Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Awards $550,000 to veteran nonprofits

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “I am thrilled that WDVA can

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Van Orden campaign: Rebecca Crook goes into hiding

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Let’s cut to the chase. Every single reporter covering the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District should be asking: how long will it take Rebecca Crook to say whether she will debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden? It

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Bill Kaplan: Right-wing whoppers hurled at Baldwin

The MacIver Institute falsely distorted and minimized Baldwin’s central role in passing legislation to help save retirement benefits of middle-working class participants in imminently collapsing corporate-union pension plans, including the Central States Pension Fund.

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Dave Zweifel: Take Trump at his word

While even many of his supporters are troubled by some of the candidate’s behavior and over-the-top statements, they view it as simple hyperbole, that he won’t actually do the things he claims he will.

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Awards $550,000 to veteran nonprofits

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond announced $550,000 in grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “I am thrilled that WDVA can help these nonprofits with their innovative work on behalf of

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Americans for Contraception: New ad campaign calls out Rep. Van Orden’s refusal to protect contraception rights, urges Wisconsinites to demand a change

La Crosse, WI – Americans for Contraception (AFC) today launched a new ad campaign confronting Wisconsin Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden over his refusal to support the Right to Contraception Act. Birth control is a fundamental right, supported by 90 percent of Americans.  Using tested and targeted approaches, AFC’s campaign urges Wisconsinites to cal… Please log

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Van Orden campaign: Rebecca Crook goes into hiding

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – Let’s cut to the chase. Every single reporter covering the race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District should be asking: how long will it take Rebecca Crook to say whether she will debate Congressman Derrick Van Orden? It has been days since the Adams County Chamber of Commerce

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Police Leaders for Community Safety: Endorses Kristin Lyerly for Congress

Police Leaders for Community Safety, a national nonpartisan organization of law enforcement leaders, today announced its endorsement of Kristin Lyerly for the U.S. House of Representatives. This endorsement reflects Kristin Lyerly’s commitment to public safety, law enforcement, and upholding the rule of law. “Kristin Lyerly stands out as a strong

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Tranportation: ICYMI: Celebrate $12.5 million federal grant to expand truck parking, improve safety and accessibility at Manitowoc County rest areas

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated a $12.5 million federal grant received by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to upgrade road safety, expand truck parking by 280 percent, and modernize two safety rest areas along the I-43 corridor between Green Bay and Manitowoc. The investment, through the U.S. Department

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Bill Kaplan: Right-wing whoppers hurled at Baldwin

The MacIver Institute falsely distorted and minimized Baldwin’s central role in passing legislation to help save retirement benefits of middle-working class participants in imminently collapsing corporate-union pension plans, including the Central States Pension Fund.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

MADISON, Wis. – 85 Wisconsinites lost their lives to domestic violence last year, according to a new report from End Abuse Wisconsin. As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) for survivors of

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Dave Zweifel: Take Trump at his word

While even many of his supporters are troubled by some of the candidate’s behavior and over-the-top statements, they view it as simple hyperbole, that he won’t actually do the things he claims he will.

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