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The conservative majority has time and again pushed back against an aggressive executive.
Another shining example of the bureaucratic state’s methodology
The small “r” republican supports including women in the draft. The rest of me recoils at the notion.
How do you help your loved one with Alzheimer’s live their best life? You join their world.
Home affordability in Wisconsin hit an all-time low in May even as home sales rose 11% over the year, the Wisconsin Realtors Association reports. The increase comes as total listings and median prices continue to rise, according to the latest
Liberal members of the court praised Lavinia Goodell as a trailblazer, with Justice Ann Walsh Bradley saying renaming the library is “an opportunity to recognize her legacy and inspire the next generation of women in Wisconsin.” But conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley on X called the move “another petty and vindictive maneuver” by the court’s liberal majority.
From WisPolitics … — WHEDA has closed on 2,700 home loans totaling more than $558 million so far this fiscal year — a new record for the agency and more than double the total number from fiscal year 2023. Gov.
The Biden-Harris campaign launched a new TV ad in honor of Juneteenth today, including spots airing in Milwaukee.
Dem Katrina Shankland launched has two TV ads touting her experience as a state lawmaker—the first ads she’s aired in her bid for the 3rd CD seat.
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $58 million expansion of its Middleton operation is expected to add 350 jobs in the region, the governor’s office says. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday joined other state officials and company leaders to tout the expansion of PPD,
Rep. Even Goyke points out the result has been a growing disparity between what are now two parallel systems: one public and one private.
In my first handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, I find 12 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. Compared to recent election cycles, that’s a medium number of competitive chambers.
Democrats should run Chuck Schumer. He’s kind of like what Biden was four years ago. A seemingly non-radical veteran of the national scene.
On the use of the Web; Paul Ryan and the GOP; a historian’s life; an old joke; and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that deletes reference to climate change in state laws.
Shortly after we posted the story, a representative from the Election Integrity Network sent us an email demanding an immediate retraction. The group did not challenge any of the facts in the story. But it objected to the reporter joining the call, noting that “no media are ever allowed on our calls” and that their calls are “off the record” and “no notes or comments are to be uploaded in any public space.”
From WisPolitics … — The Racine Recall Committee is set to hold a press conference in Madison this afternoon about “troubling findings” regarding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ response challenging the effort. Recall organizers have argued the Rochester Republican’s challenge to
Donald Trump in Racine charged “radical left lunatics” are lying about reports he called Milwaukee “horrible,” saying he loves the city and chose it himself to host the upcoming Republican National Convention.
The Biden-Harris campaign launched a new TV ad calling Donald Trump a “convicted criminal who’s only out for himself” as part of a $50 million ad campaign in battleground states, including Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s long-term care system isn’t keeping up with the changing needs of the state’s aging population, according to a Board on Aging & Long Term Care member. Kim Marheine, the board’s state long term care ombudsman, says the organization has
The conservative majority has time and again pushed back against an aggressive executive.
Another shining example of the bureaucratic state’s methodology
The small “r” republican supports including women in the draft. The rest of me recoils at the notion.
How do you help your loved one with Alzheimer’s live their best life? You join their world.
Home affordability in Wisconsin hit an all-time low in May even as home sales rose 11% over the year, the Wisconsin Realtors Association reports. The increase comes as total listings and median prices continue to rise, according to the latest WRA report. A total of 6,566 homes were sold in
Liberal members of the court praised Lavinia Goodell as a trailblazer, with Justice Ann Walsh Bradley saying renaming the library is “an opportunity to recognize her legacy and inspire the next generation of women in Wisconsin.” But conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley on X called the move “another petty and vindictive maneuver” by the court’s liberal majority.
From WisPolitics … — WHEDA has closed on 2,700 home loans totaling more than $558 million so far this fiscal year — a new record for the agency and more than double the total number from fiscal year 2023. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced the agency’s single-family team closed 240%
The Biden-Harris campaign launched a new TV ad in honor of Juneteenth today, including spots airing in Milwaukee.
Dem Katrina Shankland launched has two TV ads touting her experience as a state lawmaker—the first ads she’s aired in her bid for the 3rd CD seat.
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $58 million expansion of its Middleton operation is expected to add 350 jobs in the region, the governor’s office says. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday joined other state officials and company leaders to tout the expansion of PPD, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s clinical research brand, at the company’s existing
Rep. Even Goyke points out the result has been a growing disparity between what are now two parallel systems: one public and one private.
In my first handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, I find 12 chambers that are competitive—either Leans Republican, Toss-up, or Leans Democratic. Compared to recent election cycles, that’s a medium number of competitive chambers.
Democrats should run Chuck Schumer. He’s kind of like what Biden was four years ago. A seemingly non-radical veteran of the national scene.
On the use of the Web; Paul Ryan and the GOP; a historian’s life; an old joke; and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that deletes reference to climate change in state laws.
Shortly after we posted the story, a representative from the Election Integrity Network sent us an email demanding an immediate retraction. The group did not challenge any of the facts in the story. But it objected to the reporter joining the call, noting that “no media are ever allowed on our calls” and that their calls are “off the record” and “no notes or comments are to be uploaded in any public space.”
From WisPolitics … — The Racine Recall Committee is set to hold a press conference in Madison this afternoon about “troubling findings” regarding Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ response challenging the effort. Recall organizers have argued the Rochester Republican’s challenge to their petition should be rejected because: Vos’ attorney Matthew Fernholz
Donald Trump in Racine charged “radical left lunatics” are lying about reports he called Milwaukee “horrible,” saying he loves the city and chose it himself to host the upcoming Republican National Convention.
The Biden-Harris campaign launched a new TV ad calling Donald Trump a “convicted criminal who’s only out for himself” as part of a $50 million ad campaign in battleground states, including Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s long-term care system isn’t keeping up with the changing needs of the state’s aging population, according to a Board on Aging & Long Term Care member. Kim Marheine, the board’s state long term care ombudsman, says the organization has been hearing more complaints and concerns about critical needs in