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Challenge finding enough lawyers to serve rural areas of Wisconsin
Back in June the Wisconsin Supreme Court created a committee to address the attorney shortage in the state and it is especially prevalent in areas like Wausau and the rest of North Central Wisconsin. Almost half the state's lawyers live in the most populated counties like Milwaukee according to a...
Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax
A former Wisconsin state toxicologist who was involved in creating the state’s nitrate standards for drinking water in the 1980s alleges the science that has informed those standards for decades is deeply flawed and the standards should be stricter. Dave Belluck, who worked as a toxicologist for multiple states and the federal government, says that […] The post Former state toxicologist says nitrate drinking water standards are too lax appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Scattered showers and storms roll in Tuesday
After almost a full week of dry time for most of southeast Wisconsin, showers and storms are likely for Tuesday. Some rain started to roll into our northwest counties around 5 AM Tuesday morning with a broken line of showers and a few storms moving southeast. Here's a radar image...
Ag Briefs: Source of manure spill in northeast Wisconsin still under investigation
ACE Twilight Meetings to be held on four Wisconsin dairies. In an effort to open dialogue about agriculture between community members, elected officials and business leaders, Professional Dairy Producers, Wisconsin Counties Association and the Wisconsin Towns Association, will be hosting the 2024 Agricultural Community Engagement ACE Twilight Meetings across Wisconsin next month.
Manufacturing Industry Policy Makers Give Insight at RNC
In the wake of the RNC taking place here in Milwaukee, Komatsu and the Association of Equipment Manufactures held a press conference at the Komatsu South Harbor Milwaukee campus on July 15. Komatsu North America CEO Rod Schrader, AEM Vice President Kate Fox, and AEM Senior Vice President Kip Eideberg...
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin visit MATC after Wisconsin named US regional tech hub
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Governor Tony Evers and Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee Area Technical College Monday in celebration of Wisconsin being named a US regional tech hub earlier this month. This designation allows for $49 million to help grow the medicine and biohealth sector and increase jobs across the...
Apostle Islands bill would create first national park in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation to redesignate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to a National Park was introduced Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7, according to a press release from his office. The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands is scheduled to hold a hearing on the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. The hearing can be viewed live at 9 a.m. CST at naturalresources.house.gov. “The...
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
Those who opened doors for delta-8 in Wisconsin say they had 'no idea'
This story is published as part of the series Highly Legal, in partnership with The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats, AL.com, PennLive and USA TODAY. Our team is continuing to report on new cannabis products, and we want to hear from you. Share your experience or questions with us here. Marijuana alternatives like delta-8 flooded Wisconsin and...
Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
Jenifer Quimby discusses her campaign for Wisconsin Assembly 46th District
Jenifer Quimby’s political career started with a sit-in at her high school. After she wasn’t pleased with the results of a conflict between the guidance counselor and the principal, Quimby got her entire school to begin a sit-in. The school board noticed, and her movement impacted future decisions. Quimby, who is currently the mayor of Waterloo, is running as a Republican to represent the 46th district in Wisconsin in the Assembly. This district includes the cities of Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Waterloo, plus the...
Wisconsin Mycological Society Foray: 1st organized event in Pelican River Forest
A wonderful example of economic stimulus made possible by the “Northwood’s Newest Gem” – the Pelican River Forest – was experienced July 18th through 21st in the counties of Oneida, Langlade and Forest. Eighty mycologists from all over Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota turned out for...
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