Christina Lieffring: Excavating creativity and joy out of Joann’s remains
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025
The importance of arts, crafts, and imagination as the world collapses.
The importance of arts, crafts, and imagination as the world collapses.
Political trends come and go, and there’s always room for disagreement on what’s effective and what is not. However, the long-term record of federal support for research has paid off in dollars and cents as well as human health. It deserves to continue.
Firearm maker Henry Repeating Arms plans to move all manufacturing operations to Wisconsin after recently expanding its headquarters in Rice Lake. In a release yesterday, the manufacturer announced its “firm commitment” to the move, which will involve transferring operations from
Madison – March 19, 2025 – Today, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) are hosting a Legislative Advocacy Day which will bring programs from across the state to meet with elected officials to discuss
MADISON – A grassroots group of parents will bring a visually compelling reminder of children from across Wisconsin to the state Capitol today (March 19), part of their campaign to persuade state legislators to include more special education funding in the
MILWAUKEE – The state of U.S. journalism, which faces new challenges from politicians and market forces, will be the subject of a lively panel discussion featuring three Wisconsin news executives. Wisconsin Public Radio Director of Radio Sarah Ashworth, Milwaukee Journal
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched “How Corrupt,” a new ad highlighting Brad Schimel’s corrupt record—including how Elon Musk is trying to buy him a seat on the Supreme Court, because Schimel always
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today announced that the Legislature’s budget-writing committee will hold a public hearing in the 1st Senate District at Kaukauna High School in the Town of Buchanan and urged constituents to make their voices heard as lawmakers formulate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisGOP launched a new site, DrJillUnderly.com, showcasing Jill Underly’s abysmal record of failing Wisconsin’s children and families. Underperforming Underly is failing Wisconsin’s children. From lowering academic standards to students failing in math and reading, Jill Underly has undelivered for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is traveling across Wisconsin highlighting initiatives in his 2025-27 Executive Budget announced last month that build upon the governor’s and the Evers Administration’s efforts to continue supporting Wisconsin’s approximately 300,000 veterans and their
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, demonstrating Schimel’s continued momentum in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The endorsement highlights the clear contrast between Judge Brad Schimel,
Press Release_ Inside Susan Crawford’s track record of giving light prison sentences to convicted child sex offendersDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 5 recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the first time this resolution has been passed by the State Legislature in several years. Senator Dora Drake, the Chair of the Legislative
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Randy
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) presided over debate of multiple bills on the floor of the State Senate today, including legislation to increase healthcare access, return education standards to their previous levels, approve contracts for trades workers, and
Madison, Wis: Today, Republicans voted to advance an immigration bill (AB 24) targeting county sheriffs’ departments across Wisconsin. The bill forces sheriffs’ departments to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in detaining immigrants or risk shared revenue cuts
Madison, Wis: Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. The annual State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) issued the following statement related to the passage of Assembly Bill 24 which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “This is another common-sense piece of legislation that will
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to Tim Walz campaigning for Susan Crawford, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director Jacob Fischer: “Tim Walz, the leftist Governor of Minnesota and failed Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is now
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal
The importance of arts, crafts, and imagination as the world collapses.
Political trends come and go, and there’s always room for disagreement on what’s effective and what is not. However, the long-term record of federal support for research has paid off in dollars and cents as well as human health. It deserves to continue.
Firearm maker Henry Repeating Arms plans to move all manufacturing operations to Wisconsin after recently expanding its headquarters in Rice Lake. In a release yesterday, the manufacturer announced its “firm commitment” to the move, which will involve transferring operations from its New Jersey plant to Rice Lake and nearby facilities
Madison – March 19, 2025 – Today, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) are hosting a Legislative Advocacy Day which will bring programs from across the state to meet with elected officials to discuss critical issues impacting survivors. A focal point of this event
MADISON – A grassroots group of parents will bring a visually compelling reminder of children from across Wisconsin to the state Capitol today (March 19), part of their campaign to persuade state legislators to include more special education funding in the upcoming state budget. The “Learn in My Shoes” campaign will
MILWAUKEE – The state of U.S. journalism, which faces new challenges from politicians and market forces, will be the subject of a lively panel discussion featuring three Wisconsin news executives. Wisconsin Public Radio Director of Radio Sarah Ashworth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Executive Editor Greg Borowski and Wisconsin Watch CEO George
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court launched “How Corrupt,” a new ad highlighting Brad Schimel’s corrupt record—including how Elon Musk is trying to buy him a seat on the Supreme Court, because Schimel always helps his campaign donors. How corrupt is Brad Schimel? He
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today announced that the Legislature’s budget-writing committee will hold a public hearing in the 1st Senate District at Kaukauna High School in the Town of Buchanan and urged constituents to make their voices heard as lawmakers formulate the state’s new spending plan. The seven-hour hearing is one
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisGOP launched a new site, DrJillUnderly.com, showcasing Jill Underly’s abysmal record of failing Wisconsin’s children and families. Underperforming Underly is failing Wisconsin’s children. From lowering academic standards to students failing in math and reading, Jill Underly has undelivered for Wisconsin. Underly has prioritized a far-left agenda resulting … Please
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is traveling across Wisconsin highlighting initiatives in his 2025-27 Executive Budget announced last month that build upon the governor’s and the Evers Administration’s efforts to continue supporting Wisconsin’s approximately 300,000 veterans and their families. The governor kicked off the week with visits to
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Today, Judge Brad Schimel received the endorsement of the Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, demonstrating Schimel’s continued momentum in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The endorsement highlights the clear contrast between Judge Brad Schimel, a candidate representing all of Wisconsin, and Susan Crawford, a
Press Release_ Inside Susan Crawford’s track record of giving light prison sentences to convicted child sex offendersDownload … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 5 recognizing and celebrating Black History Month, the first time this resolution has been passed by the State Legislature in several years. Senator Dora Drake, the Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, has provided the following statement: “After many sessions
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “It was a privilege
Madison, WI- Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) presided over debate of multiple bills on the floor of the State Senate today, including legislation to increase healthcare access, return education standards to their previous levels, approve contracts for trades workers, and make commonsense changes to support Wisconsin’s American Indian tribes. Senate
Madison, Wis: Today, Republicans voted to advance an immigration bill (AB 24) targeting county sheriffs’ departments across Wisconsin. The bill forces sheriffs’ departments to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in detaining immigrants or risk shared revenue cuts to their respective counties. After the vote, Rep. Roe (D-Janesville)
Madison, Wis: Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address. The annual State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the unique challenges facing Wisconsin’s Native inhabitants and is an honored tradition
MADISON, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) issued the following statement related to the passage of Assembly Bill 24 which requires Wisconsin sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “This is another common-sense piece of legislation that will help keep our communities safe and ensures local law enforcement
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to Tim Walz campaigning for Susan Crawford, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director Jacob Fischer: “Tim Walz, the leftist Governor of Minnesota and failed Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is now propping up dangerous Susan Crawford in an attempt to dismantle
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal Relations, released the following statement on the State of the