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The Assembly GOP plan breaks new ground. It’s bold, and bold is what we need in a state that has long been behind the growth curve.
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The Assembly GOP plan breaks new ground. It’s bold, and bold is what we need in a state that has long been behind the growth curve.

We continue to be guided by the compact language, the governor’s principles on new gaming and the law.

Gallagher’s first 100 days have been refreshing and may portend the type of congressional vision offered by a new class of millennial leaders.
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One Dem lawmaker is circulating her own legislation to combat homelessness following the Assembly’s passage of four GOP bills last week. Rep. Lisa Subeck, the author of five bills she’s calling the “Housing First Package,” was a vocal critic of
Gov. Scott Walker will have his annual reception for GOP county chairs to open this weekend’s state convention. He also has double duty with his son, Alex Walker, graduating from UW-Madison on Saturday. Because of graduation, Walker will speak earlier
Since becoming state GOP chair in 2011, Brad Courtney has seen Scott Walker become the first governor in U.S. history to fend off a recall, Republicans expand their majorities in both houses of the Legislature and his party’s nominee win
Contact: Zach Madden (608) 266-7521 or (608) 620-2884 MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced a “Housing First” package of bills that invest in evidence-based solutions to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin. The legislation focuses on allocating resources

The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing Wisconsin education systems for minimizing environmental impact, teaching sustainability, and prioritizing health and wellness. Green Ribbon Schools from the state include Houlton Elementary School, Middleton’s Kromrey Middle School, Washburn School District and UW-Stevens

State Rep. Dale Kooyenga says Wisconsin’s transportation fund is a “complex problem” that requires a “complex solution.” Kooyenga and Assembly Republicans last week issued a complex plan to lower the gas excise tax, add the sales tax to gasoline sales

MILWAUKEE — Addressing the Wisconsin Democrats’ annual Founders Day Gala, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison urged party activists Saturday to start organizing now and to engage with voters in all areas of the state in order to win in 2018.

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the transportation package, high-capacity wells and Joint Finance Committee votes on the governor’s budget.

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Healthy Community Kitchen, a Madison-based nonprofit startup, is trying to bring good food into the homes of those who need it most. The company brings organic, custom-made meals to people recovering from an illness or medical operation, giving them much-needed

The WisOpinion.com Insiders, Chvala & Kanavas, debate President Trump, Sheriff Clarke, the 2018 guv’s race, transportation and more in the “lightning round,” brought to you by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

The recent experience of Wisconsin dairy farmers being dropped from their processors and left scrambling to find a new buyer for their milk should be a wake-up call. Dairy farmers, farm groups, and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection should all take a long look at what has happened and what it means for the future of dairy farming in our state.
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The Assembly GOP plan breaks new ground. It’s bold, and bold is what we need in a state that has long been behind the growth curve.

We continue to be guided by the compact language, the governor’s principles on new gaming and the law.

Gallagher’s first 100 days have been refreshing and may portend the type of congressional vision offered by a new class of millennial leaders.
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One Dem lawmaker is circulating her own legislation to combat homelessness following the Assembly’s passage of four GOP bills last week. Rep. Lisa Subeck, the author of five bills she’s calling the “Housing First Package,” was a vocal critic of the Republican legislation; she’s previously said the GOP package doesn’t
Gov. Scott Walker will have his annual reception for GOP county chairs to open this weekend’s state convention. He also has double duty with his son, Alex Walker, graduating from UW-Madison on Saturday. Because of graduation, Walker will speak earlier in the Saturday lineup than he normally would, a party
Since becoming state GOP chair in 2011, Brad Courtney has seen Scott Walker become the first governor in U.S. history to fend off a recall, Republicans expand their majorities in both houses of the Legislature and his party’s nominee win Wisconsin’s electoral votes for the first time since 1984. But
Contact: Zach Madden (608) 266-7521 or (608) 620-2884 MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced a “Housing First” package of bills that invest in evidence-based solutions to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin. The legislation focuses on allocating resources to programs and initiatives that keep people in their existing

The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing Wisconsin education systems for minimizing environmental impact, teaching sustainability, and prioritizing health and wellness. Green Ribbon Schools from the state include Houlton Elementary School, Middleton’s Kromrey Middle School, Washburn School District and UW-Stevens Point — one of only nine post-secondary institutions in the

State Rep. Dale Kooyenga says Wisconsin’s transportation fund is a “complex problem” that requires a “complex solution.” Kooyenga and Assembly Republicans last week issued a complex plan to lower the gas excise tax, add the sales tax to gasoline sales and pare back minimum markup in an effort to boost

MILWAUKEE — Addressing the Wisconsin Democrats’ annual Founders Day Gala, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison urged party activists Saturday to start organizing now and to engage with voters in all areas of the state in order to win in 2018.

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the transportation package, high-capacity wells and Joint Finance Committee votes on the governor’s budget.

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Healthy Community Kitchen, a Madison-based nonprofit startup, is trying to bring good food into the homes of those who need it most. The company brings organic, custom-made meals to people recovering from an illness or medical operation, giving them much-needed support at a time when it might be very difficult

The WisOpinion.com Insiders, Chvala & Kanavas, debate President Trump, Sheriff Clarke, the 2018 guv’s race, transportation and more in the “lightning round,” brought to you by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

The recent experience of Wisconsin dairy farmers being dropped from their processors and left scrambling to find a new buyer for their milk should be a wake-up call. Dairy farmers, farm groups, and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection should all take a long look at what has happened and what it means for the future of dairy farming in our state.
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