Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 29

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.

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‘The Insiders’ preview Tuesday’s local elections and presidential primary

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Peter Wasson: Some final thoughts

In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.

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Rep. Plumer: Legislation funding Holocaust education signed into law

MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Bill 833, legislation co-authored by Rep. Plumer and Senator Dan Knodl, providing funding for Holocaust education in Wisconsin schools was signed into law. “Holocaust education is more important than ever to ensure current and future generations understand the devastating consequences of anti-Semitism and intolerance.” said Rep.

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Sen. James: Crisis pilot program and peer support bills signed

Madison –Senator Jesse James (R- Altoona) proudly announced the signing into law of three bipartisan bills to aid first responders, with several police officers from different parts of the state in attendance for the signings. The bills include measures to establish best practices and training for first responder peer support

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 29

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes Republican bill to allow individuals with no qualifications or experience to become school district administrators

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have allowed individuals with no license, no education, no training, no experience, no specific skillsets, no qualifications, and no background check to become school district administrators and have direct contact with kids at school. Under current law, with

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‘The Insiders’ preview Tuesday’s local elections and presidential primary

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Peter Wasson: Some final thoughts

In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Honors Transgender Day of Visibility

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, A Better Wisconsin Together is celebrating transgender Wisconsinites, uplifting their stories, and calling on our elected officials to ensure the Badger State is a place where all of us, regardless of gender or how we identify, can live safely, freely,

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UW-Madison: Study reveals evolutionary path of important proteins

MADISON — New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help control gene expression. The findings from the Raman Lab in the Department of Biochemistry recently published their findings in the journal Cell Systems. Here’s a rundown on what they discovered:

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