DANE COUNTY – Madison Reading Project is launching its second annual Community Book Drive to fill homes with high-quality books this holiday season. Over 12,000 children will receive new books. Beginning Nov. 15, Madison Reading Project staff and volunteers are
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced $20 million in grant awards to 11 regions in Wisconsin to help more than 2,300 Wisconsinites as part of the much-anticipated Worker Advancement Initiative. The initiative,
Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals increased by $50 million in 2020 according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2020.” The report identifies uncompensated care as the combined totals of charity care
[Waukesha, WI] – Today, Rebecca Kleefisch filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) before the state Supreme Court. Earlier this month, the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau identified numerous instances where WEC issued guidance on the 2020 election in clear violation of state
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with neighboring state and federal agencies will take further action to reduce the number of invasive carp in the Mississippi River. Additional actions include increasing commercial netting operations,
MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding Milwaukee’s ongoing reckless driving epidemic: “Each and every day that goes by the people of Milwaukee see or hear a story
Green Bay, Wis.— Jess Lambrecht has been named the new executive officer for UW-Green Bay’s Continuing Education and Community Engagement (CECE) division. Lambrecht will start with CECE Dec. 6, 2021 in a part-time capacity, with a full-time start date of
MADISON, Wis. – Gun deer hunting season begins Saturday, Nov. 20, in Wisconsin and it is a special tradition for many Wisconsin hunters, but it is important to stay safe in the woods. This year’s hunting season can be a
The recent Virginia elections suggest Democrats still struggle mightily in rural America.
Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.
Don’t believe mainstream interpretations of the gubernatorial election in Virginia.
The commission’s final product would convert the long-time Republican district — a district that has not elected a Democrat to the House since 1993 — Into one much more advantageous for Democrats.
The process and results of the PMC maps leave a lot to be desired. Absent within the process was a clear understanding of what was needed for majority minority districts—most of which are situated in the city of Milwaukee (due to population and hyper-segregation)—to remain viable.
Paul Soglin has had a profound influence on the city he adopted when he came to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin in the ’60s.
DANE COUNTY – Madison Reading Project is launching its second annual Community Book Drive to fill homes with high-quality books this holiday season. Over 12,000 children will receive new books. Beginning Nov. 15, Madison Reading Project staff and volunteers are placing collection bins at locations across Dane County and asking
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced $20 million in grant awards to 11 regions in Wisconsin to help more than 2,300 Wisconsinites as part of the much-anticipated Worker Advancement Initiative. The initiative, announced earlier this year and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act
Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals increased by $50 million in 2020 according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2020.” The report identifies uncompensated care as the combined totals of charity care and bad debt at Wisconsin hospitals. The report noted that
[Waukesha, WI] – Today, Rebecca Kleefisch filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) before the state Supreme Court. Earlier this month, the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau identified numerous instances where WEC issued guidance on the 2020 election in clear violation of state law. Kleefisch’s lawsuit asks the Court to immediately suspend WEC’s
LA CROSSE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with neighboring state and federal agencies will take further action to reduce the number of invasive carp in the Mississippi River. Additional actions include increasing commercial netting operations, tracking tagged carp and ongoing use of the innovative Modified
MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding Milwaukee’s ongoing reckless driving epidemic: “Each and every day that goes by the people of Milwaukee see or hear a story about reckless driving that results in serious injury or death.
Green Bay, Wis.— Jess Lambrecht has been named the new executive officer for UW-Green Bay’s Continuing Education and Community Engagement (CECE) division. Lambrecht will start with CECE Dec. 6, 2021 in a part-time capacity, with a full-time start date of Jan 3, 2021. She will replace Joy Ruzek, an entrepreneurial
MADISON, Wis. – Gun deer hunting season begins Saturday, Nov. 20, in Wisconsin and it is a special tradition for many Wisconsin hunters, but it is important to stay safe in the woods. This year’s hunting season can be a fun experience for those who choose to participate, especially compared
The recent Virginia elections suggest Democrats still struggle mightily in rural America.
Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.
Don’t believe mainstream interpretations of the gubernatorial election in Virginia.
The commission’s final product would convert the long-time Republican district — a district that has not elected a Democrat to the House since 1993 — Into one much more advantageous for Democrats.
The process and results of the PMC maps leave a lot to be desired. Absent within the process was a clear understanding of what was needed for majority minority districts—most of which are situated in the city of Milwaukee (due to population and hyper-segregation)—to remain viable.
Paul Soglin has had a profound influence on the city he adopted when he came to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin in the ’60s.