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As President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared in his 1953 proclamation, “Let us make the day one of twofold dedication. Let us reverently honor those who have fallen in war, and rededicate ourselves through prayer to the cause of peace, to the end that the day may come when we shall never have another war — never another unknown soldier.”
President Joe Biden’s campaign launched a new TV ad in Wisconsin and other battleground states that features actor Robert DeNiro saying Donald Trump “was out of control when he was president.”
Gratitude is the antidote Wisconsinites can use in a time of grievance.
AG is withholding information about ‘wandering officers.’
Despite no law in Wisconsin authorizing the use of drop boxes—and the legislature deciding not to pass one when presented with the opportunity–this case could result in the Court circumventing the legislature and legalizing drop boxes anyway. The Court should respect the will of the people and their representatives in this matter and reject these efforts to drastically upend how Wisconsinites vote.
“THESE” are the issues we should prioritize on a bi-partisan basis: Taxes, Healthcare, Education, Safety, and the Economy.
What Senate business was Sen. Jacques conducting in the hall of the Green Bay City Hall when he was audio recorded by a security camera that led to his lawsuit claiming his conversation was recorded without his permission?
Yesterday, Senate Republicans did as expected, followed Donald Trump’s bidding, and killed an immigration bill that gave them most of what they wanted.
The majority of states now give workers the freedom to do their jobs without being forced to join a labor union.
The RNC is coming soon, many in the city are not thrilled, and economic impact might not meet expectations. But in a way, Milwaukee’s convention-connected political victory has already been won.
Most people understood that my wife has her own opinions and her own right to freely express herself. The wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not being given that courtesy.
We’ve never been able to agree whether the proliferation of guns is the main reason for our gun problem.
I’m a documented Dreamer, one of 250,000 young people who came to the U.S. legally on their parents high-skilled visas, but face maddening challenges as we grow up. When we turn 21, for instance, we “age out” of our legal status and must self deport.
BELOIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the City of Beloit, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, 2024. At approximately 3:26 p.m.,
The argument that Madison homeowners who oppose the city’s “proactive” rezoning are selfish ignores their past support of more housing density.
Retired Maj. Gen. Jerald Slack, Wisconsin’s adjutant general from 1989 to 1996, passed away May 18 following a brief battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Slack’s 37-year career began in 1959 when he enlisted in the Illinois Air
Jared Hoy, who was serving as deputy secretary, fills the vacancy left after former Secretary Kevin Carr retired in March.
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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jared Hoy to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). Hoy previously served as the deputy secretary of DOC, and his appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season. This time of year, turtles emerge from rivers, lakes and wetlands to find a
As President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared in his 1953 proclamation, “Let us make the day one of twofold dedication. Let us reverently honor those who have fallen in war, and rededicate ourselves through prayer to the cause of peace, to the end that the day may come when we shall never have another war — never another unknown soldier.”
President Joe Biden’s campaign launched a new TV ad in Wisconsin and other battleground states that features actor Robert DeNiro saying Donald Trump “was out of control when he was president.”
Gratitude is the antidote Wisconsinites can use in a time of grievance.
AG is withholding information about ‘wandering officers.’
Despite no law in Wisconsin authorizing the use of drop boxes—and the legislature deciding not to pass one when presented with the opportunity–this case could result in the Court circumventing the legislature and legalizing drop boxes anyway. The Court should respect the will of the people and their representatives in this matter and reject these efforts to drastically upend how Wisconsinites vote.
“THESE” are the issues we should prioritize on a bi-partisan basis: Taxes, Healthcare, Education, Safety, and the Economy.
What Senate business was Sen. Jacques conducting in the hall of the Green Bay City Hall when he was audio recorded by a security camera that led to his lawsuit claiming his conversation was recorded without his permission?
Yesterday, Senate Republicans did as expected, followed Donald Trump’s bidding, and killed an immigration bill that gave them most of what they wanted.
The majority of states now give workers the freedom to do their jobs without being forced to join a labor union.
The RNC is coming soon, many in the city are not thrilled, and economic impact might not meet expectations. But in a way, Milwaukee’s convention-connected political victory has already been won.
Most people understood that my wife has her own opinions and her own right to freely express herself. The wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not being given that courtesy.
We’ve never been able to agree whether the proliferation of guns is the main reason for our gun problem.
I’m a documented Dreamer, one of 250,000 young people who came to the U.S. legally on their parents high-skilled visas, but face maddening challenges as we grow up. When we turn 21, for instance, we “age out” of our legal status and must self deport.
BELOIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the City of Beloit, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, 2024. At approximately 3:26 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department responded to a 911
The argument that Madison homeowners who oppose the city’s “proactive” rezoning are selfish ignores their past support of more housing density.
Retired Maj. Gen. Jerald Slack, Wisconsin’s adjutant general from 1989 to 1996, passed away May 18 following a brief battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Slack’s 37-year career began in 1959 when he enlisted in the Illinois Air National Guard. He transferred to the Wisconsin Air National Guard
Jared Hoy, who was serving as deputy secretary, fills the vacancy left after former Secretary Kevin Carr retired in March.
… 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.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jared Hoy to serve as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). Hoy previously served as the deputy secretary of DOC, and his appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Kevin Carr’s retirement. “Jared has served for decades in public service
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season. This time of year, turtles emerge from rivers, lakes and wetlands to find a spot for their nests. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs