
LaKeshia Myers: Time’s up: Menthol should be banned in Wisconsin
Menthol cigarettes disproportionately harm Black Americans, contributing to heart and respiratory related health inequities.
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Menthol cigarettes disproportionately harm Black Americans, contributing to heart and respiratory related health inequities.

For the utilities, destroying your ability to finance solar is their way of guaranteeing a return on investment and charging you more for solar than their standard rate, and also of maintaining a monopoly on energy in their territory. This is why it’s so important that the PSC establish a fixed ratio of 1:1 for reimbursement of solar electricity to property owners for their surplus electricity delivered to the power plant.

From the Northwoods to the state line and the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, Wisconsin’s embrace of solar, wind and energy storage projects signifies a pivotal stride toward energy resilience and a cleaner future.

Rather than acting dismissively of the protesters or reacting angrily to their message, we should listen, as they have something very important to say.

Richard Nixon’s legacy is substantial. His achievements were historic, and he surmounted great obstacles to political victory, only to destroy himself.
LADYSMITH – Ladysmith businessman and decorated Navy Veteran Cliff Taylor has announced his candidacy for the newly drawn 68th Assembly District. Taylor, 61, has never run for a state legislative position before, however he did serve on the Rusk County
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison will be hosting a Basic Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Meat and Poultry Establishments Short Course May 29-30, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building. The
DeForest native Maureen McCarville announced this week she will be a candidate for State Assembly this fall, representing communities including DeForest, Windsor, Lodi, Poynette, Columbus, Rio and Fall River. McCarville is running in the newly created Wisconsin State Assembly District
WEST ALLIS, WI —- Former West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio announced today that he is strongly considering a run to represent West Allis in the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 14th District. Angelito Tenorio is the son of Filipino immigrants who came to
MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin released a statement ahead of protests planned at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week. ACLU of WI Executive Director Dr. Melinda Q. Brennan said: “Over
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. More than 18,800 people responded to the 2024 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person April 8 or online April
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to Speaker Vos’ compromise with CCP interests: “Today, I wish to draw attention to the concerning ties between Speaker Robin Vos and organizations linked to the Chinese
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 morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024. At approximately 9:46 a.m.,
GREEN BAY, WI – Surrounded by family, friends, and local elected leaders on the steps of the Brown County Courthouse, Assistant District Attorney Ryan Spaude launched his campaign for state assembly on Saturday morning. “I’m running because I know there
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Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation identified the following locations where people may have been exposed to measles: uBreakiFix 2810 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI Monday, April 22
(Racine, WI) – Scott Kinderman, Racine native and community advocate, announces his candidacy for Representative of Racine’s 62nd District in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The district includes parts of the City of Racine and the Villages of Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, North
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Menthol cigarettes disproportionately harm Black Americans, contributing to heart and respiratory related health inequities.

For the utilities, destroying your ability to finance solar is their way of guaranteeing a return on investment and charging you more for solar than their standard rate, and also of maintaining a monopoly on energy in their territory. This is why it’s so important that the PSC establish a fixed ratio of 1:1 for reimbursement of solar electricity to property owners for their surplus electricity delivered to the power plant.

From the Northwoods to the state line and the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan, Wisconsin’s embrace of solar, wind and energy storage projects signifies a pivotal stride toward energy resilience and a cleaner future.

Rather than acting dismissively of the protesters or reacting angrily to their message, we should listen, as they have something very important to say.

Richard Nixon’s legacy is substantial. His achievements were historic, and he surmounted great obstacles to political victory, only to destroy himself.
LADYSMITH – Ladysmith businessman and decorated Navy Veteran Cliff Taylor has announced his candidacy for the newly drawn 68th Assembly District. Taylor, 61, has never run for a state legislative position before, however he did serve on the Rusk County Board of Supervisors for several terms. Taylor is running as
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison will be hosting a Basic Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Meat and Poultry Establishments Short Course May 29-30, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will
DeForest native Maureen McCarville announced this week she will be a candidate for State Assembly this fall, representing communities including DeForest, Windsor, Lodi, Poynette, Columbus, Rio and Fall River. McCarville is running in the newly created Wisconsin State Assembly District 42, which spans northern Dane and southern Columbia Counties. “I’m
WEST ALLIS, WI —- Former West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio announced today that he is strongly considering a run to represent West Allis in the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 14th District. Angelito Tenorio is the son of Filipino immigrants who came to West Allis in hopes of finding a better life. He
MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin released a statement ahead of protests planned at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week. ACLU of WI Executive Director Dr. Melinda Q. Brennan said: “Over the last several weeks, thousands of college students from across
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. More than 18,800 people responded to the 2024 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person April 8 or online April 10-13. The results and questions are available on the DNR website.
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to Speaker Vos’ compromise with CCP interests: “Today, I wish to draw attention to the concerning ties between Speaker Robin Vos and organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This relationship not only raises serious questions
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 morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024. At approximately 9:46 a.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department responded to a 911
GREEN BAY, WI – Surrounded by family, friends, and local elected leaders on the steps of the Brown County Courthouse, Assistant District Attorney Ryan Spaude launched his campaign for state assembly on Saturday morning. “I’m running because I know there are way too many families in the Green Bay area
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Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation identified the following locations where people may have been exposed to measles: uBreakiFix 2810 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI Monday, April 22 between (5:00p-7:30p) Noodles & Company 110 Limestone Pass Cottage Grove, WI
(Racine, WI) – Scott Kinderman, Racine native and community advocate, announces his candidacy for Representative of Racine’s 62nd District in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The district includes parts of the City of Racine and the Villages of Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, North Bay, and Wind Point. Kinderman was born in and has
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