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Worker advocates watch warily after loss of legal standard that bolstered agencies
Detail of a mural inside the Madison Labor Temple building celebrating unions, worker rights and the fight for an eight-hour day. (Wisconsin Examiner photo) Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court action throwing out a 40-year-old legal principle in how the courts assess federal regulations has sent federal worker protections into uncharted territory.
Eric Hovde Banned From Walking in Waukesha July 4th Parade, But Dem Allowed
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde was banned from walking in the once rock-solid conservative city’s 4th of July parade Thursday because the parade supposedly has a rule that only incumbent politicians can participate, according to two sources familiar with the situation. However, social media posts and the city’s...
Sturgeon spearing application deadline is approaching.
(DNR) Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon...
Biden, still very much running, jokes "whether Trump has it all together"
President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned speech at a Friday rally in Wisconsin, vowing to stay in the race, as an increasing number of Democratic lawmakers, donors, and advisors see him as a liability in defeating Donald Trump. Biden, who acknowledged that the first presidential debate wasn’t his “best performance,”...
Rain does not damper spirits at Riverfest 2024
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Many are braving the rain for La Crosse’s annual 4th of July festival, Riverfest. “We encourage people to still come down regardless of how the weather is. It’s a beautiful day in Riverside Park always, and it’s great time for Riverfest,” says Riverfest 2024 Ticket Trailer Director Nick Bjerke.
Court rules for executive branch
(The Center Square) – Gubernatorial power was intruded upon by the Joint Finance Committee of the Wisconsin Legislature, the state Supreme Court said Friday. With lone dissent from Chief Justice Annette Ziegler, the 6-1 ruling said the executive branch has authority to spend for projects the Legislature has appropriated funds. At issue was the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources. The Joint Finance Committee...
Wisconsin sees a soggy July 4 weekend
NEW FRANKEN, Wis. — The trees and ground around Mason Buck’s and Wiley Buck’s campsite and Bay Shore Park were damp Friday with recently fallen rains. The pair were preparing to do some shore fishing late Friday morning under heavy gray skies. “We came up last night...
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
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