‘The Insiders’ preview Tuesday’s local elections and presidential primary

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Peter Wasson: Some final thoughts

In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.

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DCCC: Steil pretends to care about elections after undermining them

Bryan Steil continues to undermine democracy, this time alongside far-right extremist and election denier Jim Jordan.  Shot: Steil appeared in a video with Jordan, calling on Wisconsinites to “prevent out-of-state money from influencing our elections.”Chaser: It turns out that Steil himself has received hundreds of thousands

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‘The Insiders’ preview Tuesday’s local elections and presidential primary

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Peter Wasson: Some final thoughts

In one of my early columns after I took over as editor of this newspaper nearly six years ago, I talked about how hate is always easier than love. I still believe that, of course. But in light of everything that has happened over those six years, I would offer an addendum: Fear is always easier than trust.

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FRI News Summary: Trump backers file second recall effort again Vos as first try stalls; No Labels party says it has enough signatures to get on the ballot

TOP STORIES Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls … second recall effort says he should be recalled because of his “tacit support for the Chinese Communist Party,” lack of commitment to election integrity, blocking lower prescription drug costs and “flagrant disrespect for

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Honors Transgender Day of Visibility

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, A Better Wisconsin Together is celebrating transgender Wisconsinites, uplifting their stories, and calling on our elected officials to ensure the Badger State is a place where all of us, regardless of gender or how we identify, can live safely, freely,

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UW-Madison: Study reveals evolutionary path of important proteins

MADISON — New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help control gene expression. The findings from the Raman Lab in the Department of Biochemistry recently published their findings in the journal Cell Systems. Here’s a rundown on what they discovered:

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Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of report 24-3, state of Wisconsin FY 2022-23 single audit

The Bureau announces the release ofState of Wisconsin FY 2022-23 Single Audit(report 24-3). In FY 2022-23, state agencies administered $19.8 billion in federal financial assistance, including $3.8 billion that was expended related to the public health emergency and that was separately identified in the State’s Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Our audit focused

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DCCC: Steil pretends to care about elections after undermining them

Bryan Steil continues to undermine democracy, this time alongside far-right extremist and election denier Jim Jordan.  Shot: Steil appeared in a video with Jordan, calling on Wisconsinites to “prevent out-of-state money from influencing our elections.”Chaser: It turns out that Steil himself has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from out-of-state money.Lime: To make matters worse, Steil’s f…

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UW-Green Bay: Empowers the Marinette region with professional training

Green Bay, Wis. — UW-Green Bay is delivering professional training to the Marinette region. Six workshops are offered on wide-ranging topics from AI to Real Colors® and integrate hard and soft skills. Workshops will be a fit for entrepreneurs and professionals with responsibilities in operations, human resource management or new business

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