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Milwaukee Public Schools must immediately halt all spending authorized by the narrowly passed $252 million referendum because taxpayers weren’t told the truth about MPS’s finances before the April election.
Baraboo Superintendent Rainey Briggs shoved at high school graduation ceremony by father of student on stage getting ready to shake his hand.
The results have been spectacular: a record almost 21 million covered by Affordable Care Act private insurance nationally and 23 million covered through Medicaid expansion.
Addressing reproductive freedom as a Christian legislator.
Americans on November 5th will be called upon to voice their choice as to whether America should become a dictatorship or remain a democracy.
In this case, Trump will end up at the Supreme Court because both sides will appeal if they lose at the appeals court, where the majority of the Supreme Court is conservative with at least three justices having been appointed by Trump. And the other hope you should hold onto is that the Dems have over played their hand. Even many Dems and independents don’t like where this country is going.
Congress delegated the power but could it?
I’m urging Congress: Don’t use the Farm Bill to hurt farmers. Make sure to protect clean energy investments that help farmers protect their bottom line.
With approximately two-thirds of the counties in Wisconsin void of formal air monitoring it is critical to recognize that we don’t know what we aren’t monitoring, and just because we aren’t monitoring doesn’t mean we don’t have a problem.
More than 100,000 courageous Marines, soldiers, sailors, nurses and other military personnel who sacrificed their lives for freedom during World War I and World War II are laid to rest in sacred sites like Aisne-Marne. Overall, there are 25 overseas American military cemeteries, with 4,595 Wisconsinites commemorated.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, presenting a clear choice between a pro-democracy candidate committed to looking out for Wisconsinites and upholding the rule of law, and Brad Schimel—an extreme, right-wing politician who has
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “MAGA Republicans are attacking reproductive rights, trying to defund our public schools, and laying siege to the rule of law which is the very foundation
(FITCHBURG) – Jimmy Anderson’s nomination signatures for State Senate have been officially approved, having personally collected over 600, well above the number needed to get on the ballot. Anderson released the following statement: “Earning access to the ballot is a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday attended the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System meeting in Milwaukee and addressed the Board of Regents. Gov. Evers in his remarks urged the Board of Regents to join
Madison, Wisconsin — Analysis from the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows that despite ranking 11th for overall wellbeing, Wisconsin remains the worst state in the nation for Black children and families. The 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is a 50-state report of recent data
Summer has arrived, bringing motorcycles onto Wisconsin’s roadways. It is the responsibility of all road users to prioritize safety. Following safe driving and riding practices is crucial to prevent crashes on our roads. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive nearly $122 million for child care, an over $8 million increase above last year. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees child care funding, Senator Baldwin wrote the
June 10, 2024, Trine [Trin] Spindler Announces her Candidacy for the 86th Assembly District Seat. Stratford, WI… Trine Spindler is a wife, mother, hard-working dairy farmer, and community advocate. Trine is also originally from Denmark, legally immigrating here in 2019.
Town of Erin –Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk called Sunday for Milwaukee Public Schools to immediately halt all spending authorized by the narrowly passed $252 million referendum, saying that “taxpayers weren’t told the truth about MPS’s finances before the election.” Piwowarczyk
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked and disappointed that Wisconsin Democrats have refused to acknowledge the actions of Hamas on and since 10/7, including their murder of over 1,200 Israelis and the taking of
Milwaukee Public Schools must immediately halt all spending authorized by the narrowly passed $252 million referendum because taxpayers weren’t told the truth about MPS’s finances before the April election.
Baraboo Superintendent Rainey Briggs shoved at high school graduation ceremony by father of student on stage getting ready to shake his hand.
The results have been spectacular: a record almost 21 million covered by Affordable Care Act private insurance nationally and 23 million covered through Medicaid expansion.
Addressing reproductive freedom as a Christian legislator.
Americans on November 5th will be called upon to voice their choice as to whether America should become a dictatorship or remain a democracy.
In this case, Trump will end up at the Supreme Court because both sides will appeal if they lose at the appeals court, where the majority of the Supreme Court is conservative with at least three justices having been appointed by Trump. And the other hope you should hold onto is that the Dems have over played their hand. Even many Dems and independents don’t like where this country is going.
Congress delegated the power but could it?
I’m urging Congress: Don’t use the Farm Bill to hurt farmers. Make sure to protect clean energy investments that help farmers protect their bottom line.
With approximately two-thirds of the counties in Wisconsin void of formal air monitoring it is critical to recognize that we don’t know what we aren’t monitoring, and just because we aren’t monitoring doesn’t mean we don’t have a problem.
More than 100,000 courageous Marines, soldiers, sailors, nurses and other military personnel who sacrificed their lives for freedom during World War I and World War II are laid to rest in sacred sites like Aisne-Marne. Overall, there are 25 overseas American military cemeteries, with 4,595 Wisconsinites commemorated.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Judge Susan Crawford announced her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, presenting a clear choice between a pro-democracy candidate committed to looking out for Wisconsinites and upholding the rule of law, and Brad Schimel—an extreme, right-wing politician who has launched attacks on reproductive freedom. Learn more about extreme, right-wing
Madison, WI – Today, Governor Jim Doyle announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “MAGA Republicans are attacking reproductive rights, trying to defund our public schools, and laying siege to the rule of law which is the very foundation of our democracy. As a mother of two children in
(FITCHBURG) – Jimmy Anderson’s nomination signatures for State Senate have been officially approved, having personally collected over 600, well above the number needed to get on the ballot. Anderson released the following statement: “Earning access to the ballot is a candidate’s first opportunity to show how hard they will work
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday attended the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System meeting in Milwaukee and addressed the Board of Regents. Gov. Evers in his remarks urged the Board of Regents to join him in supporting significant increases to support the UW System
Madison, Wisconsin — Analysis from the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows that despite ranking 11th for overall wellbeing, Wisconsin remains the worst state in the nation for Black children and families. The 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids
Summer has arrived, bringing motorcycles onto Wisconsin’s roadways. It is the responsibility of all road users to prioritize safety. Following safe driving and riding practices is crucial to prevent crashes on our roads. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s June Law of the Month reminds drivers and motorcyclists to share the road
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive nearly $122 million for child care, an over $8 million increase above last year. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees child care funding, Senator Baldwin wrote the annual funding bill that increased investments in child care and
June 10, 2024, Trine [Trin] Spindler Announces her Candidacy for the 86th Assembly District Seat. Stratford, WI… Trine Spindler is a wife, mother, hard-working dairy farmer, and community advocate. Trine is also originally from Denmark, legally immigrating here in 2019. She has been a productive member of her community since
Town of Erin –Assembly candidate Jim Piwowarczyk called Sunday for Milwaukee Public Schools to immediately halt all spending authorized by the narrowly passed $252 million referendum, saying that “taxpayers weren’t told the truth about MPS’s finances before the election.” Piwowarczyk also called for an independent audit of MPS finances by
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation is shocked and disappointed that Wisconsin Democrats have refused to acknowledge the actions of Hamas on and since 10/7, including their murder of over 1,200 Israelis and the taking of hundreds of hostages. On the same weekend in which Israel