Bill Kaplan: Trump, a new Korean War?

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. In 1945, Korea, then a Japanese colony, was divided into Soviet and U.S. occupation zones. The Koreans were promised independence and

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Chris Holman: Milking scapegoats

American farmers need to stick up for themselves and demand better for themselves, their families, their farms, and their animals. If we cannot muster the energy to do so in moments like this one, we never will. At that point, Canada won’t be around to scapegoat, and we’ll only have that reflection in the mirror to blame.

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JFC sets tentative schedule for budget votes

The Joint Finance Committee plans to meet May 1 for its first votes on the state budget and is looking to convene twice weekly after that through June, according to a tentative schedule sent to committee members. JFC was originally

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Gov. Walker: Signs Two Bills Into Law

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bills 7 and 12 into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Senate Bill 7 relates to expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon and

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Bill Kaplan: Trump, a new Korean War?

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. In 1945, Korea, then a Japanese colony, was divided into Soviet and U.S. occupation zones. The Koreans were promised independence and unity. However, the Korean peninsula was soon enveloped in the

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Chris Holman: Milking scapegoats

American farmers need to stick up for themselves and demand better for themselves, their families, their farms, and their animals. If we cannot muster the energy to do so in moments like this one, we never will. At that point, Canada won’t be around to scapegoat, and we’ll only have that reflection in the mirror to blame.

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JFC sets tentative schedule for budget votes

The Joint Finance Committee plans to meet May 1 for its first votes on the state budget and is looking to convene twice weekly after that through June, according to a tentative schedule sent to committee members. JFC was originally looking at meeting just once in each of the first

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Reps. Taylor, Berceau: Announcing Formation of Statewide Gun Safety Advocacy Group

Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Rep. Terese Berceau, 608-266-3784 MADISON – Today, Democratic legislators and partner organizations introduced the Wisconsin Coalition for Gun Safety (WCGS), an alliance of physician, clergy, law enforcement, social worker, domestic violence, mental health, women’s health and anti-violence groups. The Coalition will focus on reducing gun violence

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MON News Summary: Walker on fee hikes for transportation; Ryan on NATO, health care

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John …

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Gov. Walker: Signs Two Bills Into Law

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bills 7 and 12 into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Senate Bill 7 relates to expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon and Senate Bill 12 relates to multiple jurisdiction health departments. Senate

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Rep. Shankland: Introduces Bills in Celebration of Earth Day

MADISON – In celebration of Earth Day, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) is introducing two bills in support of Wisconsin’s natural resources. The first bill would require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to publish information about climate change on the DNR website and in the Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine,

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Award-winning WPR host helps people harness their voices

Veronica Rueckert, an award-winning Wisconsin Public Radio radio host, is helping people harness the power of their voices to take control of how they present themselves. Through her Madison-based company, Veronica Rueckert Coaching, she is working with people who want to train their speaking voices for professional settings, as well

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