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Though the highest office eluded him, he attained what is far more enduring: the abiding affection of his fellow citizens, and an example down the generations.
Over the last 7 years, Wisconsin has seen the devastating effect of a Governor that has declared war on workers.
As Wisconsin Democrats mount their most serious challenge yet to Walker, they need to go big in their support of unions. It is not enough to tepidly suggest that they might undo the worst of Walker’s policies.
Wisconsinites hunting for back-to-school deals are out of luck for yet another year thanks to the state’s minimum markup law, which outlaws sale prices that are too low.
Open government is not the only standard by which public officials should be judged. But it is among the most important.
The 17th annual Fighting Bob Fest, the political Chautauqua modeled after those spearheaded by the most famous progressive of all, “Fighting Bob” La Follette, will kick off Friday night, Sept. 14, at Madison’s Barrymore Theatre.
Transportation is a key public service. Wisconsin needs leaders who will balance several factors to make wise transportation decisions.
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican Attorneys General Association today released its first TV ad of the general election with a spot that praises AG Brad Schimel for “protecting our schools.” The
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This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.
Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the race between Dem incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP challenger state Sen. Leah Vukmir. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Though the highest office eluded him, he attained what is far more enduring: the abiding affection of his fellow citizens, and an example down the generations.
Over the last 7 years, Wisconsin has seen the devastating effect of a Governor that has declared war on workers.
As Wisconsin Democrats mount their most serious challenge yet to Walker, they need to go big in their support of unions. It is not enough to tepidly suggest that they might undo the worst of Walker’s policies.
Wisconsinites hunting for back-to-school deals are out of luck for yet another year thanks to the state’s minimum markup law, which outlaws sale prices that are too low.
Open government is not the only standard by which public officials should be judged. But it is among the most important.
The 17th annual Fighting Bob Fest, the political Chautauqua modeled after those spearheaded by the most famous progressive of all, “Fighting Bob” La Follette, will kick off Friday night, Sept. 14, at Madison’s Barrymore Theatre.
Transportation is a key public service. Wisconsin needs leaders who will balance several factors to make wise transportation decisions.
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Republican Attorneys General Association today released its first TV ad of the general election with a spot that praises AG Brad Schimel for “protecting our schools.” The spot, which the group said is part of a six-figure
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.
Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until the end of her term, which ends in 2019. “I’ve
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the race between Dem incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP challenger state Sen. Leah Vukmir. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.