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Trump’s threats of a federal takeover would be both legally and practically hard to pull off in Wisconsin.
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Trump’s threats of a federal takeover would be both legally and practically hard to pull off in Wisconsin.

This moment invites two broader questions: To what extent do economic issues dominate American political discourse? And how easily does that dominance distract from other pressing national problems?

With the city spending millions on traffic-calming measures, changing the policy now seems like a step in the wrong direction.

An interesting study from The Brookings Institute – “Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap?” – suggests that Wisconsin may have missed the bus when it comes to being a leader in AI technology.

In recent court filings, attorneys for the former Madison city clerk advanced a troubling argument: that absentee voting is a privilege, not a right.

Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.

The phony Republican stewardship bill will not only drastically cut funding for stewardship but essentially prohibit those funds from being used for purchasing or protecting vital conservation lands, the very core purpose of the Stewardship Fund.

Adam Procell was forced to step down because of an outdated, fear-based law.

Many Americans have recently asserted that the U.S. has no authority to regulate immigration. Their opponents say the opposite, but then cite constitutional clauses that do not actually enumerate the power. So where is it?

After a couple of false starts, Senate Democrats seem to have figured out how to work a potential government shutdown. House Dems should go along.

Melania is nothing like the media have portrayed, so it’s not surprising that her movie is nothing like the critics say.

A couple of Sundays ago, the New York Times’ editorial board reported that a Times analysis shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion.

When prior authorizations are transparent and medically grounded, everyone benefits. Patients receive treatment without harmful delays, health plans maintain oversight, and physicians can focus on what we were trained to do: care for people.

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there’s a mistake?

Republicans now have a certain nominee without the headache of a bloody primary: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a congressman, former campground manager, and once-legislator from northwestern Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Democrats are fighting inside their crowded clown car.

A formula for saving America

The Department of Homeland Security has changed how it responds to federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from immigrants facing deportation in a way that deprives many immigrants of their only tool for obtaining information they need to prove they deserve to remain in the country.

Last June UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin received a retention bonus of $150,000. She would have gotten $250,000 had she stayed into June of this year, but instead she’s leaving for Columbia University.

How physician-owned hospitals and cash-only providers offer a path to lower health care costs.

Organic farmland is declining. That should be of some concern whether your diet is organic or not.

Trump’s threats of a federal takeover would be both legally and practically hard to pull off in Wisconsin.

This moment invites two broader questions: To what extent do economic issues dominate American political discourse? And how easily does that dominance distract from other pressing national problems?

With the city spending millions on traffic-calming measures, changing the policy now seems like a step in the wrong direction.

An interesting study from The Brookings Institute – “Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap?” – suggests that Wisconsin may have missed the bus when it comes to being a leader in AI technology.

In recent court filings, attorneys for the former Madison city clerk advanced a troubling argument: that absentee voting is a privilege, not a right.

Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.

The phony Republican stewardship bill will not only drastically cut funding for stewardship but essentially prohibit those funds from being used for purchasing or protecting vital conservation lands, the very core purpose of the Stewardship Fund.

Adam Procell was forced to step down because of an outdated, fear-based law.

Many Americans have recently asserted that the U.S. has no authority to regulate immigration. Their opponents say the opposite, but then cite constitutional clauses that do not actually enumerate the power. So where is it?

After a couple of false starts, Senate Democrats seem to have figured out how to work a potential government shutdown. House Dems should go along.

Melania is nothing like the media have portrayed, so it’s not surprising that her movie is nothing like the critics say.

A couple of Sundays ago, the New York Times’ editorial board reported that a Times analysis shows that Trump has used the office of the presidency to make at least $1.4 billion.

When prior authorizations are transparent and medically grounded, everyone benefits. Patients receive treatment without harmful delays, health plans maintain oversight, and physicians can focus on what we were trained to do: care for people.

Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there’s a mistake?

Republicans now have a certain nominee without the headache of a bloody primary: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a congressman, former campground manager, and once-legislator from northwestern Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Democrats are fighting inside their crowded clown car.

A formula for saving America

The Department of Homeland Security has changed how it responds to federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from immigrants facing deportation in a way that deprives many immigrants of their only tool for obtaining information they need to prove they deserve to remain in the country.

Last June UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin received a retention bonus of $150,000. She would have gotten $250,000 had she stayed into June of this year, but instead she’s leaving for Columbia University.

How physician-owned hospitals and cash-only providers offer a path to lower health care costs.

Organic farmland is declining. That should be of some concern whether your diet is organic or not.