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Nearly 800 signers, including more than 500 business groups or officials, support increased investment in the Universities of Wisconsin GREEN BAY, Wis.—Wisconsin is now 44th out of 50 states in public funding of four-year universities – a drop of one spot
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the Spring 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 56,818 lbs. of unwanted medications this
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for the immediate reversal of layoffs and illegal funding cuts that have debilitated the AmeriCorps’ core functions and run counter to its longstanding, bipartisan support in Congress. In Wisconsin, 8,400 AmeriCorps members
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the budget-making process in Wisconsin as legislators remake Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. If you speak to local business owners about the challenges they face, you will hear the same story over and over
We’ve got a congressional map that reflects our state’s divided but competitive nature. It’s not perfect, but it’s fair. And until Democrats learn to compete in more places with stronger candidates, no amount of legal trickery is going to deliver the results they want.
House Republicans need to look at their counterparts at the state level and get federal expenditures under control with permanent spending reductions.
If you’re going to take over a party, you’ve got to make the case that you can deliver something better. Has Turning Point delivered?
On Wednesday night, Van Orden voted yes as the House Agriculture Committee passed an unprecedented cut in federal funding for SNAP on a 29-25 vote.
So obsessed with defeating Trump were most of the news media that they were willing to deny the reality in front of their own eyes. The irony is Tapper, Scarborough, and their co-conspirators in the news media elected Donald Trump. They deserve what they are getting.
Dale Schultz, the former Republican state senator, and Dave Mahoney, the former Democratic Dane County sheriff, have formed a third party they call United Wisconsin.
Resistance: a watchword for our times. The state of Wisconsin is showing us how, above all 49 others.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit, which attracted 5,500 attendees from about 100 nations to Washington, was a confirmation that even the prospect of higher U.S. tariffs – which are broadly opposed by those same countries – have yet to deter long-term investments in the world’s largest economy.
There are more than 17,000 public libraries in the United States, and we’re lucky that here in Madison we have one that for years has been judged one of the nation’s best.
TOP STORIES State Senate votes to make sharing ‘deepfake’ nude images felony in WIBill author says legislation needed to protect residents as AI capabilities advance … current law does not cover images of real people generated by artificial intelligence. …
Hannah Dugan’s supporters have created a legal defense fund to fight what the group calls an “unprecedented attack on the independent judiciary by the federal government” as the judge fights charges she interfered with immigration officers.
Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Last night’s storms had a devastating impact across the state, leaving many homes, farms, and businesses severely
Access to internet is essential infrastructure—rural families can’t be left behind or wait any longer Madison, WI — Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and State Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement underscoring the importance of Broadband
MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today in support of child care providers, educators, parents and community members who have been rallying for state investments in child care at the state Capitol all week. Brita Olsen,
Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May 19-June 1 The Wisconsin State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation to remind drivers and passengers of the lifesaving value of wearing a seat belt.
Nearly 800 signers, including more than 500 business groups or officials, support increased investment in the Universities of Wisconsin GREEN BAY, Wis.—Wisconsin is now 44th out of 50 states in public funding of four-year universities – a drop of one spot – according to the latest national study of higher education
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the Spring 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 56,818 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring. “Drug Take Back continues to be a major success
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called for the immediate reversal of layoffs and illegal funding cuts that have debilitated the AmeriCorps’ core functions and run counter to its longstanding, bipartisan support in Congress. In Wisconsin, 8,400 AmeriCorps members support local communities through teaching in schools, tutoring students, providing
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the budget-making process in Wisconsin as legislators remake Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. If you speak to local business owners about the challenges they face, you will hear the same story over and over – finding workers is a challenge. From manufacturing and construction,
We’ve got a congressional map that reflects our state’s divided but competitive nature. It’s not perfect, but it’s fair. And until Democrats learn to compete in more places with stronger candidates, no amount of legal trickery is going to deliver the results they want.
House Republicans need to look at their counterparts at the state level and get federal expenditures under control with permanent spending reductions.
If you’re going to take over a party, you’ve got to make the case that you can deliver something better. Has Turning Point delivered?
On Wednesday night, Van Orden voted yes as the House Agriculture Committee passed an unprecedented cut in federal funding for SNAP on a 29-25 vote.
So obsessed with defeating Trump were most of the news media that they were willing to deny the reality in front of their own eyes. The irony is Tapper, Scarborough, and their co-conspirators in the news media elected Donald Trump. They deserve what they are getting.
Dale Schultz, the former Republican state senator, and Dave Mahoney, the former Democratic Dane County sheriff, have formed a third party they call United Wisconsin.
Resistance: a watchword for our times. The state of Wisconsin is showing us how, above all 49 others.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit, which attracted 5,500 attendees from about 100 nations to Washington, was a confirmation that even the prospect of higher U.S. tariffs – which are broadly opposed by those same countries – have yet to deter long-term investments in the world’s largest economy.
There are more than 17,000 public libraries in the United States, and we’re lucky that here in Madison we have one that for years has been judged one of the nation’s best.
TOP STORIES State Senate votes to make sharing ‘deepfake’ nude images felony in WIBill author says legislation needed to protect residents as AI capabilities advance … current law does not cover images of real people generated by artificial intelligence. … [Sen. Jacque floor speech] cited a [DHS study] that found
Hannah Dugan’s supporters have created a legal defense fund to fight what the group calls an “unprecedented attack on the independent judiciary by the federal government” as the judge fights charges she interfered with immigration officers.
Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from this week’s severe storms. “Last night’s storms had a devastating impact across the state, leaving many homes, farms, and businesses severely damaged,” said Governor Tony Evers. “I’m grateful for the responders
Access to internet is essential infrastructure—rural families can’t be left behind or wait any longer Madison, WI — Today, State Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) and State Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement underscoring the importance of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program after Governor Evers released
MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today in support of child care providers, educators, parents and community members who have been rallying for state investments in child care at the state Capitol all week. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “Wisconsin has long had a
Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May 19-June 1 The Wisconsin State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation to remind drivers and passengers of the lifesaving value of wearing a seat belt. Officers are stepping up seat belt enforcement and education during