Bill Kaplan: Trump, nuclear war and cover-up
Parallels between Trump and Nixon on nuclear war and cover-ups.
Parallels between Trump and Nixon on nuclear war and cover-ups.
Trump was right about Jerusalem despite the nervous nellies.
Common sense and reason must prevail in the marijuana debate. And opening the door to allow the federal government to prosecute more citizens in states where marijuana has been legalized by overwhelming majorities of the people makes no sense.
A 15-year love affair has turned really sour.
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 MADISON – One of the original authors of Wisconsin’s successful college savings program, Edvest, is applauding the program passing $5 billion in assets. State Senator Alberta Darling helped author legislation which created the program and has served on the board since 1999. Senator Darling says she is excited more children will be able to afford college. “Edvest is now a model college savings program for the nation,” Darling said, “With $5 billion in assets, more kids will get the opportunity to go pursue their dreams.” Edvest is Wisconsin’s college savings program, also called a “529
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced 18 individuals, businesses, and organizations as recipients of the 2017 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award, as selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy. “These individuals and organizations are to be commended for their dedication to helping citizens of all ages enhance their personal financial kn… 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 Me Forgot Password
The super PAC backing GOP state Sen. Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate says it raised more than $1 million in the final three months of 2017. Wisconsin Next PAC also said it finished the year with more than $1 million in the bank. The group announced its fundraising numbers on the heels of Vukmir saying she raised more than $400,000 during the period. Reports detailing their fundraising efforts are due to the FEC later this month. Solutions for Wisconsin, the super PAC backing Vukmir’s GOP rival Kevin Nicholson, raised $3.5 million through the first half of 2017.
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today attacked Governor Scott Walker for falsely implying that the federal government would protect wetlands threatened by Foxconn. “Foxconn is a global pollution threat. We cannot tolerate the worst of Chinese water quality in Wisconsin. Even the Chinese government, which has engineered one of the most polluted countries on the planet, has investigated Foxconn for ‘severely exceeding’ China’s flimsy requirements for water protection. “Walker and Republican state lawmakers have already exempted Foxconn from complying with Wisconsin’s wetlands laws, against the will of the majority of the people
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/mon-news-summary-guvs-race-u-s-senate-race-coverage-clarke-get-partial-win-in-plane-tiff-lawsuit/ **************************************** Jan. 30: WisPolitics Luncheon with Kevin Nicholson Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tues… 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.
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded a total of $496,516 in grants to 63 community groups to support seven strategies to prevent opioid abuse. “These grants further our commitment to reduce the impact of opioid abuse in Wisconsin communities,” said Paul Krupski, DHS Director of Opioid Initiatives. “The efforts supported by these grants will protect and promote the health and safety of Wisconsin residents.” The seven strategies include: The promotion of the Dose of Reality campaign to warn about the dangers of misusing prescription painkillers and highlight the importance of
Contact: Sarah Mattes Office: (608) 242-6414 Cell: (608) 216-3202 smattes@publichealthmdc.com In recognition of National Radon Action Month, Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) urges all residents to test their homes for radon. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that develops in the soil. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer and causes over 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. Radon is normally dispersed in outdoor air, but can reach harmful levels
Contact: Rep. Joel Kleefisch (608) 266-8551 Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608)-266-7671 MADISON – Upon the announcement that Governor Walker plans to close Lincoln Hills and replace it with smaller, regionally based facilities, Representatives Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) and David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following joint statement: “It is welcome news that the governor plans to take steps that would reform Wisconsin’s juvenile corrections system in the 2019-2020 budget. While this news is indeed welcome, we believe it could be accelerated so our shared vision for safety and rehabilitation is achieved more urgently. “Two bills, including one that we co-authored, could be
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker visited schools in Kimberly and Eau Claire today to discuss the Youth Apprenticeship Program. The program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), partners high school students with employers to provide hands-on job training and transferable skills to pursue more advanced career paths. “Youth Apprenticeship is a key tool for improving educational and employment opportunities for students, and we’re proud of the fact that student participation in the program has more than doubled since we took office,” said Governor Walker. “This innovative program encourages collaboration between students, schools,
