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In a recent visit to West Salem, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan discussed a $7 million federally funded expansion of the village’s wastewater treatment plant. The expansion aims to boost the plant’s capacity and reduce nutrient discharges. A release from
The Republicans who were involved in a federal redistricting suit want the case dismissed now that the state Supreme Court has picked legislative and congressional districts. But Dem Gov. Tony Evers and some of the other parties involved want another
A Dane County judge ordered Michael Gableman not to delete records related to the 2020 election probe after the former justice’s attorney had indicated he was discarding records that were “irrelevant or useless” to his investigation. Judge Frank Remington issued
The conservative Thomas More Society, which has filed a string of complaints over the 2020 election, has now filed one with the state Elections Commission accusing the Green Bay clerk of allowing ballot harvesting in this month’s election. A Waukesha
Dem U.S. Sen. candidate Steven Olikara announced his legislative agenda including a limit on campaign fundraising for incumbents. Olikara, who also founded the Millennial Action Project, also proposed adopting final five voting, open primaries, a ban on lobbyists donating to
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Ladysmith News reported in depth on how Governor Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program is “not only helping renovate a vacant building in Ladysmith, but also breathing new life into the city’s downtown.” For Rusk
As the war in Ukraine disrupts supply chains for fertilizers, grains and other agricultural products, the head of the Wilson Center sees a chance for Wisconsin ag industries to step in. Mark Green is president, director and CEO of the
Grants Help Pay for High School Lab Equipment; Application Deadline May 10 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced an additional $1 million available in Technical Education Equipment Grants and urged school districts to apply by May 10
Chimney Swift Counts Help Identify Critical Roosting Sites For The Species A group of chimney swifts circles their roost. / Photo Credit: iStock/Jim Williams MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report chimney swift
Gov. Tony Evers announced a clean energy plan aiming to lower energy prices, increase energy independence and create new jobs. Some of the proposals include: creating an Equity First Program to ensure people disproportionately affected by climate change can benefit
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the one-year anniversary of the launch of Wisconsin’s Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, AG Kaul is releasing additional information and highlighting the successes. “In the year since we launched the Clergy and Faith
After being dormant for nearly the past two years, Ron Johnson’s joint fundraising operation boosted campaign dollars reported during the first quarter of 2022. Ron Johnson Victory had $2 cash on hand to start 2020. But it pulled in more
OSHKOSH, Wis. – On Tax Day, State Representative Gordon Hintz, WisDems Chair Ben Wikler, and Wisconsinites rallied outside of Ron Johnson’s Oshkosh office to protest his support of the GOP 2022 agenda – which could raise taxes on 32 percent of Wisconsinites and
Stay informed and be on the lookout for emerald ash borer. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to
Tommy Thompson told WisPolitics.com Monday that he wanted to run for guv this fall, but opted against a bid because his family was solidly opposed to him seeking the office he once held for 14 years. Thompson, who formally announced
A clean water plan Dem U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski released calls for banning PFAS, fighting erosion and boosting federal spending to replace lead pipes. The state treasurer is vying for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh.
This is a pilot project. Changes have been made over time and will continue to be made.
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While Wisconsinites file their federal returns on Tax Day, they have been reminded once again that Wisconsin Democrats will raise taxes in Washington, D.C. if given the chance. Democrat U.S. Senate candidates were unanimous in their opposition to the tax
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In a recent visit to West Salem, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan discussed a $7 million federally funded expansion of the village’s wastewater treatment plant. The expansion aims to boost the plant’s capacity and reduce nutrient discharges. A release from the Environmental Protection Agency shows Regan met with state officials
The Republicans who were involved in a federal redistricting suit want the case dismissed now that the state Supreme Court has picked legislative and congressional districts. But Dem Gov. Tony Evers and some of the other parties involved want another two weeks before they weigh in on what they believe
A Dane County judge ordered Michael Gableman not to delete records related to the 2020 election probe after the former justice’s attorney had indicated he was discarding records that were “irrelevant or useless” to his investigation. Judge Frank Remington issued the temporary order Thursday after the liberal group American Oversight
The conservative Thomas More Society, which has filed a string of complaints over the 2020 election, has now filed one with the state Elections Commission accusing the Green Bay clerk of allowing ballot harvesting in this month’s election. A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge earlier this year ruled state law
Dem U.S. Sen. candidate Steven Olikara announced his legislative agenda including a limit on campaign fundraising for incumbents. Olikara, who also founded the Millennial Action Project, also proposed adopting final five voting, open primaries, a ban on lobbyists donating to members of Congress they’re also lobbying, a federal clean elections
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Ladysmith News reported in depth on how Governor Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program is “not only helping renovate a vacant building in Ladysmith, but also breathing new life into the city’s downtown.” For Rusk County Farm Supply in Ladysmith, “the WEDC Mainstreet Bounceback grant
As the war in Ukraine disrupts supply chains for fertilizers, grains and other agricultural products, the head of the Wilson Center sees a chance for Wisconsin ag industries to step in. Mark Green is president, director and CEO of the nonpartisan Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. and a former state
Grants Help Pay for High School Lab Equipment; Application Deadline May 10 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced an additional $1 million available in Technical Education Equipment Grants and urged school districts to apply by May 10 for funds to help buy equipment vital to training students
Chimney Swift Counts Help Identify Critical Roosting Sites For The Species A group of chimney swifts circles their roost. / Photo Credit: iStock/Jim Williams MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report chimney swift sightings to help monitor trends and locate important roost sites.
Gov. Tony Evers announced a clean energy plan aiming to lower energy prices, increase energy independence and create new jobs. Some of the proposals include: creating an Equity First Program to ensure people disproportionately affected by climate change can benefit from clean energy; launching a pilot project to consult with
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the one-year anniversary of the launch of Wisconsin’s Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, AG Kaul is releasing additional information and highlighting the successes. “In the year since we launched the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, over 200 people have reported information, and
After being dormant for nearly the past two years, Ron Johnson’s joint fundraising operation boosted campaign dollars reported during the first quarter of 2022. Ron Johnson Victory had $2 cash on hand to start 2020. But it pulled in more than $2.7 million in receipts during the first quarter of
OSHKOSH, Wis. – On Tax Day, State Representative Gordon Hintz, WisDems Chair Ben Wikler, and Wisconsinites rallied outside of Ron Johnson’s Oshkosh office to protest his support of the GOP 2022 agenda – which could raise taxes on 32 percent of Wisconsinites and sunset Medicare and Social Security. Speakers noted that while Republican
Stay informed and be on the lookout for emerald ash borer. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to treat them with insecticide this spring to protect against emerald
Tommy Thompson told WisPolitics.com Monday that he wanted to run for guv this fall, but opted against a bid because his family was solidly opposed to him seeking the office he once held for 14 years. Thompson, who formally announced Monday he won’t run, said in a phone interview that
A clean water plan Dem U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski released calls for banning PFAS, fighting erosion and boosting federal spending to replace lead pipes. The state treasurer is vying for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh. “From forever chemicals in groundwater to lead exposure in homes,
This is a pilot project. Changes have been made over time and will continue to be made.
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While Wisconsinites file their federal returns on Tax Day, they have been reminded once again that Wisconsin Democrats will raise taxes in Washington, D.C. if given the chance. Democrat U.S. Senate candidates were unanimous in their opposition to the tax cuts Senator Ron Johnson achieved for 95 percent of businesses,
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