An estimated 1,100 Wisconsin Medicaid members with an opioid use disorder will have access to residential treatment this year, thanks to $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded to agencies serving 54 counties and four tribes. The
New reporting from the American Independent reveals Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin Kevin Nicholson’s close, personal ties with crisis pregnancy centers — fake health care clinics that lie to pregnant people to coerce them out of getting abortions. Nicholson founded and
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Johannes Wakker requiring him to pay a $225,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s manure management laws that occurred at
Freeing Europe from being a hostage to Russian gas supply is essential — part of the new Cold War strategy of containment.
If Western democracies give Zelensky and his smart, hard-as-nails defenders enough support, that could be the tip of a mighty spear that convinces autocratic leaders who want to stay in power that the use of military force is a loser.
(Muskego, WI) – State Representative Chuck Wichgers filed paperwork to run for the State Assembly in the 82nd Assembly District. The recently approved legislative maps moved Rep. Wichgers out of his current district, the 83rd, and into the district currently
Middleton – U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m proud to endorse my friend Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. She is a true progressive champion and an advocate for
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(Eau Claire, WI) – Pablo Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and its students, the city of Eau Claire and Xcel Energy are investing more than $12 million to reduce the carbon footprint in the Sonnentag Event Center and John
Menomonie, Wis. — A graduate program at University of Wisconsin-Stout is building a national reputation for game design to match the university’s highly ranked undergraduate program in the field. The Master of Fine Arts in design has been ranked No.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is up with a new TV ad knocking Gov. Tony Evers for delays in processing unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ad, being run through WMC’s Issues Mobilization Council, is on broadcast TV in the
New study links huge decline in corporate income taxes paid in states like Wisconsin to less government services.
When Sen. Ron Johnson voted against the American Rescue Plan last March, he voted against expansions to the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Both are important to the success of my restaurant and small businesses across this state.
Less than four months before the gubernatorial primary, a growing number of influential figures in state Republican circles have been floating the idea that neither of the two major candidates, Rebecca Kleefisch and Kevin Nicholson, stand a chance against Governor Evers this fall.
Gerrymandering, elections and the battle ahead.
DWD still is lagging far behind in paying claims — despite record-low unemployment.
For the past three decades, Wisconsin has ranked as the worst in the nation for Black maternal and child health outcomes.
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor launched a new television ad on Thursday, focusing on her plans to support hard-working Wisconsin families. The ad entitled “A Good Living” features Rebecca talking about her commitment to lower taxes and strengthen
POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Columbia County Shooting Range improvement project will begin this summer. Improvements include increasing sound mitigation to the 100-yard and 50-yard rifle ranges and the 50-yard shotgun range and adding a
Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – As Earth Day approaches, 350 Madison Climate Action Team is excited to announce that as of 4/22, we will officially be known as 350 Wisconsin: Together for the Climate! In 2021, 350 Madison was named
An estimated 1,100 Wisconsin Medicaid members with an opioid use disorder will have access to residential treatment this year, thanks to $2.5 million in grants from the Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded to agencies serving 54 counties and four tribes. The funding from opioid settlement dollars will be used to cover
New reporting from the American Independent reveals Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin Kevin Nicholson’s close, personal ties with crisis pregnancy centers — fake health care clinics that lie to pregnant people to coerce them out of getting abortions. Nicholson founded and ran No Better Friend, a tax-exempt organization whose “advocacy” emphasized
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Johannes Wakker requiring him to pay a $225,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s manure management laws that occurred at Wakker’s Kewaunee County concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO). “Mismanagement of
Freeing Europe from being a hostage to Russian gas supply is essential — part of the new Cold War strategy of containment.
If Western democracies give Zelensky and his smart, hard-as-nails defenders enough support, that could be the tip of a mighty spear that convinces autocratic leaders who want to stay in power that the use of military force is a loser.
(Muskego, WI) – State Representative Chuck Wichgers filed paperwork to run for the State Assembly in the 82nd Assembly District. The recently approved legislative maps moved Rep. Wichgers out of his current district, the 83rd, and into the district currently represented by Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin). Rep. Skowronski announced his retirement
Middleton – U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m proud to endorse my friend Dianne Hesselbein for State Senate. She is a true progressive champion and an advocate for our community. She stands firm in her beliefs and is
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Illinois – Law and order – Michigan – Military – Public health and safety – Taxes –
(Eau Claire, WI) – Pablo Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and its students, the city of Eau Claire and Xcel Energy are investing more than $12 million to reduce the carbon footprint in the Sonnentag Event Center and John and Carolyn Sonnentag Fieldhouse. The announcement Thursday of the sustainability
Menomonie, Wis. — A graduate program at University of Wisconsin-Stout is building a national reputation for game design to match the university’s highly ranked undergraduate program in the field. The Master of Fine Arts in design has been ranked No. 6 in the nation this spring for game design among
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is up with a new TV ad knocking Gov. Tony Evers for delays in processing unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ad, being run through WMC’s Issues Mobilization Council, is on broadcast TV in the Milwaukee market. The group declined to say how much it’s
New study links huge decline in corporate income taxes paid in states like Wisconsin to less government services.
When Sen. Ron Johnson voted against the American Rescue Plan last March, he voted against expansions to the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Both are important to the success of my restaurant and small businesses across this state.
Less than four months before the gubernatorial primary, a growing number of influential figures in state Republican circles have been floating the idea that neither of the two major candidates, Rebecca Kleefisch and Kevin Nicholson, stand a chance against Governor Evers this fall.
Gerrymandering, elections and the battle ahead.
DWD still is lagging far behind in paying claims — despite record-low unemployment.
For the past three decades, Wisconsin has ranked as the worst in the nation for Black maternal and child health outcomes.
[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor launched a new television ad on Thursday, focusing on her plans to support hard-working Wisconsin families. The ad entitled “A Good Living” features Rebecca talking about her commitment to lower taxes and strengthen vocational training. The 30-second ad will run on cable and
POYNETTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Columbia County Shooting Range improvement project will begin this summer. Improvements include increasing sound mitigation to the 100-yard and 50-yard rifle ranges and the 50-yard shotgun range and adding a bullet catcher to the handgun range. In addition to the
Madison, Wisconsin, April 21 – As Earth Day approaches, 350 Madison Climate Action Team is excited to announce that as of 4/22, we will officially be known as 350 Wisconsin: Together for the Climate! In 2021, 350 Madison was named as one of Dane County’s Climate Champions, but our work