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The Wisconsin AFL-CIO unveiled a series of ads today in support of Judge Susan Crawford for state Supreme Court. The digital ads feature Wisconsin union members offering their views on the candidates in the race and the stakes that working
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), in conjunction with the Office of Business Development, will hold a free webinar for members of the public on Tuesday, March 25. The webinar will provide an opportunity to learn
MADISON — There’s a lot at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court election, and not just control of Wisconsin’s high court. Liberals have made it clear they plan to target and overturn Act 10 — which MacIver Institute estimates has saved Wisconsin taxpayers
Ms. Brittany Kinser and Dr. Jill Underly are now confirmed to participate in what will likely be the only live candidate forum featuring both of the candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction in the April 1st election. After initially declining
MADISON, WI — One City Advocates, in collaboration with a diverse coalition of 20 community organizations, will host a public forum for candidates seeking the position of Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. This informative event will spotlight pressing educational issues
The April 1 election will again decide whether liberals or conservatives have a majority on the high court.
It is embarrassing that a court candidate needs to conduct themself like a typical politician before having a chance to sit as a prestigious member of the bench where they will grapple with finely tuned case law while marshalling their intellect to write decisions that will last till the end of time. Before acting like a professional jurist, they must get down and dirty.
Brad Schimel, in his backhanded, testosterone-filled remarks, reminded us that the fight for equity and respect is far from over.
Subtly and incrementally, a keep-our-heads-down attitude seems to be permeating campus.
Elon Musk is taking a chain saw to government waste, fraud, and corruption. Madison WI, being a government and university town, bleeds sawdust.
State Sen. Chris Kapenga and Rep. Clint Moses are seeking support for legislation that would prohibit Wisconsin’s 700,000 FoodShare recipients from buying Snickers bars and Mountain Dew — an excellent idea that has long been opposed by big spenders and junk food lovers throwing their weight around.
Trump-Musk’s chaos, cruelty and gross incompetence has resulted in a dismantling of the federal government and a concurrent collapse in the stock market.
It was a blustery, grey Saturday afternoon on March 15 as about 40 people wearing togas, carrying signs and waving upside-down American flags gathered on the steps of the Capitol in Madison to protest Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the current administration’s assault on democracy.
For anyone who has had the tough assignment of downsizing a business or an organization, DOGE is a joke.
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is launching her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour” to call out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ plan to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. At each stop, Senator Baldwin will
He issued a warning for what he fears will be the end result of Trump’s return to office.
MMAC President Dale Kooyenga says efforts to address the impacts of an air quality classification change for southeastern Wisconsin are “going well” as legislation to change federal law is in the works. In an interview last week, the former Republican
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of preventing household water waste and practicing water conservation in recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix A Leak Week, March 17-23. Household leaks can waste more than 1
MILWAUKEE – Brittany Kinser, who is seeking election to lead the state’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 25, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Kinser
MADISON – A grassroots group of Wisconsin parents will bring a visual reminder to the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 19, to ask state legislators for more funding for special education in the upcoming state budget. The “Learn in My
The Wisconsin AFL-CIO unveiled a series of ads today in support of Judge Susan Crawford for state Supreme Court. The digital ads feature Wisconsin union members offering their views on the candidates in the race and the stakes that working people have in this critical election. The ads can be
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE), in conjunction with the Office of Business Development, will hold a free webinar for members of the public on Tuesday, March 25. The webinar will provide an opportunity to learn more about Governor Evers’ 2025-27 Executive Budget, the state budgeting process,
MADISON — There’s a lot at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court election, and not just control of Wisconsin’s high court. Liberals have made it clear they plan to target and overturn Act 10 — which MacIver Institute estimates has saved Wisconsin taxpayers almost $36 billion since it was signed into law in 2011. The
Ms. Brittany Kinser and Dr. Jill Underly are now confirmed to participate in what will likely be the only live candidate forum featuring both of the candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction in the April 1st election. After initially declining the invitation, Ms. Kinser’s campaign had now confirmed her participation
MADISON, WI — One City Advocates, in collaboration with a diverse coalition of 20 community organizations, will host a public forum for candidates seeking the position of Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. This informative event will spotlight pressing educational issues facing Wisconsin students and families on Thursday, March 20th from
The April 1 election will again decide whether liberals or conservatives have a majority on the high court.
It is embarrassing that a court candidate needs to conduct themself like a typical politician before having a chance to sit as a prestigious member of the bench where they will grapple with finely tuned case law while marshalling their intellect to write decisions that will last till the end of time. Before acting like a professional jurist, they must get down and dirty.
Brad Schimel, in his backhanded, testosterone-filled remarks, reminded us that the fight for equity and respect is far from over.
Subtly and incrementally, a keep-our-heads-down attitude seems to be permeating campus.
Elon Musk is taking a chain saw to government waste, fraud, and corruption. Madison WI, being a government and university town, bleeds sawdust.
State Sen. Chris Kapenga and Rep. Clint Moses are seeking support for legislation that would prohibit Wisconsin’s 700,000 FoodShare recipients from buying Snickers bars and Mountain Dew — an excellent idea that has long been opposed by big spenders and junk food lovers throwing their weight around.
Trump-Musk’s chaos, cruelty and gross incompetence has resulted in a dismantling of the federal government and a concurrent collapse in the stock market.
It was a blustery, grey Saturday afternoon on March 15 as about 40 people wearing togas, carrying signs and waving upside-down American flags gathered on the steps of the Capitol in Madison to protest Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the current administration’s assault on democracy.
For anyone who has had the tough assignment of downsizing a business or an organization, DOGE is a joke.
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is launching her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour” to call out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans’ plan to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. At each stop, Senator Baldwin will be joined by individuals and families who rely on Medicaid
He issued a warning for what he fears will be the end result of Trump’s return to office.
MMAC President Dale Kooyenga says efforts to address the impacts of an air quality classification change for southeastern Wisconsin are “going well” as legislation to change federal law is in the works. In an interview last week, the former Republican lawmaker discussed the EPA’s recent move to change a regional
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of preventing household water waste and practicing water conservation in recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix A Leak Week, March 17-23. Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, costing consumers millions of
MILWAUKEE – Brittany Kinser, who is seeking election to lead the state’s Department of Public Instruction, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon set for Tuesday, March 25, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Kinser will speak briefly and then take questions during a conversation
MADISON – A grassroots group of Wisconsin parents will bring a visual reminder to the state Capitol on Wednesday, March 19, to ask state legislators for more funding for special education in the upcoming state budget. The “Learn in My Shoes” campaign will deliver the stories of students with disabilities