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Madison, WI (November 3, 2025) – After 44 years behind the microphone, Jane Matenaer, host of “Matenaer On Air” on several of Civic Media’s news/talk stations, announced her retirement this morning on her show. “When I started my radio career, my goal was to be a
MADISON, WI —Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) reacted today after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 76, legislation that would have placed safeguards on plea bargains in serious criminal cases and limited the use of deferred prosecution agreements. “Governor Evers’ veto is a
State’s energy future strengthened by company’s $700 million investment in growth and reliability TC Energy has officially announced commercial in-service of its Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP), a $700 million natural gas pipeline initiative designed to enhance energy security and reliability,
Former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, who led Wisconsin’s fastest growing county for 13 years, has joined the Board of Directors for One City Schools. Parisi served as the county’s chief executive from 2011 until 2024, overseeing the development and
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 146, a bill that gives employers a few more days to respond to the state’s requests for information about new UI claims. “Improper payments
MILWAUKEE — The benefits of equine therapy for Veterans, as well as their families, will be on display during “Veteran Fall Fest at the Stables,” an open house event at MKE Urban Stables. Geared toward families and Veterans, the free, fun event
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025. The appointment will fill a
Sales Support Statewide Conservation And Environmental Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of its official online merchandise store, featuring a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions.
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Oneida County Sheriff Grady Hartman. In a statement, Sheriff Hartman said “I support Jessi Ebben because she is a strong supporter of law enforcement. In Congress, Jessi
GOP lawmakers are seeking to create a new tax break for nuclear fusion projects in Wisconsin, with a goal of making the state an “epicenter” for the technology’s development. Sen. Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac, as well as Reps.
Dr. Imran Andrabi, President & CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare, named 2026 Chair-elect MADISON, Wis. — Froedtert ThedaCare’s President & CEO Imran Andrabi, MD, FAAFM, was selected Chair-elect of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Board of Directors during its Oct. 23 meeting
Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul has decided that if the U.S. Supreme Court won’t let him discriminate against Catholic Charities when it comes to a religious tax exemption, then he’ll take a wrecking ball to the tax exemption itself.
As governor, I’ll make it my top priority to make life more affordable for everyone.
Urban Milwaukee editor Bruce Murphy skates past key evidence and bases a major claim on factual errors.
At what point will taxpayers rebel against the high costs?
The IHRA definition covers not just the traditional antisemitism most common on the far right, but also the newer antisemitism more prevalent on the far left.
Stop the cruelty, extend the ACA tax credits and end the shutdown.
Just as the sign-up period for folks whose health care has been subsidized by the Affordable Care Act — Obamacare for short — is to begin for 2026, enrollees were told to expect having to pay a lot more. As much as 800% more, in fact.
We need legislative action to ensure that we never witness this type of individualized power and assault on our nation’s landmarks.
When the smoke clears, I don’t think this off-off year election with a highly selective electorate will amount to a tea leaf worth reading. In the end it’ll be just another Tuesday.
Madison, WI (November 3, 2025) – After 44 years behind the microphone, Jane Matenaer, host of “Matenaer On Air” on several of Civic Media’s news/talk stations, announced her retirement this morning on her show. “When I started my radio career, my goal was to be a “cool, nighttime rock chick.” Tragically, I was none of those
MADISON, WI —Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) reacted today after Governor Evers vetoed Senate Bill 76, legislation that would have placed safeguards on plea bargains in serious criminal cases and limited the use of deferred prosecution agreements. “Governor Evers’ veto is a victory for violent felons, dangerous reckless drivers, car thieves and
State’s energy future strengthened by company’s $700 million investment in growth and reliability TC Energy has officially announced commercial in-service of its Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP), a $700 million natural gas pipeline initiative designed to enhance energy security and reliability, drive economic growth and reduce emissions across Midwest communities. During
Former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, who led Wisconsin’s fastest growing county for 13 years, has joined the Board of Directors for One City Schools. Parisi served as the county’s chief executive from 2011 until 2024, overseeing the development and implementation of a nearly $1 billion annual county budget while
MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 146, a bill that gives employers a few more days to respond to the state’s requests for information about new UI claims. “Improper payments cause unnecessary paperwork for both the state and employer and
MILWAUKEE — The benefits of equine therapy for Veterans, as well as their families, will be on display during “Veteran Fall Fest at the Stables,” an open house event at MKE Urban Stables. Geared toward families and Veterans, the free, fun event — co-sponsored by the Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force —
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 4. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Anthony Milisauskas’ resignation, effective Jan.
Sales Support Statewide Conservation And Environmental Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of its official online merchandise store, featuring a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions. Consider DNR merchandise items for the nature lovers, hikers, hunters,
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Oneida County Sheriff Grady Hartman. In a statement, Sheriff Hartman said “I support Jessi Ebben because she is a strong supporter of law enforcement. In Congress, Jessi will be a fighter to protect our Wisconsin way of
GOP lawmakers are seeking to create a new tax break for nuclear fusion projects in Wisconsin, with a goal of making the state an “epicenter” for the technology’s development. Sen. Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac, as well as Reps. Benjamin Franklin of De Pere and David Steffen of Howard,
Dr. Imran Andrabi, President & CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare, named 2026 Chair-elect MADISON, Wis. — Froedtert ThedaCare’s President & CEO Imran Andrabi, MD, FAAFM, was selected Chair-elect of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Board of Directors during its Oct. 23 meeting in Madison. Andrabi will serve as Chair-elect in 2026, along
Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul has decided that if the U.S. Supreme Court won’t let him discriminate against Catholic Charities when it comes to a religious tax exemption, then he’ll take a wrecking ball to the tax exemption itself.
As governor, I’ll make it my top priority to make life more affordable for everyone.
Urban Milwaukee editor Bruce Murphy skates past key evidence and bases a major claim on factual errors.
At what point will taxpayers rebel against the high costs?
The IHRA definition covers not just the traditional antisemitism most common on the far right, but also the newer antisemitism more prevalent on the far left.
Stop the cruelty, extend the ACA tax credits and end the shutdown.
Just as the sign-up period for folks whose health care has been subsidized by the Affordable Care Act — Obamacare for short — is to begin for 2026, enrollees were told to expect having to pay a lot more. As much as 800% more, in fact.
We need legislative action to ensure that we never witness this type of individualized power and assault on our nation’s landmarks.
When the smoke clears, I don’t think this off-off year election with a highly selective electorate will amount to a tea leaf worth reading. In the end it’ll be just another Tuesday.