John Imes: Business as usual is no longer an option

These are extraordinary times, the defining decade where we finally show a sense of urgency that “business as usual” is no longer an option. So I looked forward to attending GreenBiz20, the premier annual event for sustainability leaders with 1,500 professionals representing leading companies, government, and NGOs to explore new directions, make connections, share successes and find more effective ways to advance policymaking and climate solutions.

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M.D. Kittle: Evers itching to spend taxpayer surplus

After the Republican-controlled Legislature signed off on two record K-12 education spending budgets encompassing four years, Evers now wants to give $250 million of the projected $620 million surplus to the Department of Public Instruction — his old stomping ground.

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Combined Dem field outpaces Trump in Wisconsin donations

The remaining Dem presidential candidates collectively outraised President Trump in Wisconsin for the third quarter in a row, according to a WisPolitics.com analysis of FEC numbers. But the president still drew in significantly more when compared to any other single candidate. Trump collected $337,935 in individual contributions from Wisconsin donors

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Bill would extend Milwaukee bar hours during 2020 DNC

A bill that would allow southeastern Wisconsin municipalities to OK extending closing hours for bars and brewers during the 2020 Dem National Convention in Milwaukee began circulating for co-sponsorships last week. The bill proposes a host of other changes to the state’s alcohol laws, including: a requirement that wedding barns

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John Imes: Business as usual is no longer an option

These are extraordinary times, the defining decade where we finally show a sense of urgency that “business as usual” is no longer an option. So I looked forward to attending GreenBiz20, the premier annual event for sustainability leaders with 1,500 professionals representing leading companies, government, and NGOs to explore new directions, make connections, share successes and find more effective ways to advance policymaking and climate solutions.

Read More »

M.D. Kittle: Evers itching to spend taxpayer surplus

After the Republican-controlled Legislature signed off on two record K-12 education spending budgets encompassing four years, Evers now wants to give $250 million of the projected $620 million surplus to the Department of Public Instruction — his old stomping ground.

Read More »