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Wisconsin’s Republican senator dishes it out to the Milwaukee Press Club.

The challenges we face today are growing stronger, and we are left especially confused by recent decisions in Washington.

A paper from an insiders’ group offers bad-faith arguments about Wisconsin school choice and the “decoupling” reform that would increase transparency.

The state Supreme Court recently suspended Dane County Circuit Judge Ellen Berz for one week without pay for two incidents it determined violated the Code of Judicial Ethics.

Without this investment, we’ll continue to face costly delays, inefficient staffing and public safety risks — not just in Milwaukee County, but statewide.

The American people have a right to know about the health and mental status of the president of the United States.

Scott Pelley, who is one of the anchor reporters on “60 Minutes,” pulled no punches in warning the graduates of the perils that face America today.

When housing prices go up, college enrollment often goes down, especially in places where economic opportunities are already limited.

Trump’s action is a full-frontal slap to the law enforcement community.

Donald Trump excels at broadsides against bright places and people that burnish our world. But now, it’s getting personal.

NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.

Wisconsin’s history of legislative gerrymandering underpins yet another court challenge, this time involving congressional districts.

I am excited to introduce Assembly Bill 269 with Sen. Julian Bradley, R-New Berlin. It will give Wisconsinites who work on app-based platforms access to “portable” benefits they can take with them no matter where they work.

To combat Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage in construction, the data argue for a reconsideration of public policies that promote investment in registered apprenticeship training.

‘Go woke, go broke’ strikes again.

The solution isn’t complicated; it requires legislators to implement the blue ribbon commission recommendations they received and endorsed over six years ago. … demand that our elected officials finally act on their recommendations and work together to make 60% special education reimbursement a reality.

More than 100 citizens from an array of grassroots groups packed the Wisconsin state Senate parlor and marched on Gov. Tony Evers’ office Tuesday, their chants bouncing off the marble walls inside the Capitol.

We take care of each other. That’s the Wisconsin way. An ERPO law is just another way to do what we do best: show up, speak up and protect the people we love fiercely and without apology.

I await news of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson forging ahead with his investigative prowess and bravery in partisan battles as he tackles the Trump White House.

In Dane County, the demand for foster homes is acute, especially for teenagers and sibling groups.

Wisconsin’s Republican senator dishes it out to the Milwaukee Press Club.

The challenges we face today are growing stronger, and we are left especially confused by recent decisions in Washington.

A paper from an insiders’ group offers bad-faith arguments about Wisconsin school choice and the “decoupling” reform that would increase transparency.

The state Supreme Court recently suspended Dane County Circuit Judge Ellen Berz for one week without pay for two incidents it determined violated the Code of Judicial Ethics.

Without this investment, we’ll continue to face costly delays, inefficient staffing and public safety risks — not just in Milwaukee County, but statewide.

The American people have a right to know about the health and mental status of the president of the United States.

Scott Pelley, who is one of the anchor reporters on “60 Minutes,” pulled no punches in warning the graduates of the perils that face America today.

When housing prices go up, college enrollment often goes down, especially in places where economic opportunities are already limited.

Trump’s action is a full-frontal slap to the law enforcement community.

Donald Trump excels at broadsides against bright places and people that burnish our world. But now, it’s getting personal.

NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.

Wisconsin’s history of legislative gerrymandering underpins yet another court challenge, this time involving congressional districts.

I am excited to introduce Assembly Bill 269 with Sen. Julian Bradley, R-New Berlin. It will give Wisconsinites who work on app-based platforms access to “portable” benefits they can take with them no matter where they work.

To combat Wisconsin’s skilled labor shortage in construction, the data argue for a reconsideration of public policies that promote investment in registered apprenticeship training.

‘Go woke, go broke’ strikes again.

The solution isn’t complicated; it requires legislators to implement the blue ribbon commission recommendations they received and endorsed over six years ago. … demand that our elected officials finally act on their recommendations and work together to make 60% special education reimbursement a reality.

More than 100 citizens from an array of grassroots groups packed the Wisconsin state Senate parlor and marched on Gov. Tony Evers’ office Tuesday, their chants bouncing off the marble walls inside the Capitol.

We take care of each other. That’s the Wisconsin way. An ERPO law is just another way to do what we do best: show up, speak up and protect the people we love fiercely and without apology.

I await news of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson forging ahead with his investigative prowess and bravery in partisan battles as he tackles the Trump White House.

In Dane County, the demand for foster homes is acute, especially for teenagers and sibling groups.