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MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that she is encouraging all Dane County departments to open official Bluesky accounts as part of her ongoing efforts to foster a more open, transparent, and innovative approach to communication with
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s right-wing partisan activism has earned her an award from the Federalist Society, an extreme group that seeks to exert dangerous right-wing influence on courts and judicial systems both nationwide and right here
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January
Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech has announced an investment in Realta Fusion, a Madison-based startup developing fusion energy technology. Yesterday’s announcement touted the startup’s “modular compact magnetic mirror” technology, which confines high-temperature plasma between two superconducting magnets. The powerful
And how will they be affected by Trump tax cuts?
Wisconsin pits neighbor against neighbor, making affordable housing and adequate public schooling look like optional luxuries rather than basic necessities. We do not have to live this way.
In a major win for labor, the judge determined that Walker’s assault on worker rights was wildly unconstitutional.
As of now there isn’t a single prominent candidate to challenge Jill Underly, the latest in a long line of bureaucratic hacks to badly run state government’s most rotten agency.
What is concerning is the growing acceptance that facts do not matter as the lies and perceptions heard from candidates with the money to repeat them ad nauseam are more important. Lies and perceptions we should note, created by candidates who wish to play to the basest of human emotions.
Given the overwhelming evidence against Donald Trump as man and candidate, including his doleful record as president — praising dictators, big tax cut for the wealthy, separating children at the border — the true winner of the recent election was voter incompetence spurred by a flood of propaganda.
WISCONSIN – More than 30 groups signed onto a letter calling on the State Legislature to protect public health by taking action on safe drinking water. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, Republican Pres. Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste
Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here! Our small, locally owned businesses are the hearts of our communities. From retail to restaurants, art galleries to coffee shops, small businesses support Wisconsin families, create community spaces, and bring unique products
The Welch Group (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Stamena Mesec to our government affairs team. Mesec comes to TWG from 8 years in the State Capitol, having served as an aide and policy advisor in both the
[Madison, WI] – As of December 1st, 2024, Nicholas Jacobs of UW-River Falls ascended to the chairman position of the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, upon the resignation of former Chairman William Blathras. Additionally, due to the resignation of Vice
Does happiness fuel success? Or does being successful make us happier? Paul Billmeyer, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County, will tackle those questions and others during his Thursdays at the Upresentation, “Seven Principles That
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its “2024 Wisconsin Freedom Audit”, an extensive review of where the state ranks in various measurements of freedom, including fiscal freedoms, regulatory freedoms, and individual freedoms. The audit found
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation expands access to broadband in rural
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is proud to announce that our affiliate, the Libertarian Party of Dane County (LPDane) is once again hitting the streets to make Wisconsin a better place. The LPDane is gathering this Saturday, December 7,
STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks
MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that she is encouraging all Dane County departments to open official Bluesky accounts as part of her ongoing efforts to foster a more open, transparent, and innovative approach to communication with the public. You can follow County Executive Agard’s Bluesky account HERE.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s right-wing partisan activism has earned her an award from the Federalist Society, an extreme group that seeks to exert dangerous right-wing influence on courts and judicial systems both nationwide and right here in Wisconsin. Records show that the Milwaukee Chapter of the Federalist
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January 10, 2025, to vote on the following candidates: District 4
Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech has announced an investment in Realta Fusion, a Madison-based startup developing fusion energy technology. Yesterday’s announcement touted the startup’s “modular compact magnetic mirror” technology, which confines high-temperature plasma between two superconducting magnets. The powerful magnetic fields cause charged particles to bounce back and forth
And how will they be affected by Trump tax cuts?
Wisconsin pits neighbor against neighbor, making affordable housing and adequate public schooling look like optional luxuries rather than basic necessities. We do not have to live this way.
In a major win for labor, the judge determined that Walker’s assault on worker rights was wildly unconstitutional.
As of now there isn’t a single prominent candidate to challenge Jill Underly, the latest in a long line of bureaucratic hacks to badly run state government’s most rotten agency.
What is concerning is the growing acceptance that facts do not matter as the lies and perceptions heard from candidates with the money to repeat them ad nauseam are more important. Lies and perceptions we should note, created by candidates who wish to play to the basest of human emotions.
Given the overwhelming evidence against Donald Trump as man and candidate, including his doleful record as president — praising dictators, big tax cut for the wealthy, separating children at the border — the true winner of the recent election was voter incompetence spurred by a flood of propaganda.
WISCONSIN – More than 30 groups signed onto a letter calling on the State Legislature to protect public health by taking action on safe drinking water. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, Republican Pres. Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act into law. Fast forward to today, and it is clear:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator. “But there are some basic tips
Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here! Our small, locally owned businesses are the hearts of our communities. From retail to restaurants, art galleries to coffee shops, small businesses support Wisconsin families, create community spaces, and bring unique products and services to every corner of our state. Small
The Welch Group (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Stamena Mesec to our government affairs team. Mesec comes to TWG from 8 years in the State Capitol, having served as an aide and policy advisor in both the State Assembly and the State Senate. She has extensive experience
[Madison, WI] – As of December 1st, 2024, Nicholas Jacobs of UW-River Falls ascended to the chairman position of the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, upon the resignation of former Chairman William Blathras. Additionally, due to the resignation of Vice Chairman Kaden Crapp, Andrew Emerson, Chairman of the UW-Stout College
Does happiness fuel success? Or does being successful make us happier? Paul Billmeyer, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County, will tackle those questions and others during his Thursdays at the Upresentation, “Seven Principles That Fuel Success,” Dec. 12 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its “2024 Wisconsin Freedom Audit”, an extensive review of where the state ranks in various measurements of freedom, including fiscal freedoms, regulatory freedoms, and individual freedoms. The audit found that Wisconsin ranks in the middle of the pack for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation expands access to broadband in rural areas by easing the burden of regulatory costs for smaller
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is proud to announce that our affiliate, the Libertarian Party of Dane County (LPDane) is once again hitting the streets to make Wisconsin a better place. The LPDane is gathering this Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9 am to clean up their stretch of
STEVENS POINT, Wis, Dec. 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks in Wisconsin. Projects being funded are: In Pepin County… Please