Don Leake: On Vos’s turnabout on redistricting

Why is Robin Vos now amenable (SCOWIS issues aside) to a redistricting commission similar to the one proposed by the Democrats in 2019?  The short answer is that he knows that his party will not be hurt much by Assembly maps that are compact and minimize county splits and split municipalities.  

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Owen Robinson: The rematch nobody wants

In a country of over 330 million people with legions of brilliant, ethical, honest, compassionate and humble servant leaders, are we really going to be forced to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump?

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Dems, locals balk at price tag for Milwaukee in Brewers bill

Asking taxpayers to help cover the cost of a professional sports stadium for the second time in eight years, GOP lawmakers again argued it would be cheaper to put public money into the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark than to lose the team. But Dem lawmakers said the $202.5 million Milwaukee County and the city would have to cover of the more than $700 million deal was too high a price on local taxpayers.

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

MADISON — Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Lindsey Grady’s resignation, effective November 4, 2023. Fragoso will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Jorge Fragoso is an exceptional attorney who

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Sen. Carpenter: Says Milwaukee and Wisconsin deserve a better deal

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a Republican plan to extend operation of American Family Field to 2050: “The Republican plan to provide state and local money for maintenance and upgrades at American Family Field was the result of secret negotiations and deal-making

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Don Leake: On Vos’s turnabout on redistricting

Why is Robin Vos now amenable (SCOWIS issues aside) to a redistricting commission similar to the one proposed by the Democrats in 2019?  The short answer is that he knows that his party will not be hurt much by Assembly maps that are compact and minimize county splits and split municipalities.  

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Owen Robinson: The rematch nobody wants

In a country of over 330 million people with legions of brilliant, ethical, honest, compassionate and humble servant leaders, are we really going to be forced to choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump?

Read More »

Dems, locals balk at price tag for Milwaukee in Brewers bill

Asking taxpayers to help cover the cost of a professional sports stadium for the second time in eight years, GOP lawmakers again argued it would be cheaper to put public money into the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark than to lose the team. But Dem lawmakers said the $202.5 million Milwaukee County and the city would have to cover of the more than $700 million deal was too high a price on local taxpayers.

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Former exec transitions to sailboat charter business

By Brian Clark  For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road.  For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which changed its name to TruStage in May of this year.

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