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MILWAUKEE – Today at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and local leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness around the negative impacts of the ongoing
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the looming cutoff of Wisconsin FoodShare benefits amid the federal government shutdown, projected ACA health care premium spikes, the release of $15 million to plan Wisconsin’s prison overhaul and more.
Madison, Wis – Due to the government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to nearly 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of October. This will leave more than 260,000 kids under 18
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a letter to members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, again urged bipartisan support for reauthorization of the U.S. Farm Bill, which is critical legislation for Wisconsin’s farmers and producers and helps support critical programs like
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is given to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, today announce a car ferry service will start on Monday, Nov. 3 to provide an alternative option following the closure of the of the existing WIS 82
We’ll have to keep waiting for any meaningful data on the Democratic primary in the race for governor, but there’s a whole lot here to break down.
How else can we hold Jill Underly accountable?
Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than others, as metros such as San Francisco, Boston, Austin and others have shown for decades. How does Wisconsin stack up? An upcoming Madison conference will offer a glimpse at some long-term drivers – and some cautionary views, as well.
Thousands of jobs, billions in investment and a commitment to clean, efficient growth.
For too long, the stigma associated with cannabis has prevented Wisconsin legislators from doing the right thing. The time to change that is now.
The City of Milwaukee is willing to pay a new marketing and communications officer for The Hop, its little-used $128 million streetcar, up to $108,000 per year plus benefits.
Our parks are asked to absorb cuts that erode the very assets that knit this county together.
The only poll that matters for the future of President Donald Trump’s plans is the one taken next November.
The political world is in a tizzy over Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might figure out a way to run for president for a third term, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution notwithstanding.
It’s Halloween, so I thought I’d tell the scariest story I could come up with. The 22nd Amendment is pretty clear: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” And yet there’s no reason to think that’ll stop Donald Trump from seeking a third term.
Capt. Dylan Blaha and Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek correctly refused a federal order to deploy in Chicago.
The wreckage looks like a crime scene, with President Donald Trump’s thumbprints on it. He didn’t ask or tell people, he just destroyed a sacred structure that sang of American history. Vintage Trump.
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Shelia Stubbs held a press and food collection event with Congressman Mark Pocan, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Melissa Ratcliff, Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Madison CEO and Executive Director Julie Bennett,
MILWAUKEE – Today at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Building, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and local leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness around the negative impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown – now the second longest in U.S.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the looming cutoff of Wisconsin FoodShare benefits amid the federal government shutdown, projected ACA health care premium spikes, the release of $15 million to plan Wisconsin’s prison overhaul and more.
Madison, Wis – Due to the government shutdown, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to nearly 700,000 people in our state, will run out of funding at the end of October. This will leave more than 260,000 kids under 18 without the food they need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in a letter to members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation, again urged bipartisan support for reauthorization of the U.S. Farm Bill, which is critical legislation for Wisconsin’s farmers and producers and helps support critical programs like food assistance. The governor’s letter advocating for Congress to act
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski received the Honorary American FFA Degree today during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), together with the Iowa Department of Transportation, today announce a car ferry service will start on Monday, Nov. 3 to provide an alternative option following the closure of the of the existing WIS 82 / Iowa 9 Mississippi River bridge between Crawford County, Wisconsin
We’ll have to keep waiting for any meaningful data on the Democratic primary in the race for governor, but there’s a whole lot here to break down.
How else can we hold Jill Underly accountable?
Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than others, as metros such as San Francisco, Boston, Austin and others have shown for decades. How does Wisconsin stack up? An upcoming Madison conference will offer a glimpse at some long-term drivers – and some cautionary views, as well.
Thousands of jobs, billions in investment and a commitment to clean, efficient growth.
For too long, the stigma associated with cannabis has prevented Wisconsin legislators from doing the right thing. The time to change that is now.
The City of Milwaukee is willing to pay a new marketing and communications officer for The Hop, its little-used $128 million streetcar, up to $108,000 per year plus benefits.
Our parks are asked to absorb cuts that erode the very assets that knit this county together.
The only poll that matters for the future of President Donald Trump’s plans is the one taken next November.
The political world is in a tizzy over Donald Trump’s suggestion that he might figure out a way to run for president for a third term, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution notwithstanding.
It’s Halloween, so I thought I’d tell the scariest story I could come up with. The 22nd Amendment is pretty clear: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” And yet there’s no reason to think that’ll stop Donald Trump from seeking a third term.
Capt. Dylan Blaha and Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek correctly refused a federal order to deploy in Chicago.
The wreckage looks like a crime scene, with President Donald Trump’s thumbprints on it. He didn’t ask or tell people, he just destroyed a sacred structure that sang of American history. Vintage Trump.
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Representative Shelia Stubbs held a press and food collection event with Congressman Mark Pocan, Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Melissa Ratcliff, Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Madison CEO and Executive Director Julie Bennett, Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Madison Senior Director