Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Arthur I. Cyr: Despite commentary, Biden’s decision not ‘unprecedented’

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas opened a decade of turbulence. The remarkable stability of the Eisenhower 1950s had ended. One result was the unexpected announcement by President Lyndon B. Johnson not to seek reelection to the White House. This is a precedent for Biden’s decision, contrary to some comments that his action is “unprecedented.”

Dan O’Donnell: The anti-Democratic Party

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

So firm a grip do these tyrants have that even the President they forced out is claiming that a vote against their hand-picked successor is a vote against the democratic process itself. The truth is that there is no greater threat to democracy than a party that refuses to let even its own voters have any say in its elections.

Richard Moore: Building a conservative counterculture in America

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Democrats have an institutional advantage in the election, but we can—shall—overcome.

Dave Cieslewicz: Can we stop describing the Upper Midwest as the Rust Belt?

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

The national news media used the term over and over again at the RNC in Milwaukee … Usually, when you’re trying to win someone over, common practice is not to address them with an insult. Democrats could do themselves a lot of good if they went on a rant against “Rust Belt” and started off by better understanding who we really are and where we really live.

Scott Frostman: Milwaukee shines while hosting RNC during this critical political moment

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

The folks in Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin should be proud of the job they did in hosting the RNC. Let’s hope the momentum and unity cemented at the convention carry through to a November victory, regardless of who’s on the other side.

Jen Wegner: Career-focused learning promotes post-high school success

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin, a tuition-free virtual school serving students across the state, is committed to providing students with learning opportunities that meet them where they are and set them up for success after graduation.

Bruce Murphy: Can Rep. Clancy win reelection?

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

MPS: Launches website to gather feedback, share information about long-range facilities master plan

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

(MILWAUKEE, WI) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with enhanced information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP). The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support

Climate Action Campaign: The Clean Energy REVolution Tour to roll into Wisconsin to tout local climate and clean energy progress

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Unique Electric Vehicle Road Tour Rallies Elected Officials and Local Leaders to Promote the Benefits of Climate Progress and Clean Energy GREEN BAY, Wis.–Today, the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) announced the launch of its Clean Energy REVolution Tour in Wisconsin, which aims

THU News Summary: Harris campaign draws enthusiasm from Black voters

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

TOP STORIES Black voters see jolt of enthusiasm with Kamala Harris’ rise * Madison Alder Sabrina Madison: “I feel like we have a real chance. … [for] a Black woman to do what Black women have historically done, forever, in

A Better Wisconsin Together: It’s been 100 days of GOP legislators denying healthcare access, clean water for Wisconsin families

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks 100 days since the Republican majority of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) first refused Governor Tony Evers’ call to release $140 million in funds to address PFAS water pollution clean up and hospital closures that have left western

Dept. of Natural Resources: Now accepting nominations for Recycling Excellence Awards

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 16. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance

Hovde running Olympics-themed ad

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s campaign has released a new Olympics-themed ad featuring Hovde in an American flag polo shirt, saying it will take “a lot of hard work” to turn the country around.

WisDems: ROUND UP: Wisconsinites call for a no vote on the August 13th Amendments

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

MADISON, Wis. — With the GOP pushing two misleading amendment questions on the August 13th primary ballot, Wisconsinites are sharing how these amendments will jeopardize funding for critical programs. See what they’re saying below: Wisconsin State Journal: “Voters should keep the governor

Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Protest and Vigil for D’Vontaye Mitchell

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

WHAT: The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression are holding a protest and vigil in front of the Hyatt Regency to demand transparency, accountability, and justice. WHO: D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family and the Milwaukee

Wied in 8th CD ad says he’ll finish border wall

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Trump-endorsed 8th CD candidate Tony Wied has launched a new “Secure the Border,” TV ad. In the 30-second ad, Wied called himself a “political outsider” who will “fight to secure the border, finish President Trump’s border wall, crack down on

Latest round of Shankland 3rd CD ads focus on reproductive care, public education

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Rep. Katrina Shankland’s campaign launched three new ads highlighting her record as a state lawmaker and her support for access to reproductive care and public education. The ads will run on TV and multiple mediums ahead of the primary, according

Cooke ad says Van Orden’s positions on reproductive freedom why she’s running for Congress

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

Dem Rebecca Cooke’s 3rd CD campaign has announced a six-figure investment in a new TV and digital ad buy featuring a Wisconsin woman who says she doesn’t trust incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to make decisions about her medical

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Property and casualty advisory council meeting

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

MEETING: Property and Casualty Advisory Council Meeting DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 125 South Webster St. Room 227, Madison, WI 53707 OR Via Zoom Manage your OCI notification subscription at https://oci.wi.gov/Pages/AboutOCI/ListServe.aspx. Thank you for being a subscriber to

Dept. of Justice: Launches new treatment alternatives and diversion dashboard

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) today announced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment

Climate Action Campaign: The Clean Energy REVolution Tour to roll into Wisconsin to tout local climate and clean energy progress

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

THU News Summary: Harris campaign draws enthusiasm from Black voters

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

A Better Wisconsin Together: It’s been 100 days of GOP legislators denying healthcare access, clean water for Wisconsin families

Thursday, Jul 25, 2024