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Over the last two days, Texas has undergone power outages and rolling blackouts as its energy grid has been unable to cope with a huge spike in demand coupled with faltering generation.

Short-term profits for hedge funds at the expense of iconic news operations or the needs of news consumers are appalling. We need regulations to stop and undo the consolidation of our news, (be it radio, newspapers, or broadcast television), into the hands of fewer and fewer people.

The growing pressure to reopen Madison schools has been successful: Superintendent Carlton Jenkins has announced that reopening will start March 9, with no guarantee that teachers can be vaccinated by then.

It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.

Gov. Tony Evers rolled out a massive, $91 billion biennial budget plan Tuesday evening that significantly increases spending, dramatically expands the size of state government and hits taxpayers where it hurts.

The second impeachment trial is in the books, with the former president acquitted of anti-American activities. But, in the court of public opinion, Donald Trump came out as far from innocent and highly guilty of conduct unbecoming the office of the president.

With regard to U.S.-Cuba policy, President Joe Biden should act decisively — even to the point of signing an executive order suspending all sanctions on Cuba unilaterally.

Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election.

Convicted criminals shouldn’t receive priority treatment for the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of anyone – especially not ahead of hardworking Wisconsinites who are high risk due to preexisting conditions.

If there is ever a time when affordable, accessible, and high-quality health care is necessary for families in our state, it’s right now.

Aaron was perhaps the finest all-around ballplayer ever, he was a gentleman, and he had a warm spot in his heart for Milwaukee and Wisconsin. He deserves the honor of having the Brewers’ field named for him and, as fans, we would honor ourselves by insisting on it.

We call on Gov. Evers to stand beside essential workers to restore our voice in the workplace. The time has never been better to honor our sacrifices by honoring our voices.

Keep government at bay, even during a pandemic, is the mantra. Keep it at bay, of course, unless it’s to spend money in certain favorite places.

One issue that has seemed to rise above politics is the understanding that you can’t shut down our economy without helping small businesses. Little did we know that Gov. Evers would come knocking this year and demand the state gets its cut of that help.

“Great schools with great teachers is the most important civil right of our generation,” she boldly declared. And she built a movement of believers in that vision.

At 7 p.m., Gov. Tony Evers will give his 2021-2023 budget address and announce his proposed biennium budget for the state of Wisconsin. To get ready for the evening, IRG gives you 5 things you need to know to access and analyze the budget.

The Biden administration is escalating public health actions: mask wearing on federal property and interstate travel-public transportation, using the Defense Production Act to ramp up U.S. production of PPE and vaccines, more testing, steps to assure health equity, guidelines on reopening schools and treatment research.

The worst consequence of Act 10, and it is a long-term consequence, is that it demeaned the profession of teaching.

Our Founders’ worst nightmare was actually what Democrats are doing right now: Using one branch of government to usurp the constitutional authority of another in an attempt to unlawfully impose govt sanctions on a private citizen

Johnson went on Fox News and claimed that it was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, not his buddy Donald Trump, who caused the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Even the Fox News host seemed flabbergasted.

Over the last two days, Texas has undergone power outages and rolling blackouts as its energy grid has been unable to cope with a huge spike in demand coupled with faltering generation.

Short-term profits for hedge funds at the expense of iconic news operations or the needs of news consumers are appalling. We need regulations to stop and undo the consolidation of our news, (be it radio, newspapers, or broadcast television), into the hands of fewer and fewer people.

The growing pressure to reopen Madison schools has been successful: Superintendent Carlton Jenkins has announced that reopening will start March 9, with no guarantee that teachers can be vaccinated by then.

It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.

Gov. Tony Evers rolled out a massive, $91 billion biennial budget plan Tuesday evening that significantly increases spending, dramatically expands the size of state government and hits taxpayers where it hurts.

The second impeachment trial is in the books, with the former president acquitted of anti-American activities. But, in the court of public opinion, Donald Trump came out as far from innocent and highly guilty of conduct unbecoming the office of the president.

With regard to U.S.-Cuba policy, President Joe Biden should act decisively — even to the point of signing an executive order suspending all sanctions on Cuba unilaterally.

Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election.

Convicted criminals shouldn’t receive priority treatment for the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of anyone – especially not ahead of hardworking Wisconsinites who are high risk due to preexisting conditions.

If there is ever a time when affordable, accessible, and high-quality health care is necessary for families in our state, it’s right now.

Aaron was perhaps the finest all-around ballplayer ever, he was a gentleman, and he had a warm spot in his heart for Milwaukee and Wisconsin. He deserves the honor of having the Brewers’ field named for him and, as fans, we would honor ourselves by insisting on it.

We call on Gov. Evers to stand beside essential workers to restore our voice in the workplace. The time has never been better to honor our sacrifices by honoring our voices.

Keep government at bay, even during a pandemic, is the mantra. Keep it at bay, of course, unless it’s to spend money in certain favorite places.

One issue that has seemed to rise above politics is the understanding that you can’t shut down our economy without helping small businesses. Little did we know that Gov. Evers would come knocking this year and demand the state gets its cut of that help.

“Great schools with great teachers is the most important civil right of our generation,” she boldly declared. And she built a movement of believers in that vision.

At 7 p.m., Gov. Tony Evers will give his 2021-2023 budget address and announce his proposed biennium budget for the state of Wisconsin. To get ready for the evening, IRG gives you 5 things you need to know to access and analyze the budget.

The Biden administration is escalating public health actions: mask wearing on federal property and interstate travel-public transportation, using the Defense Production Act to ramp up U.S. production of PPE and vaccines, more testing, steps to assure health equity, guidelines on reopening schools and treatment research.

The worst consequence of Act 10, and it is a long-term consequence, is that it demeaned the profession of teaching.

Our Founders’ worst nightmare was actually what Democrats are doing right now: Using one branch of government to usurp the constitutional authority of another in an attempt to unlawfully impose govt sanctions on a private citizen

Johnson went on Fox News and claimed that it was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, not his buddy Donald Trump, who caused the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Even the Fox News host seemed flabbergasted.