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Sometimes the solution to a problem presents itself through the absurdity of the alternative.
It is regrettable that a sitting judge had to be arrested. If she does not face consequences, it will embolden others and further undermine the rule of law.
The least the most timid among us can do is insist that the federal government follow the law before caving in. That’s what Dugan did, when she asked if the agents who came to her courtroom to arrest Flores-Ruiz had a judicial warrant. They did not. Nor do they have proof that Dugan herself broke any laws.
Her team will argue that, when intervening in the case of an illegal immigrant, she was acting within the scope of her official duties.
Milwaukee County’s new medical examiner, Dr. Wieslawa Tlomak, announced the office would stop sharing narrative reports until investigations were concluded and cases closed.
You are not powerless. The strongest response to dysfunction in Washington, D.C., is local action.
Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer — a lot — from his policies.
“Sinners” is not just a great movie; it is a case study of why we must fight to preserve and teach history in all its complexity.
Creating a self-funding incentive program to attract people to Wisconsin is the “only way” to offset demographic challenges in the years to come, economist Dale Knapp argues. Knapp, who leads the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Forward Analytics research division, spoke yesterday
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin State Journal today highlighted the devastating impact Republican cuts to Medicaid could have on Wisconsin. According to the new report, Wisconsin could lose billions of dollars in federal funding and at least 52,000 Wisconsinites could lose
The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance’s is asking for nominations for the 14th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards.” The Awards spotlight best practices of manufacturing and education collaborations throughout northeast Wisconsin. The Awards dinner will be held on Tuesday,
Like many Americans, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finance major Marie Nickolette pays close attention to economic news about tariffs, trade wars and stock market fluctuations. Nickolette, a Burlington native, learned about asset allocation, portfolio diversification and other financial strategies in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. The fifteen
Madison, Wisconsin (May 1, 2025) – Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland
New Healthy Wisconsin Alliance Polling shows WI voters are worried about accessing care MADISON, Wis. — A new poll from the Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, shows that a large portion of the electorate is fearful of
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Sometimes the solution to a problem presents itself through the absurdity of the alternative.
It is regrettable that a sitting judge had to be arrested. If she does not face consequences, it will embolden others and further undermine the rule of law.
The least the most timid among us can do is insist that the federal government follow the law before caving in. That’s what Dugan did, when she asked if the agents who came to her courtroom to arrest Flores-Ruiz had a judicial warrant. They did not. Nor do they have proof that Dugan herself broke any laws.
Her team will argue that, when intervening in the case of an illegal immigrant, she was acting within the scope of her official duties.
Milwaukee County’s new medical examiner, Dr. Wieslawa Tlomak, announced the office would stop sharing narrative reports until investigations were concluded and cases closed.
You are not powerless. The strongest response to dysfunction in Washington, D.C., is local action.
Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer — a lot — from his policies.
“Sinners” is not just a great movie; it is a case study of why we must fight to preserve and teach history in all its complexity.
Creating a self-funding incentive program to attract people to Wisconsin is the “only way” to offset demographic challenges in the years to come, economist Dale Knapp argues. Knapp, who leads the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Forward Analytics research division, spoke yesterday during the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. The Madison event
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin State Journal today highlighted the devastating impact Republican cuts to Medicaid could have on Wisconsin. According to the new report, Wisconsin could lose billions of dollars in federal funding and at least 52,000 Wisconsinites could lose Medicaid coverage, putting children, nursing home residents, and people with
The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance’s is asking for nominations for the 14th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards.” The Awards spotlight best practices of manufacturing and education collaborations throughout northeast Wisconsin. The Awards dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at the Resch Expo Center in Green Bay. The
Like many Americans, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire finance major Marie Nickolette pays close attention to economic news about tariffs, trade wars and stock market fluctuations. Nickolette, a Burlington native, learned about asset allocation, portfolio diversification and other financial strategies in her College of Business courses, as well as in business-related
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These council members will serve for one year, concluding their term in May 2026. The fifteen members are: Blake Brancel, Endeavor Lucy Ehlen, Elkhorn Alison Gartman,
Madison, Wisconsin (May 1, 2025) – Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, who served in the role since 2021 and will
New Healthy Wisconsin Alliance Polling shows WI voters are worried about accessing care MADISON, Wis. — A new poll from the Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, a 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Wisconsin Hospital Association, shows that a large portion of the electorate is fearful of hospital closures and difficulty accessing care ahead of the 2026
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