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State lawmakers will hold a public hearing Wednesday to examine the Department of Public Instruction’s administration of student assessment contracts and associated expenditures.
An amendment capping spending growth. An amendment restoring legislative oversight of rulemaking. Mandatory sunsets. Reining in the counties and towns. The state has plenty of ways to cut state spending.
The results from an important race in Wisconsin this week suggest the Republicans could be in very big trouble.
Three days after an abortion-without-limits lobbyist won election, we’re thinking even Trump-Only Republicans should welcome back into the party a few more RINOs like Brian Hagedorn on Wisconsin’s supposedly non-partisan Supreme Court.
After several election cycles, communities are beginning to see and react to the negative consequences of partisan-controlled school boards. The 2026 results show that there is a path for communities to flip the script on the MAGA takeover of public education.
We cannot continue to say one thing about the importance of education while doing another when it matters most. In the end, how we treat our educators is the clearest reflection of our priorities and how we are willing to treat our children.
Milwaukee’s share of General Transportation Aids for 2025 decreased slightly to $26.5 million, representing less than 5% of the state’s $547 million GTA program despite Milwaukee paying over 10% of Wisconsin’s fuel-tax and registration fees.
The contrast between Republican presidents Lincoln and Trump is glaring: Lincoln, who preserved the nation, and Trump, who tries to cast it asunder every day.
Sen. Ron Johnson sees it as a kind of golden rule in dealing with nasty Dem politics: Do unto others before they do unto you.
The Trump administration continues its attack on nature and the environment, with the Forest Service and Ag Department the latest targets.
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced he would be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate in the 17th district. The announcement comes on the heels of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election where his chosen candidate lost every
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Trump to release already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter comes as the president, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts
SHELBY, WI — Today, Representative Tara Johnson (D- Town of Shelby) announced she will be seeking a second term in the Wisconsin Assembly. She released the following statement: “For the last two years, it has been an honor to represent the
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The Paul Kuehl House in Grant County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2026. The single-family residence was constructed in 1937 in the Tudor Revival style and is highlighted with Rustic
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced he will seek re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2026. “I am proud of everything
Brad Schimel, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District appointed by former Attorney General Pam Bondi, says he feels no political pressure from the Trump administration on how to lead the office.
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State lawmakers will hold a public hearing Wednesday to examine the Department of Public Instruction’s administration of student assessment contracts and associated expenditures.
An amendment capping spending growth. An amendment restoring legislative oversight of rulemaking. Mandatory sunsets. Reining in the counties and towns. The state has plenty of ways to cut state spending.
The results from an important race in Wisconsin this week suggest the Republicans could be in very big trouble.
Three days after an abortion-without-limits lobbyist won election, we’re thinking even Trump-Only Republicans should welcome back into the party a few more RINOs like Brian Hagedorn on Wisconsin’s supposedly non-partisan Supreme Court.
After several election cycles, communities are beginning to see and react to the negative consequences of partisan-controlled school boards. The 2026 results show that there is a path for communities to flip the script on the MAGA takeover of public education.
We cannot continue to say one thing about the importance of education while doing another when it matters most. In the end, how we treat our educators is the clearest reflection of our priorities and how we are willing to treat our children.
Milwaukee’s share of General Transportation Aids for 2025 decreased slightly to $26.5 million, representing less than 5% of the state’s $547 million GTA program despite Milwaukee paying over 10% of Wisconsin’s fuel-tax and registration fees.
The contrast between Republican presidents Lincoln and Trump is glaring: Lincoln, who preserved the nation, and Trump, who tries to cast it asunder every day.
Sen. Ron Johnson sees it as a kind of golden rule in dealing with nasty Dem politics: Do unto others before they do unto you.
The Trump administration continues its attack on nature and the environment, with the Forest Service and Ag Department the latest targets.
MADISON, WI – This morning, Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced he would be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate in the 17th district. The announcement comes on the heels of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election where his chosen candidate lost every county in the district, and after 4 high-profile Republicans have
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter urging President Trump to release already-approved federal funding for the Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project, which would help combat invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The governor’s letter comes as the president, in recent weeks, has boasted about his efforts to “save the Great Lakes,”… Please log in to access
SHELBY, WI — Today, Representative Tara Johnson (D- Town of Shelby) announced she will be seeking a second term in the Wisconsin Assembly. She released the following statement: “For the last two years, it has been an honor to represent the 96th Assembly District in Madison. This district is 850 beautiful
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – The Paul Kuehl House in Grant County was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2026. The single-family residence was constructed in 1937 in the Tudor Revival style and is highlighted with Rustic style features. Paul Kuehl House is the only known example
Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced he will seek re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15, 2026. “I am proud of everything we have accomplished together to make Wisconsin a great place
Brad Schimel, the first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District appointed by former Attorney General Pam Bondi, says he feels no political pressure from the Trump administration on how to lead the office.
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