UW-Madison: Algae Blooms

MADISON — In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The

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Owen Robinson: Return surplus to the taxpayers

With a suspect economic forecast and the buying power of Wisconsinites being eaten away by inflation, it would be unconscionable for our elected leaders to do anything other than to return the surplus to the people who paid it with a sheepish, “ope.”

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M.D. Kittle: Passing on the bar

Should an attorney have to be a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin to practice law in the Badger State? That’s the driving question behind a First Amendment lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Laura Vertz: Analytics could help ensure fair sentencing

Analytics are used in sports, banking, social media, entertainment, health care, education, business and government. Why not include analytics as a tool for judges in their decision making and, just as important, as a way for others to advocate for fairness in sentencing decisions?

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UW-Madison: Algae Blooms

MADISON — In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The main driver behind these blooms is phosphorus, an element used

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Milwaukee County Transit System: Reaches agreement with ATU local 998

MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2022) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, have reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The contract includes significant wage increases, increased work/life balance and minimal changes to healthcare. MCTS Interim Managing

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Sen. Agard: Reacts to WERC’s UW Health nurses union decision

MADISON – On Friday, the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) issued the opinion that nurses at UW Health can’t organize a union and collectively bargain under current Wisconsin law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “In September, UW nurses reached a groundbreaking agreement with UW Health management that

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Owen Robinson: Return surplus to the taxpayers

With a suspect economic forecast and the buying power of Wisconsinites being eaten away by inflation, it would be unconscionable for our elected leaders to do anything other than to return the surplus to the people who paid it with a sheepish, “ope.”

Read More »

M.D. Kittle: Passing on the bar

Should an attorney have to be a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin to practice law in the Badger State? That’s the driving question behind a First Amendment lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Read More »

Laura Vertz: Analytics could help ensure fair sentencing

Analytics are used in sports, banking, social media, entertainment, health care, education, business and government. Why not include analytics as a tool for judges in their decision making and, just as important, as a way for others to advocate for fairness in sentencing decisions?

Read More »