Trump’s Cannabis Policy Signals Unusual Shift
President Trump signed an order rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, signaling a rare shift from traditional Republican drug policy and expanding cannabis research.
Wisconsin DOT Traffic Study Shows Delays, Congestion Risks if I-794 Freeway Is Removed
The long-debated I-794 Lake Interchange project in Milwaukee is advancing as new state traffic studies reveal the potential impacts of four proposed redesign options. The project focuses on the 1.5-mile stretch of freeway connecting the Marquette Interchange and the...
Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil Introduces Bill to Block Congressional Pay During Shutdowns
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation to halt congressional pay during future shutdowns. Steil, who represents southeastern Wisconsin, said in a Nov. 4 statement that members of...
Duffy Warns of ‘Mass Chaos’ as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens Amid Shutdown
Portions of U.S. airspace may be forced to close if the government shutdown continues into next week warns the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, said this could result in “mass chaos,” such as large-scale...
Wisconsin Declares State of Emergency As Democrats Continue Government Shutdown
On Friday, Governor Tony Evers officially declared a state of emergency as the government shutdown entered one month and SNAP benefits have lapsed. The Department of Agriculture announced that it will not be funding SNAP programs after the October 31st deadline...
BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shot Utah Valley University Event
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot Tuesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University, according to school officials. The shooting occurred roughly 20 minutes into Kirk’s appearance on the American Comeback Tour. University spokespersons...
Viral North Carolina Train Stabbing Draws Scrutiny to ‘Soft on Crime’ Policies
A viral stabbing on a Charlotte train has called the ‘soft on crime’ policies of major cities across the country into question after it was revealed that the assailant has an extensive rap sheet that includes violent crimes. The tragic incident, which occurred on...
Turang And Peralta Earn National League Player and Pitcher of August
On Wednesday, MLB Network announced the winners of the American and National League Players of the Month. The two are winners of the award for the first time for the Brewers since 2018 in Christian Yelich’s MVP campaign. The two became the first duo to win their...
Back the Blue Budget: Wisconsin Republicans Beef Up Law Enforcement, Dems Say No
Wisconsin’s 2025–27 budget includes a sweeping investment in public safety, adding more than 40 assistant district attorneys (ADAs), expanding public defender capacity, and upgrading criminal justice systems across the state. The budget deal delivers a major win for...
Incumbent Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Raised No Money Ahead of Election
Next April, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley is up for reelection. However, her campaign shows no money raised through the end of June in the latest report by the state. Justice Bradley is up for a new 10-year term this coming April. She serves in...
Child Care Funding Compromise Reshapes Wisconsin’s Early Childhood Policy
Months of political deadlock over Wisconsin’s child care funding have ended in a bipartisan budget deal that rewrites how the state supports early childhood services. While Gov. Tony Evers initially called for $500 million to continue pandemic-era subsidies,...
Thousands Attend Waukesha Vigil for Charlie Kirk
Hundreds gathered in Waukesha last night to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder whose assassination has sent shockwaves through the conservative movement. The vigil featured speeches from TPUSA’s Brett Galaszewski, former Wisconsin...
Waukesha’s Rat Problem Persists as Mayor Reilly Leaves Office With Key Issues Unresolved
Mayor Shawn Reilly is leaving office with a trail of unfinished business — and for many Waukesha residents, the most pressing is the city’s rat problem. In 2024 alone, the city logged at least 73 rat-related complaints, including an incident where an SUV was declared...
MPS: Lead Clean-up Will Last ’til December
Milwaukee Public School leaders say they will need 'til the end of the year to clean-up the rest of its lead-tainted schools. The city’s school district on Friday announced that it has finished lead remediation on all of its school buildings built before 1950. "As the...