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Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is dropping subpoenas to officials in five cities, instead asking them to turn over documents they’ve already produced through previous open records requests, Madison’s city attorney says. Mike Haas said Andrew Kloster, who worked in
On October 6, 2021 members of the Racine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit assisted with a US Marshal task force operation at 3722 Clairmont Street within the city of Racine. Members of this federal task were at this location to
NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has achieved the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke and Target: Stroke with Advanced Therapy Honor Roll Quality Achievement Awards. The awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients
We thank the members of the state Assembly for their unanimous approval of bills to require accurate food labels, and urge a swift vote in the state Senate, where the proposals enjoy strong bipartisan support.
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GOP lawmakers plan to take up a redistricting plan before the end of the November floor period, according to their attorney. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, in recent interviews with WisPolitics.com declined to
Madison’s mayor calls Michael Gableman’s subpoena seeking reams of documents related to the 2020 election a “mockery” as the former Supreme Court justice moved to widen his probe. Gableman, who has already subpoenaed the clerks in five Wisconsin cities, sent
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Industrial air pollution in the state has been declining over the past two decades, a report from the Department of Natural Resources shows. The 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends report finds a reduction in many monitored pollutants, and shows that
The draft Assembly and Senate lines created for Gov. Tony Evers’ People’s Maps Commission would result in fewer majority-minority districts, according to a WisPolitics.com review of the data. Christopher Ford, an emergency room doctor who chairs the commission, stressed in
Dem Alex Lasry launched the first two ads of his Senate campaign today while announcing to backers that he’s now raised more than $3 million since launching his bid. A memo senior campaign adviser Mike Tate wrote to supporters doesn’t
A federal court should continue moving forward with a possible redistricting trial as a backup in case state lawmakers and the Wisconsin Supreme Court fail to put a map in place in time to prepare for the 2022 elections, according
Milwaukee – We Energies is joining utility companies across the Midwest to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options for drivers. The company has signed on to a multi-state effort to build and grow EV infrastructure. As part of the collaboration, We
The Wisconsin DNR is seeking public comments on the Green Tier application for Phillips-Medisize, St. Croix Meadows manufacturing facility. / Photo Credit: Phillips-Medisize MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a Green Tier application proposal
The newly released 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends report shows Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve, building on a nearly 20-year trend. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the newly released
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and teens using social media. Attorneys
Gov. Tony Evers kicked off Wisconsin Tech Month with a focus on inclusivity, highlighting the “technological divide” in the state. “We see it with broadband. Our communities don’t have access to a reliable internet connection,” he said yesterday at a
Johnson Still Refuses To Say Why He paid Next to Nothing in State Income Taxes Despite Making a Minimum Salary of Nearly Half a Million Dollars Madison, Wis. — Fallout continues for Ron Johnson following a bombshell report from the
Dr. Susan Turney, CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, expects the state’s rural health workforce shortage will only get worse in the coming years. “We do not have enough health care providers right now to manage our patient care, and
Rockwell Automation has been reducing shipment sizes and exploring alternative routes and carriers in recent months to respond to ongoing logistics issues. “I would actually say that in some cases, our large volumes hurt us,” said Christine Lynne, director of
Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is dropping subpoenas to officials in five cities, instead asking them to turn over documents they’ve already produced through previous open records requests, Madison’s city attorney says. Mike Haas said Andrew Kloster, who worked in the Trump administration is now assisting Gableman, told him during
On October 6, 2021 members of the Racine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit assisted with a US Marshal task force operation at 3722 Clairmont Street within the city of Racine. Members of this federal task were at this location to serve an arrest warrant on an individual wanted for charges
NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has achieved the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke and Target: Stroke with Advanced Therapy Honor Roll Quality Achievement Awards. The awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based
We thank the members of the state Assembly for their unanimous approval of bills to require accurate food labels, and urge a swift vote in the state Senate, where the proposals enjoy strong bipartisan support.
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GOP lawmakers plan to take up a redistricting plan before the end of the November floor period, according to their attorney. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, in recent interviews with WisPolitics.com declined to commit to passing new lines for legislative and congressional districts
Madison’s mayor calls Michael Gableman’s subpoena seeking reams of documents related to the 2020 election a “mockery” as the former Supreme Court justice moved to widen his probe. Gableman, who has already subpoenaed the clerks in five Wisconsin cities, sent additional subpoenas to the mayors and the person “most knowledgeable
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Industrial air pollution in the state has been declining over the past two decades, a report from the Department of Natural Resources shows. The 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends report finds a reduction in many monitored pollutants, and shows that most of the state is meeting federal standards for air
The draft Assembly and Senate lines created for Gov. Tony Evers’ People’s Maps Commission would result in fewer majority-minority districts, according to a WisPolitics.com review of the data. Christopher Ford, an emergency room doctor who chairs the commission, stressed in an interview that the maps released late yesterday were drafts.
Dem Alex Lasry launched the first two ads of his Senate campaign today while announcing to backers that he’s now raised more than $3 million since launching his bid. A memo senior campaign adviser Mike Tate wrote to supporters doesn’t provide specifics of Lasry’s fundraising during the third quarter, which
A federal court should continue moving forward with a possible redistricting trial as a backup in case state lawmakers and the Wisconsin Supreme Court fail to put a map in place in time to prepare for the 2022 elections, according to new filings. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers and GOP members of
Milwaukee – We Energies is joining utility companies across the Midwest to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging options for drivers. The company has signed on to a multi-state effort to build and grow EV infrastructure. As part of the collaboration, We Energies parent company WEC Energy Group pledges to expand the
The Wisconsin DNR is seeking public comments on the Green Tier application for Phillips-Medisize, St. Croix Meadows manufacturing facility. / Photo Credit: Phillips-Medisize MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a Green Tier application proposal covering sustainability activities at the Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, St.
The newly released 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends report shows Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve, building on a nearly 20-year trend. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the newly released 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends report shows Wisconsin’s air quality continues
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and teens using social media. Attorneys general have been watchful and concerned over the impacts of
Gov. Tony Evers kicked off Wisconsin Tech Month with a focus on inclusivity, highlighting the “technological divide” in the state. “We see it with broadband. Our communities don’t have access to a reliable internet connection,” he said yesterday at a news conference in Madison. “We see it in gaps to
Johnson Still Refuses To Say Why He paid Next to Nothing in State Income Taxes Despite Making a Minimum Salary of Nearly Half a Million Dollars Madison, Wis. — Fallout continues for Ron Johnson following a bombshell report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealing that Johnson only paid $2,105 in
Dr. Susan Turney, CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, expects the state’s rural health workforce shortage will only get worse in the coming years. “We do not have enough health care providers right now to manage our patient care, and I will tell you, it’s not going to get better.
Rockwell Automation has been reducing shipment sizes and exploring alternative routes and carriers in recent months to respond to ongoing logistics issues. “I would actually say that in some cases, our large volumes hurt us,” said Christine Lynne, director of North American logistics for Rockwell Automation. “One of the things