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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...
6 new affordable housing developments eligible for loan programs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) are handing out the next round of money for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs. “Expanding access to affordable housing is a critical part of our efforts to address our state’s generational workforce challenges...
Poll: Wisconsin voters split over candidates' handling of issues
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin voters believe former President Donald Trump would handle four out of the seven major issues facing the country better than President Joe Biden, a new poll shows. The Marquette Law School poll released this week asked registered voters whether they had confidence in Biden, Trump, both about the same or neither in dealing with national and foreign policy matters. The poll included immigration and border...
Terrence Moore, Sr – Pursuing A Calling of Service
In both his vocation and his avocation, Terrence Moore enjoys advocating on behalf older adults, something he pursues relentlessly in his role as Volunteer Vice President of AARP-Wisconsin. “Growing up in South Carolina, both my grandmothers had a huge impact on my life. And, with my background in adult education,...
WisDOT: $4.8MM for Freight Rail Improvement Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on June 24 announced nearly $5 million to improve freight rail at facilities in Luxemburg, Reedsburg and Wrightstown. The three rail improvement projects, funded by the Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP), are receiving a combined total of $4.8 million to make upgrades to agricultural facility equipment, construct new storage at a transload terminal, and install a new industry track.
Four People Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Merchandise in Northeast Wisconsin
Four people are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise throughout Northeast Wisconsin. WBAY reports that on June 20th, between 2:45 and 3:35 in the afternoon, these four suspects stole merchandise from three different Walgreens in Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac Police Department also suspects these individuals...
Wisconsin DNR Says Don’t Steal Cicadas & Here’s Why (It’s Gross)
Those pesky cicadas are starting to die off, but they're still kicking around enough for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to warn. The warning is that stealing insects, even cicadas, is not okay from their forests. It's important to note that poaching or harvesting cicadas from state lands is...
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.
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,...
Door County custom home builder wins state award for home in $500,000 to $750,000 category
STURGEON BAY - For a second straight year, local construction and design company PortSide Builders, Inc. won a statewide award for a home it custom designed and built in Door County. PortSide received the Badger Craftsman Award from the Wisconsin Builders Association in the category of Best New Home, $500,000...
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.
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