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A state budget that dragged into September and a proposed $10 billion Foxconn manufacturing plant in southeastern Wisconsin were some of the top stories of 2017. Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, helped shepherd through the GOP tax bill as speculation popped up around his future in politics. And while Gov. Scott Walker announced plans to run for a third term, a bevy of Dems jumped … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Wisconsin Governor Walker, Florida Governor Scott Place Friendly Wager Over the Orange Bowl Governor Walker also declares Saturday “Wear Wisconsin Badgers Red for the Orange Bowl Day” MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Florida Governor Rick Scott today placed a friendly wager over Saturday’s Orange Bowl game between the No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes.Governor Walker wagered an assortment of Wisconsin-made products including beer, cheese, cranberries, and HARIBO Gummi Candy, which will soon be made in Wisconsin. Governor Scott wagered Cuban croquetas from Florida’s Vicky Bakery. “We will
Jack Melvin Ballot-Certified for Spring Waukesha Circuit Court Br. 12 Race, Max Signatures Submitted For Immediate Release: Contact: December 29, 2017 Jack Melvin—414.379.7115 Oconomowoc, WI—Jack Melvin, candidate for the open Waukesha Circuit Court Branch 12, has been ballot–certified with the successful submission of 400 nominating signatures—200 more than required—for the upcoming April 3rd Election. With long-serving Judge Kathryn Foster not seeking reelection in Spring of 2018, Iraq vet, committed conservative and Gov. Walker-appointee Jack Melvin announced he’ll be seeking the open bench. “I enjoyed gathering signatures, and making my case to the voters of Waukesha County, earning their trust as I seek the open
I was paging through Peter Baker’s “Obama: The Call of History” Christmas Day and realized again just how much I miss this man in the White House. If nothing else, he made us proud, unlike the childish and insulting person that occupies it today.
Ron Chernow’s biography of U.S. Grant gives him the usual credit for his generous peace terms given at Appomattox, terms intended to heal the nation. But far fewer books recount the Reconstruction Period that followed.
As 2017 draws to a close, thank you to all our faculty, staff, students and supporters who make UW-Madison a world-class institution. I look forward to an even better year in 2018!
A state budget that dragged into September and a proposed $10 billion Foxconn manufacturing plant in southeastern Wisconsin were some of the top stories of 2017. Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, helped shepherd through the GOP tax bill as speculation popped up around his future in politics. And while
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Wisconsin Governor Walker, Florida Governor Scott Place Friendly Wager Over the Orange Bowl Governor Walker also declares Saturday “Wear Wisconsin Badgers Red for the Orange Bowl Day” MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Florida Governor Rick Scott today placed a
Jack Melvin Ballot-Certified for Spring Waukesha Circuit Court Br. 12 Race, Max Signatures Submitted For Immediate Release: Contact: December 29, 2017 Jack Melvin—414.379.7115 Oconomowoc, WI—Jack Melvin, candidate for the open Waukesha Circuit Court Branch 12, has been ballot–certified with the successful submission of 400 nominating signatures—200 more than required—for the upcoming April 3rd Election.
I was paging through Peter Baker’s “Obama: The Call of History” Christmas Day and realized again just how much I miss this man in the White House. If nothing else, he made us proud, unlike the childish and insulting person that occupies it today.
Ron Chernow’s biography of U.S. Grant gives him the usual credit for his generous peace terms given at Appomattox, terms intended to heal the nation. But far fewer books recount the Reconstruction Period that followed.
As 2017 draws to a close, thank you to all our faculty, staff, students and supporters who make UW-Madison a world-class institution. I look forward to an even better year in 2018!