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I’ve asked for clarification on the department’s directive related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But so far, we’ve received nothing. The silence is frustrating — and telling.
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I’ve asked for clarification on the department’s directive related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But so far, we’ve received nothing. The silence is frustrating — and telling.

Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level.

High-speed rail, with rare exceptions, is a boondoggle. The massive cost overruns, project delays and incompetence with the proposed line in California further prove that my logic was correct.

If co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk really want to find some savings in the administration of Medicare they’d do away with the wasteful program we know as Medicare Advantage.

Lawsuits and stern statements won’t cut it—and nothing short of escalated resistance will.

‘Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to break Social Security so they can rob it,’ says the former agency head.

This week, much of the world can witness the differences between a man known to be honorable and caring and one known to be a blowhard and the epitome of malodorous.
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TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after
WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many
“I am aware of the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. Like any individual in this country, I believe she is entitled to due process. We should let the facts come to light and the legal process play out.”… Please log
Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched a new bill to protect Wisconsinites from losing access to life-saving reproductive health care. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin Republicans invoked an 1849 criminal abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape,
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will be livestreaming their convention this weekend from Treeehaven UW-Stevens Point. The LPWI invites anyone, from media members to ordinary citizens, who would like to see more liberty and individual freedom in both Wisconsin and the United States to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, attending Arbor Day events, or learning about Wisconsin’s rich conservation culture. Arbor Day, an annual
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The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules has deadlocked on a package of proposed standards for election observers, a move that could clear the way for the rules to take effect later this year.
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I’ve asked for clarification on the department’s directive related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But so far, we’ve received nothing. The silence is frustrating — and telling.

Proposed spending would bring General Fund balance to dangerously low level.

High-speed rail, with rare exceptions, is a boondoggle. The massive cost overruns, project delays and incompetence with the proposed line in California further prove that my logic was correct.

If co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk really want to find some savings in the administration of Medicare they’d do away with the wasteful program we know as Medicare Advantage.

Lawsuits and stern statements won’t cut it—and nothing short of escalated resistance will.

‘Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to break Social Security so they can rob it,’ says the former agency head.

This week, much of the world can witness the differences between a man known to be honorable and caring and one known to be a blowhard and the epitome of malodorous.
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TOP STORIES Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at CourthouseMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, officials confirmed. Dugan
WAUWATOSA – Senator Rob Hutton today voiced concern regarding the Wauwatosa School District’s recent decision to close its STEM school, WSTEM, located inside Wilson Elementary School. The closure was announced this week and was the culmination of months of concern among many community members and students who value the specialized education that
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Highlights investments in state budget that would protect our natural resources MENASHA, WI – Today, State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) had the honor of speaking at the Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the City of Menasha. The Senator released the following statement: “Protecting the forests and other natural resources that make
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched a new bill to protect Wisconsinites from losing access to life-saving reproductive health care. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin Republicans invoked an 1849 criminal abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape, incest, or health of the mother, to restrict reproductive freedom
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) will be livestreaming their convention this weekend from Treeehaven UW-Stevens Point. The LPWI invites anyone, from media members to ordinary citizens, who would like to see more liberty and individual freedom in both Wisconsin and the United States to tune in to the stream, beginning at 9am, Saturday April 26.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, attending Arbor Day events, or learning about Wisconsin’s rich conservation culture. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has been celebrated in
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The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules has deadlocked on a package of proposed standards for election observers, a move that could clear the way for the rules to take effect later this year.
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