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The group Free & Just is running a new ad in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD and two other House seats warning an abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court could open the door to “political interests” interfering with doctors’ ability to do their jobs.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at recent polls and discuss how close the U.S. Senate and presidential races might be. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Katsma, who turned 66 on Tuesday, worked 34 years at a community bank before his election to the Assembly in 2014. He was a prominent voice in the GOP push to cut taxes while serving on the Joint Finance Committee, where he served as vice-chair this session.
Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin. “It
This year, the American Bar Association has chosen the theme “The Voices of Democracy,” which aligns with the foundational principles of our legal system and the essence of our nation’s democratic ethos.
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Evers’ veto unfortunately is in line with rising trend of schools refusing traditional short recruiting talks.
Rep. Mark Pocan balances opposition to the war and support for Biden.
Mike Gallagher left Congress Saturday as a traditional Republican after his pivotal vote to support Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. He was a hawk during his eight years in Washington, in contrast to the rest of the Wisconsin GOP delegation that has gone soft on Putin.
The hard-right Freedom Caucus may have finally been put in its place and SCOTUS might reject an extreme state anti-abortion law while unrealistic hard-left ideas about how to fight crime are being ended in places that once embraced them, DEI may be improved through a needed pushback, and even the very heart of hard-left media may be undergoing a change back toward fairness. It’s springtime for moderation.
The kind of transformation underway in Wisconsin and elsewhere today has a chance to alter the carbon-based footprint of the industry through new fuels, new engines and new ways to move people and cargo through airports.
This week’s Solar for All Announcement expands access for solar, creates options for low- and moderate-income families in Wisconsin
Residents facing environmental contamination, economic disinvestment, racial discrimination, and political marginalization for organizing to save their families from harm, have to this day continue to face these same injustices they faced when they first exposed the lead in water crisis.
(De Pere, Wisc.) De Pere’s newest restaurant is now open! Savour on Broadway, the upscale-casual restaurant located in the Mulva Cultural Center, is open and ready for guests to enjoy its menu of cultural cuisine. Executive Chef Bernard Beronio’s menu is a
COLUMBUS- This week, Representative William Penterman became the first candidate in Wisconsin to turn in his declaration of candidacy and enough nomination signatures to guarantee his appearance on the ballot. Penterman is running in the new 38th Assembly District which
He was 85, but the news business was just as alive in him as it was back in college at Michigan State more than 60 years ago.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, by planting a tree and learning about their value. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy
Green Bay, WI – Student’s graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs in May will hear from two visionary speakers. CEO of the Regenstrief Institute Dr. Rachel Patzer will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; President of
Approximately 230 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, mostly from the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, trained shoulder to shoulder with roughly 75 law enforcement officers — many from the Milwaukee Police Department and metro area, as well as others from Marathon
The group Free & Just is running a new ad in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD and two other House seats warning an abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court could open the door to “political interests” interfering with doctors’ ability to do their jobs.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at recent polls and discuss how close the U.S. Senate and presidential races might be. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Katsma, who turned 66 on Tuesday, worked 34 years at a community bank before his election to the Assembly in 2014. He was a prominent voice in the GOP push to cut taxes while serving on the Joint Finance Committee, where he served as vice-chair this session.
Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin. “It has been an honor to represent the 26th Assembly District
This year, the American Bar Association has chosen the theme “The Voices of Democracy,” which aligns with the foundational principles of our legal system and the essence of our nation’s democratic ethos.
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Evers’ veto unfortunately is in line with rising trend of schools refusing traditional short recruiting talks.
Rep. Mark Pocan balances opposition to the war and support for Biden.
Mike Gallagher left Congress Saturday as a traditional Republican after his pivotal vote to support Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. He was a hawk during his eight years in Washington, in contrast to the rest of the Wisconsin GOP delegation that has gone soft on Putin.
The hard-right Freedom Caucus may have finally been put in its place and SCOTUS might reject an extreme state anti-abortion law while unrealistic hard-left ideas about how to fight crime are being ended in places that once embraced them, DEI may be improved through a needed pushback, and even the very heart of hard-left media may be undergoing a change back toward fairness. It’s springtime for moderation.
The kind of transformation underway in Wisconsin and elsewhere today has a chance to alter the carbon-based footprint of the industry through new fuels, new engines and new ways to move people and cargo through airports.
This week’s Solar for All Announcement expands access for solar, creates options for low- and moderate-income families in Wisconsin
Residents facing environmental contamination, economic disinvestment, racial discrimination, and political marginalization for organizing to save their families from harm, have to this day continue to face these same injustices they faced when they first exposed the lead in water crisis.
(De Pere, Wisc.) De Pere’s newest restaurant is now open! Savour on Broadway, the upscale-casual restaurant located in the Mulva Cultural Center, is open and ready for guests to enjoy its menu of cultural cuisine. Executive Chef Bernard Beronio’s menu is a reflection of the Mulva Cultural Center’s mission of bringing world-class
COLUMBUS- This week, Representative William Penterman became the first candidate in Wisconsin to turn in his declaration of candidacy and enough nomination signatures to guarantee his appearance on the ballot. Penterman is running in the new 38th Assembly District which includes much of Dodge and Jefferson Counties. “I am extremely
He was 85, but the news business was just as alive in him as it was back in college at Michigan State more than 60 years ago.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, by planting a tree and learning about their value. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has been celebrated in Wisconsin on the last Friday of April
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy organization with more than 8,000 members and activists in every
Green Bay, WI – Student’s graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs in May will hear from two visionary speakers. CEO of the Regenstrief Institute Dr. Rachel Patzer will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; President of College of Menominee Nation Cristopher Caldwell will speak at the
Approximately 230 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, mostly from the 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, trained shoulder to shoulder with roughly 75 law enforcement officers — many from the Milwaukee Police Department and metro area, as well as others from Marathon and Wood counties and the city of Janesville — as