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Once solidly Democratic blue-collar communities in western Wisconsin that broke for Trump four years ago could hold the key to this crucial swing state.
As Wisconsinites, we need to reclaim our democracy, and that starts by engaging—at the ballot box, in the halls of the Capitol, and in our communities.
In multiple mailings to voters in her district, Vining is claiming credit for the “Pregnancy Protection Act” and the “Healthcare Heroes Act.” The problem is, neither of those were ever passed by the state legislature. One of the “acts” wasn’t even introduced as a bill.
On the most recent episode of Badgers United’s podcast, The Flagship, chair of the Badgers United Board, and managing director of Robert W. Baird & Co., Peter Kies discusses the hurdles UW-Madison must overcome due to COVID-19. In particular, the discussion centers on the challenges the university is facing in regard to its finances and the restrictions placed on the various funding streams that support the institution.
Take a moment to join the growing number of Americans in recognizing the important role and positive impact farming and agriculture has on all of our lives.
Once upon a time, the Wisconsin Legislature tried to draw legislative district lines by passing a joint resolution—a process that would have not involved the governor—instead of passing a law outlining the districts that a governor would have to sign into law or veto.
In-person voting is great. But if that worries you, voting absentee by mail is safe.
Job loss. Businesses closing. A pandemic. The folks in charge of the Madison Metropolitan School District think it’s a perfect time for two referenda totaling $350 million.
If ever there were a compelling reason for Americans of all stripes and groupings to come together for the good of the country, it’s the battle against the novel coronavirus COVID 19.
Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.
While 6.6 million Americans have already cast votes for the upcoming Nov. 3 election, we have more work to do. We can’t be deterred, unprepared or allow anything to prevent us from making our voices heard.
The November election will come down to how people vote across Wisconsin’s diverse 72 counties.
We need leaders who will build back an inclusive economy filled with opportunity for all to have a fair shot. We need leaders like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Much slower growth in population, businesses and jobs than most cities, study finds.
In this anxiety producing moment, with this kind of madness unleashed, getting truly serious about looking out for each other’s health and welfare and taking care of the planet we all call home are the most calming, stabilizing actions we could possibly take right now.
He’s desperate for someone, anyone else to blame. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is desperate for some real leadership from its governor.
If they want to end it — which would be both reckless and unpopular — they should at least have the guts to take a vote and face the consequences with voters.
Time may be running out to expose the effort to overthrow Trump, which began before his election.
Wisconsin voters need to work down the Wisconsin ballot as well as look at other state races, too, and there are national movements to help do that.
The Democratic Party has focused so much attention on the loss of Black voters that they have failed to emphasize the importance of those White voters in the pivot counties. I hope they are prepared to admit this mistake if they lose again instead of using Blacks as a scapegoat.
Once solidly Democratic blue-collar communities in western Wisconsin that broke for Trump four years ago could hold the key to this crucial swing state.
As Wisconsinites, we need to reclaim our democracy, and that starts by engaging—at the ballot box, in the halls of the Capitol, and in our communities.
In multiple mailings to voters in her district, Vining is claiming credit for the “Pregnancy Protection Act” and the “Healthcare Heroes Act.” The problem is, neither of those were ever passed by the state legislature. One of the “acts” wasn’t even introduced as a bill.
On the most recent episode of Badgers United’s podcast, The Flagship, chair of the Badgers United Board, and managing director of Robert W. Baird & Co., Peter Kies discusses the hurdles UW-Madison must overcome due to COVID-19. In particular, the discussion centers on the challenges the university is facing in regard to its finances and the restrictions placed on the various funding streams that support the institution.
Take a moment to join the growing number of Americans in recognizing the important role and positive impact farming and agriculture has on all of our lives.
Once upon a time, the Wisconsin Legislature tried to draw legislative district lines by passing a joint resolution—a process that would have not involved the governor—instead of passing a law outlining the districts that a governor would have to sign into law or veto.
In-person voting is great. But if that worries you, voting absentee by mail is safe.
Job loss. Businesses closing. A pandemic. The folks in charge of the Madison Metropolitan School District think it’s a perfect time for two referenda totaling $350 million.
If ever there were a compelling reason for Americans of all stripes and groupings to come together for the good of the country, it’s the battle against the novel coronavirus COVID 19.
Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.
While 6.6 million Americans have already cast votes for the upcoming Nov. 3 election, we have more work to do. We can’t be deterred, unprepared or allow anything to prevent us from making our voices heard.
The November election will come down to how people vote across Wisconsin’s diverse 72 counties.
We need leaders who will build back an inclusive economy filled with opportunity for all to have a fair shot. We need leaders like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Much slower growth in population, businesses and jobs than most cities, study finds.
In this anxiety producing moment, with this kind of madness unleashed, getting truly serious about looking out for each other’s health and welfare and taking care of the planet we all call home are the most calming, stabilizing actions we could possibly take right now.
He’s desperate for someone, anyone else to blame. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is desperate for some real leadership from its governor.
If they want to end it — which would be both reckless and unpopular — they should at least have the guts to take a vote and face the consequences with voters.
Time may be running out to expose the effort to overthrow Trump, which began before his election.
Wisconsin voters need to work down the Wisconsin ballot as well as look at other state races, too, and there are national movements to help do that.
The Democratic Party has focused so much attention on the loss of Black voters that they have failed to emphasize the importance of those White voters in the pivot counties. I hope they are prepared to admit this mistake if they lose again instead of using Blacks as a scapegoat.
