Underfunded and Under Fire: Council Overrides Johnson’s MFD Cuts
Aldermen move $4M from public works to rescue fire truck replacement plan.
Skilled Trades Surge in Wisconsin Amid Manufacturing Revival
Skilled trades are enjoying a renaissance in Wisconsin as the state’s youth are signing up for apprenticeship programs at record highs, according to a newly released report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum. The surge in interest in trades comes as the Trump...
Jim Acosta in Hot Water for Bizarre Interview with AI Version of Parkland Victim
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta sparked outrage this week over an interview conducted with an AI version of deceased parkland victim Joaquin Oliver. The bizarre interview, which included an AI avatar of Oliver that was created with the permission of his parents, was used...
Laundry List of Prominent Politicians Subpoenaed in Epstein Probe
House leadership was taken by surprise on Tuesday morning after House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky. subpoenaed prominent political figures from both sides of the aisle in relation to the ongoing Epstein probe. The subpoenas, which include former...
Gov. Evers Says He Won’t Endorse in 2026 Primary—But Leaves Door Open
Gov. Tony Evers says he doesn’t want to play kingmaker. Evers, who last week announced that he is not running for reelection next year, told reporters on Monday that he is not looking to endorse a Democratic candidate. “I'll never say never,” the governor said. “But I...
Reforming the Office of Federal Student Aid: It’s Time for Change
The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is in desperate need of reform. The Biden Administration has weaponized student loan programs for political gain, placing an unfair burden on taxpayers while failing to create a sustainable system for borrowers. The Supreme...
Elmbrook District’s Gifted and Talented Program Under Fire for Alleged Race-Based Discrimination
The Wisconsin Institute for Education sent a demand letter to the Elmbrook school board on February 15, 2025 alleging that the district's policies, detailed in its 2024-2025 Talent Development Handbook, contradict federal law and Supreme Court precedent. The...
Politico Received Over $8.2 Million in USAID Funding, Employees Checks Were “Delayed”
Politico, a prominent political news outlet, has failed to pay employees for the latest pay cycle, citing a "technical error." This disruption comes amid revelations that Politico received $8.2 million from USAID over the last year, raising concerns about media...
Our Public Schools are Bloated… But Why?
Over the past two decades, public schools in the United States have experienced a staggering 95% increase in administrative staff. This growth far outpaces the 5% increase in student enrollment during the same period. Teachers, the backbone of education, saw a modest...
Eric Hovde’s Last Stand: Why He Wants to Be Wisconsin’s U.S. Senator
In a Fox News Op-ed titled, This Is Why I Want Wisconsin’s Vote for Senate, Eric Hovde’s makes his final push to Wisconsin voters. Hovde paints his campaign for the U.S. Senate as a necessary stand against the current government’s “reckless spending spree,” which, he...
Nearly 20% of Wisconsin Students Are Chronically Absent From School
Absenteeism in Wisconsin schools is nearing crisis levels, with 19.5% of students missing more than 10% of school days during the 2022-23 school year. The impact of COVID-19 has reshaped school attendance culture, making it seem less critical. Despite efforts like...
Real ID Deadline Approaching: What Wisconsin Travelers Need to Know
Beginning May 7, travelers boarding domestic flights will need a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card, or an alternative such as a valid U.S. passport, to get through airport security. The new federal requirement also applies to those entering military bases...
Kohl’s Fires CEO Over Romantic Conflict of Interest
Kohl’s, a Wisconsin corporation, abruptly fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on Thursday, just four months after hiring him, citing violations of the company’s conflict-of-interest policies. An internal investigation overseen by Kohl’s audit committee and conducted by an...
Funding Fallout: Wisconsin’s Rapidly Growing Pro-Palestinian Coalition Under Fire
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation withdraws support from Janan Najeeb’s nonprofit, citing hate speech and extremist imagery. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation just cut ties with a Milwaukee nonprofit tied to Janan Najeeb, citing...