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The world looks to the United States as a leader, with vital alliances, economic prowess, and a healthy dose of reason and sound judgment among those who are in our government or aspire for leadership.
June 5 is the anniversary of our recall election victory. It was the first time a governor survived such an effort. Each of the previous attempts resulted in the incumbent being removed from office.
Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction did not mince words in its letter warning Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley that millions of dollars in school funds are in jeopardy because of his district’s failure to provide statutorily required financial data.
The Libertarian Party (LP) held their national convention in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. The event featured several big-name political figures, too—Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump and Ron Paul all made appearances. Yet, despite their presence, none garnered nearly as much attention, or caused more commotion, than the LP’s presidential nominee—Chase Oliver.
Sociologist Brad Wilcox is modeling what he thinks more people with elevated platforms in American culture should do: He’s telling young people to marry because it will make them happier.
I’ve got former Shorewood Hills president and longtime utillity official David Benforado to thank for passing along a recent story from CBS News that ought to make your blood boil.
Arkansas. And us, the great State of Wisconsin. That’s it. That’s the list. And it is not a “good” list. This is not a good list for Wisconsin women. What list is this? It’s a list of the states that have refused to extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days to a full year.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI Heritage Month) honoring AANHPI contributions to our nation’s economy and cultural fabric. Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing Wisconsin racial demographics. In search of better opportunities — from railroad workers, farm laborers as my father, to owning Main Street small businesses—history shows AANHPI’s resilience, work, and entrepreneurial spirit helped build this nation.
In November 2021 Brian Rothgery resigned his job as communications manager for the county board. He was not replaced until May 2022, when the job was handed to former Milwaukee County Supervisor Eddie Cullen, who had just stepped down from the position that spring. No one else was considered or interviewed for the job of communications manager.
Reports that Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost signed a petition to recall former Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2011 set off a media storm this week.
The Dane County judge overseeing the latest radical left challenge to Act 10 signed the petition to recall Governor Walker, as did Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who will almost certainly be the deciding vote to strike Act 10 down. So why don’t they think they should have to recuse themselves from the case?
Did you know that Clint Eastwood returned his Oscars to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences over his disgust with progressive Hollywood? Neither did we.
Among the first news outlets to pick up on the May 29 unveiling of the $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund were two outside the state – the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in Washington and U.S. News & World Report. Both took note within hours.
The front-page story by the Washington Post is an embarrassment for Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Willie Hines Jr., the executive director of the city Housing Authority and former Common Council president. It portrays a battle by the mostly elderly residents of College Court Apartments on 33rd and Highland to get the patio at the complex reopened.
It is not a place if we had a real choice, where we would be standing. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has not demonstrated the wisdom or soundness of action while holding the gavel.
As the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump finally goes to the jury, it’s worth reflecting on the widespread failure of the media to keep in mind that a trial is not just about facts. A trial is where facts meet law.
High-tension situations can lead to tragic consequences for suspects and police. In a better world, police officers never would have to draw their weapons and use deadly force to resolve an issue.
Bald eagles in Wisconsin are starting to make a steady comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Unfortunately, also on the rise are the number of eagles being poisoned by lead.
There’s a silver lining behind all those clouds for Joe Biden. Unless it’s clouds threatening his silver lining.
The terrible problem of monsters sexually assaulting children and pimping them out for money seems to be getting worse. Is the internet fueling it? Probably, but there isn’t much we can do about that. But we can certainly make at least a small dent in this crisis by reversing one of Joe Biden’s most insane policy decisions.
The world looks to the United States as a leader, with vital alliances, economic prowess, and a healthy dose of reason and sound judgment among those who are in our government or aspire for leadership.
June 5 is the anniversary of our recall election victory. It was the first time a governor survived such an effort. Each of the previous attempts resulted in the incumbent being removed from office.
Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction did not mince words in its letter warning Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley that millions of dollars in school funds are in jeopardy because of his district’s failure to provide statutorily required financial data.
The Libertarian Party (LP) held their national convention in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. The event featured several big-name political figures, too—Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump and Ron Paul all made appearances. Yet, despite their presence, none garnered nearly as much attention, or caused more commotion, than the LP’s presidential nominee—Chase Oliver.
Sociologist Brad Wilcox is modeling what he thinks more people with elevated platforms in American culture should do: He’s telling young people to marry because it will make them happier.
I’ve got former Shorewood Hills president and longtime utillity official David Benforado to thank for passing along a recent story from CBS News that ought to make your blood boil.
Arkansas. And us, the great State of Wisconsin. That’s it. That’s the list. And it is not a “good” list. This is not a good list for Wisconsin women. What list is this? It’s a list of the states that have refused to extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days to a full year.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI Heritage Month) honoring AANHPI contributions to our nation’s economy and cultural fabric. Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing Wisconsin racial demographics. In search of better opportunities — from railroad workers, farm laborers as my father, to owning Main Street small businesses—history shows AANHPI’s resilience, work, and entrepreneurial spirit helped build this nation.
In November 2021 Brian Rothgery resigned his job as communications manager for the county board. He was not replaced until May 2022, when the job was handed to former Milwaukee County Supervisor Eddie Cullen, who had just stepped down from the position that spring. No one else was considered or interviewed for the job of communications manager.
Reports that Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost signed a petition to recall former Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2011 set off a media storm this week.
The Dane County judge overseeing the latest radical left challenge to Act 10 signed the petition to recall Governor Walker, as did Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who will almost certainly be the deciding vote to strike Act 10 down. So why don’t they think they should have to recuse themselves from the case?
Did you know that Clint Eastwood returned his Oscars to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences over his disgust with progressive Hollywood? Neither did we.
Among the first news outlets to pick up on the May 29 unveiling of the $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund were two outside the state – the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in Washington and U.S. News & World Report. Both took note within hours.
The front-page story by the Washington Post is an embarrassment for Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Willie Hines Jr., the executive director of the city Housing Authority and former Common Council president. It portrays a battle by the mostly elderly residents of College Court Apartments on 33rd and Highland to get the patio at the complex reopened.
It is not a place if we had a real choice, where we would be standing. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has not demonstrated the wisdom or soundness of action while holding the gavel.
As the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump finally goes to the jury, it’s worth reflecting on the widespread failure of the media to keep in mind that a trial is not just about facts. A trial is where facts meet law.
High-tension situations can lead to tragic consequences for suspects and police. In a better world, police officers never would have to draw their weapons and use deadly force to resolve an issue.
Bald eagles in Wisconsin are starting to make a steady comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Unfortunately, also on the rise are the number of eagles being poisoned by lead.
There’s a silver lining behind all those clouds for Joe Biden. Unless it’s clouds threatening his silver lining.
The terrible problem of monsters sexually assaulting children and pimping them out for money seems to be getting worse. Is the internet fueling it? Probably, but there isn’t much we can do about that. But we can certainly make at least a small dent in this crisis by reversing one of Joe Biden’s most insane policy decisions.
