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MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, spoke with reporters about how Democrats from across the state are not taking a beat after Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s massive 20 point win and are gearing up
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately. High water levels on the Rock River have made this launch unsafe to use, and members of the public should
MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of the passing of Dan Bice, political journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “For more than 30 years, Dan Bice was a pillar of Wisconsin’s political landscape.
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring
When Democratic voters cast ballots in August, they should ask themselves which gubernatorial candidate is most likely to win in November.
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
As increased political polarization has eroded norms of political cooperation, an increased role for the courts should be welcomed. At the same time, the proposed amendment is incomplete and unnecessarily grants the court more authority then appropriate.
KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has been secured the endorsement of the State’s third-largest municipal police force’s association, the Kenosha Professional Police Association. KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller the Board voted unanimously to endorse him for
Within Wisconsin, 14 cities, including Madison, have ordinances on the books that ban the practice.
In both February and April, I had the privilege of officially facilitating the voting process in several Green Bay senior care centers.
A society that values justice cannot allow good intentions to override the rule of law, especially when safer, lawful avenues for change exist.
Something’s brewing in Wisconsin and other states as local people stand up for their communities. It may be too early to call it a new age of citizen environmental activism, but it’s starting to look like it. And it’s uniting people across traditional political divides.
Public officials, regardless of party or ideology, have a duty to condemn violence with consistency and integrity. Terrorism must be defined by actions, not based on religion, race or identity.
President Donald Trump, a very angry man, must get up every morning having figured out 1. How to piss off another segment of people in the country and across the world and 2. How to further screw up the U.S. and world economies.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced 95 schools statewide have earned Schools of Recognition honors. The awards celebrate exceptional efforts of educators, students, families, and school staff in ensuring educational success for all students, especially among
Dane County’s housing market is facing slower inventory growth and faster price increases than expected, according to an analysis from Stark County Realtors CEO David Stark. “Only three months into the new year we’ve already had more curve balls thrown
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to make a lasting impact during the month of April by participating in a Work Play Earth Day event. Annually, Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day
The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Rebecca Furdek as Deputy Counsel. Her hire reflects WILL’s continued growth and commitment to litigating high-stakes cases promoting free speech, economic liberty, and equal rights. In Rebecca’s new role, she will
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MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, spoke with reporters about how Democrats from across the state are not taking a beat after Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s massive 20 point win and are gearing up to defeat Republicans in November. While Wisconsin Republicans like Tom
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately. High water levels on the Rock River have made this launch unsafe to use, and members of the public should avoid visiting the launch until water levels recede. The launch
MILWAUKEE – Following the announcement of the passing of Dan Bice, political journalist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement: “For more than 30 years, Dan Bice was a pillar of Wisconsin’s political landscape. His commitment to nonpartisan, honest reporting set the standard for
For the tenth year, providers recognized for protecting children’s health through vaccination The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced its annual BigShot awardees, celebrating 162 Wisconsin health care providers who are committed to protecting children’s health by ensuring they are up to date on childhood vaccinations that prevent
When Democratic voters cast ballots in August, they should ask themselves which gubernatorial candidate is most likely to win in November.
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
As increased political polarization has eroded norms of political cooperation, an increased role for the courts should be welcomed. At the same time, the proposed amendment is incomplete and unnecessarily grants the court more authority then appropriate.
KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha Police Captain James Beller has been secured the endorsement of the State’s third-largest municipal police force’s association, the Kenosha Professional Police Association. KPPA President Rusten Sheskey informed Beller the Board voted unanimously to endorse him for Kenosha County Sheriff. Beller remarked: “I’m grateful to KPPA for
Within Wisconsin, 14 cities, including Madison, have ordinances on the books that ban the practice.
In both February and April, I had the privilege of officially facilitating the voting process in several Green Bay senior care centers.
A society that values justice cannot allow good intentions to override the rule of law, especially when safer, lawful avenues for change exist.
Something’s brewing in Wisconsin and other states as local people stand up for their communities. It may be too early to call it a new age of citizen environmental activism, but it’s starting to look like it. And it’s uniting people across traditional political divides.
Public officials, regardless of party or ideology, have a duty to condemn violence with consistency and integrity. Terrorism must be defined by actions, not based on religion, race or identity.
President Donald Trump, a very angry man, must get up every morning having figured out 1. How to piss off another segment of people in the country and across the world and 2. How to further screw up the U.S. and world economies.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced 95 schools statewide have earned Schools of Recognition honors. The awards celebrate exceptional efforts of educators, students, families, and school staff in ensuring educational success for all students, especially among those facing economic challenges. Launched in 2003, the Schools of Recognition
Dane County’s housing market is facing slower inventory growth and faster price increases than expected, according to an analysis from Stark County Realtors CEO David Stark. “Only three months into the new year we’ve already had more curve balls thrown our way than we normally get in a full year,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to make a lasting impact during the month of April by participating in a Work Play Earth Day event. Annually, Wisconsinites have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at
The News: WILL is proud to announce the addition of Rebecca Furdek as Deputy Counsel. Her hire reflects WILL’s continued growth and commitment to litigating high-stakes cases promoting free speech, economic liberty, and equal rights. In Rebecca’s new role, she will be instrumental in pushing back against government overreach in Wisconsin
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