Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Jose G. Perez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey,
Quotes of the Week I just think that this sends the wrong message that while the Legislature sat on its keister … now we’re waking up from a long slumber and the first thing we’re doing is second-guessing those who
Today’s Midday podcast covers key details from the Department of Public Instruction superintendent race and candidate Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams accusations last night that two of her rivals allowed racism to “flourish in their districts.”
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received a $171,701 grant to develop Wisconsin’s implementation plan for 988, the new calling code that will launch in July 2022 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free service that helps
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the governor’s budget, the JFC’s decision to reward districts holding in-person classes, the state’s vaccine rollout and the ten year anniversary of Act 10.
“With the American Rescue Plan, we are taking strong action to secure needed relief with working people in mind, not the wealthy and well-connected. Critically, we are delivering survival payments that will help working people and their families pay (and
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Friday its opposition to Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to allow counties and many municipalities to increase the sales tax. Wisconsin currently allows counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded the inclusion of language from her Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act in the budget reconciliation legislation that passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday. Baldwin’s reform aims to dramatically scale up our nation’s
A panel of Wisconsin manufacturing executives agree the workforce shortage needs to be addressed in the next decade to increase the state’s economic competitiveness. “It all starts with the people. Having the right workforce, the right training, the right skill
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually on Monday for a Special Meeting to discuss the next steps to establish a wolf hunt in Wisconsin in 2021. The virtual meeting will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb.
Considered together, Franklin’s themes presage close, hard-fought elections with the future of Wisconsin — and as a key swing state, the nation — in the balance.
Public reaction to both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections suggests we are losing confidence in our electoral system. Whether this enervated faith is the result of flaws in our procedures, or instead a series of popular misunderstandings, it should tell us we have some work to do if we want to retain (and recapture) trust in our elections.
Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Jose G. Perez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman
Quotes of the Week I just think that this sends the wrong message that while the Legislature sat on its keister … now we’re waking up from a long slumber and the first thing we’re doing is second-guessing those who tried to keep the public safe. To call it Monday
Today’s Midday podcast covers key details from the Department of Public Instruction superintendent race and candidate Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams accusations last night that two of her rivals allowed racism to “flourish in their districts.”
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has received a $171,701 grant to develop Wisconsin’s implementation plan for 988, the new calling code that will launch in July 2022 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free service that helps people in emotional distress. A coalition organized by DHS is
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the governor’s budget, the JFC’s decision to reward districts holding in-person classes, the state’s vaccine rollout and the ten year anniversary of Act 10.
“With the American Rescue Plan, we are taking strong action to secure needed relief with working people in mind, not the wealthy and well-connected. Critically, we are delivering survival payments that will help working people and their families pay (and backpay) bills and buy necessities,, supporting access to affordable health
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Friday its opposition to Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to allow counties and many municipalities to increase the sales tax. Wisconsin currently allows counties to impose an additional 0.5 percent tax on top of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded the inclusion of language from her Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act in the budget reconciliation legislation that passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday. Baldwin’s reform aims to dramatically scale up our nation’s efforts to track coronavirus variants. The Energy and Commerce Committee
A panel of Wisconsin manufacturing executives agree the workforce shortage needs to be addressed in the next decade to increase the state’s economic competitiveness. “It all starts with the people. Having the right workforce, the right training, the right skill set, I believe is going to be one of the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually on Monday for a Special Meeting to discuss the next steps to establish a wolf hunt in Wisconsin in 2021. The virtual meeting will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, originating from the Public Meeting Room G09, State Natural
Considered together, Franklin’s themes presage close, hard-fought elections with the future of Wisconsin — and as a key swing state, the nation — in the balance.
Public reaction to both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections suggests we are losing confidence in our electoral system. Whether this enervated faith is the result of flaws in our procedures, or instead a series of popular misunderstandings, it should tell us we have some work to do if we want to retain (and recapture) trust in our elections.