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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin urges ‘no’ vote on August constitutional amendments
(The Center Square) – The League of Women Voters is joining a host of groups in Wisconsin that are asking voters to reject a pair of constitutional amendments that would give state lawmakers some say in how Wisconsin spends billions-of-dollars in federal money. The League released an open letter that says the amendments are “purposefully confusing” and create “more red tape.” “The constitutional amendments would impact the process for distributing...
Wisconsin voice: Economic progress noticeable when connecting policy dots
LA CROSSE, Wis. (Public News Service) – Depending on who you ask, the economy is on a solid path to improvement or is a drag on working families. A Wisconsin educator said he is seeing positive economic trends and he credits federal policy. John Havlicek has been teaching in...
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 4,804 in the week ending June 22, down from 5,391 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Poll: Voters think Trump too corrupt, Biden too old to lead
(The Center Square) – The majority of Wisconsinites believe President Joe Biden is too old and has weak accomplishments, and former President Donald Trump behaved corruptly and has the wrong temperament to lead the country, a recent poll shows. Marquette Law School polled 871 registered Wisconsin voters on how they perceive the two presidential candidates. The partisan makeup of the sample was 31% Republican, 29% Democratic and 40% independent. In...
Bernie Sanders rallies his loyal Wisconsin following to get behind Joe Biden
KAUKAUNA - Eight years ago, Bernie Sanders was the favorite among Wisconsin Democrats, winning the Badger State's presidential primary over the party's eventual nominee but then losing four years later in the same contest. Now, Sanders is back in Wisconsin on his own again. Not as a surrogate for President Joe Biden,...
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
SW Wisconsin Meat Processors receive grant funds
Three meat processors from Southwest Wisconsin will receive funds through an Infrastructure Grant Program from the State Department of Agriculture. One of the requirements is the recipients must provide a match of 100-percent of the grant amount. Bloomington Meats Two (2) LLC was awarded a grant of just under $11,600. The Meat Schoppe (Shop) in Lancaster will receive just under $50,000 and Weber’s Processing in Cuba City was awarded the maximum grant amount of $50,000.
Tribes report record-breaking gaming revenue of $41.9 billion in 2023, an increase of $1 billion
ASHWAUBENON — Tribal gaming revenue hit $41.9 billion nationwide in 2023, setting a record, according to the National Indian Gaming Commission. The record-breaking amount was announced Thursday during the Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association summer conference at the Oneida Hotel. ...
School satisfaction drops across Wisconsin in latest Marquette poll
(The Center Square) – People across Wisconsin are losing faith in their community’s public schools. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows school satisfaction fell in all parts of the state, but Milwaukee saw the largest drop. “Satisfaction with public schools has declined from the previous measure [last year]. In November 2023, 12% were very satisfied, 51% were satisfied, 25% were dissatisfied, and 10% were very dissatisfied,” the poll noted....
Blue Ribbons induct three former players into Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Three former players, who combined to win 13 Wisconsin State League championships, returned to Joannes Stadium on Thursday to be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. Hear the reactions from the three inductees in the video above.
Coalition forms to propose solutions to DNR's fish and wildlife funding shortfall
A coalition of groups and individuals has formed to propose remedies for the fish and wildlife funding shortfall at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Led by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, the effort is intended to stimulate conversations among stakeholders about potential solutions to the DNR's funding woes and develop a plan to address them, said Cody Kamrowski, WWF executive director.
Disability Rights Wisconsin faces cuts to victim rights advocacy grants
Kristina Jackson, a survivor of domestic violence who has struggled with depression, said Disability Rights Wisconsin held her hand through her court process and for some of the time after it was finished. The support, which came through DRW’s Victim Advocacy Program, came in the form of Pam Malin, her advocate, and a DRW attorney […] The post Disability Rights Wisconsin faces cuts to victim rights advocacy grants appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
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