Terrance Wall: Taxation without representation
Property owners in the city of Madison who reside in other cities are not allowed to vote on the referendums. That’s taxation without representation.
Bruce Murphy: Why does Summerfest run a private company?
Its managers Ron San Felippo and Mike White can’t explain it. And Summerfest won’t say.
Bill Barth: Sound of progress echoes loud, clear
Nothing breeds success like success. Investment tends to attract investment. Optimism is justified as 2024 enters the fourth quarter and a new year beckons.
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2023-24 Sustainability and Business Support report released
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the Sustainability and Business Support section’s 2023-24 report. The report highlights the department’s work to support Wisconsin’s businesses and local governments on their path to sustainability and
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays — October 8, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
NRSC: Ratings change — Cook Political Report moves WI to toss up
The Cook Political Report just moved the Wisconsin Senate race from Lean Democrat to Toss Up. This comes less than a week after Axios reported Democrats are panicking about their chances in Wisconsin, with internal and public polls showing conservative businessman Eric Hovde closing
Harris campaign: Dr. Jill Biden to campaign for Harris-Walz in battleground states
Dr. Jill Biden will travel to the battleground states of Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania to highlight Vice President Harris’ vision for a new way forward that protects reproductive freedom, strengthens our democracy, and ensures every person has the
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Reaction — Forward Exam scores released
The following is attributable to Will Flanders, Research Director at WILL: “It’s vital that Wisconsin’s Forward Exam function as a tool for parents, taxpayers, and policymakers to assess how their schools are doing. Inflated proficiency scores resulting from unilateral changes
Baldwin campaign: Announces new TV ad — “Favor Both”
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced a new TV advertisement, “Favor Both,” which will air statewide. The ad highlights Eric Hovde’s support for raising the retirement age and gutting Social Security by 28%, which would cost the
Red Cross: Blood donors needed to help restock after storm
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TUE News Summary: President Biden and First Lady visiting Wisconsin this week
TOP STORIES Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with a visit to PA and WI… He’ll campaign on Tuesday in Pennsylvania for a close ally [US Sen. Casey] and visit Wisconsin to spotlight a signature legislative achievement [BIL,
Biden to announce final regulations requiring replacement of lead service lines
President Joe Biden in Wisconsin today will announce the EPA has finalized federal regulations requiring drinking water systems in the U.S. to replace lead service lines within 10 years.
TUE AM Update: Biden to announce final regulations requiring replacement of lead service lines
From WisPolitics … — President Joe Biden in Wisconsin today will announce the EPA has finalized federal regulations requiring drinking water systems in the U.S. to replace lead service lines within 10 years. He will also announce the EPA is
Congressional Leadership Fund: Posts largest quarter ever and adds $11 million to key races
CLF raised $81.4 million in Q3 and has $153 million cash on hand WASHINGTON – Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republican Leadership, broke its all-time fundraising record for money raised in one quarter
Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine: Urges journalistic integrity on the one year anniversary of the genocide in Palestine
As Palestinians mark one year of Israeli genocide on October 7, 2023, WCJP (and its 86 statewide organizations) urges all media to maintain a balanced, fact-based and unbiased approach to the crisis we have witnesses, presented without bias. For some,