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...
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...
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...
A phishing scam has left a Hartland village trustee out $1,200 after falling victim to a fraudulent email scheme. According to TMJ-4, the scammer posed as Village President Jeffrey Pfannerstill and requested the trustee purchase gift cards for a supposed staff...
A tragic accident occurred at Prolec Energy in Waukesha on Saturday when an employee lost their life in an electrical incident involving a transformer. TMJ-4 reports that the incident took place at the company’s transformer manufacturing facility, with authorities...
By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Legislation to expand rural Americans’ access to the internet by easing regulatory requirements for smaller broadband providers has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The ACCESS Rural America Act,...
As we approach 2025, Wisconsin’s economy is poised for a year of notable transitions. From shifts in employment patterns to potential challenges brought on by new policies, the state’s economic landscape is evolving. Here’s what residents and businesses should know....
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Wisconsin ranks better than half the country in a new freedom audit. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on Thursday released the new report. It looks at everything from school...
A Milwaukee tavern has officially closed its doors following a controversial series of incidents that led to the permanent revocation of its license. El Cielo bar, owned by Ruben Albanil Coyolt, has operated at the corner of 12th Street and National Avenue for nine...
By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square (The Center Square) – With many utility costs rising across the U.S. as temperatures drop, Wisconsin ranks 13th among the top 15 states that spend the lowest percentage of their income on utility bills. According to...
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...
Wisconsin may not have the glitz of Hollywood, but it has served as the backdrop or inspiration for several iconic films. From heartwarming dramas to slapstick comedies, here are 10 movies based in or inspired by the Badger State: 1. Bridesmaids (2011) This...
Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished holidays in the United States, celebrated with family, food, and gratitude. But behind the turkey and pumpkin pie are some surprising tidbits you may not have heard before. Here are 10 Thanksgiving facts you probably didn’t...
By Benjamin Yount | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol continue to look to spend the state’s $4 billion budget surplus on the state’s schools. Senate Minority Leader Diane Hesselbein became the latest to say...
Residents along Meadowbrook Road in Pewaukee are raising concerns about inconsistent speed limits, which they believe are making the road increasingly dangerous. According to TMJ4 News, the issue stems from the transition off I-94, where the speed limit drops to 35...
By Jon Styf | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Wisconsin is expected to have a $4 billion surplus at the end of the fiscal year, according to the Department of Administration. The state also has a $1.9 billion balance in what is known as a rainy day fund. The...