Member-led effort includes resources, stakeholder viewpoints on Wisconsin meat processing shortage, potential solutions CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI — As you gather around the table for holiday dinner, will you know where the meat on your table came from? A new report investigates
Last week, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, joined The Last Word to discuss the importance of expanding voting rights, safeguarding our elections, and building a democracy that is accountable to working people. Mandela recently released an accountability
WEST ALLIS, WI — Jessica Katzenmeyer (D), who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, is excited to announce that her campaign has been endorsed by two national progressive groups. Katzenmeyer joins the company of
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when ice fishing this winter. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking
MILWAUKEE — As Wisconsinites prepare to enter 2022 and a third year of the pandemic and Omicron threatens to crush health care systems, doctors across the state want to ensure that residents have the correct, updated information about COVID-19 and
MLWAUKEE — With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing across the country, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is encouraging Veterans to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they are eligible. All Veterans, their spouses, and caregivers are eligible to receive the vaccine
(MADISON) – The Assembly Democratic Caucus elected Greta Neubauer (Racine) and Kalan Haywood (Milwaukee) as its new Leader and Assistant Leader, respectively. They will replace Gordon Hintz (Oshkosh) and Dianne Hesselbein (Middleton), who are stepping down from leadership as they ponder
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Whitehall is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
MADISON, Wis. – The pandemic has thrust the use of virtual meeting technology to the center of everyday life, and that even includes the intensive care unit. Rural hospitals throughout Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court–Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd K. Marten’s resignation, effective March 3, 2022. The new judge will complete
Plan would provide free at-home COVID-19 tests to all who want them and a $100 incentive to get boosted Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has introduced a plan to slow the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant in Milwaukee by providing free and
Rent and utility assistance programs still available for households in need MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $18 million in funding is available through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to provide water utility assistance to Wisconsin families. The
A group of big business lobbyists is pushing a radical change to Wisconsin’s tax structure — one that would give huge tax cuts to the wealthy and powerful while shifting the responsibility of paying taxes to people with lower incomes.
Finally, we have a state Republican political leader willing to step forward to call out Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election for what it is: a charade and a complete waste of taxpayer dollars.
Outlandish fees for an overdrawn check — $38, for instance, for being a dollar overdrawn — helped spawn the formation of Barack Obama’s Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, which initially helped tens of thousands of consumers deal with banks, credit card companies and payday loan sharks. The bureau was making progress until the Donald Trump administration happened on the scene.
Republican candidate for governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, says Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm must be held accountable for the low bail that freed the man suspected of mowing down scores of victims in the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
Reflections on the state of journalism in an age of social media and a polarized American public.
O’Donnell tells the story of an American soldier who gave what he could to make the holiday a little merrier for those in need.
Member-led effort includes resources, stakeholder viewpoints on Wisconsin meat processing shortage, potential solutions CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI — As you gather around the table for holiday dinner, will you know where the meat on your table came from? A new report investigates the effects consolidation in the meat processing industry has had
Last week, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, joined The Last Word to discuss the importance of expanding voting rights, safeguarding our elections, and building a democracy that is accountable to working people. Mandela recently released an accountability agenda that would: Stop big corporations and special interests from
WEST ALLIS, WI — Jessica Katzenmeyer (D), who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, is excited to announce that her campaign has been endorsed by two national progressive groups. Katzenmeyer joins the company of progressive leaders such as Wisconsin’s Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep.
The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when ice fishing this winter. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
MILWAUKEE — As Wisconsinites prepare to enter 2022 and a third year of the pandemic and Omicron threatens to crush health care systems, doctors across the state want to ensure that residents have the correct, updated information about COVID-19 and how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Some of
MLWAUKEE — With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing across the country, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is encouraging Veterans to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they are eligible. All Veterans, their spouses, and caregivers are eligible to receive the vaccine and booster from a VA facility. There is no charge.
(MADISON) – The Assembly Democratic Caucus elected Greta Neubauer (Racine) and Kalan Haywood (Milwaukee) as its new Leader and Assistant Leader, respectively. They will replace Gordon Hintz (Oshkosh) and Dianne Hesselbein (Middleton), who are stepping down from leadership as they ponder the next steps in their careers. Representative Gary Hebl (Sun
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Whitehall is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermain and sanitary sewer lines on Hobson Street from
MADISON, Wis. – The pandemic has thrust the use of virtual meeting technology to the center of everyday life, and that even includes the intensive care unit. Rural hospitals throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois are facing a daunting task caused by
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Washington County Circuit Court–Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Todd K. Marten’s resignation, effective March 3, 2022. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2023. To apply, please email
Plan would provide free at-home COVID-19 tests to all who want them and a $100 incentive to get boosted Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic has introduced a plan to slow the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant in Milwaukee by providing free and accessible COVID-19 tests to any Milwaukee resident and providing a
Rent and utility assistance programs still available for households in need MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $18 million in funding is available through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to provide water utility assistance to Wisconsin families. The program was authorized as part of an emergency effort to
A group of big business lobbyists is pushing a radical change to Wisconsin’s tax structure — one that would give huge tax cuts to the wealthy and powerful while shifting the responsibility of paying taxes to people with lower incomes.
Finally, we have a state Republican political leader willing to step forward to call out Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election for what it is: a charade and a complete waste of taxpayer dollars.
Outlandish fees for an overdrawn check — $38, for instance, for being a dollar overdrawn — helped spawn the formation of Barack Obama’s Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, which initially helped tens of thousands of consumers deal with banks, credit card companies and payday loan sharks. The bureau was making progress until the Donald Trump administration happened on the scene.
Republican candidate for governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, says Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm must be held accountable for the low bail that freed the man suspected of mowing down scores of victims in the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
Reflections on the state of journalism in an age of social media and a polarized American public.
O’Donnell tells the story of an American soldier who gave what he could to make the holiday a little merrier for those in need.