Dave Zweifel: Oh, the sacrifices of the rich

My favorite gadfly, former elected Texas agriculture commissioner and longtime progressive agitator Jim Hightower, hit it on the head once again in a commentary on the budget deal between Kevin McCarthy’s House Republicans and President Joe Biden, which was credited with avoiding a government shutdown.

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Magnafici on significance of Wisconsin tourism

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230802gopaddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Magnafici (R – Dress) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Renowned for spectacular landscapes, rich history, and a cordial community, Wisconsin stands as a premiere destination for globetrotters. But tourism here

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Dave Zweifel: Oh, the sacrifices of the rich

My favorite gadfly, former elected Texas agriculture commissioner and longtime progressive agitator Jim Hightower, hit it on the head once again in a commentary on the budget deal between Kevin McCarthy’s House Republicans and President Joe Biden, which was credited with avoiding a government shutdown.

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Sen. LeMahieu: Supreme Court’s pick for Director of State Courts shows flagrant disregard for the Constitution

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement in response to the new liberal majority’s unconstitutional appointment: “On only their 3rd day, the liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has telegraphed their intention to disregard the Constitution they’ve sworn to uphold to achieve partisan revenge. Wisconsinites should be

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Public Education Network: Public school advocates to gather in South Milwaukee Thursday, August 10 for 9th Annual Summer Summit

On Thursday, August 10, a nonpartisan coalition of public education advocates from across Wisconsin will gather at South Milwaukee High School for the 9th Annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit. This one-of-a-kind event brings everyone together, from administrators and board members to parents, caregivers, educators, community volunteers, and more, for a

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers kicks off the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230804demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address kicking off the first day of the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Today, I’m jazzed to help kick off the first day of the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair!  For 172 years now, this celebration has showcased

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Magnafici on significance of Wisconsin tourism

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230802gopaddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Magnafici (R – Dress) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Renowned for spectacular landscapes, rich history, and a cordial community, Wisconsin stands as a premiere destination for globetrotters. But tourism here is more than leisure; it’s an economic powerhouse contributing nearly

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US Department of Labor: Sues Wisconsin-based third-party claims administrator for denying medical claims for thousands of participants 

Investigation finds UMR Inc. violates ACA, ERISA MADISON, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the nation’s largest third-party medical claims administrator for routinely denying healthcare claims for emergency room services and urinary drug screening for at least 2,136 self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. On July 31,

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