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Democrats funnel major investments into Wisconsin campaigns
(The Center Square) – The Democratic National Committee announced a $3 million investment into the Wisconsin Democratic Party to help fund the Biden campaign’s operations in the state. “With the Republican National Convention underway in Milwaukee this week, the Biden-Harris campaign and Wisconsin Democrats are doubling down on our critical work of reaching voters across Wisconsin,” Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Tuesday. “We’re going to win this election by engaging voters community-by-community, block-by-block, door-by-door. These investments show that commitment in action.” ...
Poll: Economy, personal finances most important issues to Wisconsin voters
(The Center Square) – Nearly three-quarters of voters in Wisconsin say their incomes haven’t kept up over the past four years and more than half say that’s their top issue this fall. The Institute for Reforming Government is out with a new poll that says “kitchen table issues” dominate the minds of voters heading into November. “So, what keeps moms and dads up at night? It's personal finances, and it's...
'American Pickers' coming to Minnesota, Wisconsin in September
MINNEAPOLIS — The Pickers are coming!. Fans of the long-running and popular History Channel reality show "American Pickers" will be fired up to learn that the team will be rolling through the Midwest in September to film interesting finds and intriguing personal storylines. A post on the show's Facebook...
Wednesday elevated bacteria advisory for South Shore Beach, McKinley closed
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an elevated bacteria advisory for South Shore Beach on July 17. The DNR also closed McKinley Beach on Wednesday due to elevated bacteria as well.
Purple Wisconsin: The Impact of ‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette
THIS STORY IS PART OF OUR ‘PURPLE REIGN’ FEATURE. Robert La Follette Sr. might not have seemed destined to become one of the nation’s most influential political reformers. As a UW-Madison undergraduate, La Follette was famous for pranks like “putting a farm animal on the balcony of...
Stop the Torture Coalition protests Wisconsin prisons in five counties
A small group of protesters gathered by the Brown County Courthouse late Sunday afternoon, demanding change in Wisconsin’s correctional system. “I don’t want any other mothers to suffer the way I am,” Kerrie Hirte said. Hirte’s daughter, Cilivea Thyrion, died in the Milwaukee County Jail and her death was ruled a suicide, FOX6 News Milwaukee […] The post Stop the Torture Coalition protests Wisconsin prisons in five counties appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin health system opens direct-pay ASC, bypasses need for payers
Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health opened the door to a new direct-pay ASC that aims to cut out the need for payers, WeAreGreenBay.com, the website for WFRV Local 5, reported July 16. The facility will offer surgery, endoscopy and infusion specialties. The center is led by Steve Borene, MD, and Josh...
Wisconsin man sentenced to prison for coercion of a minor in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WLUC) - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday that Todd Stafford, 60, of Baileys Harbor, Wis., was sentenced to 156 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stafford is convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor and two counts...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
Wisconsin voters say apprehension, worry dominate 2024 presidential election
With the Republican National Convention underway, most voters are paying close attention to presidential politics. However, enthusiasm remains low, especially as a Trump-Biden rematch looms.During the primaries, polls consistently showed that voters did not want another showdown between former President Donald Trump and President Biden. Despite this, it appears to be the matchup the country will face, raising questions about how voter dissatisfaction will impact actual voting and which candidate might have an edge in enthusiasm.CBS News spoke to voters in Wisconsin, home to this year's Republican National Convention, before Saturday's attempted assassination of Trump.At a popular bratwurst joint in Kenosha,...
Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition
MILWAUKEE — A leader with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said lifting federal prohibitions on marijuana would allow for the sovereign nation to enter the billion-dollar industry sweeping the country. Cannabis in all forms — except for CBD products — is illegal in Wisconsin. Bordering states Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois all […] The post Wisconsin tribe watching presidential race for cannabis law reform as state maintains prohibition appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
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