Residents See Rising Taxes, Blame Evers’ 400-Year Veto
Homeowners report over 7% increases in taxes as critics point to the governor’s controversial partial veto and long-term school funding changes
Foxconn Commits Additional $569 Million to Wisconsin Facility, Aiming to Double Workforce by 2030
In November, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), approved a fresh $569 million investment by Foxconn in its Mount Pleasant facility, part of a broader plan to expand operations in Racine County over the next few years. The expansion is projected to...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Advances Redistricting Cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has shifted course after announcing Tuesday that they will move forward the attempt to redraw the Republican-leaning congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Invoking a 2011 law passed by a GOP-controlled legislature and...
Underfunded and Under Fire: Council Overrides Johnson’s MFD Cuts
The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to overturn Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposals for the city's fire department. Last Tuesday, Johnson refused to fully-fund the 2026 budget for the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) that would fund critical infrastructure...
Derek Chauvin Files New Petition Claiming Constitutional Violations in George Floyd Trial
Last week, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin filed a new petition for post-conviction relief, arguing that his trial contained serious constitutional defects and that the prosecution “can only run from the truth for so long.” According to the 71-page...
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...
‘Liberal Mustiness’ Acclaimed Writer Slams Controversial Movie
A critically acclaimed movie with more than its share of controversy found an even more widely acclaimed critic who called the film a “musty relic of the post-Kamala Harris era”. American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis had choice words for “One Battle After Another”,...
Fatal Attack on ICE Agency Building In Dallas
On Wednesday, a shooter from a rooftop opened fire on an ICE detention facility in Dallas where he injured two and killed one. The shooter, 29 year-old Joshua Jahn killed a detainee and left 2 in critical condition at the ICE Dallas field office before taking his own...
Wisconsin Free/Reduced Lunch Income Requirements Jump 3%
Families across Wisconsin can now earn a bit more money and continue to qualify for free or reduced price school lunches. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday released the updated income guidelines for the new school year. “A household of four, with...
Wisconsin Black Student Test Scores Rank Lowest in Nation
Wisconsin finds itself at the bottom of national rankings for Black student academic performance, with the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The findings highlight what education experts call an urgent crisis and raise questions about the...
“Out of Touch” Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Blasts Potential Opponent
An incumbent on the Wisconsin Supreme Court held nothing back about her prospective opponent, displaying how Supreme Court races in the Badger State have become increasingly contentious. Incumbent Justice Rebecca Bradley attacked challenger Chris Taylor for her...
Milwaukee County Under Fire for Misallocating School Funding
A lawsuit is challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the recently passed state budget that allowed Milwaukee County to shift $4.4 million in school library funding towards hiring more prosecutors. The lawsuit, which was filed by the The Wisconsin Institute...
Brewers Beat Cubs Epic 5 Game Series To Face The Dodgers
On Saturday, the Brewers capped off a back and forth 5 game NLDS series with a win to advance into the NLCS, for a 2018 NLCS rematch versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers finished the grueling 162-game regular season with a new franchise record of 97 wins and...
Off-Duty Milwaukee Cop Shoots Armed Assailant
On Thursday, an off duty Milwaukee cop shot an armed man on the corner of 47th and West Mill Road after the situation escalated during a minor accident. After the accident took place, the two men exited the vehicle, where the assailant drew a gun and started hitting...