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KENOSHA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin highlighted Rep. Bryan Steil’s support for new tax breaks for the ultra-rich and big corporations over the weekend as a new mobile billboard visited St. Patrick’s Day parades in Racine and Kenosha. Steil supported the
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, endorses Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel in the upcoming Spring Election. The dairy organization aligns with Schimel’s priorities, including upholding laws as written, providing Wisconsin’s dairy industry
As the Trump administration continues its rapid dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), one of the most immediate casualties is the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, often called the Nation’s Report Card, is in chaos after
MADISON, Wis. — At an event dubbed the “Mega MAGA Rally” this weekend, Donald Trump posed for a photo-op with his top supporter Brad Schimel, the extreme politician who has vowed to be Trump’s “support network” on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Brad Schimel’s appearance at the
MADISON, Wisc. – Dr. Howard Fuller, a well-known education reformer, former Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, and a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of education at Marquette University, announced his endorsement of Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr.
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today is proud to announce that McKenna Maronnfrom Kaukauna High School will be representing the 1st Senate District in the March 2025 session of the Senate Scholar program. “The Senate Scholar Program is a leading educational
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel had a normal Saturday evening. Appearing at a ‘MEGA MAGA Rally’ in Waukesha County, Schimel took time to pose for photos in front of Trump inflatable that was reportedly 50 feet tall. Schimel has previously
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Spring Election on April 1, 2025. “Most people already have some form
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, putting the drug on par
MADISON, Wis. — Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In recent weeks, Democrats and Susan Crawford have really pushed their luck. Wisconsin voters know that a vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a dangerously liberal agenda and even a vote to disenfranchise voters of
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up a statewide tour of nine University of Wisconsin (UW) campuses, where he highlighted his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget investments. Gov. Evers’ statewide tour of UW campuses comes as last week, he released his 2025-27 Capital Budget
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.
KENOSHA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin highlighted Rep. Bryan Steil’s support for new tax breaks for the ultra-rich and big corporations over the weekend as a new mobile billboard visited St. Patrick’s Day parades in Racine and Kenosha. Steil supported the 2017 Trump Tax plan, which disproportionately benefited those at the
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, endorses Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel in the upcoming Spring Election. The dairy organization aligns with Schimel’s priorities, including upholding laws as written, providing Wisconsin’s dairy industry with a stable legal framework that supports innovation and economic
As the Trump administration continues its rapid dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), one of the most immediate casualties is the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, often called the Nation’s Report Card, is in chaos after massive staff layoffs and the elimination of nearly all personnel
MADISON, Wis. — At an event dubbed the “Mega MAGA Rally” this weekend, Donald Trump posed for a photo-op with his top supporter Brad Schimel, the extreme politician who has vowed to be Trump’s “support network” on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Brad Schimel’s appearance at the Mega MAGA rally alongside a massive Donald Trump inflatable comes
MADISON, Wisc. – Dr. Howard Fuller, a well-known education reformer, former Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, and a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of education at Marquette University, announced his endorsement of Brittany Kinser in the race for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Fuller said, “I know well that Brittany Kinser cares deepl… Please
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today is proud to announce that McKenna Maronnfrom Kaukauna High School will be representing the 1st Senate District in the March 2025 session of the Senate Scholar program. “The Senate Scholar Program is a leading educational initiative designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best high school juniors and
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel had a normal Saturday evening. Appearing at a ‘MEGA MAGA Rally’ in Waukesha County, Schimel took time to pose for photos in front of Trump inflatable that was reportedly 50 feet tall. Schimel has previously said he wants to be part of a ‘support network’
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Spring Election on April 1, 2025. “Most people already have some form of identification they can use for voting purposes, including a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to pass the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, putting the drug on par with the deadliest and most dangerous substances. “When it comes
MADISON, Wis. — Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In recent weeks, Democrats and Susan Crawford have really pushed their luck. Wisconsin voters know that a vote for Susan Crawford is a vote for a dangerously liberal agenda and even a vote to disenfranchise voters of Wisconsin’s 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts. First reported by the New
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up a statewide tour of nine University of Wisconsin (UW) campuses, where he highlighted his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget investments. Gov. Evers’ statewide tour of UW campuses comes as last week, he released his 2025-27 Capital Budget proposal, which builds upon his 2025-27 Executive Budget and includes
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.