Patsy Neal: It’s the Trump family’s golden age, not ours
Most Americans feel the economy has gotten worse, and are finding it harder to balance their budget as they buy groceries and gas and pay for housing, insurance and healthcare.
Tom Loftus: Norway’s Harald V forged strong ties with U.S.
The passing of King Harald V on Aug. 28 was a sad day for Norway. His son now King Haakon VIII will take the throne.
THU News Summary: Gubernatorial candidates discuss marijuana policy, hemp
TOP STORIES Tiffany, Crowley aligned on removing federal protections for wolves in Wisconsin… On Friday, [Trump EO] directed [Interior Sec.] Burgum to begin the process of delisting or downlisting wolves … within 90 days if recovery criteria are met. …
Wisconsin Family Action PAC: Endorsements
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin laws containing basic safeguards that protect women—including requirements that physicians perform abortions and that women receive a 24-hour waiting period to consider their decision to have their child’s
Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin awarded highest recognition for financial reporting for 30th year in a row
Wisconsin Continues to Lead on Fiscal Stewardship Under Gov. Evers Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that the State of Wisconsin was once again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from
Rep. Maxey: Responds to WEC findings on duplicate ballots
Madison, WI — State Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, addressed the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) findings regarding duplicate absentee ballots issued by the former Green Bay city clerk. WEC ruled that former
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of reports 26-10 through 26-16: Wisconsin Retirement System and other benefit programs
We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 26-10), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 26-12), and the Supplemental Health Insurance
Elections Commission survey of clerks finds no increase in late absentee ballots, no improvements, either
The anonymous survey found 9% of clerks who responded said they received more late absentee ballots for the August primary compared to the spring election, while 48% said the number was about the same.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Know your target: Don’t accidentally shoot elk this hunting season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season. Elk occasionally venture outside of Wisconsin’s Northern and Central Elk Management Zones, especially during the
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in five counties through the weekend
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air through the weekend. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Thursday, September 10 · I-94 – Eau
Van Orden touts rural healthcare investments during midterm GOP convention
At a GOP convention in Dallas, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden touted rural healthcare investments in a Republican-authored reconciliation package while attacking Democrats for “shamefully” voting against it.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Board of Directors endorse Van Orden, Wied for Congress
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of Directors have endorsed Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Rep. Tony Wied for re-election to the United States House of Representatives. “These endorsements reflect the strong commitment both Rep. Van Orden and
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: New lawsuit targets warrantless, no limits government surveillance
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new lawsuit seeking to prevent AI-powered government surveillance through Flock cameras without a warrant or valid warrant exception. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a coalition of taxpayers
Crowley pledges to lower costs in new ad
Dem gubernatorial candidate David Crowley has released a new TV ad in which the Milwaukee County executive says he understands the financial struggles people are experiencing because “we’re going through it, too.”
NOCAMS Muskego: Sues over warrantless Flock camera searches
MUSKEGO, Wis. — NOCAMS Muskego filed suit today in Waukesha County Circuit Court against the City of Muskego and eleven other Waukesha County governments, asking the court to rule that police must get a warrant before searching the Flock camera database