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— Businesses responding to the July COVID-19 Wisconsin Business Impact survey expressed extreme caution in business and personal travel plans. The Madison Region Economic Partnership, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state’s eight other regional economic development organizations and UW-Oshkosh released

Since March 15, the Department of Workforce Development paid 475,000 people over $3 billion but says more federal unemployment compensation is needed. The $600 per week supplement — Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation — ended the week ended last month. “We’re

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Former U.S. Rep. Steve Gunderson, R-Osseo, tells DC Wrap he expects colleges and universities to use the next wave of coronavirus relief to deal with additional costs and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it

Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it for putting public health first. The convention committee

A federal judge expressed doubts that voters who wait until the state-imposed deadline to request absentee ballots will be able to return them by Election Day as required under Wisconsin law. Still, Judge William Conley peppered lawyers during a hearing

It’s understandable teachers and staff, particularly those in the more vulnerable categories, are concerned about being in classes while the pandemic goes on. But if it’s really about the kids (and science), then perhaps the educators pushing for all virtual learning should consider the latest Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidance.

Light-touch regulation in the rail sector has long benefited consumers and the economy at large, something that Sen. Johnson understands. The government now and in the future should steer clear of broad regulations that would hinder this private infrastructure mode.

Johnson, chair of the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee, has morphed into one of the most vocal Trump defenders at a time when many GOP senators are lying low. But, what’s been disturbing is that he appears to be using his committee to concoct a false narrative of what was behind Trump’s Russia-Ukraine involvements that can be used in the upcoming presidential election.

Melissa Sargent has for a number of years now been Wisconsin’s most outspoken legislative advocate for legalization of marijuana.

— Businesses responding to the July COVID-19 Wisconsin Business Impact survey expressed extreme caution in business and personal travel plans. The Madison Region Economic Partnership, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state’s eight other regional economic development organizations and UW-Oshkosh released results yesterday from its fourth statewide survey. For the first

Since March 15, the Department of Workforce Development paid 475,000 people over $3 billion but says more federal unemployment compensation is needed. The $600 per week supplement — Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation — ended the week ended last month. “We’re watching negotiations out in D.C. for any extension or replacement

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Former U.S. Rep. Steve Gunderson, R-Osseo, tells DC Wrap he expects colleges and universities to use the next wave of coronavirus relief to deal with additional costs and lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic. Gunderson now serves as
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it for putting public health first. The convention committee in a

Opinions over Joe Biden not coming to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention quickly fell along partisan lines, with GOP operatives slamming the decision as abandoning the state and Dems backing it for putting public health first. The convention committee in a statement today revealed Biden would instead accept the

A federal judge expressed doubts that voters who wait until the state-imposed deadline to request absentee ballots will be able to return them by Election Day as required under Wisconsin law. Still, Judge William Conley peppered lawyers during a hearing Wednesday over whether he should order relief for voters to

It’s understandable teachers and staff, particularly those in the more vulnerable categories, are concerned about being in classes while the pandemic goes on. But if it’s really about the kids (and science), then perhaps the educators pushing for all virtual learning should consider the latest Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidance.

Light-touch regulation in the rail sector has long benefited consumers and the economy at large, something that Sen. Johnson understands. The government now and in the future should steer clear of broad regulations that would hinder this private infrastructure mode.

Johnson, chair of the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee, has morphed into one of the most vocal Trump defenders at a time when many GOP senators are lying low. But, what’s been disturbing is that he appears to be using his committee to concoct a false narrative of what was behind Trump’s Russia-Ukraine involvements that can be used in the upcoming presidential election.

Melissa Sargent has for a number of years now been Wisconsin’s most outspoken legislative advocate for legalization of marijuana.