawn-out recovery funding.

For too long, the state Legislature has played political games with our children’s education while spouting hollow rhetoric about being “pro-family” and “pro-education.” The truth is laid bare in the numbers: we are failing our students, our teachers, and our communities through willful neglect and misplaced priorities.

Trump and Wisconsin congressional Republicans have betrayed rural Wisconsin and its farmers.

Lawmakers have the opportunity to pass the “Safe Summer” legislative package, a commonsense, evidence-based set of reforms designed to save lives.

Across America, workers deal with laws built for a long-gone economy. A new “portable benefits” proposal could offer some of Wisconsin’s 400,000 independent workers a chance to close the gap.

Risser’s new book, “Forward for the People,” makes that clear as he recounts seven decades of legislative battles ranging from making contraceptives legal for unmarried adults to leading the Democrat revolt against GOP Gov. Scott Walker’s attack on union workers with his Act 10.

Condemning the hypocrisy of
Democrats supporting Haiti voter id funding while opposing U.S. voter ID laws.

UW-Eau Claire suspended a professor for flipping over a lit table the College Republicans set up on election day in April. Must sit out a whole year, without pay. Won’t be promoted to full professor.
CONTACT: info@crowleyformke.com MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he would not seek a third term: “Governor Tony Evers has been a steady, principled leader during some of the most turbulent times in Wisconsin’s history. He protected our democracy when

Evers’ decision not to seek a third term can serve as an example to Democrats across the country that now is the time to embrace change.

Tony Evers has had enough and that’s not a good thing for Democrats.

Construct a Wisconsin congressional map that bests Merkalto’s Take 18.

We are failing our children when it comes to health care.

The Fourth Estate, the last pillar of democracy, is still standing — but could crumble.

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.