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Greater Wisconsin TV ad hits Schimel on pre-existing conditions
The Greater Wisconsin is up with a new TV ad that accuses GOP AG Brad Schimel of “leading the fight” to allow insurance companies...
John Imes: Insights from Verge18
John Imes, executive director for Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, shares insights from the Verge18 conference in Oakland. The three-day conference and expo brings stakeholders together to explore ways to accelerate the clean economy through technology and sustainability.
John Graber: Don’t be fooled by the Evers tax cut
When it comes to the Wisconsin economy, there’s very little to attack Governor Scott Walker on. The unemployment rate is at three percent. Wages are rising above the national average. International investments from companies like Foxconn are transforming Wisconsin into a modern, 21st century economy. Even a writer in the New York Times admits the economy is a “hurdle” for Wisconsin Democrats.
Jim Maas: Election meddling in Wisconsin
Most Wisconsin voters support more choices on the ballot and want all qualified candidates to be included in debates. Other polls have indicated that voters would prefer more than two choices, not less. That is not how the Wisconsin Association of Broadcasters sees it. As it has in previous years, the WBA is planning to exclude all candidates except the Democratic and Republican nominees from their televised debate for candidates for governor while still calling it a “Gubernatorial Debate.
Doug La Follette: I’ve done secretary of state job very well and will continue...
My qualifications are clear: I have done the job very well for many years. I have fought the moves by Republicans to transfer duties to the control of the governor. My priorities are to provide good service to the public that require information despite the stripping of the office of staff and responsibilities.
Milwaukee researchers develop compound to treat memory loss in women
Milwaukee-area researchers have developed a compound which could lead to new treatments for memory loss in women. Karyn Frick of UW-Milwaukee, Daniel Sem of Concordia...
UW-Madison chancellor concerned about funding for building projects
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says she is “really, deeply worried” about funding for the university’s building projects. “It is a budget year this coming year,...
UW-Madison researcher getting $2.2 million NIH award
A UW-Madison researcher is getting $2.2 million from the National Institutes of Health, supporting his efforts to understand how protein dysfunction can lead to...
