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Republicans ask voters to deny governor's power to spend fed money
Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor's power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was free to spend most of that money as he pleased, directing most of it toward small businesses and economic development, angering Republicans who argued the Legislature should have oversight. That's what would happen...
Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created...
Copernicus Cultural Foundation gifts $130,000 to UWSP College of Fine Arts and Communication
STEVENS POINT – The Aber Suzuki Center and students within the Department of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will benefit from gifts from a local foundation funded by notable Stevens Point businessman Edmund Bukolt. The Copernicus Cultural Foundation of Stevens Point gifted the UW-Stevens Point College of...
Steel King: Drive-In, Drive-Through Rack
Drive-in racking creates a cost-effective, high density storage system that allows forklift access. Pallets are loaded onto horizontal rails. Drivers then remove the pallets from the same entry point at which they were loaded. Drive-in rack systems are often used against a wall. Drive thru racking systems are based on the same concept but are located in an open area so that forklifts can drive completely through the rack system.
Teel Leads The Way In Monster Performance 14-2 Blow-Out Win Over Loggers
LA CROSSE, WI. – The Rafters completed a season series sweep over the La Crosse Loggers at Copeland Park on Sunday night and Aidan Teel was a big factor in the outcome. Teel got the scoring started in the top of the first frame with a solo home run over the right field wall. The long ball was Teel’s fourth of the season and his second away from Witter Field.
Five accused of harboring, aiding a felon in Amherst standoff involving Sauk Co. suspect
Five people are accused of harboring or aiding a felon after an armed standoff in Portage County involving a suspect accused of shooting a Sauk County deputy, a criminal complaint states.
Few specifics in Wisconsin’s first AI action plan
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s first artificial intelligence action place mentions strategies, policies, and principles in Wisconsin’s first artificial intelligence action plan released recently by Gov. Tony Evers. “We know that AI technologies are already changing the world as we know it – including the way folks work. And its why Wisconsin is working to lead the way on AI implementation and ethical utilization as we continue our work to build an economy that works for everyone,” Evers said in a statement. ...
Wisconsin 7th grader competing in K12 National Cook-Off
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Andrew Endo, a student at Wisconsin Virtual Academy, will compete in the K12 National Cook-Off in Arlington, Va. The 7th grader advanced to the finals after presenting a dish inspired by his family's heritage, featuring fish wrapped in kelp over basmati rice with candied crickets. Endo was one of six finalists chosen from over 300 contestants in the initial virtual round.
Kamala Harris to campaign with running mate in Eau Claire next week
WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with her running mate in Eau Claire next week as part of her first battleground state tour as Democrats' presumptive presidential nominee. Harris and her future running mate, expected to be announced early next week, will travel to battleground states "to campaign to the voters...
Dairy Cares’ 2024 Campaign Raises a Record $453,000
DE PERE, WIS. (July 31, 2024) — Non-profit organization, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, has raised a record setting $453,000 on behalf of the Children’s Wisconsin health system during this year’s campaign. That amount represents the best year in Dairy Care’s 14-year fundraising history. With that success, it...
Labor Day Weekend Parties & Events in Wisconsin
Written by Kenzie Barrena Published on July 31, 2024 in Nightlife & Parties,. As summer draws to a close, Wisconsin is gearing up for a Labor Day weekend to remember with parties, festivals and events taking place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. Aug. 28 to Sept. 2: Walworth County...