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Around this same time, within a matter of days, I had two conversations, one with a teacher, another with a parent, both wishing children could somehow be freed from the clutches of cell phones.
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Around this same time, within a matter of days, I had two conversations, one with a teacher, another with a parent, both wishing children could somehow be freed from the clutches of cell phones.

In his highly acclaimed book “Poverty in America,” UW-Madison grad Matthew Desmond goes to great lengths to show how America’s poor are constantly exploited by an economy stacked against them.

There was a flurry of speculation last week that Donald Trump might pick Nikki Haley as his vice presidential running mate, though Trump quickly rejected the notion.

Sean Combs’ apology fits the script of most abusers. “I feel horrible…I’m seeking counseling…”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), submitted a request to the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) requesting the release of $20 million in funding aimed at supporting local communities after recent University of Wisconsin (UW) System branch campus closures. The Branch Redevelopment
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WASHINGTON—House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) are leading several Republicans in an investigation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD)
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Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report discussing the utility of regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and help solve the kitchen table issues facing average Wisconsinites. Sandboxes are a fast-spreading cutting edge reform that give
Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its fifth TV advertisement, “Weight Lifted” which will air statewide. The ad features Wisconsin seniors sharing their experiences with high insulin costs and applauding Tammy’s work to stand up to Big Pharma and cap insulin costs
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee made an agreement with protestors and the University sided with Hamas. “As I understand, Chancellor Mark A. Mone has since modified his stance
MADISON– Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding criticism by Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) who took issue with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all other forms of hatred. “College campuses are institutions where dialogue,
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr. in collaboration with Senator Kelda Roys in recognition of his receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
(Madison) – On Monday, Dr. Lai Ching-te was sworn in as President of Taiwan, and Hsaio Bi-khim was sworn in as Vice President. State Representative Joel Kitchens issued the following statement congratulating the new leaders of Taiwan: “I would like
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Around this same time, within a matter of days, I had two conversations, one with a teacher, another with a parent, both wishing children could somehow be freed from the clutches of cell phones.

In his highly acclaimed book “Poverty in America,” UW-Madison grad Matthew Desmond goes to great lengths to show how America’s poor are constantly exploited by an economy stacked against them.

There was a flurry of speculation last week that Donald Trump might pick Nikki Haley as his vice presidential running mate, though Trump quickly rejected the notion.

Sean Combs’ apology fits the script of most abusers. “I feel horrible…I’m seeking counseling…”
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), submitted a request to the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) requesting the release of $20 million in funding aimed at supporting local communities after recent University of Wisconsin (UW) System branch campus closures. The Branch Redevelopment Grant Program, which was established whe… Please log in to access subscriber
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WASHINGTON—House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) are leading several Republicans in an investigation of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) anticipated publication of a report by the newly created Defense
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Delafield, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report discussing the utility of regulatory sandboxes to spur innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and help solve the kitchen table issues facing average Wisconsinites. Sandboxes are a fast-spreading cutting edge reform that give problem solvers the flexibility to create products and services that
Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its fifth TV advertisement, “Weight Lifted” which will air statewide. The ad features Wisconsin seniors sharing their experiences with high insulin costs and applauding Tammy’s work to stand up to Big Pharma and cap insulin costs at $35 a month for those on Medicare, making this
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement after University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee made an agreement with protestors and the University sided with Hamas. “As I understand, Chancellor Mark A. Mone has since modified his stance on the agreement with Pro-Palestinian protestors, but his additional statement
MADISON– Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding criticism by Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) who took issue with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement condemning antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all other forms of hatred. “College campuses are institutions where dialogue, engagement, and diversity should flourish. The role of a college
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr. in collaboration with Senator Kelda Roys in recognition of his receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “It was
(Madison) – On Monday, Dr. Lai Ching-te was sworn in as President of Taiwan, and Hsaio Bi-khim was sworn in as Vice President. State Representative Joel Kitchens issued the following statement congratulating the new leaders of Taiwan: “I would like to extend my congratulations to President Lai Ching-te, and Vice
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