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COVID-19 cases are rising across the country and in Wisconsin, and more young people are getting sick from it, one of the region’s top doctors said. Young people “have a different way of looking at life and thinking about risk,”

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson is dropping out as an at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention now that he’s interim president of the UW System. Thompson, who was appointed
Guest speaker is Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, who is to discuss efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/wp-content/forms/newsletters/2020/Jun2620.pdf

Three Wisconsin energy companies are seeing over $20 million in loans to improve rural electric infrastructure in the state. The money comes from the USDA as part of a $1.6 billion package, the Electric Loan Program, to provide loans and

Milwaukee leaders in diversifying employment said mentorship, inclusivity and location will grow the pipeline of diverse, talented employees in the region. Dr. Vicki Martin, president of the Milwaukee Area Technical College, told a Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce webinar that

After a successful run at keeping down daily confirmed cases and making its way through its reopening plan, Dane County is now having to place new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread of COVID-19 just before the holiday weekend.

I understand the argument that white Madison has failed to put its money where its mouth is and that comfortable older liberals secretly prefer the status quo. Well, Tim was both — comfortable and old — yet he fought the good fight right to the finish line. Madison has many like him, which gives me hope.

Wisconsin’s delegation to the Republican National Convention in Florida next month includes newly minted UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson, former Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature’s top GOP leaders. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and

President Trump’s campaign has reserved $7.4 million on TV ads in Wisconsin between Labor Day and Election Day, according to Ad Age. Ad Age, which follows marketing and media, reported the buy is part of a $99.7 million buy across

State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called Donald Trump a “dangerously discredited threat to our well-being and our economy” and said November’s election was a fight for voters’ lives due to the president’s inaction on COVID-19. Their
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin GOP isn’t requiring attendees at next week’s state convention to sign a waiver related to COVID-19. Those who attended a rally featuring Vice President Mike Pence in Pewaukee last week

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the appointment of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson as interim president of the UW System. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
I am honored and excited to receive an endorsement from Our Wisconsin Revolution . Our Revolution organizations were formed across the country after Bernie’s inspirational 2016 presidential campaign. It’s up to us to continue the fight for a better America that is

COVID-19 cases are rising across the country and in Wisconsin, and more young people are getting sick from it, one of the region’s top doctors said. Young people “have a different way of looking at life and thinking about risk,” said Dr. John Raymond, president and CEO of the Medical

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson is dropping out as an at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention now that he’s interim president of the UW System. Thompson, who was appointed interim president June 19, was on the list of 52
Guest speaker is Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, who is to discuss efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin For more information: https://rotarymadison.org/wp-content/forms/newsletters/2020/Jun2620.pdf

Three Wisconsin energy companies are seeing over $20 million in loans to improve rural electric infrastructure in the state. The money comes from the USDA as part of a $1.6 billion package, the Electric Loan Program, to provide loans and loan guarantees to rural electric cooperatives and utilities in 21

Milwaukee leaders in diversifying employment said mentorship, inclusivity and location will grow the pipeline of diverse, talented employees in the region. Dr. Vicki Martin, president of the Milwaukee Area Technical College, told a Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce webinar that internal training and shepherding individuals to assume greater roles within

After a successful run at keeping down daily confirmed cases and making its way through its reopening plan, Dane County is now having to place new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread of COVID-19 just before the holiday weekend. The new order takes effect this morning at 8 a.m.

I understand the argument that white Madison has failed to put its money where its mouth is and that comfortable older liberals secretly prefer the status quo. Well, Tim was both — comfortable and old — yet he fought the good fight right to the finish line. Madison has many like him, which gives me hope.

Wisconsin’s delegation to the Republican National Convention in Florida next month includes newly minted UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson, former Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature’s top GOP leaders. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, state Sens. Dan Feyen, of Fond

President Trump’s campaign has reserved $7.4 million on TV ads in Wisconsin between Labor Day and Election Day, according to Ad Age. Ad Age, which follows marketing and media, reported the buy is part of a $99.7 million buy across six states, according to a project it’s been working on

State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called Donald Trump a “dangerously discredited threat to our well-being and our economy” and said November’s election was a fight for voters’ lives due to the president’s inaction on COVID-19. Their comments came on a call with reporters today. “Throughout [the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Wisconsin GOP isn’t requiring attendees at next week’s state convention to sign a waiver related to COVID-19. Those who attended a rally featuring Vice President Mike Pence in Pewaukee last week were required to sign one acknowledging “an inherent risk of

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the appointment of former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson as interim president of the UW System. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
I am honored and excited to receive an endorsement from Our Wisconsin Revolution . Our Revolution organizations were formed across the country after Bernie’s inspirational 2016 presidential campaign. It’s up to us to continue the fight for a better America that is inclusive for everyone and works for all. I’m ready to