This Wisconsin mom had to go to another state for an abortion, and now for IVF
“It was an absolute nightmare having to organize an abortion for a wanted child,” said Heather.
Aug
2024
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WISCONSIN POLITICS
Jul
2024
30
The WI childcare crisis explained—including what everyday Wisconsinites can do to force a change
Ask any working parent in Wisconsin if childcare costs too much, and odds are good they’ll say yes. Here's what you need to know about the crisis and what to do about it.
Jul
2024
29
Opinion: People over polluters. The JFC must release PFAS funding
It is time for the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to release funding and protect families from toxic PFAS contamination in drinking water.
Jul
2024
26
Are Wisconsin voucher schools constitutional? The debate rages on.
Early legal challenges upheld the taxpayer-funded program back when it was small and experimental, not the expensive statewide behemoth it is today. Earlier this spring only 60 percent of the funding referendums by Wisconsin Public School districts were approved....
Jul
2024
23
Kamala Harris revs up Wisconsin voters in packed rally, first of her presidential bid
The presumptive Democratic nominee makes her fifth Wisconsin visit of the year and receives a torrent of support from Milwaukee-area voters eager for a new generation of leaders.
Jul
2024
21
Wisconsin leaders praise Biden, rally around Harris to defeat Trump
The president’s withdrawal from the presidential race is followed by Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s immediate endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Jul
2024
17
Despite ‘moderation’ claims, Wisconsin Republicans are still obsessed with attacking the LGBTQ community
From Sen. Ron Johnson’s GOP convention speech to legislative candidates, Republicans haven’t paused in their demeaning attacks on people who don’t conform to their views on gender and sexuality.
Jul
2024
11
Expect delays, closures, & protests in Milwaukee as the RNC comes to town
As an estimated 50,000 visitors are expected to descend upon Milwaukee next week for the Republican National Convention (RNC), things will look fairly different throughout the city with heightened security protocols, planned protests and road closures.
Here's what to expect.
Jul
2024
11
WI voters should reject GOP’s effort to ‘privatize public education,’ Rep. Hong says
Rep. Francesca Hong says “that the attack on public education is truly an attack on democracy, and it’s a way to distract us from the fact that they truly do not want to have access to opportunity, to critical thinking and nutritious food available to all students.”
Jul
2024
8
Courts deal WI GOP setbacks on voting rights, worker rights, environment conservation
A Dane County judge says parts of Act 10 are unconstitutional. The Wisconsin Supreme Court restores ballot drop boxes, rules against Republicans’ blocking funding of certain programs, and agrees to make a final decision on an 1849 abortion law.
