Judge declines to allow partial witness addresses on absentee ballots

A Dane County judge has declined to issue an order directing clerks to accept absentee ballots so long as witnesses included any information on their addresses, saying it would cause confusion so close to the election. Judge Nia Trammell on Wednesday noted the Wisconsin Elections Commission previously issued guidance that

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Announces WWII veteran Anna Mae Robertson as Grand Marshal for Wisconsin’s Veterans Day Parade

MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce announced the Grand Marshal of the upcoming Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade will be Anna Mae Robertson, Milwaukee resident, and WWII veteran. Robertson was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in 1943. Robertson’s Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,”

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Wisconsin Troopers Association: Name Van Wanggaard Senator of the Year

Madison, Wisconsin:  The Wisconsin Troopers Association (WTA) today announced Senator Van Wanggaard as Senator of the Year.  “Senator Wanggaard has been a steadfast supporter of the men and women of law enforcement throughout his entire legislative career,” stated WTA Executive Director Matt Johnson.  “In a time when communities are looking to

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Priorities USA: Priorities USA Action and A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund launch six-figure campaign urging Wisconsin voters to turn out against GOP extremism

Washington, D.C. — Today, Priorities USA Action and A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund announced a $275,000 joint digital ad campaign urging Wisconsinites to vote. The ads warn of the GOP’s long-term plan to force Donald Trump into power in 2024 should they win control of vital states this year. The

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Experienced ‘treps, investors on hand Nov. 9 for six panels at 2022 Early Stage Symposium

MADISON, Wis. – Some of the most active entrepreneurs, investors and service experts from Wisconsin and beyond will take part in informative panel discussions during the first day of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The in-person conference, which continues Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, will also feature

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sens. Ron Johnson, Jim Risch and colleagues release statement on sham conviction of Jimmy Lai

OSHKOSH —  On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ranking Member Jim Risch of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Ben Cardin, Bill Cassidy, Dick Durbin, Tom Cotton, Tim Kaine, Kevin Cramer, Jeff Merkley, Mike Crapo, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Grassley, Jim Inhofe, Rick Scott, Marco

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Wisconsin Historical Society: A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2022. The A.O. Smith Corporation Headquarters Historic District is comprised of four remaining buildings of the original headquarters and factory complex from

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UW Health Kids: Offers Halloween safety reminders

MADISON, Wis. – From decorations to costumes to trick-or-treating, Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids.             With most Halloween celebrations back to normal this year, a UW Health Kids expert wants to keep the scares in the haunted houses and out of the

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Engineering dean speaks to opportunities, challenges of hydrogen

The dean of UW-Madison’s College of Engineering says hydrogen represents a significant opportunity for Wisconsin’s economy as the country moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  But Ian Robertson also said society isn’t ready yet for widespread adoption of clean hydrogen as a source of energy. He spoke yesterday during a

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