Sen. Tomczyk: Calls on governor to appoint DNR Secretary
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UW-Madison: Life expectancy gap
EVEN AS COVID RAGED, SPIKES IN HOMICIDE WERE A SIGNIFICANT DRAG ON LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR BLACK MEN MADISON — While the COVID-19 pandemic quickly reversed decades of progress in closing the gap between life expectancies for Black and white people
Wisconsin Green Party: Objects to the Democrats’ attempt to remove Jill Stein from ballot
Announces plan to recruit candidates in 2026 legislative and congressional elections The Wisconsin Green Party strongly objects to the Democratic Party’s repeated attempts to remove our candidates from the Wisconsin ballot, effectively denying Wisconsin voters a choice. The recent suit
Bruce Murphy: We Energies wants more of your money
The closer you look at We Energies‘ latest rate requests the more outrageous they look.
DC Wrap: Harris and Vance visit Wisconsin as delegates gather at DNC in Chicago
In this week’s DC Wrap: Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz visit Milwaukee, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance stops in Kenosha, and Wisconsin Democrats gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.
THU AM Update: Johnson praises Biden-Harris administration for infrastructure funding to improve Milwaukee corridor
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, in remarks at the DNC, praised the Biden-Harris administration for an investment to help those impacted by the construction of interstates 94 and 43 in the 1960s. And following Johnson’s comments yesterday,
WED PM Update: Federal judge shrugs off Lincoln Hills letters
From WisPolitics … — A federal judge brushed aside letters from Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP lawmakers over an agreement limiting how staff discipline residents at the state’s troubled youth prisons. He said a formal motion would have to
Wikler, Dem legislative leaders say Harris-Walz ticket boosting Wisconsin Dems’ chances in November
State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler told reporters Wednesday the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket is creating excitement, including a surge in volunteers and large turnout at nominees’ events, like last night’s rally in Milwaukee. That, he said, means good things for Dem candidates in downballot contests.
Wisconsin delegate says he voted ‘present’ during DNC roll call to protest Gaza war
Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old UW-Milwaukee student from Oconomowoc, said he plans to support Harris in November and backs her economic plans.
Pelosi to Wisconsin delegates: ‘Just own the ground, baby’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a simple but emphatic message for Wisconsin delegates as the California Dem looked forward to the fall campaign.
Dept. Safety and Professional Services: Jennifer Garrett selected for prestigious CSG Henry Toll Fellowship
Madison, Wis. — The Council of State Governments announced Monday that Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Assistant Deputy Secretary Jennifer Garrett has been selected to participate in the 2024 Council of State Governments (GSG) Henry Toll Fellowship, the
USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag news – milk production
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Dept. of Transportation: Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety highlights the strength of collaboration to prevent crashes on Wisconsin’s roads
Everyone has a role in making sure our roads are safe. The 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety brought together traffic safety professionals, advocates and community members to focus efforts on preventing fatal crashes and serious injuries on our
Supreme Court: Accepts one case at Aug. 1 conference
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Evers attributes roll call gaffe to nerves, excitement
During the convention’s symbolic roll call of the states, Evers told the arena he was “jazzed as hell to announce that Wisconsin casts one present and 94 votes for …” before trailing off.