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Group of Wisconsin Democrats push for $15 minimum wage, $20 by 2030
(The Center Square) - A group of Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders are pushing a minimum wage bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 immediately, progressively increase that to $20 by 2030 and then have it rise with inflation...
Group of Wisconsin Democrats push for $15 minimum wage, $20 by 2030
(The Center Square) - A group of Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders are pushing a minimum wage bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 immediately, progressively increase that to $20 by 2030 and then have it rise with inflation...
Brewer: Real target of Wisconsin school funding lawsuit is school choice
(The Center Square) – There is a new fear among education reformers in Wisconsin following the lawsuit to change how the state pays for public schools. Cory Brewer, one of the attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the case filed Tuesday by Law...
Schools, teacher groups sue Wisconsin Legislature over K-12 funding
(The Center Square) - The Green Bay, Eau Claire, Beloit, Necedah and Adams-Friendship school districts along with parent-teacher groups, educator associations and individuals are suing the Wisconsin Legislature saying that it does not properly fund K-12 public...
Investigation: Wisconsin’s DPI took uncommon approach with Dells conference
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s K-12 education leadership group said that its $368,000 standards-setting meeting in 2024 at a waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells was a "common approach" for state educational leaders across the country and in the two dozen other states...
Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of forming new clubs....
County Executive Signs Waukesha’s 2026 Budget
County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2026 Waukesha County budget last week on Tuesday, November 18. 2026. It will see the County operate under a budget of $391.5 million. It includes $27.2 million in borrowing and a reduction of 6.83 levy funded positions. 2026's...
Brad Schimel Sworn in as Interim US Attorney
Former Waukesha County circuit court judge and state attorney general Brad Schimel was recently sworn in as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On Monday, November 17, Schimel was sworn into the new position, taking over the role previously held...
Waukesha County Organizations Offer Food Aid Amid Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused concerns for those receiving aid from food assistance programs. Benefit systems like FoodShare, SNAP, and EBT have all been affected, meaning that impacted recipients may be turning to new programs to help them get...
Brookfield Country Club Settles Over Improper PPP Loan
One of Brookfield's best known golf clubs will have to pay $1.25 million to the federal government after they improperly became the recipients of a Paycheck Protection Program loan in March of 2021. Westmoor Country Club received the federal funding during the...
Town of Delafield Launches Resident Survey for 2025-2026
The Town of Delafield is looking to its residents for guidance in how the future of the community will take shape. The 2025 - 2026 Resident Survey is a way for all of Delafield's residents to voice their opinions on what services and projects the community should seek...
Police Investigate Threat Made Towards Oconomowoc Middle School
The Oconomowoc Police Department is currently investigating a threat made towards Nature Hill Intermediate Middle School. According to an email sent out to parents from the school's principal, on Friday, December 12, a threat was shared online via social media. The...
Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire...
Football Hall-of-Famer Partners with Brookfield’s Elbow Room
The former professional football player and Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas has partnered with one of Brookfield's favorite local eateries, The Elbow Room. In 2023, Joe Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earning special recognition for his work as...
DockHounds Launch New Fundraiser, “Houndscare Initiative”
The Lake Country Dockhounds have announced a new fundraising campaign, the "Houndscare Initiative", which is looking to give $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The new program is a way for the team to "Pay It Fur-ward" for their upcoming 2026 baseball season,...
Arrowhead Football Team Brings Home Division Championship
The Arrowhead High School football team won the Division 1 State championship on Friday, November 21. The game was held at UW Madison’s Camp Randall stadium. Arrowhead faced off against Bay Port, pulling ahead with an 18-15 victory that secured their championship. ...
Arrowhead Football Prepares for State Championship Game
The Arrowhead High School football team is preparing for the WIAA 2025 State Championship game against Bay Port. The game is scheduled to be held on Friday, November 21 at 4 pm at Camp Randall Stadium. Arrowhead has had an exciting 2025 season with a winning 12-1...
Group of Wisconsin Democrats push for $15 minimum wage, $20 by 2030
(The Center Square) - A group of Wisconsin Democrats and labor leaders are pushing a minimum wage bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 immediately, progressively increase that to $20 by 2030 and then have it rise with...
Brewer: Real target of Wisconsin school funding lawsuit is school choice
(The Center Square) – There is a new fear among education reformers in Wisconsin following the lawsuit to change how the state pays for public schools. Cory Brewer, one of the attorneys at the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the case...
Schools, teacher groups sue Wisconsin Legislature over K-12 funding
(The Center Square) - The Green Bay, Eau Claire, Beloit, Necedah and Adams-Friendship school districts along with parent-teacher groups, educator associations and individuals are suing the Wisconsin Legislature saying that it does not properly fund...
Investigation: Wisconsin’s DPI took uncommon approach with Dells conference
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin’s K-12 education leadership group said that its $368,000 standards-setting meeting in 2024 at a waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells was a "common approach" for state educational leaders across the country and in the two...
Madison schools begin work on budget; pay hikes included
(The Center Square) – Madison’s public school managers say they need $60 million just to keep up with special education requirements next year. And they say they don’t know where they will find the money. The Madison Metropolitan School Board this...
IRG urges other states to follow Wisconsin’s model on legislative authority
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin is a leader in pushing for legislative authority over the authority of unelected bureaucrats, according to the Institute for Reforming Government’s Wisconsin Administrative Reform Toolbox. The group highlighted 15...
Wisconsin Legislature approves open records, meetings requirement for WIAA
(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill that would make the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association subject to open meetings and public records and now that bill will be sent to Gov. Tony Evers. The Senate passed the...
Amendment to limit Wisconsin’s veto power headed toward November ballot
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters are going to get to decide on the governor’s veto powers after lawmakers in Madison approved a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting what the governor can do with a veto. “Shall section 10 (1) (c) of...
Bills to create transparency for teacher misconduct in Wisconsin pass Assembly
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Assembly passed a pair of bills on Friday aimed at combatting issues with teachers in the state who have faced accusations of sexual misconduct. Assembly Bill 1003 would require any teacher that voluntarily...
Bad River Band appeals of recent ruling approving Line 5 reroute permits
(The Center Square) - The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is asking the Iron County Circuit Court for judicial review of a recent ruling from Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy, who allowed permits for a Line 5 reroute to move...
Wisconsin homes for sale remain expensive, rare
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s housing market is starting 2026 in the same place it ended 2025. The latest Realtors Report shows houses became more expensive and harder to find in January. “New listings fell significantly in January, leading to...
Wisconsin Assembly passes NIL bill that would send $14.6M to Wisconsin athletics
(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill that would send $14.6 million in general purpose taxpayer funds to University of Wisconsin-Madison annually for maintenance and debt service on athletics facilities. The bill was labeled...