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker, who opposes a common sense plan to allow student loan borrowers to refinance their loans just like you can a mortgage, is “honoring” one of the nation’s most worst actors in the student loan crisis, Sallie Mae. “Honoring Sallie Mae for student loan work would be like the company that owned the Titanic honoring the iceberg,” said Analiese Eicher, One Wisconsin Now Program Director. “Student loan debt has risen to $24 billion in Wisconsin and Walker’s only advice to the state’s nearly one million borrowers has
Contact: James Wigderson Editor, RightWisconsin 262-422-7763 Waukesha, WI – In an unscientific poll on Facebook, state Senator Leah Vukmir (R-Brookfield) easily defeated Kevin Nicholson of Delafield, 88.5 percent to 11.5 percent. While the poll is unscientific and participation is completely voluntary, the poll may be an indicator of the relative intensity of support for the two candidates. The unscientific poll was conducted on Facebook starting the night of Friday, January 5, and ending the night of Sunday, January 7. The poll was also posted on RightWisconsin Editor James Wigderson’s Facebook page. According to Facebook, the poll reached 1,406 people “organically”
Parallels between Trump and Nixon on nuclear war and cover-ups.
Trump was right about Jerusalem despite the nervous nellies.
Common sense and reason must prevail in the marijuana debate. And opening the door to allow the federal government to prosecute more citizens in states where marijuana has been legalized by overwhelming majorities of the people makes no sense.
A 15-year love affair has turned really sour.
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 MADISON – One of the original authors of Wisconsin’s successful college savings program, Edvest, is applauding the program passing $5 billion in assets. State Senator Alberta Darling helped author legislation which created the program and has served on the board since 1999. Senator Darling says
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today announced 18 individuals, businesses, and organizations as recipients of the 2017 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award, as selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy. “These individuals and organizations are to be commended for their dedication to helping citizens of
The super PAC backing GOP state Sen. Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate says it raised more than $1 million in the final three months of 2017. Wisconsin Next PAC also said it finished the year with more than $1 million in the bank. The group announced its fundraising numbers on
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today attacked Governor Scott Walker for falsely implying that the federal government would protect wetlands threatened by Foxconn. “Foxconn is a global pollution threat. We cannot tolerate the worst of Chinese water quality in Wisconsin. Even the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/mon-news-summary-guvs-race-u-s-senate-race-coverage-clarke-get-partial-win-in-plane-tiff-lawsuit/ **************************************** Jan. 30: WisPolitics Luncheon with Kevin Nicholson Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tues… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded a total of $496,516 in grants to 63 community groups to support seven strategies to prevent opioid abuse. “These grants further our commitment to reduce the impact of opioid abuse in Wisconsin communities,” said
Contact: Sarah Mattes Office: (608) 242-6414 Cell: (608) 216-3202 smattes@publichealthmdc.com In recognition of National Radon Action Month, Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) urges all residents to test their homes for radon. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in
Contact: Rep. Joel Kleefisch (608) 266-8551 Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608)-266-7671 MADISON – Upon the announcement that Governor Walker plans to close Lincoln Hills and replace it with smaller, regionally based facilities, Representatives Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) and David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following joint statement: “It is welcome news that
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker visited schools in Kimberly and Eau Claire today to discuss the Youth Apprenticeship Program. The program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), partners high school students with employers to provide hands-on job training and transferable skills to
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker, who opposes a common sense plan to allow student loan borrowers to refinance their loans just like you can a mortgage, is “honoring” one of the nation’s most worst actors in the student loan crisis, Sallie
Contact: James Wigderson Editor, RightWisconsin 262-422-7763 Waukesha, WI – In an unscientific poll on Facebook, state Senator Leah Vukmir (R-Brookfield) easily defeated Kevin Nicholson of Delafield, 88.5 percent to 11.5 percent. While the poll is unscientific and participation is completely voluntary, the poll may be an indicator of the relative