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The reaction to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness has elevated discussion of Wisconsin solutions that may lead to a more targeted, long-term approach that can reduce the cost of college for those who need it most while involving businesses earlier in recruiting talent.
Biden’s administration is imposing anti-competitive policies that almost exclusively benefit one category of construction workers over another.
Next Friday night and Saturday (Sept. 16 and 17), Cap Times Idea Fest will present four powerhouse, in-person sessions on democracy, racial equity and politics.
On Wednesday, a Waukesha judge made a horrible ruling that could pave the way for tossing out many absentee ballots for the pettiest of reasons.
The plan approved by the JFC invests in proven programming, organizations and initiatives that have made a difference. We are using most of the settlement to grow programs that are reaching the people and communities that need our help the most.
Should Wisconsin dismantle public schools? A group of heavy hitters in Wisconsin politics announced Thursday that they are forming a coalition to push for universal school choice and “parents’ rights.”
A new state audit found Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission failed to track how much federal COVID aid internet providers spent to expand broadband in underserved areas.
The fundamental pillars of civil society are eroding.
Remembering Andrea Haberman, and others like her, who were killed by Islamic terrorists.
Biden’s climate bill will accelerate WI’s response to a changing world: Americans everywhere facing the impacts of a changing climate on weather, infrastructure, public health, crops and livestock, and the environment finally received the major federal response they’ve been waiting for when President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Aug. 16.
President Biden’s announcement that millions of student loan borrowers could see some of their federal loan debts forgiven recognizes the hard work they put in to get an education and the personal responsibility they took on to pay for it.
The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev on August 30, at the age of 91, provides an incentive to examine not only his legacy and life, but also the nation he led during a time of historic transition.
Evergreen and Data for Progress released new polling last week that shows two-thirds of Wisconsin voters support the Inflation Reduction Act, and an even larger majority wants Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin leaders to aggressively pursue federal clean energy investments from the newly passed law.
In a big win for election integrity, a Waukesha County Judge on Wednesday issued a ruling confirming what should have been clear to the Wisconsin Elections Commission years ago: it’s not legal for local clerks to cure — or fill in information — on absentee ballot envelopes.
Data shows religion can influence voters’ position on abortion — and perhaps on GOP candidate for governor Tim Michels.
The ZuckerBuckers who mucked up Wisconsin elections and ducked mainstream media scrutiny
In an intense election season, debates about criminal justice reform often get heated. But it’s important to remember that supporters of bail reform initiatives have been motivated by a desire to promote both safety and fairness.
With citizens roiled in controversy, vague political answers won’t do.
Individuals in same-sex and interracial marriages need, and should have, the confidence that their marriages are legal.
The best way to help people earn more, especially those on the lowest rungs of the income ladder, is to not break off the rungs they’re climbing.
The reaction to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness has elevated discussion of Wisconsin solutions that may lead to a more targeted, long-term approach that can reduce the cost of college for those who need it most while involving businesses earlier in recruiting talent.
Biden’s administration is imposing anti-competitive policies that almost exclusively benefit one category of construction workers over another.
Next Friday night and Saturday (Sept. 16 and 17), Cap Times Idea Fest will present four powerhouse, in-person sessions on democracy, racial equity and politics.
On Wednesday, a Waukesha judge made a horrible ruling that could pave the way for tossing out many absentee ballots for the pettiest of reasons.
The plan approved by the JFC invests in proven programming, organizations and initiatives that have made a difference. We are using most of the settlement to grow programs that are reaching the people and communities that need our help the most.
Should Wisconsin dismantle public schools? A group of heavy hitters in Wisconsin politics announced Thursday that they are forming a coalition to push for universal school choice and “parents’ rights.”
A new state audit found Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission failed to track how much federal COVID aid internet providers spent to expand broadband in underserved areas.
The fundamental pillars of civil society are eroding.
Remembering Andrea Haberman, and others like her, who were killed by Islamic terrorists.
Biden’s climate bill will accelerate WI’s response to a changing world: Americans everywhere facing the impacts of a changing climate on weather, infrastructure, public health, crops and livestock, and the environment finally received the major federal response they’ve been waiting for when President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Aug. 16.
President Biden’s announcement that millions of student loan borrowers could see some of their federal loan debts forgiven recognizes the hard work they put in to get an education and the personal responsibility they took on to pay for it.
The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev on August 30, at the age of 91, provides an incentive to examine not only his legacy and life, but also the nation he led during a time of historic transition.
Evergreen and Data for Progress released new polling last week that shows two-thirds of Wisconsin voters support the Inflation Reduction Act, and an even larger majority wants Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin leaders to aggressively pursue federal clean energy investments from the newly passed law.
In a big win for election integrity, a Waukesha County Judge on Wednesday issued a ruling confirming what should have been clear to the Wisconsin Elections Commission years ago: it’s not legal for local clerks to cure — or fill in information — on absentee ballot envelopes.
Data shows religion can influence voters’ position on abortion — and perhaps on GOP candidate for governor Tim Michels.
The ZuckerBuckers who mucked up Wisconsin elections and ducked mainstream media scrutiny
In an intense election season, debates about criminal justice reform often get heated. But it’s important to remember that supporters of bail reform initiatives have been motivated by a desire to promote both safety and fairness.
With citizens roiled in controversy, vague political answers won’t do.
Individuals in same-sex and interracial marriages need, and should have, the confidence that their marriages are legal.
The best way to help people earn more, especially those on the lowest rungs of the income ladder, is to not break off the rungs they’re climbing.
