Proposed commuter rail project aims to connect SE WI communities

A proposed commuter rail project in southeastern Wisconsin aims to connect dozens of communities throughout the region while delivering a projected $1.5 billion in economic impact.  That’s according to Jaqulynn Honl, chief operating officer for Transit Innovations LLC. For the last dozen years, this Milwaukee-based company has been working toward

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Spring waterfowl survey shows positive results

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds. The information from this survey is part of the overall survey of breeding waterfowl

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Shankland campaign: MoveOn endorses Katrina Shankland for Congress as part of top tier battleground slate

Leading Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District included in $32 million to defend Democracy against Project 2025 takeover STEVENS POINT, WI – The members of MoveOn, the two million-member strong national grassroots organization, has voted to endorse Democratic leader and State Rep. Katrina Shankland to unseat MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Launches investment scam tracker to help the public spot financial investment scams

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that it has launched an investment scam tracker to help Wisconsinites spot and avoid financial investment scams, including cryptocurrency scams. These scams, frequently called “pig-butchering” or “financial grooming” due to the amount of time the perpetrators are willing to invest in g… Please

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WisDems: New filing shows Hovde’s bank continues to do business with foreign governments and banks

MADISON, Wis. — Sunwest Bank, the $3.2 billion bank that Eric Hovde owns, just filed a report showing that they continue to actively do millions in business with foreign banks and governments. The recent filing comes after reporting revealed that just before Hovde began running for Senate, his bank started taking money from foreign governments. Hovde’s refusal

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Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT showcases initiatives to improve safety on Wisconsin roads

Summer Safety Event highlights shared responsibility to reduce crashes, injuries Community members and transportation partners joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for a special event Tuesday in Madison showcasing the partnerships and programs designed to improve safety throughout Wisconsin’s transportation system. The Safer Together – Summer Safety Event features

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Endorses for fall election 

Madison, Wis. – Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released their final round of endorsements for the Fall 2024 election ahead of the August 13th primary.   “For the health of Wisconsin families and communities, it is critical for our elected officials to represent the values of their constituents. Time and again people across

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