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When tuition continues to rise, students and parents deserve more than assurances that the money is being spent wisely.

While Father’s Day is still fresh in our memories, dads across our state are reflecting on the highlights of being parents. We were showered with praise, handmade cards, a cherished meal and heartfelt gifts. But often we forget to thank those who support us to be great parents: childcare workers.

When Democrats win legislative majorities, we will enshrine the will of the majority in our state constitution. We will pass the right to reproductive healthcare in both chambers, in two concurrent Legislatures, and when we do, the residents of our state will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to guarantee this right for Wisconsin women.

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

A new community kitchen will help feed families in 53206, but why did the neighborhood lose its grocery store?

With a skeptical public, scientists must sometimes say more than “Trust us, we’re right.” Perhaps that begins by saying, “We don’t have all the answers … but we have some for you to consider.”

Seriously, why is Josh Kaul running for reelection as Wisconsin attorney general?

Since then, I’ve worked as a professional wrestler, climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 100 companies and today have the honor of serving in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 28th District southwest of Milwaukee.

It might come as a surprise to many Wisconsinites to learn that more Wisconsin women are getting abortions today than were accessing abortion in the state four years ago, right before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Wisconsin’s education debate should focus on whether public dollars are being deployed in ways that maximize student achievement, workforce readiness, and economic growth.

Some people — but unfortunately not many — are starting to wake up to the fact that Social Security is going to run out of money about six years from now.

If you enjoy a state park or forest, hike a beautiful trail, paddle a scenic river or ride your bike on a trail, chances are you have that opportunity because of the Stewardship Fund.

This year’s celebration carries even greater significance as our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, is not leaving anything to chance.

Our families, farmers and small businesses deserve leaders who speak the truth and fight for them.

In Milwaukee, we will not tolerate law enforcement agents, local or federal, using unreasonable force to prevent us from invoking our rights to assemble, to speak or to vote.

Just as she was on the way out the door as director of national intelligence this month, Tulsi Gabbard dropped several major bombshells.

For more than 30 years, I have worked tirelessly along with thousands of other public health and climate scientists to understand the very real public health threats posed by burning fossil fuels like coal.

We could be facing the final week of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.

They opened the Obama Presidential Center on the south side of Chicago this week in a ceremony that recalled the years when American presidents served with dignity.

When tuition continues to rise, students and parents deserve more than assurances that the money is being spent wisely.

While Father’s Day is still fresh in our memories, dads across our state are reflecting on the highlights of being parents. We were showered with praise, handmade cards, a cherished meal and heartfelt gifts. But often we forget to thank those who support us to be great parents: childcare workers.

When Democrats win legislative majorities, we will enshrine the will of the majority in our state constitution. We will pass the right to reproductive healthcare in both chambers, in two concurrent Legislatures, and when we do, the residents of our state will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to guarantee this right for Wisconsin women.

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

A new community kitchen will help feed families in 53206, but why did the neighborhood lose its grocery store?

With a skeptical public, scientists must sometimes say more than “Trust us, we’re right.” Perhaps that begins by saying, “We don’t have all the answers … but we have some for you to consider.”

Seriously, why is Josh Kaul running for reelection as Wisconsin attorney general?

Since then, I’ve worked as a professional wrestler, climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 100 companies and today have the honor of serving in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 28th District southwest of Milwaukee.

It might come as a surprise to many Wisconsinites to learn that more Wisconsin women are getting abortions today than were accessing abortion in the state four years ago, right before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Wisconsin’s education debate should focus on whether public dollars are being deployed in ways that maximize student achievement, workforce readiness, and economic growth.

Some people — but unfortunately not many — are starting to wake up to the fact that Social Security is going to run out of money about six years from now.

If you enjoy a state park or forest, hike a beautiful trail, paddle a scenic river or ride your bike on a trail, chances are you have that opportunity because of the Stewardship Fund.

This year’s celebration carries even greater significance as our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, is not leaving anything to chance.

Our families, farmers and small businesses deserve leaders who speak the truth and fight for them.

In Milwaukee, we will not tolerate law enforcement agents, local or federal, using unreasonable force to prevent us from invoking our rights to assemble, to speak or to vote.

Just as she was on the way out the door as director of national intelligence this month, Tulsi Gabbard dropped several major bombshells.

For more than 30 years, I have worked tirelessly along with thousands of other public health and climate scientists to understand the very real public health threats posed by burning fossil fuels like coal.

We could be facing the final week of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.

They opened the Obama Presidential Center on the south side of Chicago this week in a ceremony that recalled the years when American presidents served with dignity.