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One of the reasons current politicians drag their feet on direct democracy is that they would lose the lobby money if citizens were making policy decisions instead of them. Gun and anti-abortion lobbies would use their deep pockets to mount public media campaigns to protect their interests instead of doling it out politicians.
This year, the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families is pushing for equal opportunity and fair funding for our students. The current funding formula short changes online charter students, and even singles them out by restricting their access to extracurricular activities. In addition, the state standardized testing protocols are archaic, burdensome and unfair, and must be modernized.
The epic political strategist, policy maker and lawyer died on Jan. 8 at age 81.
Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, embodied a set of traditional values that seem almost alien in today’s political landscape.
President Trump has the opportunity to deliver much-needed relief by harnessing his deal-making genius in expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices. Doing so would save patients and taxpayers in Wisconsin and across the country billions while ensuring that life-saving medications are within reach for all Americans.
Our nation was weakened, our justice system was neutered, and the American citizens were denied a judicial process that would allow for an outcome from the illegal behavior that had been committed against them on Jan. 6th.
Now, as we face the devastating reality of a second Trump term, many are rightly talking about the need for Ben’s DNC reforms, including his proposed 57-state-and-territory strategy.
Lorin Robinson, who has deep roots in these parts. He has been studying and writing about global warming for a long time — and he says it’s a done deal, and we’re screwed.
For a couple of decades climate deniers said climate change wasn’t happening at all. Then they said it was, but it wasn’t human caused, just a natural cycle. Now they say it’s real, but it’s too late to do anything about it — never mind we didn’t do something when we could have, mostly because of them.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry
MADISON, WI – EMILY’s List, the far-left, pro-abortion organization just announced their endorsement of Susan Crawford, the Democrats’ handpicked candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. In their statement, EMILY’s List cites Crawford’s radical stances on abortion as their main motivator for the
MADISON, Wis. – In his first TV advertisement, extreme politician Brad Schimel is attempting to rewrite his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims, falsely claiming he cleared a backlog of untested sexual assault kits. In reality, Schimel tested only nine out of
Green Bay, WI—UW-Green Bay is offering a new certificate program for First Nations Professionals, designed to expand awareness and understanding of the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Native American Nations in Wisconsin. The certificate was designed in partnership with the
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel says in his first TV ad that “justice is my life’s work.” Meanwhile, the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together is up with what it called a mid six-figure buy accusing Schimel of being soft on sexual predators.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released its first ad titled, “Mission Statement.” As a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to justice for victims and their families. For Schimel, “Justice” isn’t a title
MADISON, WI – Last week, a Dane County Judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate criminal animal abuse allegations involving Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding facility of beagles used for biomedical research experimentation. In October 2024, former employees of Ridglan Farms
MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin Supreme Court election less than three months away, we’re here to re-introduce extreme far-right candidate Brad Schimel. As the worst Attorney General in state history, Wisconsinites rejected Brad Schimel after only one term due to his extreme
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 13, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the
MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat products. The affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132 and would have been purchased
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign placed a $1 million statewide ad buy, marking its first significant investment in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The seven-figure, statewide buy comes after the campaign raised a historic $2.2 million since
One of the reasons current politicians drag their feet on direct democracy is that they would lose the lobby money if citizens were making policy decisions instead of them. Gun and anti-abortion lobbies would use their deep pockets to mount public media campaigns to protect their interests instead of doling it out politicians.
This year, the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families is pushing for equal opportunity and fair funding for our students. The current funding formula short changes online charter students, and even singles them out by restricting their access to extracurricular activities. In addition, the state standardized testing protocols are archaic, burdensome and unfair, and must be modernized.
The epic political strategist, policy maker and lawyer died on Jan. 8 at age 81.
Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, embodied a set of traditional values that seem almost alien in today’s political landscape.
President Trump has the opportunity to deliver much-needed relief by harnessing his deal-making genius in expanding Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices. Doing so would save patients and taxpayers in Wisconsin and across the country billions while ensuring that life-saving medications are within reach for all Americans.
Our nation was weakened, our justice system was neutered, and the American citizens were denied a judicial process that would allow for an outcome from the illegal behavior that had been committed against them on Jan. 6th.
Now, as we face the devastating reality of a second Trump term, many are rightly talking about the need for Ben’s DNC reforms, including his proposed 57-state-and-territory strategy.
Lorin Robinson, who has deep roots in these parts. He has been studying and writing about global warming for a long time — and he says it’s a done deal, and we’re screwed.
For a couple of decades climate deniers said climate change wasn’t happening at all. Then they said it was, but it wasn’t human caused, just a natural cycle. Now they say it’s real, but it’s too late to do anything about it — never mind we didn’t do something when we could have, mostly because of them.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry.
MADISON, WI – EMILY’s List, the far-left, pro-abortion organization just announced their endorsement of Susan Crawford, the Democrats’ handpicked candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. In their statement, EMILY’s List cites Crawford’s radical stances on abortion as their main motivator for the endorsement. The endorsement is the latest in exposing Crawford’s extreme
MADISON, Wis. – In his first TV advertisement, extreme politician Brad Schimel is attempting to rewrite his disturbing record of failing sexual assault victims, falsely claiming he cleared a backlog of untested sexual assault kits. In reality, Schimel tested only nine out of over 6,000 untested rape kits over two years from 2015 to
Green Bay, WI—UW-Green Bay is offering a new certificate program for First Nations Professionals, designed to expand awareness and understanding of the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Native American Nations in Wisconsin. The certificate was designed in partnership with the UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Programs. Sessions start in March
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel says in his first TV ad that “justice is my life’s work.” Meanwhile, the liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together is up with what it called a mid six-figure buy accusing Schimel of being soft on sexual predators.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released its first ad titled, “Mission Statement.” As a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to justice for victims and their families. For Schimel, “Justice” isn’t a title – it’s his mission statement. The statewide ad comes after
MADISON, WI – Last week, a Dane County Judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate criminal animal abuse allegations involving Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding facility of beagles used for biomedical research experimentation. In October 2024, former employees of Ridglan Farms testified as eyewitnesses to ongoing instances of cruel and inhumane
MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin Supreme Court election less than three months away, we’re here to re-introduce extreme far-right candidate Brad Schimel. As the worst Attorney General in state history, Wisconsinites rejected Brad Schimel after only one term due to his extreme views and for failing victims across Wisconsin. Brad Schimel doesn’t
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 13, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. The investments announced today are being
MADISON, Wis. – Pierce County Meats Inc. in Ellsworth, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class II recall for packaged Ready-To-Eat (RTE) meat products. The affected products carry a mark of inspection for establishment No. 132 and would have been purchased or received prior to January 8, 2025. These products include:
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign placed a $1 million statewide ad buy, marking its first significant investment in the race for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. The seven-figure, statewide buy comes after the campaign raised a historic $2.2 million since Judge Schimel’s entrance into the race – a testament to