Dean R. Dietrich: Voices of democracy in times of change

“Voices of Democracy” is the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day (May 1, 2024). This year, the theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections.

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and new tax enhancements

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793,

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Dean R. Dietrich: Voices of democracy in times of change

“Voices of Democracy” is the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day (May 1, 2024). This year, the theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections.

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and new tax enhancements

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 148, modifi… Please log in to access

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Rep. Clancy: Decries UW–Madison Chancellor’s Office for police response to peaceful encampment protest

Madison – This morning Madison area law enforcement attempted to clear the UW-Madison encampment protest by force. The protest is demanding university disclosure and divestment from the US/Israel war on Palestine. Multiple students and professors were arrested. This past Monday, April 29th student organizers at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee joined the movement

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WED News Summary: Police remove tents at UW-Madison’s pro-Palestinian encampment; Evers not considering National Guard for campus protests

TOP STORIES Police remove tents at UW-Madison’s pro-Palestinian encampment Police arrived on UW-Madison campus shortly before 7 a.m. local time … University police gave the students staying at the encampment a warning to evacuate shortly before 7 a.m. … began removing the tents as students jeered. … Video posted to

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Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust: Wisconsin bipartisan leaders join forces to build bridges and strengthen public trust in elections

MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisACT) announced the launch of its pioneering community initiative to build bridges across the political spectrum, restore civil discourse, and truth in politics to prevent the erosion of public trust and violence in U.S. elections. Led by two influential figures, Former Governor, Scott McCallum, and respected jou…

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Rubrich campaign: Announces candidacy for 48th Assembly District

Sun Prairie – Lisa Rubrich announced her bid to represent the newly drawn 48th Assembly District today. Rubrich is a local healthcare professional, mother, and wife who has called the Town of Burke home for the last 21 years. She also has experience in local government, recently being elected to

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USDA: Announces next slate of economic development investments in rural partners network communities

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is funding 18 projects related to infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural and Tribal communities participating in the Rural Partners Network (RPN) in Wisconsin. “Two years ago, the Biden-Harris Adminis…

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