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ome of the most prominent Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin have — as members of an election watchdog group — reached a bipartisan consensus on at least one election-related issue. They all agree that Brad Schimel crossed the line when he used a radio appearance to speculate about “potential fraud” in Milwaukee County ballot counting.
Wisconsin is now the first state where the electorate will have a chance to say a decisive “no” to Elon Musk’s bullying.
Those with little knowledge of how our elections run and operate are trying intently to make it even harder to vote in Wisconsin.
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Deporting migrant criminals was in part what Trump was elected to do. But he must do this within the bounds of American law.
Four takes on the story of America’s immigrant population in these tense times
The Trump/Vance obsession with tariffs on friends and enemies alike will drive up consumer prices and inflation and will do little to stimulate the economy and grow jobs in the manufacturing sector. Further, their attacks on academic R&D and universities will slow U.S. growth and prosperity.
Wisconsin voter ID laws, state superintendent race on the April 1 election ballot.
Which Wisconsin state Supreme Court candidate imposes the toughest criminal sentences? It’s Brad Schimel, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, thinks a victory next week by Susan Crawford in the state Supreme Court race would not only be monumental for the state, but could also help break Musk’s hold on Republicans.
Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
The enduring legacy of Black women in government service
CESA 10 is working hard with school districts to manage upgrade projects with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, making these efforts a win-win that benefits both schools and local taxpayers.
This is a fight worth having both for the health of people and for the tax dollars spent.
Red and blue have turned into emblems of division and polarization, and not by accident.
DPI’s powers include determining how to measure academic progress.
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent nearly $300 million to elect Trump. Now he is trying to buy Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race is about life and death issues.
Elon Musk has suddenly taken great interest in the American judiciary. Unfortunately, he’s not up to speed on the basics.
It is perfectly clear; Act 10 must stay. While some may wish to go back to 2010, to a $3.6 billion deficit and to relitigate the past, now is not the time to go back.
ome of the most prominent Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin have — as members of an election watchdog group — reached a bipartisan consensus on at least one election-related issue. They all agree that Brad Schimel crossed the line when he used a radio appearance to speculate about “potential fraud” in Milwaukee County ballot counting.
Wisconsin is now the first state where the electorate will have a chance to say a decisive “no” to Elon Musk’s bullying.
Those with little knowledge of how our elections run and operate are trying intently to make it even harder to vote in Wisconsin.
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Deporting migrant criminals was in part what Trump was elected to do. But he must do this within the bounds of American law.
Four takes on the story of America’s immigrant population in these tense times
The Trump/Vance obsession with tariffs on friends and enemies alike will drive up consumer prices and inflation and will do little to stimulate the economy and grow jobs in the manufacturing sector. Further, their attacks on academic R&D and universities will slow U.S. growth and prosperity.
Wisconsin voter ID laws, state superintendent race on the April 1 election ballot.
Which Wisconsin state Supreme Court candidate imposes the toughest criminal sentences? It’s Brad Schimel, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, thinks a victory next week by Susan Crawford in the state Supreme Court race would not only be monumental for the state, but could also help break Musk’s hold on Republicans.
Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
The enduring legacy of Black women in government service
CESA 10 is working hard with school districts to manage upgrade projects with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, making these efforts a win-win that benefits both schools and local taxpayers.
This is a fight worth having both for the health of people and for the tax dollars spent.
Red and blue have turned into emblems of division and polarization, and not by accident.
DPI’s powers include determining how to measure academic progress.
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent nearly $300 million to elect Trump. Now he is trying to buy Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race is about life and death issues.
Elon Musk has suddenly taken great interest in the American judiciary. Unfortunately, he’s not up to speed on the basics.
It is perfectly clear; Act 10 must stay. While some may wish to go back to 2010, to a $3.6 billion deficit and to relitigate the past, now is not the time to go back.
