FRI AM Update: Group launches ad buy opposing We Energies gas plants

From WisPolitics … — The Utility Action Alliance says it’s launching a six-figure ad campaign urging the PSC to reject We Energies’ proposal for a $2 billion project in southeastern Wisconsin to build new gas-fired power plants. The national group said its campaign includes radio, digital and billboards. The radio

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THU AM Update: Republicans question UW on DEI audit

From WisPolitics … — GOP Rep. Dan Knodl accused the Universities of Wisconsin of failing to eliminate DEI staff, as it had promised to do in exchange for financial priorities such as employee raises and funding for building projects. System President Jay Rothman said during yesterday’s Joint Audit Committee that

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WED AM Update: Godlewski announces bid for WisDems 1st vice chair

From WisPolitics … — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced today she is running for first vice-chair of the state Dem Party, saying in a statement to WisPolitics that democracy is at stake with Donald Trump’s return to power and “Democrats need to organize and fight back.” Godlewski is the

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FRI AM Update: Report: Value of state exports down from peak in 2012

From WisPolitics … — A slow decline in Wisconsin exports over the past dozen years “may be cause for concern” amid tariff-related uncertainties, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports.  The value of state exports was about $27.5 billion last year, or 7.8% of Wisconsin’s GDP, marking a decline of $4.2 billion

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THU AM Update: Zepecki joins field for WisDems chair 

From WisPolitics … — Operative Joe Zepecki today formally launched his bid for state Dem chair, the fourth person to enter the contest to succeed Ben Wikler. In his announcement, Zepecki said the party needs someone to build on Wikler’s success over the past six years, while refining its approach

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