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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. ...
Arrowhead High School alumnus selected on Day 3 of MLB draft, one of four Wisconsinites taken
Michael Carpenter, an alumnus of Arrowhead High School and more recently a pitcher at Madison College, heard his name early on Day 3 of the Major League Baseball draft. Carpenter, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound left-hander, was selected in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins, the 338th choice. He's among a handful of Wisconsin-connected...
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...
Haugen sweeps Hayward to shake up Independent League standings
There’s been a shakeup atop the Independent League standings after the Haugen Knights traveled to Hayward Saturday and swept the Hawks by scores of 6-2 and 6-1. The Knights have now won four games in a row and are 6-3 in league play, tied with Brill for first place with three games remaining. The Millers do hold a 2-0 series lead on the Knights with a July 27 game between the two teams the final regular season contest. ...
Man given probation on OWI charges, prison sentences stayed
A Sarona man who was driving under the influence with a 3-year-old child in a vehicle that was involved in a crash was sentenced on Monday to probation and jail time, but if he violates terms he will go to prison. Anthony J. Schaffner, 33, pleaded guilty in a case filed on Aug. 7 to a felony charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and misdemeanor first-offense OWI with a passenger younger than 16. A count of neglecting a child was dismissed, while operating w/PAC with...
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. ...
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 Source New Mexico.
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