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Evers’ Office of Violence Prevention proposal meets Republican opposition
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement that he plans to start an Office of Violence Prevention was met with plenty of Republican criticism that the office was redundant and a misuse of COVID-19 recovery funds. Evers announced he planned to send...
Evers’ Office of Violence Prevention proposal meets Republican opposition
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement that he plans to start an Office of Violence Prevention was met with plenty of Republican criticism that the office was redundant and a misuse of COVID-19 recovery funds. Evers announced he planned to send...
Wisconsin leaders mourn the loss of Bob Uecker
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s elected leaders are among the millions of baseball fans mourning the passing of Bob Uecker. Uecker started his baseball career as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, and later spent 54 years calling Milwaukee Brewer baseball games on...
Wisconsin ports get $10M in grants for maintenance, construction
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation is sending $10 million in grants for maintenance and construction projects in ports at La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay and Manitowoc. The grants are part of the Harbor Assistance Program,...
Report: Wisconsin state, local tax rate dropped to 9.62% of income in ’24
(The Center Square) – The rate of state and local taxes that Wisconsin residents pay dropped again in 2024, down to 9.62% of their income. In 2023, that number was 9.92%. The 2024 rate was the lowest on record in more than half a century, according to a new report...
Baldwin to Vote for Wisconsin’s Duffy for Transportation Secretary
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – One of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks can count on a vote from Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said she plans to vote for Sean Duffy for transportation...
Different Ron Johnson Nominated as Ambassador to Mexico
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square correspondent (The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator is not going to be ambassador to Mexico under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump on Wednesday nominated a different Ron Johnson to the job. That Ron...
Underly Blames State Lawmakers for Property Tax Increases, Asks for $3B
By Jon Styf | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly said Wednesday that a 5.7% K-12 schools property tax increase is the fault of state lawmakers and they should approve her proposed $3 billion...
Wisconsin Libertarians: Give Taxpayers Their Money Back
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Add Wisconsin’s Libertarian Party to the list of those asking lawmakers to return the state’s $4 billion budget surplus to taxpayers. “The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin would like to...
Transforming Fallen Trees into Art in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, an innovative craftsman named Nick Hardrath is redefining the lifecycle of trees by converting what would be waste into art and furniture. Reported by WTMJ, Hardrath, the owner of Urban Craftsman, is taking trees that have reached the end of their...
Pewaukee Mother Pleads in Daughter’s Tragic Death Case
In a heartbreaking case that has gripped the Pewaukee community, prosecutors allege that 53-year-old Amy Laszkiewicz starved her 23-year-old daughter, who had severe autism, to death. As reported by Fox 6 Milwaukee, Laszkiewicz avoided a trial by entering an Alford...
Wisconsin WWII Airman’s Remains Identified, to be Buried in Brookfield
The remains of U.S. Army Air Force Pvt. 1st Class David Hansen, a Milwaukee native who perished during World War II, have been identified, bringing closure to a decades-long mystery. Hansen, who died as a prisoner of war, was accounted for on August 23 using dental...
Oconomowoc Police Officers to Receive Raises Under New Contract
Oconomowoc police officers are set to see pay increases and other benefits over the next three years as part of a newly approved contract. According to the Oconomowoc Enterprise, Police Chief James Pfister announced the agreement during a Common Council meeting,...
New Lease Keeps Brewers in Milwaukee Through 2050
Milwaukee Brewers fans have reason to celebrate as the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District approved a new lease agreement for American Family Field, ensuring the team will remain in Milwaukee through 2050. According to ABC12, this decision...
5 Fantastic Milwaukee Brewers Players You Should Know
Grab your favorite baseball cap and a cold one because we're about to take a fun trip down memory lane. We're talking about the Milwaukee Brewers, and we've got some legends to chat about. These are the players that made us jump out of our seats, the ones who turned...
Frustrated Wisconsin Fans Call for Change After Blown Lead Against USC
Wisconsin Badgers fans are beyond frustrated after witnessing their team blow a 21-10 lead against the USC Trojans, ultimately losing 38-21. The Badgers gave up 28 unanswered points, leaving fans angry and disillusioned. According to Outkick, this loss is just...
10 Facts About the Green Bay Packers Only True Fans Know
The Green Bay Packers are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL, with a rich history that spans over a century. While most fans are familiar with the team’s Super Bowl victories and legendary players like Bart Starr and Brett Favre, there are some little-known...
Evers’ Office of Violence Prevention proposal meets Republican opposition
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement that he plans to start an Office of Violence Prevention was met with plenty of Republican criticism that the office was redundant and a misuse of COVID-19 recovery funds. Evers announced...
Wisconsin leaders mourn the loss of Bob Uecker
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s elected leaders are among the millions of baseball fans mourning the passing of Bob Uecker. Uecker started his baseball career as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, and later spent 54 years calling Milwaukee...
Wisconsin ports get $10M in grants for maintenance, construction
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation is sending $10 million in grants for maintenance and construction projects in ports at La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay and Manitowoc. The grants are part of the Harbor...
Report: Wisconsin state, local tax rate dropped to 9.62% of income in ’24
(The Center Square) – The rate of state and local taxes that Wisconsin residents pay dropped again in 2024, down to 9.62% of their income. In 2023, that number was 9.92%. The 2024 rate was the lowest on record in more than half a century, according...
Eau Claire, Eau Claire County ask for homeless advice
(The Center Square) – Leaders in Eau Claire want to know how to deal with western Wisconsin police departments that are dropping homeless people off in the city. Both the city and county wrote a letter to Wisconsin’s attorney general this week...
Voter ID constitutional amendment will be on April 1 Wisconsin ballot
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters will decide if there should be a state constitution requirement to produce valid photo identification for future elections. The Wisconsin State Assembly voted to approve the resolution, passed a week earlier...
Understanding the Housing Crisis Hitting America’s Middle Class
The housing market in the United States is in the midst of what many experts describe as an "unprecedented" crisis. This situation is characterized by a stark imbalance between the supply of homes and the demand for them, leading to skyrocketing...
Ads start in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
(The Center Square) – Just days after announcing record fundraising hauls, the spending has begun in Wisconsin’s race for Supreme Court. Conservative Judge Brad Schimel announced his campaign is buying more than $1 million in ads. “The...
Wisconsin Gov. starts Office of Violence Prevention with $10M in federal funds
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to create the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention on Tuesday morning. Evers said he will send $10 million in federal funding to start the office and then include the...
$14M in federal USDA energy efficient infrastructure grants head to Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending more than $14 million in grants to Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase biofuel availability. The largest two grant recipients were $5 million to JT...
$70M in funding Approved for UW System Building Projects
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Building Commission recently approved spending $70 million on projects for the University of Wisconsin System. The projects include $29 million to expand the UW-Madison engineering building, $10.5 million for the...
Wisconsin Senate leader draws hardline on state budget
(The Center Square) – The top Republican in the Wisconsin Senate is promising to strip out any policy in the governor's new budget. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu was a guest on UpFront over the weekend. He said Gov. Tony Evers’ ideas, like...