
Chris Talgo: 5 moments that mattered most in 2024
For those on the right side of the political aisle, 2024 was a mixed bag.
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For those on the right side of the political aisle, 2024 was a mixed bag.

Many Wisconsinites want the same things – quality education for our children, safe neighborhoods, responsible spending of our tax dollars, affordable healthcare and accountability in government.

Beware a barrage of constitutional amendments posed by parties.

It doesn’t appear that our Republican-controlled Legislature is about to stop using the University of Wisconsin as its whipping boy in 2025.

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“Ben has what Democrats need right now—proven results—and that’s why I’m backing Ben.” “I have said since the day after the election that Democrats should view this moment as a challenge. We must listen to the American people, learn from
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today kicked off 2025 and the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. The DNR today hosted the First Day Hike, which took place at
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is pleased to announce and welcome the Center’s new full-time Executive Director, Ritchie T. Martin, Jr. With more than 20 years of experience in the Public Health and Human Services non-profit sector, Ritchie brings a
MILWAUKEE – As the New Year approaches, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the successes, challenges, and opportunities of 2024. In April, County Executive Crowley was re-elected to a second term with 85% of the vote. Since then, Crowley
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast to address the corruption and capture of our federal health agencies. They discussed RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary and what he can do in the upcoming Trump
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) was named Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust for the 119th Congress by Judiciary Committee Chairman, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH). “I am honored by Chairman Jordan’s decision
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved critical incident investigation in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024.
WisconsinEye Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review the top stories of 2024 in state politics.
CONTACT: execmedia@danecounty.govor 608-800-1127 MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of former President Jimmy Carter who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. “President Jimmy Carter exemplified the true essence of servant leadership.

For those on the right side of the political aisle, 2024 was a mixed bag.

Many Wisconsinites want the same things – quality education for our children, safe neighborhoods, responsible spending of our tax dollars, affordable healthcare and accountability in government.

Beware a barrage of constitutional amendments posed by parties.

It doesn’t appear that our Republican-controlled Legislature is about to stop using the University of Wisconsin as its whipping boy in 2025.

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“Ben has what Democrats need right now—proven results—and that’s why I’m backing Ben.” “I have said since the day after the election that Democrats should view this moment as a challenge. We must listen to the American people, learn from the results, and move forward stronger. That’s why I am
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today kicked off 2025 and the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. The DNR today hosted the First Day Hike, which took place at Mirror Lake State Park, and is part of the national
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is pleased to announce and welcome the Center’s new full-time Executive Director, Ritchie T. Martin, Jr. With more than 20 years of experience in the Public Health and Human Services non-profit sector, Ritchie brings a wealth of expertise to the role. His leadership is further
MILWAUKEE – As the New Year approaches, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the successes, challenges, and opportunities of 2024. In April, County Executive Crowley was re-elected to a second term with 85% of the vote. Since then, Crowley has continued working to deliver major investments, new initiatives, and
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Bret Weinstein on the DarkHorse Podcast to address the corruption and capture of our federal health agencies. They discussed RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary and what he can do in the upcoming Trump administration to improve transparency and hold Big Pharma accountable. Sen.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) was named Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust for the 119th Congress by Judiciary Committee Chairman, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH). “I am honored by Chairman Jordan’s decision to name me Chair of the Subcommittee,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “As ch…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved critical incident investigation in the City of Madison, Dane County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024. At approximately 8:22 p.m., officers with the Madison Police Department
WisconsinEye Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review the top stories of 2024 in state politics.
CONTACT: execmedia@danecounty.govor 608-800-1127 MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement regarding the passing of former President Jimmy Carter who passed away yesterday at the age of 100. “President Jimmy Carter exemplified the true essence of servant leadership. His unwavering dedication to democracy, human rights, environmental justice, and