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Military Plane Carrying 78,000 Pounds of Baby Formula Arrives in US Under Biden’s ‘Operation Fly Formula’
The first of many shipments comes after a Michigan factory shut down due to contamination—and days after Wisconsin Republicans voted against measures to prevent the crisis from repeating.
Justice Tells Legislature It Should Fix a ‘Nonsensical, Dangerous’ Loophole in Concealed Carry Gun Laws
A Brown County man convicted of disorderly conduct during a domestic incident can get a gun permit, but Justice Jill Karofsky said lawmakers ought to consider options to prevent abusers from having easy access to firearms.
Wisconsin Restaurateurs’ Personal Appeals Fail to Sway Ron Johnson as Republicans Kill the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Tammy Baldwin voted to reauthorize the pandemic relief program for small businesses that would have also helped theaters, gyms, sports and other live event venues.
Pennsylvania Primary Is a Preview of ‘Big Lie’ Influence in the Wisconsin GOP Race for Governor
Swing states face the prospect of anti-democracy governors taking charge and interfering in elections. Wisconsin candidate Tim Ramthun has hired one of the architects of the Trump campaign’s fake electors scheme.
Smoking Gun Discovered as Former Gov. Walker and Allies Conspired to Seize Control of Natural Resources Board
Newly revealed text messages show board chair Fred Prehn planning to stay in place after his term ended, knowing Republican legislators would refuse to confirm Evers’ nominee to replace him.
These Wisconsin Moms Have Mother’s Day Suggestions for Sen. Ron Johnson
A wish list from seven moms for a senator whose actions have made life harder for Wisconsin families, especially during the pandemic.
Ron Johnson, Who is Not a Doctor, Says He’s Waging a ‘Guerrilla War’ Against Medical Experts on COVID
Republican senator blasts “woke doctors” and expresses openness to a conspiracy theory about the COVID vaccine and AIDS.
Legal Question: If Roe Is Overturned, Can Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban Be Ruled Unenforceable?
A political battle would almost certainly spill into courts as health providers assess their legal options.
Republican Tax Plan Would Raise Taxes on Most Wisconsin Small Businesses, According to Analysis
The Biden administration estimates 52% of small business owners in the state would face a tax hike under Sen. Rick Scott’s plan, with the typical business paying an extra $700 per year in taxes.
Republicans are hurting, not helping, when it comes to our kids
Republicans across the country, and right here in Wisconsin, have promoted attacks on transgender student-athletes, and Florida’s “Don’t say gay” bill is spawning copycat legislation from Republicans across the country.
Roe v. Wade Roll Call: Wisconsin’s ‘22 Candidates React
In Wisconsin, voters will cast their ballots for Governor and U.S. Senator this fall. Both offices will play crucial roles in shaping the future of reproductive freedoms. Here’s what the leading candidates for each office had to say in the immediate aftermath of Monday evening’s news:
Field Trips From the Natural Resources Foundation Show Off Wisconsin From All Angles
Group started as a defense against state budget cuts and now regularly fills up more than 200 opportunities to see fields, forests, creeks, and critters.
Poll Shows ‘Striking’ GOP Disconnect on 2020 Knowledge—Johnson Still Underwater on Voters’ Favorability
Republicans feel suspicious about the presidential vote, but not enough to follow purported investigations about an election they don’t trust.
Vos Caves to Pressure From Trump and Extends Gableman ‘Investigation’ Again
With no evidence of any 2020 election fraud, the antics serve to keep the GOP’s right-wing invested in efforts to cast doubt on past elections and impede future voting.
Kleefisch Flirts With a Regressive Flat Tax That Would Benefit the Wealthiest, Threaten Service Cuts, or Hike Middle Class Taxes
Wisconsin would likely see defunding of police, education, roads and more if millionaires had to pay no higher rate than essential workers.
Left Without Any Factual Reason to Attack the State’s Top Elections Administrator, Gableman Goes After Her Looks
Republican-hired inquisitor attacks Meagan Wolfe on right-wing radio show, and continues to spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
‘Back to the Dark Ages’ for Water Protection as a Judge Kills DNR Enforcement of PFAS
State’s big business lobby, WMC, successfully argues the Legislature has to list the chemicals and write the rules—even though it might never do that.
The Easter Bunny Has an Easier Time Around Here Thanks to Wisconsin’s Long History of Local Candy Makers
Here are 10 ways to locally source your basket of goodies.
Ron Johnson Addresses Criticism About His Wealth Doubling and His Tax Break Helping His Business—Saying Both Are True
Senator also again claimed the tax break for pass-through companies is about helping small businesses even though the wealthiest Americans get a huge chunk of the benefits.
10 Ways Life in Wisconsin Would Look Different Without Gov. Evers’ Record Number of Vetoes
Put another way: How will life change in Wisconsin next year if Evers isn’t playing the role of goalie to Republicans’ legislative slapshots?
Q&A: Educational Theorist Michael Apple Reviews Republicans’ 40 Year War on Public Education
UW-Madison Professor Michael Apple believes conservatives’ latest attacks on school boards, teachers, and curriculum are part of a decades-long effort to undermine public education.
Forecast for Fall Elections: More Fearmongering. The Antidote: Listening and Honesty.
Conservative attacks on crime, race, sex and gender issues helped win some spring elections, but voters in other Wisconsin communities rejected social issue challenges.
Wisconsin GOP’s War on Public Schools Enters Primetime with Tuesday’s School Board Elections
While some parents are voting with teachers, school funding, and equity in mind, others are motivated by culture war issues that have exploded into the mainstream over the past year and a half.
Opposition to School Pandemic Safeguards Becomes a Trojan Horse for Other Culture War Issues
Once-sleepy spring elections in Wisconsin get heated with comments about history, race, and the role of partisanship.
Johnson’s Moscow Visit, Investing in Wisconsin Manufacturers, More: This Week on the US Senate Campaign Trail
Lasry ad hits Johnson for 2018 trip. Godlewski talks drug prices. Nelson touts a presidential candidate’s endorsement.
‘They Would Like Us to Quit or Die’: Elections Commission Member Ann Jacobs Takes on Her Critics
In hindsight, she says the Republican “investigation” of Wisconsin’s 2020 election did nothing but issue subpoenas and order office supplies.
REMINDER: Republican Sen. Ron Johnson Let Trump Withhold Money from Ukraine
The fight is far from home, but here’s what you need to know about Sen. Ron Johnson’s role in this crisis.
Coffee Goes Way Beyond the Regular Grind at This Blend of Laboratory and Cocktail Bar
Started in Door County but now in Milwaukee, Discourse filters out the bland to create a wide combination of aromas, tastes, raised eyebrows and happy palates.
‘Anti-Child and Anti-Mother’: Ron Johnson’s Latest Child Care Proposal Punishes Moms for Poverty
Johnson, part of the most powerful class of men in America, could have endorsed legislation to provide childcare workers with a living wage. Instead, the millionaire suggested forcing low income women to fill the gaps in the childcare workforce.