Luke Fuszard: Wisconsin should explore creating its own volunteer service corps

Thanks to smart fiscal policy and a growing economy, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates Wisconsin’s state government will have a surplus of $3.25 billion by the end of the current budget cycle. Following the lead of successful initiatives in other states, Wisconsin should explore allocating a portion of that surplus to create its own volunteer service corps.

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Luke Waldo: Why mandated reporting is not supporting children and families in Wisconsin

At the same time that nearly 40,000 families are being reported for lacking the ability to provide basic needs and care to their children to CPS each year, we have nearly 40,000 non-profits statewide that are designed to support our children, families and communities. Somewhere there lies a disconnect that leads to these reports to CPS rather than referrals or connection to these supportive non-profits.

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Barbs fly in U.S. Senate race over Obamacare, refugees

Voters on a Dem call knocked GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde for past comments saying people struggling with obesity should pay more for health care and that “Obamacare” should be repealed. Meanwhile, Hovde slammed Baldwin for not outright opposing the Biden administration’s consideration of a plan to allow U.S. entry for some Palestinian refugees.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: To host CWD public meeting in Waushara County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Waushara County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Prepare now to boat safely this summer

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges water enthusiasts to check boat equipment and review basic safety tips to prepare for the upcoming water season. “Safety is an important part of water fun,” said Lt. Darren Kuhn, DNR boating law administrator. “Wisconsin rivers and lakes can be

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Luke Fuszard: Wisconsin should explore creating its own volunteer service corps

Thanks to smart fiscal policy and a growing economy, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates Wisconsin’s state government will have a surplus of $3.25 billion by the end of the current budget cycle. Following the lead of successful initiatives in other states, Wisconsin should explore allocating a portion of that surplus to create its own volunteer service corps.

Read More »

Luke Waldo: Why mandated reporting is not supporting children and families in Wisconsin

At the same time that nearly 40,000 families are being reported for lacking the ability to provide basic needs and care to their children to CPS each year, we have nearly 40,000 non-profits statewide that are designed to support our children, families and communities. Somewhere there lies a disconnect that leads to these reports to CPS rather than referrals or connection to these supportive non-profits.

Read More »

Barbs fly in U.S. Senate race over Obamacare, refugees

Voters on a Dem call knocked GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde for past comments saying people struggling with obesity should pay more for health care and that “Obamacare” should be repealed. Meanwhile, Hovde slammed Baldwin for not outright opposing the Biden administration’s consideration of a plan to allow U.S. entry for some Palestinian refugees.

Read More »