6:14CommentaryAFT Local 212 strike picket courtesy of Dee and Rosen. Xby Michael Rosen, February 10, 2021by Michael Rosen, February 10, 2021On the tenth anniversary of one of the darkest days in Wisconsin history — the introduction and subsequent passage of Act 10 — it’s important to recognize that unions in the past have grown and even triumphed under similar conditions that former-Gov. Scott Walker, Speaker Robin Vos and now-Congressman Scott Fitzgerald and their co-conspirators imposed on unions.  As bad as things are now, 1969 presented different but daunting challenges...…6:14CommentaryAFT Local 212 strike picket courtesy of Dee and Rosen. Xby Michael Rosen, February 10, 2021by Michael Rosen, February 10, 2021On the tenth anniversary of one of the darkest days in Wisconsin history — the introduction and subsequent passage of Act 10 — it’s important to recognize that unions in the past have grown and even triumphed under similar conditions that former-Gov. Scott Walker, Speaker Robin Vos and now-Congressman Scott Fitzgerald and their co-conspirators imposed on unions.  As bad as things are now, 1969 presented different but daunting challenges...WW…

5:54News Story“Ron Johnson” by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0FLORIDAIOWAKANSASLOUISIANAMAINEMISSOURIMONTANANORTH CAROLINAOHIOPENNSYLVANIATENNESSEEWISCONSINRon Johnson absurdly floats that Nancy Pelosi is somehow responsible for a MAGA mob descending on the Capitol for a deadly insurrection— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Xby Laura Olson, February 9, 2021by Laura Olson, February 9, 2021WASHINGTON — The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin Tuesday, when the Senate will start hearing arguments over whether Trump should be convicted of inciting the...…5:54News Story“Ron Johnson” by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0FLORIDAIOWAKANSASLOUISIANAMAINEMISSOURIMONTANANORTH CAROLINAOHIOPENNSYLVANIATENNESSEEWISCONSINRon Johnson absurdly floats that Nancy Pelosi is somehow responsible for a MAGA mob descending on the Capitol for a deadly insurrection— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar)Xby Laura Olson, February 9, 2021by Laura Olson, February 9, 2021WASHINGTON — The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin Tuesday, when the Senate will start hearing arguments over whether Trump should be convicted of inciting the...WW…

12:24BriefWearing a protective mask as recommended by public health experts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tony Evers addresses reporters in a telephone and live-streamed news conference on July 7, 2020. (Screenshot from Youtube)Xby Erik Gunn, July 24, 2020by Erik Gunn, July 24, 2020Once again imploring Wisconsin to return to the restraint it showed during the Safer at Home order in late March through early May, Gov. Tony Evers stressed Thursday the importance of wearing face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and said he’d like to be able to institute a statewide mask...…12:24BriefWearing a protective mask as recommended by public health experts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tony Evers addresses reporters in a telephone and live-streamed news conference on July 7, 2020. (Screenshot from Youtube)Xby Erik Gunn, July 24, 2020by Erik Gunn, July 24, 2020Once again imploring Wisconsin to return to the restraint it showed during the Safer at Home order in late March through early May, Gov. Tony Evers stressed Thursday the importance of wearing face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and said he’d like to be able to institute a statewide mask...WW…

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6:00News StorySeveral newly-deployed body cameras and batteries sit in the patrol room charging and downloading video at the West Valley City Police Department in West Valley City, Utah. West Valley City Police Department has issued 190 Taser Axon Flex body cameras for all it’s sworn officers to wear starting today. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)This data provides—for the first time—a statewide overview of the use of body cameras and dashboard cameras by law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin. It also provides further clarity about the barriers to implementation.— Attorney General Josh...…6:00News StorySeveral newly-deployed body cameras and batteries sit in the patrol room charging and downloading video at the West Valley City Police Department in West Valley City, Utah. West Valley City Police Department has issued 190 Taser Axon Flex body cameras for all it’s sworn officers to wear starting today. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)This data provides—for the first time—a statewide overview of the use of body cameras and dashboard cameras by law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin. It also provides further clarity about the barriers to implementation.— Attorney General Josh...WW…

19:08News StoryMichal Dziekonski | PexelsBy the end of the day on Monday, Jan. 25, six organizations — the Wisconsin Medical Society, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Public Health Association, the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards and the Wisconsin Council of Churches — had registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission that they are lobbying against the resolution.The number exploded Tuesday morning to . No groups had registered in favor of the resolution as of noon on Tuesday.In a note filed with its lobbying...…19:08News StoryMichal Dziekonski | PexelsBy the end of the day on Monday, Jan. 25, six organizations — the Wisconsin Medical Society, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Public Health Association, the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards and the Wisconsin Council of Churches — had registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission that they are lobbying against the resolution.The number exploded Tuesday morning to . No groups had registered in favor of the resolution as of noon on Tuesday.In a note filed with its lobbying...WW…

6:15News Story“Not Your Mascot” Photo via Flickr by Joe BruskyXby Terrence Falk, January 26, 2021by Terrence Falk, January 26, 2021School board members voted on a resolution to address the use of racial and ethnic school mascots at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Delegate Assembly on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Although the resolution passed, it was a watered-down version of  that directly challenged the use of Indian mascots, a resolution that was defeated last year with 101 votes in favor, 218 against. This year’s resolution never mentioned the words Indian or...…6:15News Story“Not Your Mascot” Photo via Flickr by Joe BruskyXby Terrence Falk, January 26, 2021by Terrence Falk, January 26, 2021School board members voted on a resolution to address the use of racial and ethnic school mascots at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Delegate Assembly on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Although the resolution passed, it was a watered-down version of  that directly challenged the use of Indian mascots, a resolution that was defeated last year with 101 votes in favor, 218 against. This year’s resolution never mentioned the words Indian or...WW…

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8:14BriefSen. Tammy Baldwin joins other Senate Democrats in a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds Thursday morning, June 4, 2020 in Emancipation Hall to commemorate the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor.Photo by Senate DemocratsI have signed my name in support of this Senate resolution condemning white supremacy and we welcome support from Senate Republicans.— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin)Xby Melanie Conklin, February 4, 2021by Melanie Conklin, February 4, 2021After paying her respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was lying in state...…8:14BriefSen. Tammy Baldwin joins other Senate Democrats in a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds Thursday morning, June 4, 2020 in Emancipation Hall to commemorate the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor.Photo by Senate DemocratsI have signed my name in support of this Senate resolution condemning white supremacy and we welcome support from Senate Republicans.— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin)Xby Melanie Conklin, February 4, 2021by Melanie Conklin, February 4, 2021After paying her respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was lying in state...WW…

11:10News StorySpeaker Robin Vos at ALEC 2020 | YouTubeXby Melanie Conklin, July 30, 2020by Melanie Conklin, July 30, 2020Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a few regrets about the notorious lame duck session he oversaw in December of 2018.You may recall that Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald — with help and a signature from then-Gov. Scott Walker who had just lost an election to Gov.-elect Tony Evers —  set about to in various ways. Laws passed in the lame  duck session ensured that Evers, a Democrat, could not undo laws the Republican-led Legislature ...…11:10News StorySpeaker Robin Vos at ALEC 2020 | YouTubeXby Melanie Conklin, July 30, 2020by Melanie Conklin, July 30, 2020Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a few regrets about the notorious lame duck session he oversaw in December of 2018.You may recall that Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald — with help and a signature from then-Gov. Scott Walker who had just lost an election to Gov.-elect Tony Evers —  set about to in various ways. Laws passed in the lame  duck session ensured that Evers, a Democrat, could not undo laws the Republican-led Legislature ...WW…