A New Food Pyramid Signals Major Reset in U.S. Nutrition Policy
Federal health officials unveil redesigned dietary guidelines that prioritize whole foods and sharply reduce emphasis on ultra-processed carbohydrates.
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...
MPD Shuts Down Special Unit For Street Takeovers Weeks Before Multiple Incidents in Milwaukee
Over the past weekend, the city of Milwaukee saw multiple incidents where street intersections were taken over by multiple people blocking intersections and doing various illicit activities. Street takeover includes various activities such as drifting, lighting off...
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...
GOP Bill Seeks to Curb Use of Nationwide Injunctions
Legislative Initiative Republican lawmakers have introduced bills to restrict nationwide injunctions, court orders that halt federal policies across the U.S., arguing their frequent use, particularly during Trump’s presidency, oversteps judicial bounds. The...
Bill Proposed Demands Transparency from WIAA
Legislators Propose Transparency for WIAA A proposed bill in the Wisconsin State Legislature seeks to apply the state’s public records and open meetings laws to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), which oversees high school sports. Introduced by...
Senator Ron Johnson Critics ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ as Budget Gimmick That Fails to Address Soaring Debt
Senator Ron Johnson is sounding the alarm on what he calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill” now being negotiated in Congress, criticizing it as a bloated package that fails to seriously address America’s mounting debt. “It’s essential that Congress deviate from its...
Wisconsin Republicans Approve Referendum on Voter ID to Appear on April Ballot
Republicans in Wisconsin are gearing up to vote once again on a proposed constitutional amendment to make photo ID requirements for voting a permanent fixture in the state. Pending Republicans keep their promise, this will mark the second consecutive session in which...
American Support for Voter ID on the Rise
Requiring photo identification to vote is one of the most popular election policies in the United States, enjoying widespread support across political lines, economic/racial demographics. According to recent surveys by Pew Research Center and Gallup, Americans...
2024: The First Year Wisconsin Businesses Will Not See a Personal Property Tax
As 2024 begins, Wisconsin business owners have a reason to celebrate: the personal property tax (PPT) is officially a thing of the past. This marks the first year in nearly two centuries that small businesses won’t receive tax bills for furniture, equipment, and other...
Milwaukee Police Slayer Had History of Violence
The man who ambushed two Milwaukee police officers, killing one, had a history of non-prosecuted arrests for domestic violence and other crimes, according to investigation from Wisconsin Right Now. Initial reports showed Jones had no criminal record, but additional...
Milwaukee State rep Warns Time is Running out on “street takeover” Law
One of Milwaukee County’s state lawmakers says it’s now or never for a proposed law that would help police in the city fight “street takeovers.” Rep. Bob Donovan, R-Greenfield, on Tuesday pressed state senators to take-up his plan, Assembly Bill 78, that would give...
District 7 Understaffing Is Dangerous Says Milwaukee Police Association
Amidst calls to defund the police, Milwaukee reduced the total number of police by 15% from 1864 sworn officers in 2019 to 1587 in 2024. Now the Milwaukee Police Association is warning about dangerous understaffing in one of the city’s busiest police districts. The...