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Gov. Scott Walker says President Trump has “really gotten Canada’s attention” on a crisis facing some Wisconsin dairy farmers, partly due to his threats to pull out of the NAFTA trade agreement. Dozens of Wisconsin farmers have struggled in recent
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As the head of a manufacturing business, I’m a strong advocate for career and technical education, and post-secondary pathways that prepare
David Clarke should be removed from his position as sheriff.
Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday the state will give better terms on loan guarantees for eligible dairy farmers and milk processors as the trade dispute with Canada continues. Walker also said he spoke with President Trump by phone Tuesday and Monday.
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The co-authors of a bill repealing the state’s prevailing wage laws said at a hearing Monday the requirements artificially increase the costs of construction projects. But Dems and union members slammed the bill as an attack on workers that would
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who said last fall he did not plan to seek a third term if he won re-election in November, raised $141,468 during the first three months of 2017, according to his filing with the FEC. It
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. In 1945, Korea, then a Japanese colony, was divided into Soviet and U.S. occupation zones. The Koreans were promised independence and
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on the ouster of Bill O’Reilly from Fox News.
Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Ben Brancel is urging the federal government to put pressure on Canada to in order to resolve a trade dispute that has left dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers without a buyer for their milk. Brancel discussed what
The March for Science in Milwaukee will bring together concerned citizens and environmental advocates on Earth Day to stand in support of science education and informed public policy. Elizabeth Ferris, head of social media for the march’s planning group, says
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State Capitol, Assembly Parlor MADISON – On Monday, April 24th, Democratic legislators will introduce the Wisconsin Coalition for Gun Safety, an alliance of physician, clergy, law enforcement, social worker, domestic violence, mental health, women’s health and anti-violence groups. Additionally, the
Wisconsin State Capitol, Room 411 South Madison – Almost Sunrise, a feature length documentary film featuring two Wisconsin Veterans from Milwaukee, will be screened in the Wisconsin State Capitol Monday, April 24th at 2pm in room 411 South. Following the screening
Legislation such as this does little to actually benefit law enforcement officers and is more of a political stunt used to label any elected official who does not support it as being anti law-enforcement.
The state Supreme Court has rejected a petition from 54 retired judges and justices to change its recusal rules, with the conservative majority voting to keep the current standards in place.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – In the latest sign of strength for Wisconsin’s economy, the state’s unemployment rate dropped again to 3.4% in March, the lowest since April 2000, the Department of Workforce Development announced today. “Our common
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Gov. Scott Walker says President Trump has “really gotten Canada’s attention” on a crisis facing some Wisconsin dairy farmers, partly due to his threats to pull out of the NAFTA trade agreement. Dozens of Wisconsin farmers have struggled in recent weeks to find a buyer for their milk after a
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As the head of a manufacturing business, I’m a strong advocate for career and technical education, and post-secondary pathways that prepare people for careers at companies like mine. I also recognize
David Clarke should be removed from his position as sheriff.
Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday the state will give better terms on loan guarantees for eligible dairy farmers and milk processors as the trade dispute with Canada continues. Walker also said he spoke with President Trump by phone Tuesday and Monday.
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The co-authors of a bill repealing the state’s prevailing wage laws said at a hearing Monday the requirements artificially increase the costs of construction projects. But Dems and union members slammed the bill as an attack on workers that would drive down wages. Sen. Bob Wirch, D-Kenosha, said it would
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who said last fall he did not plan to seek a third term if he won re-election in November, raised $141,468 during the first three months of 2017, according to his filing with the FEC. It was his lowest fundraising total for a full quarter since
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. In 1945, Korea, then a Japanese colony, was divided into Soviet and U.S. occupation zones. The Koreans were promised independence and unity. However, the Korean peninsula was soon enveloped in the
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on the ouster of Bill O’Reilly from Fox News.
Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Ben Brancel is urging the federal government to put pressure on Canada to in order to resolve a trade dispute that has left dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers without a buyer for their milk. Brancel discussed what is being done regarding the trade dispute on Sunday’s “UpFront
The March for Science in Milwaukee will bring together concerned citizens and environmental advocates on Earth Day to stand in support of science education and informed public policy. Elizabeth Ferris, head of social media for the march’s planning group, says they expect more than 1,000 people to show up on
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State Capitol, Assembly Parlor MADISON – On Monday, April 24th, Democratic legislators will introduce the Wisconsin Coalition for Gun Safety, an alliance of physician, clergy, law enforcement, social worker, domestic violence, mental health, women’s health and anti-violence groups. Additionally, the press conference will focus on the importance of passing common-sense
Wisconsin State Capitol, Room 411 South Madison – Almost Sunrise, a feature length documentary film featuring two Wisconsin Veterans from Milwaukee, will be screened in the Wisconsin State Capitol Monday, April 24th at 2pm in room 411 South. Following the screening Anthony Anderson, featured in the film, will discuss the movie
Legislation such as this does little to actually benefit law enforcement officers and is more of a political stunt used to label any elected official who does not support it as being anti law-enforcement.
The state Supreme Court has rejected a petition from 54 retired judges and justices to change its recusal rules, with the conservative majority voting to keep the current standards in place.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – In the latest sign of strength for Wisconsin’s economy, the state’s unemployment rate dropped again to 3.4% in March, the lowest since April 2000, the Department of Workforce Development announced today. “Our common sense reforms led us to a strong economy, and our