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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report was released projecting that hospitals in Wisconsin will lose $264.6 million a year because of the Republicans’ budget bill. Senator Baldwin voted against the bill, which will terminate health care for over 270,000 Wisconsinites, increase costs for working families, and jeopardize the
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at several recent opinions issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court as its 2024-25 session ends. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES WI Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor sets early pace in fund-raising for 2026 race… announced July 11 that it has raised $583,933 since [announcing] in May. At the same point in 2024, Crawford’s campaign had brought in $460,000
The budget that Governor Tony Evers recently signed was a missed opportunity for Wisconsin. It’s also a cautionary tale about the consequences of a Democratic leadership style that cedes power and demobilizes the public in the face of an increasingly authoritarian opponent.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gordon Leech to the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, 2025. Leech will complete
The signing of the budget and the allocation of permanent staff funding for OSS marks the culmination of our efforts.
Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.
The state Supreme Court agreed with the Legislature. The governor’s veto power doesn’t let him give the Department of Public Instruction unfettered access to millions of dollars.
As self-driving taxis roll out across much of America, Wisconsinites won’t be seeing them without some changes to existing law.
It’s time for Wisconsin lawmakers to step in and put patients first. Let’s ban copay accumulators and maximizers and ensure that when help is offered, it helps.
The village egg toss on the Fourth of July sings of democracy to me.
Teaching American pride matters more than ever in divided times.
Toxic masculinity, mental health issues, proliferation of guns.
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
This year features appearances by Pulitzer Prize winners Maureen Dowd of the New York Times and Eugene Robinson, formerly of the Washington Post. And there will be others.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report was released projecting that hospitals in Wisconsin will lose $264.6 million a year because of the Republicans’ budget bill. Senator Baldwin voted against the bill, which will terminate health care for over 270,000 Wisconsinites, increase costs for working families, and jeopardize the ability of hospitals and clinics to r… Please log in to
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at several recent opinions issued by the Wisconsin Supreme Court as its 2024-25 session ends. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
TOP STORIES WI Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor sets early pace in fund-raising for 2026 race… announced July 11 that it has raised $583,933 since [announcing] in May. At the same point in 2024, Crawford’s campaign had brought in $460,000 — a record-breaking amount at the time. … nearly 4,800
The budget that Governor Tony Evers recently signed was a missed opportunity for Wisconsin. It’s also a cautionary tale about the consequences of a Democratic leadership style that cedes power and demobilizes the public in the face of an increasingly authoritarian opponent.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gordon Leech to the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge James K. Muehlbauer’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, 2025. Leech will complete a term ending July 31, 2026. “Gordon Leech is a
The signing of the budget and the allocation of permanent staff funding for OSS marks the culmination of our efforts.
Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.
The state Supreme Court agreed with the Legislature. The governor’s veto power doesn’t let him give the Department of Public Instruction unfettered access to millions of dollars.
As self-driving taxis roll out across much of America, Wisconsinites won’t be seeing them without some changes to existing law.
It’s time for Wisconsin lawmakers to step in and put patients first. Let’s ban copay accumulators and maximizers and ensure that when help is offered, it helps.
The village egg toss on the Fourth of July sings of democracy to me.
Teaching American pride matters more than ever in divided times.
Toxic masculinity, mental health issues, proliferation of guns.
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
This year features appearances by Pulitzer Prize winners Maureen Dowd of the New York Times and Eugene Robinson, formerly of the Washington Post. And there will be others.
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