John Torinus: Schoemann confusing on UW commissions

For a leader who came up short on keeping a University of Wisconsin presence in Washington County, despite the use of two task forces, Republican governor candidate Josh Schoemann has some big ideas about reforms for the Universities of Wisconsin, also involving similar commissions.

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Portrait of Dave Cieslewicz

Dave Cieslewicz: Barnes’ heavy baggage

His greatest weakness is not likely to be anything he says between now and next August when the primary will take place. Rather his problem is everything he’s ever said in the past as a state legislator and a lieutenant governor.

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Portrait of Mike McCabe

Mike McCabe: Looking the wrong way

Brits paint it right on the crosswalks, which way to look. When it comes to politics these days, maybe us Yanks could use crosswalks like that. Can’t seem to tell which way is which.

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ReadyWisconsin: Make safety your holiday tradition

MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger

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ICE moving its Milwaukee facility

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Justice Ziegler misquotes US Supreme Court decision

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces bipartisan legislation to cut red tape, streamline environmental projects

Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined his colleagues Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02), Janelle Bynum (OR-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) in introducing the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. This bill reduces administrative barrier for ecosystem restoration projects in regulated floodplains, speeding up developm… Please log in to access

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Berman campaign: Receives End Citizens United’s “Unrig Washington” designation 

RAYMOND, Wis. – Today, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, Mitchell Berman, announced that he has received End Citizens United’s (ECU) “Unrig Washington” designation. ECU is a national organization dedicated to reducing the influence of big money in politics and strengthening ethics and transparency in government.  “I am committed to

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John Torinus: Schoemann confusing on UW commissions

For a leader who came up short on keeping a University of Wisconsin presence in Washington County, despite the use of two task forces, Republican governor candidate Josh Schoemann has some big ideas about reforms for the Universities of Wisconsin, also involving similar commissions.

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Portrait of Dave Cieslewicz

Dave Cieslewicz: Barnes’ heavy baggage

His greatest weakness is not likely to be anything he says between now and next August when the primary will take place. Rather his problem is everything he’s ever said in the past as a state legislator and a lieutenant governor.

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Portrait of Mike McCabe

Mike McCabe: Looking the wrong way

Brits paint it right on the crosswalks, which way to look. When it comes to politics these days, maybe us Yanks could use crosswalks like that. Can’t seem to tell which way is which.

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ReadyWisconsin: Make safety your holiday tradition

MADISON, Wis.– As people prepare to brighten their homes with holiday cheer and get into the festive spirit, ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to keep safety at the top of their holiday checklist. “Holiday decorations should bring joy and not danger into people’s homes,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle.

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ICE moving its Milwaukee facility

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Justice Ziegler misquotes US Supreme Court decision

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces bipartisan legislation to cut red tape, streamline environmental projects

Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined his colleagues Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02), Janelle Bynum (OR-02), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) in introducing the Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. This bill reduces administrative barrier for ecosystem restoration projects in regulated floodplains, speeding up developm… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

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