Rep. Katsma: Announces he will not seek reelection 

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin.  “It

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John Torinus: Wisconsin Republicans soft on Putin

Mike Gallagher left Congress Saturday as a traditional Republican after his pivotal vote to support Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. He was a hawk during his eight years in Washington, in contrast to the rest of the Wisconsin GOP delegation that has gone soft on Putin.

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Dave Cieslewicz: The spring of reason

The hard-right Freedom Caucus may have finally been put in its place and SCOTUS might reject an extreme state anti-abortion law while unrealistic hard-left ideas about how to fight crime are being ended in places that once embraced them, DEI may be improved through a needed pushback, and even the very heart of hard-left media may be undergoing a change back toward fairness. It’s springtime for moderation.

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Common Cause Wisconsin: Witnessing the election process

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy

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Rep. Katsma: Announces he will not seek reelection 

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin.  “It has been an honor to represent the 26th Assembly District

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FRI News Summary: AG Kaul argues drop boxes legal in Wisconsin

TOP STORIES Ballot drop boxes aren’t actually banned, state’s top cop argues … July 2023 lawsuit, filed by the group Priorities USA, a national nonprofit that supports Democrats, challenges the ruling from two years ago and urges the now liberal-leaning high court to reinstate the legal use of the boxes.

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John Torinus: Wisconsin Republicans soft on Putin

Mike Gallagher left Congress Saturday as a traditional Republican after his pivotal vote to support Ukraine against Vladimir Putin. He was a hawk during his eight years in Washington, in contrast to the rest of the Wisconsin GOP delegation that has gone soft on Putin.

Read More »

Dave Cieslewicz: The spring of reason

The hard-right Freedom Caucus may have finally been put in its place and SCOTUS might reject an extreme state anti-abortion law while unrealistic hard-left ideas about how to fight crime are being ended in places that once embraced them, DEI may be improved through a needed pushback, and even the very heart of hard-left media may be undergoing a change back toward fairness. It’s springtime for moderation.

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Penterman campaign: Outpouring of support gets Penterman on ballot first

COLUMBUS- This week, Representative William Penterman became the first candidate in Wisconsin to turn in his declaration of candidacy and enough nomination signatures to guarantee his appearance on the ballot. Penterman is running in the new 38th Assembly District which includes much of Dodge and Jefferson Counties.  “I am extremely

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Common Cause Wisconsin: Witnessing the election process

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy organization with more than 8,000 members and activists in every

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UW-Green Bay: Dr. Rachel Patzer and Menominee Nation College President Christopher Caldwell will speak to inspire graduates at UW-Green Bay spring commencement

Green Bay, WI – Student’s graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs in May will hear from two visionary speakers. CEO of the Regenstrief Institute Dr. Rachel Patzer will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; President of College of Menominee Nation Cristopher Caldwell will speak at the

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