J.F. Kaufman: Trump election a triumph of ignorance
Given the overwhelming evidence against Donald Trump as man and candidate, including his doleful record as president — praising dictators, big tax cut for the wealthy, separating children at the border — the true winner of the recent election was voter incompetence spurred by a flood of propaganda.
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: More than 30 groups call on State Legislature to take action on safe drinking water for Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary
WISCONSIN – More than 30 groups signed onto a letter calling on the State Legislature to protect public health by taking action on safe drinking water. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, Republican Pres. Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reduce, reuse and recycle waste this holiday season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste
THU News Summary: State Supreme Court to hear case over conversion therapy ban
TOP STORIES Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider GOP blockade of conversion therapy banEvers lawsuit claims JCRAR violated state Constitution’s Separation of Powers clause: Jan. 16 oral arguments take up third prong of year-old Evers suit that has already overturned JFC’s
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers encourages Wisconsinites to support local businesses, shop small this holiday season
Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here! Our small, locally owned businesses are the hearts of our communities. From retail to restaurants, art galleries to coffee shops, small businesses support Wisconsin families, create community spaces, and bring unique products
The Welch Group: Mesec joins The Welch Group as director of government affairs
The Welch Group (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Stamena Mesec to our government affairs team. Mesec comes to TWG from 8 years in the State Capitol, having served as an aide and policy advisor in both the
Wisconsin College Republicans: New leadership
[Madison, WI] – As of December 1st, 2024, Nicholas Jacobs of UW-River Falls ascended to the chairman position of the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, upon the resignation of former Chairman William Blathras. Additionally, due to the resignation of Vice
UW–Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U speaker to present ‘Seven Principles That Fuel Success’ to close fall series
Does happiness fuel success? Or does being successful make us happier? Paul Billmeyer, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County, will tackle those questions and others during his Thursdays at the Upresentation, “Seven Principles That
WILL: Where Wisconsin ranks on freedom, informs policy makers ahead of 2025
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its “2024 Wisconsin Freedom Audit”, an extensive review of where the state ranks in various measurements of freedom, including fiscal freedoms, regulatory freedoms, and individual freedoms. The audit found
U.S. Sen. Baldwin & U.S. Sen. Ernst: Bipartisan legislation to cut red tape and expand access to internet in rural America passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation expands access to broadband in rural
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Invites you to help clean up Dane County
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is proud to announce that our affiliate, the Libertarian Party of Dane County (LPDane) is once again hitting the streets to make Wisconsin a better place. The LPDane is gathering this Saturday, December 7,
USDA: Announces over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities in Wisconsin through Rural Partners Network
STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park System in 2025
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is previewing a year-long celebration of the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System in 2025. The public is invited to participate in the 125th anniversary celebration of the Wisconsin
DC Wrap: Baldwin says some Trump appointees “very troubling,” but “excited” about fellow Wisconsinite Duffy as transportation secretary
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also says she’s “excited” at the prospect of seeing a fellow Wisconsinite — former GOP U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy — at the helm of the Department of Transportation.
THU AM Update: Baldwin calls some of Trump cabinet picks ‘very troubling,’ but praises Duffy selection
From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin told a WisPolitics DC luncheon that some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are “very troubling.” But the Madison Dem also said at yesterday’s event that she’s “excited” at the prospect of