Rep. Andraca: Introduces suicide prevention legislation

World Suicide Prevention Day Calls Attention to Growing Crisis MADISON, WI – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced three bills to help prevent suicide, especially those involving firearms. The legislation includes the creation of an Office of Suicide Prevention, provisions

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Dept. of Natural Resource: Magazine welcomes fall

The fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. / Photo Credit: Jason Fleener MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now

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WMC launches new peer network for Wisconsin executives

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has launched a new peer network for business leaders, with a focus on executive leadership and growth strategies.  The group yesterday announced the Wisconsin Executive Forum, which will initially have three cohorts in Madison, Milwaukee and

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Common Cause: September Poll: 64% of Republican and Independent voters want ban for mid-decade redistricting 

Republican and Independent voters want Congress to step up and ban mid-decade redistricting in opposition to a White House desperate to hold onto power – including 60% of voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024.   That’s the latest from a poll of registered voters that Common Cause commissioned with Noble Predictive Insights.  In July,

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Crowley campaign: La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey endorses David Crowley for governor

LA CROSSE –  Today, La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey announced his endorsement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin. Mayor Washington-Spivey praised Crowley’s record of executive leadership as the qualities Wisconsin needs in its next governor. “I’m excited to stand alongside David Crowley,

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WisDems: Full of shit alert: After voting to remove veterans homes funding from budget, Wisconsin Republicans stupidly blame Evers for not providing funding for veterans homes 

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a group of Republican legislators, who helped remove funding for two veterans’ homes in Green Bay and Chippewa, sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers blaming him for loss of funding. Governor Evers’ budget proposed $1.9 million in funding to ensure the continued operation of the homes and support

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Sept. 24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the September meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,

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NFIB Wisconsin: New Survey: Small business optimism improves again 

Main Street cites labor quality as the top issue MADISON, WI (Sept. 10, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase

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Rep. Andraca: Introduces suicide prevention legislation

World Suicide Prevention Day Calls Attention to Growing Crisis MADISON, WI – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced three bills to help prevent suicide, especially those involving firearms. The legislation includes the creation of an Office of Suicide Prevention, provisions allowing individuals to voluntarily prohibit themselves from purchasing a handgun,

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UW-Stevens Point, Northcentral Technical College: To partner in Wausau

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Northcentral Technical College (NTC) are working together to develop a groundbreaking, seamless partnership to provide degree options for students in north central Wisconsin. The collaboration will allow UWSP at Wausau to relocate to the NTC campus, sharing space, programming and community engagement while leveraging

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WisPolitics-State Affairs: Fall event lineup features pollsters, pols and authors

CONTACT: Jeff Mayers, mayers@wispolitics.com –WisPolitics-State Affairs event lineup features pollsters, pols and authors– MADISON — WisPolitics-State Affairs has announced its lineup of fall events including luncheons in Madison and Milwaukee with top newsmakers plus a book event and the annual polling summit focusing on the rural voter. Please mark your calendars

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Dept. of Natural Resource: Magazine welcomes fall

The fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. / Photo Credit: Jason Fleener MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The issue is full of compelling

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: WILL & IRG file suit to allow IRG to disclose request for investigation brought against judge

Wisconsin Law Bars Release of Denied Requests, Violates First Amendment The News: The Institute for Reforming Government, represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Judicial Commission challenging a statute that prohibits publicly revealing denied requests for investigation of Wisconsin judges on First

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Revitalize Milwaukee: “Restoring hope: coming together after the flood”

Revitalize Milwaukee Highlights Year-Round Critical Repair Work Amid Milwaukee’s RecentFlooding Crisis Milwaukee, WI — September 10, 2025 — In the aftermath of the recent devastating floods thatswept through Milwaukee neighborhoods, many homeowners — already living on the edge —are now dealing with unsafe, unlivable conditions. For Revitalize Milwaukee, this flooding

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WMC launches new peer network for Wisconsin executives

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has launched a new peer network for business leaders, with a focus on executive leadership and growth strategies.  The group yesterday announced the Wisconsin Executive Forum, which will initially have three cohorts in Madison, Milwaukee and the Green Bay-Fox Cities area. The experience will include monthly

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Crowley campaign: Firefighters Local 215 endorses David Crowley for governor

First Union to endorse in governor’s race backs Crowley MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 215, has officially endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The endorsement marks the first union endorsement in the 2026 gubernatorial race and delivers major momentum to Crowley’s campaign.

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Common Cause: September Poll: 64% of Republican and Independent voters want ban for mid-decade redistricting 

Republican and Independent voters want Congress to step up and ban mid-decade redistricting in opposition to a White House desperate to hold onto power – including 60% of voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024.   That’s the latest from a poll of registered voters that Common Cause commissioned with Noble Predictive Insights.  In July, President Trump sparked this crisis by pressuring Texas lawmakers to

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