The holidays are often marked with generosity and charitable giving. After the shopping sprees of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday on November 29 is an occasion that encourages people to give to those in need. This Giving Tuesday,
The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. But like so much else in 2022, not all of the deals will be just on Cyber Monday. Retail experts
Madison West Kiwanis Club announces the 98th Christmas Pageant celebration in the Capitol Rotunda Dec. 4 with free performances at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. and preferential observation locations for credentialed media. “The Madison Schools started this event almost 100
McFarland Village President Carolyn Clow announces her run for re-election. In her first term, President Clow has led the village through the planning of McFarland’s Carbon Net Zero Public Safety Center, creating a trustee handbook, and updating the employee handbook.
After the big Black Friday sales, check out the small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS), a day to celebrate small businesses and all they do for their communities. Created in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/221117DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Earlier this week, Republican Speaker Robin Vos said that he’d consider rape and incest exceptions to our state’s archaic criminal abortion ban – ONLY if
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates at 12 p.m. on December 5, 2022.
On Tuesday, November 8th, the 92nd Assembly District re-elected Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) to continue to serve them in Madison. Following this victory, Representative Pronschinske was also elected by his colleagues to be the Assembly Majority Sergeant at Arms during caucus
Metro Milwaukee’s concentration of workers employed in STEM occupations is a competitive strength, but it lags peer metros on other metrics including productivity, household income, exports, and venture capital funding. These are among the key findings of the Wisconsin’s Policy
I am pleased that the Common Council passed a series of amendments that improve my budget, including a Parks volunteer coordinator who can put the power of the people to work for our beautiful City parks, a Sustainability Coordinator to
Thanksgiving is a week away, take some time to consider these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating during your holiday celebrations. Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as safe as possible:
On behalf of Robert Pellegrini, a registered Wisconsin voter and taxpayer, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) challenging WEC’s abdication of its duties to investigate and decide complaints against local election
As people take to the woods for the gun deer hunting season this weekend, there is a serious respiratory illness to be vigilant about – and it’s not COVID-19. Blastomycosis is a dangerous respiratory
The list of respected law enforcement officers endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to grow. Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “We in law enforcement are committed to upholding the law in
Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have announced they plan to begin combined operations on Dec. 1. Bellin and Gundersen announced June 1 they were deep into discussions of a planned merger of equals to strengthen the personal, local medical
It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to do their
The Hmong Institute is hosting the Noj Tsiab (Pre-New Year) Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4402 Femrite Drive, Madison. Noj tsiab pronounced “naw chia” is the meal held the night before the Hmong New Year celebration. Noj
Last night, former-president and MAGA extremist Donald Trump announced his intent to run for President in 2024. In Wisconsin, we know that Trump’s agenda is dangerously extreme, and is at odds with our Badger State values. The following are comments
Emergency responders put their community first every day. Those who work on our highways directing traffic, providing critical care, or making repairs risk their lives to ensure all travelers are safe on the roads. But what protections exist to keep
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi signed the 2023 County Budget: Opportunity Out of Adversity. The $853 million dollar spending plan works to prioritize life’s basic needs, housing, mental health supports, restorative justice, conservation initiatives, and more. “The past few
The holidays are often marked with generosity and charitable giving. After the shopping sprees of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday on November 29 is an occasion that encourages people to give to those in need. This Giving Tuesday, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin
The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. But like so much else in 2022, not all of the deals will be just on Cyber Monday. Retail experts predicted many of the online shopping activities and special holiday
Madison West Kiwanis Club announces the 98th Christmas Pageant celebration in the Capitol Rotunda Dec. 4 with free performances at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. and preferential observation locations for credentialed media. “The Madison Schools started this event almost 100 years ago and the Kiwanis chose to continue it starting
McFarland Village President Carolyn Clow announces her run for re-election. In her first term, President Clow has led the village through the planning of McFarland’s Carbon Net Zero Public Safety Center, creating a trustee handbook, and updating the employee handbook. Clow has been advocating for McFarland while serving as Vice
After the big Black Friday sales, check out the small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS), a day to celebrate small businesses and all they do for their communities. Created in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday – the day after Black Friday – is a perfect
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/221117DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Earlier this week, Republican Speaker Robin Vos said that he’d consider rape and incest exceptions to our state’s archaic criminal abortion ban – ONLY if women and girls had first filed a police report to prove
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates at 12 p.m. on December 5, 2022. There is $800,000 or 160,000 acres of coverage to be
On Tuesday, November 8th, the 92nd Assembly District re-elected Representative Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi) to continue to serve them in Madison. Following this victory, Representative Pronschinske was also elected by his colleagues to be the Assembly Majority Sergeant at Arms during caucus on Thursday, November 10th. “I am humbled to be elected
Metro Milwaukee’s concentration of workers employed in STEM occupations is a competitive strength, but it lags peer metros on other metrics including productivity, household income, exports, and venture capital funding. These are among the key findings of the Wisconsin’s Policy Forum’s newly updated Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool. This online interactive,
I am pleased that the Common Council passed a series of amendments that improve my budget, including a Parks volunteer coordinator who can put the power of the people to work for our beautiful City parks, a Sustainability Coordinator to help us advance climate action more rapidly, and additional funding
Thanksgiving is a week away, take some time to consider these safety tips for smart travel, cooking, decorating, and heating during your holiday celebrations. Keep in mind these additional tips to keep your holidays as safe as possible:
On behalf of Robert Pellegrini, a registered Wisconsin voter and taxpayer, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) challenging WEC’s abdication of its duties to investigate and decide complaints against local election officials. Instead of the six WEC Commissioners deciding those complaints, they
As people take to the woods for the gun deer hunting season this weekend, there is a serious respiratory illness to be vigilant about – and it’s not COVID-19. Blastomycosis is a dangerous respiratory virus that develops when a person breathes in the airborne
The list of respected law enforcement officers endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court continues to grow. Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell issued this statement supporting Justice Kelly. “We in law enforcement are committed to upholding the law in order to keep our communities safe. Justice Daniel Kelly has
Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System have announced they plan to begin combined operations on Dec. 1. Bellin and Gundersen announced June 1 they were deep into discussions of a planned merger of equals to strengthen the personal, local medical care and experience for which they are renowned in their
It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to do their research, be mindful of social media scrolling, and use credit
The Hmong Institute is hosting the Noj Tsiab (Pre-New Year) Celebration on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4402 Femrite Drive, Madison. Noj tsiab pronounced “naw chia” is the meal held the night before the Hmong New Year celebration. Noj Tsiab and Noj Peb Caug (New Year celebration) are traditionally
Last night, former-president and MAGA extremist Donald Trump announced his intent to run for President in 2024. In Wisconsin, we know that Trump’s agenda is dangerously extreme, and is at odds with our Badger State values. The following are comments from Chris Walloch, executive director of A Better Wisconsin Together:
Emergency responders put their community first every day. Those who work on our highways directing traffic, providing critical care, or making repairs risk their lives to ensure all travelers are safe on the roads. But what protections exist to keep them safe? Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 115 into law less
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi signed the 2023 County Budget: Opportunity Out of Adversity. The $853 million dollar spending plan works to prioritize life’s basic needs, housing, mental health supports, restorative justice, conservation initiatives, and more. “The past few years of a pandemic, and more recently poverty exacerbated by