Dan O’Donnell: Sign of the times

For the third straight school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) reports that far fewer than half of the state’s third through 11th graders are proficient in reading.

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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Common Council rejects resolution opposing F-35A Basing

Contact: Erik Greenfield, Communications Manager, 608-443-1952 (office), 608-669-7884 (cell) MADISON – Tonight the Madison Common Council rejected a resolution that opposed the basing of the next-generation F-35A jet at Madison’s Truax Field. In response to tonight’s vote, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “We

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Congressmen Pocan, Cole, Suozzi celebrate passage of Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act

Contact: Usamah Andrabi, 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Tom Cole (OK-04), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) led a bipartisan group of representatives to pass the “Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act,” which would reauthorize Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) for 5 years. HKNC provides essential vocational training and rehabilitation to the

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Dan O’Donnell: Sign of the times

For the third straight school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) reports that far fewer than half of the state’s third through 11th graders are proficient in reading.

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WED News Summary: Evers announces new assistant district attorney positions

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WED AM Update: Barrett addresses MMAC’s Milwaukee Night in D.C.; Assembly committee to take up OWI bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants From WisPolitics.com … — Mayor Tom Barrett touted the contribution of the Milwaukee region to the nation’s economy. Speaking last night at the Russell Senate Office Building, Barrett helped kick off the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s 30th annual Milwaukee

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Tiffany campaign: Governor Tommy Thompson endorses Tom Tiffany for Congress

Contact: Stephan Thompson press@tiffany4wisconsin.com 608-571-2909 Today, Governor Tommy Thompson endorsed Senator Tom Tiffany’s bid for Congress. This is the second major endorsement since entering the race last week. “Congress needs Sen. Tom Tiffany. He’s succeeded both in business and has also served admirably as a public servant,” said Tommy G.

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