WisDems: MEMORY LANE: Derrick Van Orden’s health care plan is repealing the ACA
MADISON, Wis. — As Derrick Van Orden desperately tries to distract from his abysmal record three weeks from Election Day, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of Van Orden’s most extreme positions. Derrick Van Orden has no problem
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 Trapping seasons opening around Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an
Wisconsin Historical Society: Awarded grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is delighted to announce that it was awarded $177,480 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered grant, which will fund a professional development project from September 2024 to August 2027. As the Society prepares for
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Releases video interviews, questionnaires with Chippewa Valley area legislative candidates
EAU CLAIRE – The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce announces the release of unbiased candidate resources for Chippewa Valley area State Assembly districts on the ballot for the November 5 election. The Chamber does not endorse candidates, but works
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Responds to FTC changes to premerger notification process
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, issued the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule implementing changes to the premerger notification
MPS aims to file 2023 financial report by Thanksgiving
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NFIB: Wisconsin small businesses endorse Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Eric Hovde for election to the United States Senate. “Eric Hovde is an experienced, successful entrepreneur who understands the issues important to
Progress Action Fund: Democratic Super PACs announce $2.5 million ad buy, release 2 new ads including sequel to viral ad “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom”
Los Angeles, CA – With just three weeks until the 2024 elections, Democratic Super PAC Progress Action Fund, in partnership with Defend The Vote, announced its largest ad buy ever of $2.5 million. The $2.5 million will be used to run
UW–Stout: High aspirations — recent grads leverage Prehealth courses to pursue medical careers
In 2010 when the $43 million, gleaming Jarvis Hall Science Wing addition was dedicated at UW-Stout, Gov. Jim Doyle and others called it the finest science facility in the state. By at least one measure, the building with state-of-the-art lab
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed October as Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin. “Financial literacy is a life skill that can improve
Dept. of Public Instruction: Releases figures on 2024-25 general school aids
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today posted state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student counts
Don Leake: Assembly elections to test how much maps matter
Whether the principal factor determining Wisconsin state election outcomes is the candidates themselves or political geography is on the ballot this fall.
Kristen Brey: Desperate for election to be over? Too bad we’ll have to wait days for results.
It matters that every single vote is counted. So hold tight, do some breathing exercises and unclench your jaw.
Charlie Sykes: Why I just endorsed Kamala Harris
Some conservatives reject Trump but cannot bring themselves to vote for the one candidate who could stop him. I refuse to be one of them.
Paul Fanlund: Four thoughts for Kamala Harris backers in election endgame
The possibility of Donald Trump defeating Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is frightening. Here are four ways to cope with the anxiety during the campaign’s final weeks.