It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus. We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to
Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and
A.O. Smith Corporation aims to save 40 million gallons of water each year by 2030, according to a report from the Milwaukee-based water technology company. The business recently released its latest corporate sustainability report for 2024, which marks A.O. Smith’s
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly. Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin
In winning the White House, flipping the Senate and perhaps keeping control of the House, Donald Trump and Republicans will follow the path of Grover Cleveland. Cruelty and stupidity will reign supreme.
Here’s why. … Good things can happen when you choose to be active and involved in moving the world to be closer to the one you hope to live in.
The difference in the reaction to an electoral defeat mirrors a gaping difference between the parties regarding respect for our Constitution, American democratic norms and basic decency.
The Cheney strategy was an abject failure that added few if any votes to the Democratic total, alienated voters who had no taste for the former GOP representative’s neocon extremism, and stole precious time from an agonizingly short campaign schedule.
he American people have spoken, loudly and clearly. They do not want a candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris, who called to our better angels, spoke of fairness and inclusion, had a resume worthy of the job, and came to the task with plans and not just grievances. They want Trump. They want the chaos. They want the anger. They want the hate. And that is exactly what they will get.
The party needs to move to the sensible center, but that will be powerfully resisted by the various interest groups that make up the party’s activist base. There needs to be an organized voice for moderation.
Americans and the banking system are addicted to cheap credit and low interest rates. Interest rates cannot be lowered by the FED without creating money and causing further price increases. And price inflation cannot be stopped unless the FED quits printing money. What now?
After many conversations, it appears that Milwaukee Public Schools is the last resort for many parents. The overriding sentiment from parents is that they are just stuck.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers targeting a group of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases have found success using a gene therapy treatment in an animal model. The approach, which uses CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, offers a unique and promising strategy that
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In a move that highlights the absolute corruption and abuse of power that has typified the two party system for decades, President Biden has announced an upcoming trip to Brazil to, among other things, visit areas of the Amazon. With
Since 2008, the WDVA has recognized women veterans in Wisconsin who have compiled exemplary records of military service, veteran advocacy, and community engagement. The department is excited to recognize the 16th Woman Veteran of the Year, Yolanda Medina. Yolanda is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cumberland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes constructing well #6
It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus. We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to have their voices heard, and represented, in the State Senate.
Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important victories that prevented a Republican wave from taking shape in
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and Screen Committee, provide an opportunity for the UWM community to
A.O. Smith Corporation aims to save 40 million gallons of water each year by 2030, according to a report from the Milwaukee-based water technology company. The business recently released its latest corporate sustainability report for 2024, which marks A.O. Smith’s 150th anniversary. Headquartered in Milwaukee, the business has grown to
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly. Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For too long the state has been underfunding public education, forcing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as the hub that connects all OSS initiatives and the entry
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and more than 150 libraries across
In winning the White House, flipping the Senate and perhaps keeping control of the House, Donald Trump and Republicans will follow the path of Grover Cleveland. Cruelty and stupidity will reign supreme.
Here’s why. … Good things can happen when you choose to be active and involved in moving the world to be closer to the one you hope to live in.
The difference in the reaction to an electoral defeat mirrors a gaping difference between the parties regarding respect for our Constitution, American democratic norms and basic decency.
The Cheney strategy was an abject failure that added few if any votes to the Democratic total, alienated voters who had no taste for the former GOP representative’s neocon extremism, and stole precious time from an agonizingly short campaign schedule.
he American people have spoken, loudly and clearly. They do not want a candidate like Vice President Kamala Harris, who called to our better angels, spoke of fairness and inclusion, had a resume worthy of the job, and came to the task with plans and not just grievances. They want Trump. They want the chaos. They want the anger. They want the hate. And that is exactly what they will get.
The party needs to move to the sensible center, but that will be powerfully resisted by the various interest groups that make up the party’s activist base. There needs to be an organized voice for moderation.
Americans and the banking system are addicted to cheap credit and low interest rates. Interest rates cannot be lowered by the FED without creating money and causing further price increases. And price inflation cannot be stopped unless the FED quits printing money. What now?
After many conversations, it appears that Milwaukee Public Schools is the last resort for many parents. The overriding sentiment from parents is that they are just stuck.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers targeting a group of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases have found success using a gene therapy treatment in an animal model. The approach, which uses CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, offers a unique and promising strategy that could one day treat rare but debilitating motor neuron diseases
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
In a move that highlights the absolute corruption and abuse of power that has typified the two party system for decades, President Biden has announced an upcoming trip to Brazil to, among other things, visit areas of the Amazon. With his administration ending in two months, this trip is nothing
Since 2008, the WDVA has recognized women veterans in Wisconsin who have compiled exemplary records of military service, veteran advocacy, and community engagement. The department is excited to recognize the 16th Woman Veteran of the Year, Yolanda Medina. Yolanda is a dedicated advocate for veterans, especially women, Latinx veterans, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cumberland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes constructing well #6 to replace well #1 in the city of Cumberland. Activities