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Voters in Wisconsin have been denied their right to choose which party controls the state Legislature for the past 12 years because of the most gerrymandered maps in the nation.
As an investigation by Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio revealed as the pandemic was subsiding, thousands of workers still wind up in $7.25 jobs. And contrary to what many GOP legislators claim, they aren’t just teenagers in part-time first jobs.
Regulation is very tricky business requiring immense expertise. Some states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maryland, have been regulating health care as a utility for as long as 50 years.
They side with Democrats in keeping Joe Biden’s challenger off the ballot.
Prosecutors and judges, not politicians, will have the final word on Jan. 6 investigations.
Supporters of the largest land conservation effort in state history recently announced there is enough money to go ahead with the project, but local officials are pushing to block federal funding.
There’s no question that 800-1,000 migrants moving into a relatively poor Wisconsin town of 15,000 has put a strain on city services. But despite the sensationalism about violence and chaos spilling over the border, the community’s reaction to the new arrivals seems positive.
May the Personal Property Tax rest in peace, and may our state continue to move toward a more streamlined, business-friendly environment that fosters growth and innovation.
The monumental decision by the court’s new majority brings hope for a brighter future for all of Wisconsin.
The Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act — bills introduced during this Congress — would safeguard every vote, ensuring our democratic process remains secure and serves its intended purpose: government of, by and for the people.
As a new book on rural voting habits details, the caricature of rural communities full of Bible-thumping, gun-toting culture warriors badly misrepresents the politics of the countryside.
The migrant airdrops and inhumane bus rides, exacted by republican governors like Greg Abbott in Texas and Ron DeSantis in Florida, are not solely about border control. By way of influencing policy, it’s also a waste of time and disingenuous.
Sheehy provides parting thoughts as his tenure as MMAC president closes.
Jan. 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a chance for the public to thank the men and women in blue who risk their lives for us and strive to keep us safe.
Why did Washington county executive dump on Milwaukee?
The community has a big challenge to figure out a replacement for an institution and property that has served us all well for many years. Community leaders were very creative in 1968 when they established the University of Wisconsin-Washington County. They will need to be equally creative this time around.
There’s no escaping the loud, expensive year ahead.
The president would, with a robust campaign, almost certainly have scored a major victory over the other Democrats, earning favorable headlines and positioning himself to win the state in November of 2024 — as he did in November 2020. An uncontested presidential primary win will barely get a mention.
My hope is that the Legislature does its due diligence to get maps that are worthwhile and inclusive for the people, honor the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and do not sacrifice Black and Latino communities.
Do we head into 2024 in the dark about what constitutes an acceptable address? It sounds rather small, but it still remains a key part of the verification process of voter and witness information.
Voters in Wisconsin have been denied their right to choose which party controls the state Legislature for the past 12 years because of the most gerrymandered maps in the nation.
As an investigation by Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio revealed as the pandemic was subsiding, thousands of workers still wind up in $7.25 jobs. And contrary to what many GOP legislators claim, they aren’t just teenagers in part-time first jobs.
Regulation is very tricky business requiring immense expertise. Some states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maryland, have been regulating health care as a utility for as long as 50 years.
They side with Democrats in keeping Joe Biden’s challenger off the ballot.
Prosecutors and judges, not politicians, will have the final word on Jan. 6 investigations.
Supporters of the largest land conservation effort in state history recently announced there is enough money to go ahead with the project, but local officials are pushing to block federal funding.
There’s no question that 800-1,000 migrants moving into a relatively poor Wisconsin town of 15,000 has put a strain on city services. But despite the sensationalism about violence and chaos spilling over the border, the community’s reaction to the new arrivals seems positive.
May the Personal Property Tax rest in peace, and may our state continue to move toward a more streamlined, business-friendly environment that fosters growth and innovation.
The monumental decision by the court’s new majority brings hope for a brighter future for all of Wisconsin.
The Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act — bills introduced during this Congress — would safeguard every vote, ensuring our democratic process remains secure and serves its intended purpose: government of, by and for the people.
As a new book on rural voting habits details, the caricature of rural communities full of Bible-thumping, gun-toting culture warriors badly misrepresents the politics of the countryside.
The migrant airdrops and inhumane bus rides, exacted by republican governors like Greg Abbott in Texas and Ron DeSantis in Florida, are not solely about border control. By way of influencing policy, it’s also a waste of time and disingenuous.
Sheehy provides parting thoughts as his tenure as MMAC president closes.
Jan. 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a chance for the public to thank the men and women in blue who risk their lives for us and strive to keep us safe.
Why did Washington county executive dump on Milwaukee?
The community has a big challenge to figure out a replacement for an institution and property that has served us all well for many years. Community leaders were very creative in 1968 when they established the University of Wisconsin-Washington County. They will need to be equally creative this time around.
There’s no escaping the loud, expensive year ahead.
The president would, with a robust campaign, almost certainly have scored a major victory over the other Democrats, earning favorable headlines and positioning himself to win the state in November of 2024 — as he did in November 2020. An uncontested presidential primary win will barely get a mention.
My hope is that the Legislature does its due diligence to get maps that are worthwhile and inclusive for the people, honor the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and do not sacrifice Black and Latino communities.
Do we head into 2024 in the dark about what constitutes an acceptable address? It sounds rather small, but it still remains a key part of the verification process of voter and witness information.
