Student Loan Shake-Up Hits Wisconsin
Over 135K borrowers must switch repayment plans after SAVE program is scrapped
Local Leaders Decry FEMA Aid Denials in the Aftermath of Floods
Local leaders in various states across the country have expressed dismay at a string of denials for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. In Wisconsin, county and municipal officials in Waukesha and Milwaukee county have spoken out about the...
Wisconsin Bill Proposes Speed Limiter Devices for Repeat Reckless Drivers
A proposed Wisconsin bill would require certain repeat reckless drivers to have a “speed assistance” or speed-limiting device installed in their vehicle. The bill targets drivers who have accumulated two or more reckless driving violations within a five-year period,...
Wisconsin Courts Grapple with Courthouse ICE Policy After Judge’s Arrest
Wisconsin courts are grappling with how to handle federal law enforcement agents executing arrest warrants in their courthouses in the aftermath of a high profile arrest of a Milwaukee judge. Milwaukee County Chief Judge has not yet issued formal guidance on how to...
Bipartisan EMS Laws Signed This Week
On Tuesday, Governor Evers signed two bills that boost the struggling Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sector and their professionals. According to the Governor’s office, the bill reduces financial barriers in place for individuals seeking training,...
19 of 20 Deadliest U.S. Cities Run by Democrats: Report
Nearly all of America’s deadliest cities are run by Democrats, according to research data published by Issues & Insights. The report found that 19 of the 20 cities with the highest homicide rates — and 30 of the top 32 overall — are currently led by Democratic...
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Hannah Dugan ICE Case
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman has denied Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s request to dismiss charges that she helped an undocumented immigrant avoid Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. But in a 27-page ruling, Adelman rejected that argument....
Taylor Swift Says Yes: Pop Star and NFL Champ Travis Kelce Engaged!
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The pop icon and Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed the news Tuesday in a joint Instagram post, with Swift joking in the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Photos showed...
Businessman’s Conservative Bonafides Questioned in New Wisconsin Governor Bid
Grassroots conservatives immediately sounded the alarm after Republican businessman Bill Berrien announced his bid for Wisconsin Governor on Wednesday, expressing concerns over his anti-Trump rhetoric and past support for Nikki Haley in the 2024 Presidential primary....
Republican Budget Plan Hike Property Taxes for Wisconsin Homeowners
Wisconsin homeowners are set to shoulder a major increase in property taxes under the Republican-controlled legislature’s proposed state budget, according to a new analysis from the Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc (WPT). At the center of the controversy is the Joint...
Milwaukee Bucks Resign Bobby Portis to 3-year $44 million deal
MILWAUKEE – After declining his player option for next season, Bobby Portis agreed to sign a 3-year, $44 million deal to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks according to agent Mark Barelstein on Sunday. Portis has been a staple of the Bucks’ bench since joining the team...
Beloved Milwaukee Museum Faces “Cultural Competency” Purge Amid Public Transparency Questions
Talk host Dan O’Donnell is blasting Milwaukee’s $240 million museum overhaul, warning that iconic taxpayer-owned exhibits could be scrapped or sold off in the name of “cultural competency.” In an exclusive report, O'Donnell details how the Milwaukee Public Museum is...
Waukesha State Assembly Rep. Earns Police Support Ahead Of Mayoral Race
In May, Waukesha’s primary State Assembly Rep. Scott Allen announced he would be running for the Waukesha Mayor’s Seat. Current Mayor Shawn Reilly announced he would not be seeking a 4th term, as he previously mentioned earlier in his 3rd term. Likely due to the fact...
Oconomowoc Alderman Announces Candidacy for Mayor
On Wednesday, Oconomowoc Alderman Matt Rosek announced that he will be running for the open mayoral race. Rosek, who also serves as a Principal Attorney at McCoy Leavitt and Laskey LLC, has been serving District 3 in Oconomowoc since 2012. He will be running to...