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On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss former Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, this week’s Assembly and Senate floor sessions, a ruling upholding wedding barn alcohol permit requirements, utility rate hikes and more.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 13 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced legislation to allow Wisconsin clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day. Forty-three other states permit election officials to begin
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defenders announced Friday that it will partner with the University of Wisconsin Law School to strengthen the school’s Public Defender Project, which has been preparing aspiring attorneys for roles in public defense since 1991. Building
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at the race for the Wisconsin attorney general. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) and St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) are proud to announce a meaningful partnership aimed at improving community health by expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. WWH has donated a parcel of land
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
Under the Neylon/Nass proposed legislation, every chapter of Wisconsin’s administrative code would automatically expire every seven years unless deliberately re-adopted through a transparent process.
To effectuate change, elected officials need meaningful access to jails and prisons. How can we do our jobs as legislators when we can’t see the results of our actions?
Botched report cards, lowered standards, licensing and finance scandals erode faith in DPI.
The system, as it currently exists, lacks the transparency families deserve.
Instead of union-busting, the Board should see union organizing as a gift of collective problem-solving.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Center for Individual Rights are filing a lawsuit against the federal government to ensure that all Americans are treated equally.
President Donald Trump’s new regime at the beloved center decreed the National Symphony Orchestra must stand and play the national anthem before every concert.
On Veterans Day last week, former President Barack Obama showed how presidents of the United States once acted.
Even in eras of bitter division, such as the Civil War, the dangerousness of McCarthyism, or during violent Vietnam protests, leaders did not weaponize the language of treason against Congress itself. Trump’s rhetoric today is not politics as usual. Far from it.
As highway widening gets unceremoniously underway and the latest streetcar debate goes in another circle, the bus system and looming cuts to key routes seems left behind.
Its performance against its statewide peers is far too low, but the bitter circumstances of Milwaukee schooling mean it is many children’s best available option.
As cuts to SNAP and skyrocketing grocery costs increase demand for assistance, Opportunity Wisconsin hosts chili cook-off to support local nonprofit helping western Wisconsin families EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This Saturday, Eau Claire residents can support their neighbors in need
WISCONSIN – Today, 46 instances of suspected election fraud were referred to prosecutors for further investigation and prosecution. Wisconsin’s decentralized structure ensures that voter rolls and and records are reviewed multiple times on Election Day before results are certified, and their
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss former Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, this week’s Assembly and Senate floor sessions, a ruling upholding wedding barn alcohol permit requirements, utility rate hikes and more.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 13 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. Since then, there has been an outpouring of support for this package. “Medicare Advantage is a tragic emblem of
MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced legislation to allow Wisconsin clerks to begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day. Forty-three other states permit election officials to begin processing absentee/mail ballots prior to the election including in Texas,
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defenders announced Friday that it will partner with the University of Wisconsin Law School to strengthen the school’s Public Defender Project, which has been preparing aspiring attorneys for roles in public defense since 1991. Building on the program’s strong foundation, SPD and UW Law are
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at the race for the Wisconsin attorney general. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) and St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) are proud to announce a meaningful partnership aimed at improving community health by expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. WWH has donated a parcel of land near the original Baldwin hospital site to SCV Habitat, supporting
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
Under the Neylon/Nass proposed legislation, every chapter of Wisconsin’s administrative code would automatically expire every seven years unless deliberately re-adopted through a transparent process.
To effectuate change, elected officials need meaningful access to jails and prisons. How can we do our jobs as legislators when we can’t see the results of our actions?
Botched report cards, lowered standards, licensing and finance scandals erode faith in DPI.
The system, as it currently exists, lacks the transparency families deserve.
Instead of union-busting, the Board should see union organizing as a gift of collective problem-solving.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Center for Individual Rights are filing a lawsuit against the federal government to ensure that all Americans are treated equally.
President Donald Trump’s new regime at the beloved center decreed the National Symphony Orchestra must stand and play the national anthem before every concert.
On Veterans Day last week, former President Barack Obama showed how presidents of the United States once acted.
Even in eras of bitter division, such as the Civil War, the dangerousness of McCarthyism, or during violent Vietnam protests, leaders did not weaponize the language of treason against Congress itself. Trump’s rhetoric today is not politics as usual. Far from it.
As highway widening gets unceremoniously underway and the latest streetcar debate goes in another circle, the bus system and looming cuts to key routes seems left behind.
Its performance against its statewide peers is far too low, but the bitter circumstances of Milwaukee schooling mean it is many children’s best available option.
As cuts to SNAP and skyrocketing grocery costs increase demand for assistance, Opportunity Wisconsin hosts chili cook-off to support local nonprofit helping western Wisconsin families EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – This Saturday, Eau Claire residents can support their neighbors in need and sample chili from local surprise guest chefs who are
WISCONSIN – Today, 46 instances of suspected election fraud were referred to prosecutors for further investigation and prosecution. Wisconsin’s decentralized structure ensures that voter rolls and and records are reviewed multiple times on Election Day before results are certified, and their efforts rooted out these limited instances of suspected election fraud