John Torinus: Don’t count on citizen referenda anytime soon

One of the reasons current politicians drag their feet on direct democracy is that they would lose the lobby money if citizens were making policy decisions instead of them. Gun and anti-abortion lobbies would use their deep pockets to mount public media campaigns to protect their interests instead of doling it out politicians.

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Ty Babinski: Online learners deserve equal opportunity, fair funding

This year, the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families is pushing for equal opportunity and fair funding for our students. The current funding formula short changes online charter students, and even singles them out by restricting their access to extracurricular activities. In addition, the state standardized testing protocols are archaic, burdensome and unfair, and must be modernized.

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Dave Cieslewicz: Delusional climate deniers

For a couple of decades climate deniers said climate change wasn’t happening at all. Then they said it was, but it wasn’t human caused, just a natural cycle. Now they say it’s real, but it’s too late to do anything about it — never mind we didn’t do something when we could have, mostly because of them.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: To host career fairs across state

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host five career fairs across the state in early 2025. The fairs will be held in Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Fitchburg and Woodruff starting Jan. 18. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore the natural

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John Torinus: Don’t count on citizen referenda anytime soon

One of the reasons current politicians drag their feet on direct democracy is that they would lose the lobby money if citizens were making policy decisions instead of them. Gun and anti-abortion lobbies would use their deep pockets to mount public media campaigns to protect their interests instead of doling it out politicians.

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Ty Babinski: Online learners deserve equal opportunity, fair funding

This year, the Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families is pushing for equal opportunity and fair funding for our students. The current funding formula short changes online charter students, and even singles them out by restricting their access to extracurricular activities. In addition, the state standardized testing protocols are archaic, burdensome and unfair, and must be modernized.

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Dave Cieslewicz: Delusional climate deniers

For a couple of decades climate deniers said climate change wasn’t happening at all. Then they said it was, but it wasn’t human caused, just a natural cycle. Now they say it’s real, but it’s too late to do anything about it — never mind we didn’t do something when we could have, mostly because of them.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection: Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant application period open through February 24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry.

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WisGOP: Far-left national special interest group endorses Crawford over pro-abortion stance

MADISON, WI – EMILY’s List, the far-left, pro-abortion organization just announced their endorsement of Susan Crawford, the Democrats’ handpicked candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.  In their statement, EMILY’s List cites Crawford’s radical stances on abortion as their main motivator for the endorsement. The endorsement is the latest in exposing Crawford’s extreme

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UW-Green Bay: Offers First Nations studies for professionals certificate

Green Bay, WI—UW-Green Bay is offering a new certificate program for First Nations Professionals, designed to expand awareness and understanding of the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Native American Nations in Wisconsin. The certificate was designed in partnership with the UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Programs.  Sessions start in March

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Schimel campaign: Launches first ad titled, “Mission Statement”

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Schimel for Justice campaign released its first ad titled, “Mission Statement.”  As a prosecutor, Attorney General, and judge, Brad Schimel has dedicated his life to justice for victims and their families. For Schimel, “Justice” isn’t a title – it’s his mission statement.   The statewide ad comes after

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Sen. Habush Sinykin: Commends decision to appoint a special prosecutor to address criminal animal cruelty allegations at research facility in Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Last week, a Dane County Judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate criminal animal abuse allegations involving Ridglan Farms, a large-scale breeding facility of beagles used for biomedical research experimentation. In October 2024, former employees of Ridglan Farms testified as eyewitnesses to ongoing instances of cruel and inhumane

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