News
-
Summer school’s a lifesaver for rural Wisconsin families that need childcare
Traditionally, summer school was a way to catch up on a subject students might need a little more instruction on. However, now there’s a growing recognition among educators, families, and policymakers that summer school is much more than that. It’s full of high-quality structured learning programs that are hands-on, engaging, and fun, while being a…
-
Trump’s policies would cause inflation to surge, economists say
If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to implement a 10% tariff on imports, deport undocumented immigrants who make up a huge percentage of the agricultural and construction industries, and cut corporate taxes. Experts say these plans would be inflationary and cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
-
Opinion: Eric Hovde’s anti-abortion record shows the importance of re-electing Tammy Baldwin to protect reproductive freedom
Two years following the US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights proves to be a key topic in the US Senate race in Wisconsin.
-
Van Orden and House GOP delay a new Farm Bill yet again
The five-year law overseeing the farm safety net, nutrition assistance, and conservation programs is on hold after Republicans’ “magic math” is exposed as a cut to food assistance.
-
Two years post-Dobbs, Wisconsin looks to the future of reproductive rights
Legal access to abortion remains a crucial talking point in the upcoming Wisconsin US Senate race between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican candidate Eric Hovde, with the latter having expressed support for the Dobbs decision.
-
6 times Trump insulted US veterans
Former president Donald Trump has a long history of clashing with military families and US veterans. The newly convicted felon, who famously evaded the Vietnam War draft, has even reportedly called slain US soldiers “losers” and “suckers.”
-
Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
-
Opinion: Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I am stronger and angrier
If they were going to ban abortion, who knew what else they were going to start banning?
-
Opinion: Two years after SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight for abortion rights continues in Wisconsin
In this op-ed, Lucy Ripp with A Better Wisconsin Together reflects on the state of abortion rights in Wisconsin two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
-
Biden’s plan to make corporations and billionaires pay more in taxes
The president plans to raise taxes on billionaires and giant corporations to help fund more affordable housing and child care, while keeping taxes the same for those earning under $400,000 per year.
