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GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is calling on the Green Bay Common Council to vote yes on a tax transparency proposal at the April 15th Council meeting. The measure would add a simple line item to property tax
Denounce committee Republicans for advancing 164, 165 MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Bills 164 and 165 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform on 4-2 party-line votes. Ranking member Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Christian Phelps
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Director Missy Zombor proposed a resolution requiring MPS administration to consult with the Office of the Milwaukee City Attorney to explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable” for
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s
Fresh off the success of a competition cooking show, GOP lawmakers are again circulating legislation to create state tax incentives for film and TV production, arguing Wisconsin is missing out on “economic benefits that most other states enjoy.” Under the
Since the Department of Education was created, America has experienced stagnant or declining performance on national tests like the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Partisanship has reared its unconstructive head in recent years, and now uncertainty about the flow of funds for conservation reigns in how federal and state funds will be dispersed for the balance of 2025 and beyond.
If you make less than $48,000 per year, the state of Wisconsin will pay to have you sterilized.
I am incredibly proud of the work that is being done at Lake Lawn and Delavan Lake Resort, but I know that we can’t continue to grow without the support of critical tax provisions like bonus depreciation, the like-kind exchange and the small business deduction.
For nearly five decades, the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics has served as a beacon of excellence for African American high school students across the nation.
Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.
Congress’ recent budget blueprint calls for at least $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. Whether that comes in the form of an overall block grant to the states, a cap on spending for each individual or a cut in the federal matching formula for state dollars, it won’t matter much. All of these scenarios would be disastrous for the excellent programs that Wisconsin has built over the last 30-plus years.
A decrease in funding means a decrease in wages for caregivers along with rate decreases for facilities, something our industry and the state as a whole cannot afford.
MILWAUKEE — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10
TOP STORIES Madison Clerk Witzel-Behl resigns amid uncounted election ballots scrutiny… Witzel-Behl was appointed in 2006 and oversaw more than 60 elections up to the city’s primary elections in February. Prior to [being] placed on leave by Madison Mayor Satya
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The
In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season. Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered
MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee
President Trump, as a part of his tariff the planet agenda, has begun to announce that companies have already committed to investing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in the United States as a result of his trade policies.
GREEN BAY, WI — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) is calling on the Green Bay Common Council to vote yes on a tax transparency proposal at the April 15th Council meeting. The measure would add a simple line item to property tax bills indicating the amount of local taxpayer funding allocated to
Denounce committee Republicans for advancing 164, 165 MADISON, WI – Today, Assembly Bills 164 and 165 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform on 4-2 party-line votes. Ranking member Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) voted against both bills, which would add onerous
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Director Missy Zombor proposed a resolution requiring MPS administration to consult with the Office of the Milwaukee City Attorney to explore legal options available to the district to “hold lead paint companies accountable” for lead-paint remediation costs in school buildings. Lead-Safe Schools MKE (LSS-MKE)
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Singh
Fresh off the success of a competition cooking show, GOP lawmakers are again circulating legislation to create state tax incentives for film and TV production, arguing Wisconsin is missing out on “economic benefits that most other states enjoy.” Under the latest version of the bill, a newly created State Film
Since the Department of Education was created, America has experienced stagnant or declining performance on national tests like the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Partisanship has reared its unconstructive head in recent years, and now uncertainty about the flow of funds for conservation reigns in how federal and state funds will be dispersed for the balance of 2025 and beyond.
If you make less than $48,000 per year, the state of Wisconsin will pay to have you sterilized.
I am incredibly proud of the work that is being done at Lake Lawn and Delavan Lake Resort, but I know that we can’t continue to grow without the support of critical tax provisions like bonus depreciation, the like-kind exchange and the small business deduction.
For nearly five decades, the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics has served as a beacon of excellence for African American high school students across the nation.
Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.
Congress’ recent budget blueprint calls for at least $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. Whether that comes in the form of an overall block grant to the states, a cap on spending for each individual or a cut in the federal matching formula for state dollars, it won’t matter much. All of these scenarios would be disastrous for the excellent programs that Wisconsin has built over the last 30-plus years.
A decrease in funding means a decrease in wages for caregivers along with rate decreases for facilities, something our industry and the state as a whole cannot afford.
MILWAUKEE — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Matousek Auditorium of the
TOP STORIES Madison Clerk Witzel-Behl resigns amid uncounted election ballots scrutiny… Witzel-Behl was appointed in 2006 and oversaw more than 60 elections up to the city’s primary elections in February. Prior to [being] placed on leave by Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway [over] concerns about public confidence in elections [after misplacing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The variance will allow the construction of an outdoor educational amphitheater
In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The pressure to meet these unhealthy expectations can be overwhelming and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season. Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered machines for each license year. This season, thanks to the
MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee Trust Funds (DETF) to study what it would take to
President Trump, as a part of his tariff the planet agenda, has begun to announce that companies have already committed to investing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in the United States as a result of his trade policies. The problem is, we here in Wisconsin remember all too