Milwaukee County Executive Crowley: Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week
MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is joining Visit Milwaukee to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and showcase how tourism is fueling the county’s momentum. Milwaukee County continues to gain national attention on the national stage for its
Peder Mewis: Wisconsin’s energy future calls for practical, balanced solutions
An all‑the‑above strategy that includes renewables is the responsible path forward and positions our state to succeed for decades to come.
Bruce Thompson: ACA premium costs rose 40% in Milwaukee
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
Curt Kubiak: Direct Primary Care is growing in Wisconsin, and for good reason
At its core, direct primary care offers a simpler way to deliver primary care. Patients pay a predictable monthly fee for access to most primary care services, bypassing insurance billing, copays, and administrative complexity. That simplicity is proving to be a powerful tool for patients, clinicians, and communities.
John Nichols: Where do Wisconsin Republicans stand on voting rights?
Will they maintain the Wisconsin Republican tradition of putting voting rights ahead of partisanship?
Courtney Graves: The growing burden of behavior and special education in Wisconsin classrooms
The growing number of behavior issues in the classroom and Individualized Education Plans are putting pressure on Wisconsin schools and teachers.
LaKeshia Myers: Knowledge is power — and so is money: April Is Financial Literacy Month
The racial wealth gap did not happen by accident. It was built — policy by policy, denial by denial, generation by generation. And while we cannot undo history overnight … Knowledge is power. And so is money. Let’s get both.
Natalie Eilbert: Flock camera surveillance is Big Brother come to life
Every municipal leader considering surveillance technology must ask themselves, “Who controls our data?” These questions must be discussed in the open with public input, even — and especially — if sometimes it feels like the plot of a science fiction novel.
Gregory Humphrey: Doty Land Podcast: Honoring George Meyer, a dedicated conservationist
Warm recollections from friends and fellow conservationists about the former Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Steven Walters: Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s most important journalist?
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Celebrate Beef Month this May
Editor’s note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski. can be found here. MADISON, Wis. – It’s May, which means it is time to fire up the grill, support your local producers and processors, and celebrate May Beef Month. In Wisconsin, we’re
Colón campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Pedro Colón
MILWAUKEE – Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced her endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court Justice. “Judge Pedro Colón knows how the law actually works in people’s lives, and he has the record to prove it. What
UW Health: Teachers at American Family Children’s Hospital provide support, normalcy for patients
MADISON, Wis. – There is a school in Wisconsin that has been around for more than a century, but the general public is likely unaware of its existence. Pediatric care began at the University of Wisconsin in 1920 when the first
GOP executive committee members petition for meeting on ‘employment issues’ amid criticism of Chair Schimming
Documents obtained by WisPolitics show those pushing the effort are seeking a May 12 meeting, noting the executive committee has authority over matters related to employment, compensation, performance and organizational structure.
Milwaukee Public Schools: Proposed budget adds teachers and classroom support, reduces administrative staff
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced a $1.6 billion proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year that prioritizes bringing resources closest to students while addressing the district’s $46 million deficit. The balanced budget will be presented to