Rep. Neubauer: Statement on UW-Parkside announcement

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Today, UW-Parkside announced their need to address a $4 million budget deficit.  “My thoughts are with every student, faculty and staff member that this difficult situation will directly affect. This is

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Rich Lowry: The GOP’s moderate frontrunner

Back in 2016, the most moderate Republican candidate in the race was Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who lost everywhere except his home state. Perhaps the most moderate candidate in the GOP field as of this moment is former President Donald Trump.

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Dave Cieslewicz: We should still be in Afghanistan

I’m one of a tiny number of Americans who believe that we should still have a presence — military and otherwise — in Afghanistan. In fact, the only other commentator I can find who agrees with me (publicly) is long-time Philadelphia Inquirer foreign policy columnist Trudy Rubin. And even she hasn’t touched the subject in over a year.

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on UW-Parkside announcement

MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Today, UW-Parkside announced their need to address a $4 million budget deficit.  “My thoughts are with every student, faculty and staff member that this difficult situation will directly affect. This is a dark day for higher education, and the reality is,

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Sen. Wirch, Reps. Ohnstad, McGuire: React to Parkside budget shortfall

Kenosha – Today, the University of Wisconsin – Parkside announced it is considering furloughs of all staff and other measures to address a $5.3 million structural deficit.  Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Reps. Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) and Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) issued the following response. “This is a sad day. I am

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Maydm plans to ramp up growth after getting $500k grant

A Madison-based nonprofit called Maydm plans to ramp up growth after being selected for a five-year, $500,000 grant award.  The organization aims to support girls and youth of color in 6th grade through high school as they pursue education in STEM fields, offering workshops, summer programs and paid internships.  Maydm

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MON News Summary: Biden slams Trump for Milwaukee GOP debate snub

STORY TOPICS- White house- Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Law and order – Public health and safety – Real estate – Small business – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Transportation –

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Announces $28 million to connect people in Southwest Wisconsin to high-speed internet

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 21, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced a $28 million ReConnect Loan to Reedsburg Utility Commission to provide reliable, affordable high-speed internet to nearly 10,000 people in Southwest Wisconsin. “Reliable high-speed internet connects business owners to customers and new

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Rich Lowry: The GOP’s moderate frontrunner

Back in 2016, the most moderate Republican candidate in the race was Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who lost everywhere except his home state. Perhaps the most moderate candidate in the GOP field as of this moment is former President Donald Trump.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Cascade Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Cascade in Sheboygan County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of Well Number 3 and pumphouse as

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Dave Cieslewicz: We should still be in Afghanistan

I’m one of a tiny number of Americans who believe that we should still have a presence — military and otherwise — in Afghanistan. In fact, the only other commentator I can find who agrees with me (publicly) is long-time Philadelphia Inquirer foreign policy columnist Trudy Rubin. And even she hasn’t touched the subject in over a year.

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Gov. Evers, Minnesota Gov. Walz: Apply for federal grant to rebuild critical Duluth-Superior bridge

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, today announced their departments of transportation have requested federal funding to help rebuild the John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior and Duluth, Minnesota. More than $1 billion is available through the federal Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program, which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). “This project

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