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Milwaukee’s local labor market is showing signs of “beginning to cool down,” an economist with Marquette University says. Nicholas Jolly, an associate professor of economics at the Milwaukee university, co-authored a report released yesterday detailing economic trends for the region
Main Street Alliance, Opportunity Wisconsin, and Protect Our Care unite to hold Republican controlled Congress accountable for forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for healthcare MADISON – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan was joined by two of his constituents at Cadre
The Democratic Party of Dodge County has opened a year-round office in Beaver Dam. Party leaders believe the move solidifies their commitment to being the party of progress in their area. An open house will be held from 5-8 pm
(Milwaukee, November 5th, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera joins local leaders and organizations to call on law enforcement and community partners in Marathon County to work together for community safety — not through fear and deportation, but through trust and collaboration. The
On November 5, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in support of Senate Bill 553, which clarifies the definition of abortion in Wisconsin law. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there has
“I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding MADISON, Wis. — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, leading to soaring ACA premiums and
Protect Our Care Will Continue Tracking Every Action Donald Trump And Republicans Take to Sabotage Our Health Care As of today, Republicans have held the government hostage for 36 days, breaking the record for the longest government shutdown ever. This
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means today on a 9-0 vote. In response to the testimony of parents who
MILWAUKEE – Homeowners, renters, business owners, and private nonprofits who experienced property damage from the August floods have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for both FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
DPI Superintendent Dodges Accountability, Sends Staff in Her Place to Discuss School Financial Records Audit MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after DPI Superintendent Jill Underly did not appear before the
Attorneys with Blue Devil degrees include award-winning legal writer Menomonie, Wis. – The hearing rooms of the U.S. Congress. The “wild, wild West” of New York City housing court. The cutting edge of artificial intelligence in the courtroom. These are
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named Dr. Tremayne Clardy, superintendent of the Verona Area School District, as the 2026 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Clardy is being recognized for his exceptional leadership
Madison, Wisconsin (November 5, 2025) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept one case, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its October 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of
Van Orden’s campaign website once called for “the last vestiges of the disastrous Obamacare” to be removed. MADISON, Wis. — As the GOP drags the government shutdown into its 6th week, hoping that starving children, veterans, and the elderly will force
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10am-noon Summit Place, 1st floor conference room 6737 W. Washington St., West Allis, WI Milwaukee — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a free public presentation titled, “Addressing Climate Change in Milwaukee County.”
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Senate Committee on Health in opposition to SB 405, a bill that would threaten access to medically-necessary health care for trans youth. In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting
WAUWATOSA, WI— Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, along with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Services, launched a new Lead Abatement Program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in owner-occupied homes across suburban communities in Milwaukee County. The new Lead Abatement
There was one clear message from yesterday’s elections: it’s all about the cost of living.
America’s commitment to religious pluralism has often been tested — in New York and across the country. But it is defended and strengthened in this time by believers such as Zohran Mamdani, who choose to practice their faith in the light.
A special initiative by the MacIver Institute to highlight the skyrocketing cost of living in Wisconsin and how government “solutions” have only made things worse.
Milwaukee’s local labor market is showing signs of “beginning to cool down,” an economist with Marquette University says. Nicholas Jolly, an associate professor of economics at the Milwaukee university, co-authored a report released yesterday detailing economic trends for the region and state. The Economic Scorecard for Southeastern Wisconsin shows unemployment
Main Street Alliance, Opportunity Wisconsin, and Protect Our Care unite to hold Republican controlled Congress accountable for forcing Wisconsinites to pay more for healthcare MADISON – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan was joined by two of his constituents at Cadre Restaurant in Madison to call on the Republican controlled Congress
The Democratic Party of Dodge County has opened a year-round office in Beaver Dam. Party leaders believe the move solidifies their commitment to being the party of progress in their area. An open house will be held from 5-8 pm on November 5, 2025. Devin Remiker, Chair of the Democratic
(Milwaukee, November 5th, 2025)— Voces de la Frontera joins local leaders and organizations to call on law enforcement and community partners in Marathon County to work together for community safety — not through fear and deportation, but through trust and collaboration. The proposed 287(g) agreement between the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department and
On November 5, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in support of Senate Bill 553, which clarifies the definition of abortion in Wisconsin law. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there has been public confusion about when it is possible to intervene
“I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding MADISON, Wis. — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, leading to soaring ACA premiums and 700,000 Wisconsinites wondering where they’ll get their next meal. Wisconsin
Protect Our Care Will Continue Tracking Every Action Donald Trump And Republicans Take to Sabotage Our Health Care As of today, Republicans have held the government hostage for 36 days, breaking the record for the longest government shutdown ever. This historic mess isn’t happening in a vacuum – it’s part
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to provide state recognition to stillbirth parents unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means today on a 9-0 vote. In response to the testimony of parents who have faced this heartbreaking loss, Sen. Jacque reintroduced legislation to
MILWAUKEE – Homeowners, renters, business owners, and private nonprofits who experienced property damage from the August floods have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for both FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Physical Damage Loans is next Wednesday, November 12, 2025. To date,
DPI Superintendent Dodges Accountability, Sends Staff in Her Place to Discuss School Financial Records Audit MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after DPI Superintendent Jill Underly did not appear before the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to discuss the results of a recent
Attorneys with Blue Devil degrees include award-winning legal writer Menomonie, Wis. – The hearing rooms of the U.S. Congress. The “wild, wild West” of New York City housing court. The cutting edge of artificial intelligence in the courtroom. These are just a few of the venues where University of Wisconsin-Stout
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named Dr. Tremayne Clardy, superintendent of the Verona Area School District, as the 2026 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Clardy is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in advancing educational equity, fostering community engagement, and improving student
Madison, Wisconsin (November 5, 2025) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept one case, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its October 3, 2025 conference. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed
Van Orden’s campaign website once called for “the last vestiges of the disastrous Obamacare” to be removed. MADISON, Wis. — As the GOP drags the government shutdown into its 6th week, hoping that starving children, veterans, and the elderly will force Democrats to cut health care funding, voters are making clear
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10am-noon Summit Place, 1st floor conference room 6737 W. Washington St., West Allis, WI Milwaukee — The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County is hosting a free public presentation titled, “Addressing Climate Change in Milwaukee County.” The event is Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to
Today, Fair Wisconsin will testify before the Senate Committee on Health in opposition to SB 405, a bill that would threaten access to medically-necessary health care for trans youth. In addition to mobilizing community members to testify in-person and collecting written testimony to submit on behalf of Wisconsinites, Fair Wisconsin’s
WAUWATOSA, WI— Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, along with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Housing Services, launched a new Lead Abatement Program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in owner-occupied homes across suburban communities in Milwaukee County. The new Lead Abatement Program will be under the umbrella of the current Housing Serv…
There was one clear message from yesterday’s elections: it’s all about the cost of living.
America’s commitment to religious pluralism has often been tested — in New York and across the country. But it is defended and strengthened in this time by believers such as Zohran Mamdani, who choose to practice their faith in the light.
A special initiative by the MacIver Institute to highlight the skyrocketing cost of living in Wisconsin and how government “solutions” have only made things worse.