Brian Dake: Lawsuit abuse harming Wisconsin’s small businesses

Tort reform is not just a legislative issue; it’s a crucial factor for the survival and growth of small businesses in Wisconsin. By addressing the excessive costs of litigation, reducing frivolous lawsuits and stabilizing the business climate, tort reform would provide small business owners with the tools they need to thrive.

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John Nichols: Pope Francis rejected the savage inequalities of capitalism

Pope Francis used his dozen years as the head of the Catholic Church to advocate for peace, for bold responses to the climate crisis, for humane treatment of refugees, for responsible uses of increasingly out-of-control technologies and — with a consistency that distinguished him from the corporate and political elites of his time — for economic justice.

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Brian Dake: Lawsuit abuse harming Wisconsin’s small businesses

Tort reform is not just a legislative issue; it’s a crucial factor for the survival and growth of small businesses in Wisconsin. By addressing the excessive costs of litigation, reducing frivolous lawsuits and stabilizing the business climate, tort reform would provide small business owners with the tools they need to thrive.

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John Nichols: Pope Francis rejected the savage inequalities of capitalism

Pope Francis used his dozen years as the head of the Catholic Church to advocate for peace, for bold responses to the climate crisis, for humane treatment of refugees, for responsible uses of increasingly out-of-control technologies and — with a consistency that distinguished him from the corporate and political elites of his time — for economic justice.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency office closing, Baldwin demands answers from Trump admin

Baldwin-backed agency to boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs on Musk and Trump’s chopping block WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s closure of Wisconsin’s newly established Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center that provides small business

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Dept. of Public Instruction: After feds cut Green Ribbon Schools, Wisconsin launches own award to honor sustainability leaders

Two schools recognized for outstanding environmental stewardship MADISON — Following the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program, Wisconsin has launched its own initiative through Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin to spotlight schools leading the way in environmental stewardship. State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today, as part of Environmental

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Madison College: Dr. Jennifer Berne named next President

Madison College’s District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jennifer Berne as the college’s next president, concluding an extensive national search. Berne will assume the role on July 1. She brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member, researcher, academic leader, and community college

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