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The head of UW-Madison’s School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences says technology education can play a key role in addressing the state’s workforce issues. In a recent interview, CDIS founding director Tom Erickson highlighted related efforts ranging from providing
RedFox AI co-founder and CEO Nick Myers wants to eliminate the stress and uncertainty associated with self-administered at-home medical care. Myers, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with leukemia as a child, drew upon his own experiences in developing the
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously in favor of electing Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as Caucus Chair. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague Rep. Lisa
The state Elections Commission voted unanimously to reject a complaint against 10 Republican electors who submitted documents to the federal government claiming they were casting Wisconsin’s votes for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won the state. Commissioner Bob Spindell
Dem state Sen. Lena Taylor, of Milwaukee, is arguing to the U.S. Supreme Court that neither Gov. Tony Evers’ maps nor the ones drawn by GOP lawmakers comply with the Voting Rights Act. Taylor has been critical of both the
Green Lake County District Attorney Gerise LaSpisa announced she will not press charges against Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Marg Bostelmann due to a lack of evidence. LaSpisa is the third DA to decline to file charges against Wisconsin Elections Commissioners after
The liberal group Opportunity Wisconsin is again hitting U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, on TV for having “helped himself” rather than working families. The group said the new ad is part of a six-figure buy that will run on broadcast
Milwaukee mayoral candidates traded shots during a debate Monday over which of the two voted to fund or defund the police. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson fired the first volley at former Ald. Bob Donovan, criticizing him for voting against the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022, legislation to authorize a national Maternal Mental Health Hotline to help pregnant and postpartum women
Sarah Godlewski’s first TV ad of her Dem U.S. Senate campaign takes a shot at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for telling “us to take mouthwash to cure COVID.” Godlewski’s campaign said it’s a seven-figure buy on broadcast TV, cable, and
2nd District Court of Appeals Judge Lori Kornblum launched the first ads of her campaign today, slamming opponent Maria Lazar for sentencing a convicted rapist to 11 months in jail instead of prosecutors’ recommended seven years in prison. Kornblum’s campaign
Sarah Godlewski is going on TV with the first ad of her Dem U.S. Senate campaign, taking a shot at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for telling “us to take mouthwash to cure COVID.” Godlewski’s campaign said it’s a seven-figure buy
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A lawsuit from Minocqua Brewing Company Super PAC seeks to remove three top Republicans from office for allegedly aiding and abetting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The targets are: Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, and Reps. Tom
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation, the state Senate wrapping up its two-year session and more.
2nd District Court of Appeals candidate Maria Lazar announced new ads that knock incumbent Lori Kornblum as Gov. Tony Evers’ “handpicked candidate who worked for DA John Chisholm.” Lazar released two digital ads and several radio spots. Her campaign said
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, explore what’s next for Wisconsin’s reapportionment maps approved by the state Supreme Court. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Visthar founder Pradeep Nedungadi highlights trade opportunities for Wisconsin companies in India. His company provides consultant services for businesses looking to operate in India, which is the second most populous country in the
Becky Cooper, owner of Bounce Milwaukee: “I can say with 100 percent certainty, that if we had not gotten this relief, we would have closed our doors and laid off all of our employees… Every Republican, led by Ron Johnson,
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. (March 10, 2022) — Leading industry experts headline the Seminar Series at the Wisconsin Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Wisconsin Dells, March 25-27, 2022. The Seminar Series will educate and inform outdoor
The head of UW-Madison’s School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences says technology education can play a key role in addressing the state’s workforce issues. In a recent interview, CDIS founding director Tom Erickson highlighted related efforts ranging from providing more computer skills training for K-12 students to new master’s
RedFox AI co-founder and CEO Nick Myers wants to eliminate the stress and uncertainty associated with self-administered at-home medical care. Myers, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with leukemia as a child, drew upon his own experiences in developing the RedFox Digital Guide. This conversational artificial intelligence program is designed
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously in favor of electing Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) as Caucus Chair. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague Rep. Lisa Subeck on her election as our Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair.
The state Elections Commission voted unanimously to reject a complaint against 10 Republican electors who submitted documents to the federal government claiming they were casting Wisconsin’s votes for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won the state. Commissioner Bob Spindell participated in the unanimous commission vote despite being one of
Dem state Sen. Lena Taylor, of Milwaukee, is arguing to the U.S. Supreme Court that neither Gov. Tony Evers’ maps nor the ones drawn by GOP lawmakers comply with the Voting Rights Act. Taylor has been critical of both the lines that Evers’ Peoples’ Maps Commission originally proposed and the
Green Lake County District Attorney Gerise LaSpisa announced she will not press charges against Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Marg Bostelmann due to a lack of evidence. LaSpisa is the third DA to decline to file charges against Wisconsin Elections Commissioners after Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling requested criminal charges against five
The liberal group Opportunity Wisconsin is again hitting U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, on TV for having “helped himself” rather than working families. The group said the new ad is part of a six-figure buy that will run on broadcast TV, cable and digital platforms in the Green Bay, Madison,
Milwaukee mayoral candidates traded shots during a debate Monday over which of the two voted to fund or defund the police. Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson fired the first volley at former Ald. Bob Donovan, criticizing him for voting against the city’s police budget during the four years they both served
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022, legislation to authorize a national Maternal Mental Health Hotline to help pregnant and postpartum women affected by mental health and substance use disorders and to
Sarah Godlewski’s first TV ad of her Dem U.S. Senate campaign takes a shot at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for telling “us to take mouthwash to cure COVID.” Godlewski’s campaign said it’s a seven-figure buy on broadcast TV, cable, and digital in the state’s major markets for the next several
2nd District Court of Appeals Judge Lori Kornblum launched the first ads of her campaign today, slamming opponent Maria Lazar for sentencing a convicted rapist to 11 months in jail instead of prosecutors’ recommended seven years in prison. Kornblum’s campaign said the ads are the initial piece of a six-week
Sarah Godlewski is going on TV with the first ad of her Dem U.S. Senate campaign, taking a shot at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for telling “us to take mouthwash to cure COVID.” Godlewski’s campaign said it’s a seven-figure buy on broadcast TV, cable, and digital in the state’s major
… 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.
A lawsuit from Minocqua Brewing Company Super PAC seeks to remove three top Republicans from office for allegedly aiding and abetting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The targets are: Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, and Reps. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, and Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau. The complaint was filed
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation, the state Senate wrapping up its two-year session and more.
2nd District Court of Appeals candidate Maria Lazar announced new ads that knock incumbent Lori Kornblum as Gov. Tony Evers’ “handpicked candidate who worked for DA John Chisholm.” Lazar released two digital ads and several radio spots. Her campaign said in a release it is a “hyper-targeted advertising program focused
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, explore what’s next for Wisconsin’s reapportionment maps approved by the state Supreme Court. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Visthar founder Pradeep Nedungadi highlights trade opportunities for Wisconsin companies in India. His company provides consultant services for businesses looking to operate in India, which is the second most populous country in the world. “It’s a shame that the U.S. is just discovering
Becky Cooper, owner of Bounce Milwaukee: “I can say with 100 percent certainty, that if we had not gotten this relief, we would have closed our doors and laid off all of our employees… Every Republican, led by Ron Johnson, opposed the legislation for reasons that I cannot understand” MADISON,
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. (March 10, 2022) — Leading industry experts headline the Seminar Series at the Wisconsin Open Season Sportsman’s Expo at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Wisconsin Dells, March 25-27, 2022. The Seminar Series will educate and inform outdoor enthusiasts, while a number of the features will offer enhanced