9.09.2022 – “The sports cards are in the prenup”

One reason to be jealous of Michigan. Who will fill the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court? Whats happening in Wisconsin beer? Mayor Johnsons population goal for Milwaukee.
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How to Get a Vaccine in Wisconsin Now That 16 & Up Are Eligible

As Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination rate slows due to vaccine hesitancy, this is a friendly reminder that vaccines save lives. And not just your own. Your neighbor Gary, your grandma Barb, and even your arch-rival Tim (sure you don’t like him, but he pushes you to be better, and for that, you have to respect him). […]

The GOP Gives Evers’ Budget a Haircut

The Wisconsin state legislature’s budget-writing committee cut hundreds of proposals from Gov. Tony Evers’ two-year spending plan on May 6th. Wisconsin Republicans continue to be among the least willing politicians in the country to work in a bipartisan manner, stripping popular policies supported by Wisconsinites including health care access expansion, legalization of marijuana, and the […]

Wisconsin Gals be like…

AGW’s Kristin Brey and Discover Wisconsin host Alex Wehrley tackle Wisconsin women stereotypes in this recent collab video! Alex is a home DIY influencer from the one and only A Town (that’s Appleton for those of you who aren’t familiar with Wisconsin lingo). Be sure to check out her YouTube channel (Alex Wehrley) or her […]

Shoutout to All the Municipal Clerks Out There

The week of May 2nd to May 8th, 2021 is the 52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Appreciation Week. According to a proclamation from the office of Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin has 1,854 municipal clerks that serve across the state. Municipal clerks are crucial to the administration of elections as their duties include preparing ballots, training […]

Average Friday Night in West Allis: Feigling Shot & Kegel’s Inn

Feigling shot

If you’re from Wisconsin and/or you have some German heritage, it’s possible that you’ve heard of a German Kleiner Feigling shot. If you’re like me, it’s possible you haven’t. So what is a Feigling shot and what are the rules? Kleiner Feigling is a fig liquor native to Germany. German Kleiner Feigling shots are generally […]

Reasons to NOT Legalize Weed in Wisconsin

Marijuana. Cannabis. Weed. Hashish. Dope. Mary Jane. It’s known by many names, but it all means (basically) the same thing. Marijuana is fully legal in 16 states plus Washington D.C., with New Mexico recently becoming the 17th state to pass a measure to legalize it in April. It’s at least partially legal in all but […]

The Plot Twist Ending of Black Men’s Suffrage in WI

On April 3rd, 1866, Black men were able to vote in Wisconsin for the first time ever thanks to the work of one Ezekiel Gillespie. In 1865, Gillespie, a Black leader in Milwaukee, attempted to register to vote under the provisions of the 1848 state constitution. Instead, Gillespie was denied the right to register by […]

What Does an Alder Do?

Have you ever found yourself asking “what in the world is an alder, and what do they do?” Well, you’ve come to the right spot! With the help of Madison District 8 alder candidate Ayomi Obuseh, we’re gonna tell you exactly what an alderperson does and how you can find yours. While being an alderperson […]

What Wisconsin Women Could Buy If…

In Wisconsin, full-time working women earn an average of $9,945 less than their male counterparts. This wage gap is even larger for non-white women — Black women make just 63 cents and Latinas make just 55 cents for every dollar a white man earns. According to the National Partnership for Women & Families, the extra […]