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Report: Wisconsin’s August amendments could have big impact
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin voters are being asked whether the state lawmakers who currently write the state budget should have any say in how billions of dollars in federal money are spent. There will be two constitutional amendments on the ballot in August, both look to give the legislature some say in how federal money is spent. A new report says it’s a limited, and little-covered question that could have a big impact on Wisconsin’s budget going forward. ...
State Committee Considers Future of UW – System
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — At the Capitol in Madison, discussions are underway on the future of the UW – System. Former Vice President for Administration James Langdon is open to the idea of spinning UW – Madison off from the rest of the system. “Is there a...
Madison mayor urges City Council to consider property tax referendum
With the city projected to face a $22 million budget gap next year, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Tuesday laid out two stark visions for the community’s future in a face-to-face meeting with the City Council. One vision would raise property taxes to fill next year’s gap and provide...
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Discussion Underway in Madison Regarding the Future of the UW-System
(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) At the Capitol in Madison, discussions are underway on the future of the UW-System. According to Bob Hague with Wisconsin Radio Network, a study committee of lawmakers, business representatives, educators and local officials heard public comment last week. The Universities of Wisconsin face budget challenges...
Rock Aqua Jays continue unprecedented season OFF the water
According to the U.S Geological Survey gauge at Afton. the Rock River rose close to half foot between Sunday and Monday. Rock Aqua Jays President Tim Cullen says the Rock River at Traxler Park has been in minor flood stage for close to a month. Cullen says the team is...
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH, Contributing Writer
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH (she/they) lives and works in Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont. After over 15 years working as a counselor for survivors of trauma and abuse, and providing education on related issues, Ilana shifted to a career in public health in 2016. Ilana currently works for a community coalition that focuses on youth health and well-being.
In battleground Wisconsin, Republicans and Democrats have both grown less moderate
In the struggle for primacy between red and blue in battleground Wisconsin, both sides can claim they’ve made some headway over the past decade. Democrats have won more big elections (and by bigger margins) in recent years than Republicans. ...
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