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MADISON, Wis. ― When talking about America’s politics these days, the words frustration and trust seem to come up a lot. They certainly did during a presentation about federal policy at World Dairy Expo from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative’s
The urgency of the climate crisis means that we need all hands on deck implementing all kinds of climate solutions. There’s no silver bullet; we need silver buckshot.
Some in Washington have introduced misguided proposals like H.R. 1068 and S. 1598, which would increase taxes on carried interest by an astounding 98%.
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable today announced reduced health insurance rates and more health plan options for consumers getting enrolled on the Marketplace for 2022. This Fall, residents in every county in Wisconsin will have
Godlewski meets with students, faculty, and administrators to see the impact of over $325,000 for books and technology for school libraries in the Wausau School District WAUSAU, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited John Muir Middle School today, meeting
Plan your outdoor fall color adventure. / Photo Credit: iStock / Big Joe MADISON, Wis. – Fall in Wisconsin is underway. Many scenic landscapes are starting to display vivid reds, oranges and yellows, offering a once-a-year color show like no other.
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes raised more than $1.1 million during the third quarter, his campaign says. Barnes’ campaign wrote in a memo released this morning it was the best initial quarter for a first-time U.S. Senate candidate in
Join Reps. Gordon Hintz, Lee Snodgrass, Kristina Shelton, and the Assembly Democrats to kick off the 2022 election cycle MONDAY, November 8th from 5PM to 7PM Hinterland Brewery 1001 Lombardi Access Rd, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Sponsor Levels Seat Flipper $1,000 |
If we want to truly lift up our working class, that comes from collectively bargaining for pay increases, fair hours, better working conditions, and better benefits.
The 2020 election probe being led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman drew fire from both flanks Monday over offers of immunity for those who respond to subpoenas issued in the investigation. Gableman in a video posted Friday said
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snail, leafhopper and frog, which may result from the Cardinal-Hickory Creek 345kV Transmission Line Project – Segments W1 and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Fertilizer Research Council is providing over $100,000 for University of Wisconsin (UW) research projects. Researchers will use the funding to study soil management, soil fertility, plant nutrition, surface and groundwater quality, and other activities that
— The Creative Destruction Lab accelerator program is giving UW-Madison students a chance to join in the process of helping companies grow. The program works with seed-stage science and technology companies to help them “accelerate massively,” according to Shabaka Gibson,
MADISON – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Justice Gableman’s subpoenas to five Wisconsin mayors: “Justice Michael Gableman does not speak for myself or for the Wisconsin Assembly’s Campaigns and Elections Committee. The current subpoenas have
MADISON – Today, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced that she is stepping down, effective at the end of this academic year, to become president of Northwestern University. In response, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he would veto maps the Republican-controlled Legislature sends to him if they are “gerrymandering 2.0.” “If they’re continuing or making worse the gerrymandering that exists right now, yes,” Evers said in an interview aired Sunday
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman sought to clarify he won’t go to court to compel local clerks to comply with subpoenas so long as they voluntarily turn over the election documents he wants. In an interview with WisPolitics.com Friday,
The WisOpinions Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the People’s Maps Commission’s first contribution to Wisconsin’s redistricting battle. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In Dane County government, most elected officials actually want the system to solve problems for ordinary people, which is what an overwhelming majority of constituents want from them.
It’s cranberry harvest time, and Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lochner chats with “Talking Trade” co-hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel about this year’s crop, supply chain issues and where cranberry exports can grow…. Please log in
MADISON, Wis. ― When talking about America’s politics these days, the words frustration and trust seem to come up a lot. They certainly did during a presentation about federal policy at World Dairy Expo from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative’s government affairs team. The group’s members who joined in
The urgency of the climate crisis means that we need all hands on deck implementing all kinds of climate solutions. There’s no silver bullet; we need silver buckshot.
Some in Washington have introduced misguided proposals like H.R. 1068 and S. 1598, which would increase taxes on carried interest by an astounding 98%.
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable today announced reduced health insurance rates and more health plan options for consumers getting enrolled on the Marketplace for 2022. This Fall, residents in every county in Wisconsin will have the opportunity to choose from more than one health plan
Godlewski meets with students, faculty, and administrators to see the impact of over $325,000 for books and technology for school libraries in the Wausau School District WAUSAU, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski visited John Muir Middle School today, meeting with students, teachers, and administrators of the Wausau School District.
Plan your outdoor fall color adventure. / Photo Credit: iStock / Big Joe MADISON, Wis. – Fall in Wisconsin is underway. Many scenic landscapes are starting to display vivid reds, oranges and yellows, offering a once-a-year color show like no other. With over 6 million acres of public lands, 49 state
Dem U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes raised more than $1.1 million during the third quarter, his campaign says. Barnes’ campaign wrote in a memo released this morning it was the best initial quarter for a first-time U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin. Alex Lasry raised just under $1.1 million during the
Join Reps. Gordon Hintz, Lee Snodgrass, Kristina Shelton, and the Assembly Democrats to kick off the 2022 election cycle MONDAY, November 8th from 5PM to 7PM Hinterland Brewery 1001 Lombardi Access Rd, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Sponsor Levels Seat Flipper $1,000 | Committee Builder $500 Change Maker: $250 | Democratic Diehard: $100
If we want to truly lift up our working class, that comes from collectively bargaining for pay increases, fair hours, better working conditions, and better benefits.
The 2020 election probe being led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman drew fire from both flanks Monday over offers of immunity for those who respond to subpoenas issued in the investigation. Gableman in a video posted Friday said those who respond to his subpoenas are provided immunity under
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snail, leafhopper and frog, which may result from the Cardinal-Hickory Creek 345kV Transmission Line Project – Segments W1 and W2. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Fertilizer Research Council is providing over $100,000 for University of Wisconsin (UW) research projects. Researchers will use the funding to study soil management, soil fertility, plant nutrition, surface and groundwater quality, and other activities that promote the correct use of fertilizer. Projects directly benefit farmers
— The Creative Destruction Lab accelerator program is giving UW-Madison students a chance to join in the process of helping companies grow. The program works with seed-stage science and technology companies to help them “accelerate massively,” according to Shabaka Gibson, director of CDL-Wisconsin. The nonprofit organization has 10 sites around
MADISON – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Justice Gableman’s subpoenas to five Wisconsin mayors: “Justice Michael Gableman does not speak for myself or for the Wisconsin Assembly’s Campaigns and Elections Committee. The current subpoenas have not been approved by the Assembly’s Campaigns and Elections Committee
MADISON – Today, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced that she is stepping down, effective at the end of this academic year, to become president of Northwestern University. In response, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “For more than eight years, Chancellor Blank has served
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he would veto maps the Republican-controlled Legislature sends to him if they are “gerrymandering 2.0.” “If they’re continuing or making worse the gerrymandering that exists right now, yes,” Evers said in an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. “I want fair
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman sought to clarify he won’t go to court to compel local clerks to comply with subpoenas so long as they voluntarily turn over the election documents he wants. In an interview with WisPolitics.com Friday, Gableman disputed media reports that he was willing to drop
The WisOpinions Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the People’s Maps Commission’s first contribution to Wisconsin’s redistricting battle. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In Dane County government, most elected officials actually want the system to solve problems for ordinary people, which is what an overwhelming majority of constituents want from them.
It’s cranberry harvest time, and Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lochner chats with “Talking Trade” co-hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel about this year’s crop, supply chain issues and where cranberry exports can grow…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,