Dan Knodl: Understanding August 13th’s referendum questions

Voting “yes” on both amendments emphasizes a desire for greater legislative involvement and oversight in financial matters. On the other hand, a “no” vote gives preference to the current system where the governor retains significant control over financial decisions regarding federal funding.

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Mike McCabe: Left for dead

For those with sincere curiosity about the region, there is writing about Appalachian life far more thoughtful and thorough and far less self-serving than the pad Vance used to launch his political career, by authors who’ve spent lifetimes actually living there.

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House Accountability War Room: As Derrick Van Orden returns home for an early summer break, constituents deserve answers for his support of Project 2025 priorities

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is giving Rep. Van Orden an extra long summer break with Congress recessing earlier than planned.  As Rep. Van Orden returns to Wisconsin, there are three important questions he must answer for his constituents who care about the integrity of elections, health care costs, and

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Universities of Wisconsin: President Rothman names veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today named veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. The appointment takes effect Sept. 7.  Martin will succeed Maria Gallo, who announced today that she will retire from UW-River Falls.   “Mike Martin has extensive experience as a

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Gov. Evers: Announces first payments to Wisconsin counties and municipalities under historic shared revenue increases

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) has distributed the first round of increased payments to counties and municipalities under the historic shared revenue legislation signed by the governor in June 2023. This distribution marks a significant milestone as it includes the new supplemental county and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to support and grow Wisconsin’s livestock farming and meat processing industry 

Legislation modeled off of Baldwin’s successful Dairy Business Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Meat Business Innovation Act (MBIA) of 2024 to support farmers, ranchers and small- and medium-sized processors through technical assistance and grants to the meat industry. The legislation is modeled on Baldwin’s successful Da…

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative Actions July 2024

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

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Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2024 Media Hall of Fame Honorees

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame for 2024. “Our Hall of Fame keeps getting better and better,” said Maryann Lazarski, press club president.  “This year’s honorees represent the best in local journalism.

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Dan Knodl: Understanding August 13th’s referendum questions

Voting “yes” on both amendments emphasizes a desire for greater legislative involvement and oversight in financial matters. On the other hand, a “no” vote gives preference to the current system where the governor retains significant control over financial decisions regarding federal funding.

Read More »

Mike McCabe: Left for dead

For those with sincere curiosity about the region, there is writing about Appalachian life far more thoughtful and thorough and far less self-serving than the pad Vance used to launch his political career, by authors who’ve spent lifetimes actually living there.

Read More »