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Task force on prescription drug prices holds first meeting
As prescription drug prices continue to rise in Wisconsin, a task force created earlier this year will explore strategies to stem the tide. The first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices was held yesterday, marking the start of a nearly year-long […]
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State walleye populations facing mounting pressures
The most popular target for Wisconsin anglers, the walleye, is facing mounting pressures from overfishing, climate change and dwindling habitats. In a study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UW-Madison graduate student Holly Embke found 40 percent of […]
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Startups in gener8tor Accelerator Studio to pitch next month
The graduating cohort of entrepreneurs from gener8tor’s Accelerator Studio program have created startups based on consumer products, software and connected systems. Founders for these early-stage companies will pitch their business models next month to an audience of investors, startup […]
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Legislature passes bills related to startup funding, oversight
The state Legislature has passed several bills championed by the Wisconsin Technology Council that would change state laws surrounding startup funding and oversight. “These bills are examples of how bipartisan review can help to resolve often-complicated issues while helping to improve […]
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LAB audit highlights areas of improvement for Fast Forward program
Nearly a third of the “program successes” who participated in workplace training programs supported by Wisconsin Fast Forward grants didn’t get a wage increase, according to a recent Legislative Audit Bureau audit. LAB is recommending DWD improve assessments for the […]
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Marquette poll finds support for impeaching Trump slipping in Wisconsin
Voter support for impeaching and removing President Trump slipped among Wisconsin voters in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.
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Karofsky says Kelly’s rulings in cases involving conservative interests ‘feels like corruption’
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky traded barbs with sitting conservative Justice Daniel Kelly, accusing Scott Walker's appointee of ruling on cases involving conservative...
Evers, Kaul announce $1.5M expansion of treatment and diversion options
Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul announced a $1.5 million expansion of treatment and diversion options for non-violent offenders the guv said "moves...
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Bruce Thompson: Why raise the minimum wage?
The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.
Matt Kittle: $640 million? Really?!
Milwaukee taxpayers would face a disastrous increase in property taxes, shaking down $640 million in additional annual spending to operate Milwaukee Public Schools, under a scenario contemplated by an ad hoc education referendum committee.
Will Flanders: The absurd Milwaukee Public Schools case for referendum
To say that spending in MPS isn’t keeping up with other nearby districts is simply not defensible.
Marva Herndon, Erika Siemsen & Megan O’Halloran: Warren plan gives needed help to MPS
Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.
Bruce Murphy: 10 ways the Journal Sentinel will change
GateHouse purchase of Gannett is dreadful news for local and national journalism.
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WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ debate the GOP’s dismissal of Evers’ special session on gun violence
With the GOP-controlled Legislature ignoring Gov. Tony Evers' special session call for gun control laws, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political...
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ debate Senate Republicans’ rejection of Evers’ ag secretary
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, debate the politics behind the GOP Senate's historic rebuke of Gov. Tony Evers' ag secretary. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss plans for Wisconsin’s budget surplus
With Wisconsin realizing a budget surplus, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider Gov. Tony Evers' plan to bolster the rainy day fund versus legislative calls tor a tax cut. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 15
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss the conflict between Gov. Tony Evers and Senate Republicans over the firing of Brad Pfaff, state regulation of hemp, and Assembly resolutions on "Bible Week" and calling the Capitol evergreen a "Christmas tree."
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 8
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss the Senate GOP's rejection of Brad Pfaff as ag secretary, the Senate's backing of a constitutional amendment to limit governors' veto powers and the Assembly's failed attempt to override three of Gov. Tony Evers' budget vetoes.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 1
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross interview retiring UW System President Ray Cross. The two also discuss Gov. Tony Evers' "Complete Count" panel for the 2020 census, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' support for raising the age to buy vaping products, and former House Speaker Paul Ryan's new nonprofit foundation.
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WisBusiness: the Show with Jed White of TASC Ventures
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Jed White of TASC Ventures, one of the newest entries on...
WisBusiness: the Show with Ben Juarez of i.c. stars Milwaukee
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Ben Juarez of i.c. stars Milwaukee, who is helping to create...
WisBusiness: the Show with Dana Guthrie of Alchemy Angel Investors of Milwaukee
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Dana Guthrie of Alchemy Angel Investors of Milwaukee, who will outline...
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Church launches first TV ad in 7th CD bid
Republican Jason Church, an aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, says in the first TV ad...
American Bridge ad targets ‘Trump defectors’
American Bridge has announced a $5 million ad campaign across Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania that will include TV, radio and digital advertising as the...
New Neubauer TV ad says state needs court ‘there for the people’
In her closing ad of the race, Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer says the state needs a court “that is there for the people.”
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