The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether Gov. Tony Evers deserves the credit for recently announced major economic development projects. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
June 27, 2024- Alicia Saunders is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Board took action related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to further its progress. Action on a request to Waive Board Rule 1.10 to Take Immediate Action on Proposed Changes to Board Rule 2.06,
In what can be described as a nice victory for the City of Milwaukee and its utility ratepayers, the Public Service Commission voted (3-0) today to deny We Energies/WEPCO’s application for deferral accounting treatment of 2024 storm recovery costs and
Waukesha, WI — Mike Thurston, candidate for District Attorney, addressed a recent inquiry regarding the non-prosecution rates of his office and his opponent, Leslie Boese. The inquiry sought a comparison of the number of cases referred, charged, and not prosecuted
Yesterday, news broke that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has reached a decision to hear an original action brought forward by Planned Parenthood to “find” a right to abortion in the Wisconsin state constitution. The draft order was leaked to media outlets. This
Tonight, President Joe Biden will lay out his vision for America’s future, while Donald Trump tries to run from his disastrous record. The contrast will be clear: our choice this November is between President Biden, who is going to bat
“At a time where reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin by anti-choice Republicans, we need these Democratic pro-choice women more than ever to flip seats to gain a Democratic majority and fight to protect our fundamental freedoms,” said EMILY’s
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles released the following statement after Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency program, named ten recipients of their annual awards, including two entities located in Northeast Wisconsin – one with the Menominee Indian Tribe of
MILWAUKEE (June 27, 2024) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) have joined forces to introduce an exciting new art installation as part of a long-term partnership at the Airport. With MKE Airport
No matter what one thinks about how the debate impacts the election, it cannot be overstated how the world just saw that the United States is rudderless without a captain at the helm right now.
People wonder if he’s up to the job at even a basic level. Last night’s answer was a resounding, “No!” This raises questions not only of his competence but of those around him.
As much as the debate worried Democrats and progressives, who watched a glib, invigorated Trump appear to chew up a wan-looking Biden, that impression was made much, much worse by a journalistic outlet that let Trump lie and get away with it.
Every time Trump had the time to talk, he told fabulous lies. Biden did not look strong or in command of the debate at any time.
If former President Donald Trump wins in Wisconsin, he will win the presidency.
My favorite weekly news digest, The Week, recently published a round-up of how other countries see the U.S. now that it has a felon running for president. It’s not pretty.
This fall’s elections matter. A lot. But they’ll solve nothing. About the best we can hope is they don’t make matters worse.
When noncitizens are allowed to vote in our elections, it dilutes the votes of American citizens; it creates election chaos and confusion; it threatens national security by allowing foreign adversaries to manipulate our elections; and finally, it targets a vulnerable group of individuals whose lives may be upended by unwittingly voting in violation of federal law.
Dave Zweifel’s recent column on school choice had the correct headline: “Wisconsin’s voucher program looks nothing like the original.” But he was wrong to say it’s harming the school system. The voucher program is actually helping students. And parents are noticing the benefits, too.
Back on the table in a seemingly major way is nuclear energy, in part because technology around small-module reactors has improved but also because Congress has overwhelmingly passed legislation to overhaul parts of the approval process for such power plants.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether Gov. Tony Evers deserves the credit for recently announced major economic development projects. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
June 27, 2024- Alicia Saunders is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run For Something for my campaign for Assembly District 2,” commented
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Board took action related to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to further its progress. Action on a request to Waive Board Rule 1.10 to Take Immediate Action on Proposed Changes to Board Rule 2.06, in Furtherance of the Corrective Action Plan Action on a
In what can be described as a nice victory for the City of Milwaukee and its utility ratepayers, the Public Service Commission voted (3-0) today to deny We Energies/WEPCO’s application for deferral accounting treatment of 2024 storm recovery costs and accelerated forestry activity in response to severe storms and the
Waukesha, WI — Mike Thurston, candidate for District Attorney, addressed a recent inquiry regarding the non-prosecution rates of his office and his opponent, Leslie Boese. The inquiry sought a comparison of the number of cases referred, charged, and not prosecuted from 2022 to present. Mike Thurston made the following statement:
Yesterday, news broke that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has reached a decision to hear an original action brought forward by Planned Parenthood to “find” a right to abortion in the Wisconsin state constitution. The draft order was leaked to media outlets. This has become a concerning trend in our legal system particularly
Tonight, President Joe Biden will lay out his vision for America’s future, while Donald Trump tries to run from his disastrous record. The contrast will be clear: our choice this November is between President Biden, who is going to bat for Wisconsin women’s reproductive freedoms, raising wages, and lowering prices
“At a time where reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin by anti-choice Republicans, we need these Democratic pro-choice women more than ever to flip seats to gain a Democratic majority and fight to protect our fundamental freedoms,” said EMILY’s List Press Contact Courtney S. Green SHELBY, WI—Yesterday, Tara Johnson,
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles released the following statement after Focus on Energy, the state’s energy efficiency program, named ten recipients of their annual awards, including two entities located in Northeast Wisconsin – one with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and another with Automated Energy Solutions, Inc. in Green
MILWAUKEE (June 27, 2024) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) have joined forces to introduce an exciting new art installation as part of a long-term partnership at the Airport. With MKE Airport gearing up for peak summer travel and MIAD celebrating its
No matter what one thinks about how the debate impacts the election, it cannot be overstated how the world just saw that the United States is rudderless without a captain at the helm right now.
People wonder if he’s up to the job at even a basic level. Last night’s answer was a resounding, “No!” This raises questions not only of his competence but of those around him.
As much as the debate worried Democrats and progressives, who watched a glib, invigorated Trump appear to chew up a wan-looking Biden, that impression was made much, much worse by a journalistic outlet that let Trump lie and get away with it.
Every time Trump had the time to talk, he told fabulous lies. Biden did not look strong or in command of the debate at any time.
If former President Donald Trump wins in Wisconsin, he will win the presidency.
My favorite weekly news digest, The Week, recently published a round-up of how other countries see the U.S. now that it has a felon running for president. It’s not pretty.
This fall’s elections matter. A lot. But they’ll solve nothing. About the best we can hope is they don’t make matters worse.
When noncitizens are allowed to vote in our elections, it dilutes the votes of American citizens; it creates election chaos and confusion; it threatens national security by allowing foreign adversaries to manipulate our elections; and finally, it targets a vulnerable group of individuals whose lives may be upended by unwittingly voting in violation of federal law.
Dave Zweifel’s recent column on school choice had the correct headline: “Wisconsin’s voucher program looks nothing like the original.” But he was wrong to say it’s harming the school system. The voucher program is actually helping students. And parents are noticing the benefits, too.
Back on the table in a seemingly major way is nuclear energy, in part because technology around small-module reactors has improved but also because Congress has overwhelmingly passed legislation to overhaul parts of the approval process for such power plants.