NV Vetoes Assisted Suicide Bill
Sierra JohnEarlier this week the Nevada governor vetoed a bill to legalize assisted suicide, declaring the legislation "unnecessary" due to advancements in pain management and palliative care. In contrast, earlier this year…
Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to GOP Presidential Candidates: Strong Ideas Trump a Bold Record
M.D. KittleAs the crowded field of GOP presidential candidates jockey for position, former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has some advice: Go bold, or go home. Walker knows. The two-term governor broke…
Wisconsin Congressman Van Orden Calls Trump Indictment ‘Bullsh*t’
wisconsinWisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany slammed the Joe Biden administration’s indictment of Biden’s top political rival. “Just checking: Clinton had 1000’s…
Germantown Man Fatally Shot in Milwaukee
Jim PiwowarczykMilwaukee Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, June 8, 2023, 2:30 p.m., on the 9400 block of W. Silver Spring Drive. The victim, a 47-year-old Germantown male,…
Milwaukee Bankruptcy: The Consequences Could Be Severe, Including to Cops
Jessica McBride 38 Jim PiwowarczykShould Milwaukee cops worry about their pensions? If there is a Milwaukee bankruptcy, probably. What are the consequences of a Milwaukee bankruptcy? A narrative has grown on the right that…
No, the Milwaukeee Sales Tax Plan is NOT a Bailout
Jim Piwowarczyk 38 Jessica McBrideIt’s not a “Milwaukee bailout.” The Republican-controlled Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers agreed to a historic shared revenue plan that allows the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County’s elected…
A huge step toward sustainable school funding equality
Jim Bender 38 Patrick McIlheranThe bargain struck Thursday between legislative leaders and the governor ensures the financial sustainability of the school choice and charter school programs but that also increases the low revenue ceiling…
WILL Praises “Substantial Victory” for Parental Choice in Wisconsin
Ameillia WedwardThe Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) just released the following statement in following an announced agreement between GOP Legislative Leaders and Governor Evers: Rick Esenberg, WILL…
Deal puts police back on duty to protect Milwaukee Public Schools
Badger InstituteA deal that allows both the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to raise sales taxes also requires that 25 police officers be placed back in crime-ridden Milwaukee Public Schools. …
Wisconsin Shared Revenue Deal: 13 Wins for Conservatives Baked Into the Bill
Republican leaders Robin Vos and Devin LeMahieu announced on Thursday that they have reached a historic Wisconsin shared revenue deal with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, no easy feat in the…