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Biden to speak at South Carolina church where Black worshippers were murdered
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden as his 2024 campaign gets underway will visit a historic church in South Carolina where Black churchgoers were murdered by a white supremacist in 2015, to give a speech about the dangers of political violence and to make the case for his reelection this November. “The choice for the American […] The post Biden to speak at South Carolina church where Black worshippers were murdered appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Tech hub, Microsoft deal and more fill the plate for WEDC CEO Hughes
At the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., CEO Missy Hughes looks back on 2023 as a significant year for the state’s business community — at home and on the world stage. In a late December interview, Hughes rattled off some big hits for the state. One is the federal government greenlighting the next phase for an […] The post Tech hub, Microsoft deal and more fill the plate for WEDC CEO Hughes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?
CAIRO, Ga. — Zita Magloire carefully adjusted a soft measuring tape across Kenadie Evans’ pregnant belly. Determining a baby’s size during a 28-week obstetrical visit is routine. But Magloire, a family physician trained in obstetrics, knows that finding the mother’s uterus and, thus, checking the baby, can be tricky for inexperienced doctors. “Sometimes it’s, like, […] The post Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
If they’ve been tainted by Trump, they shouldn’t be president
“What did you do in the war, Daddy?” There was a film with that name in 1966 but it was also a common enough question immediately after World War II, asked of daddies and non-daddies alike. It was a chance for someone of that era to explain what part they played in saving the world […] The post If they’ve been tainted by Trump, they shouldn’t be president appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republican lawmakers ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider redistricting ruling
Wisconsin Republicans have asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to overturn the state’s legislative maps, saying lawmakers can’t draw new maps by the Court’s Jan. 12 deadline. In a motion filed last week, the attorneys for Senate Republicans argued the lawmakers wouldn’t be able to hit the Jan. 12 deadline to produce […] The post Republican lawmakers ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider redistricting ruling appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Proposed anaerobic digester in Waupaca County stirs local controversy
On Dec. 4, residents of the rural town of Lind in Waupaca County packed the community’s small town hall, many of them wearing black baseball caps with blue brims, emblazoned with the phrase “No Digester.” So many people showed up that the public hearing scheduled that day had to be canceled because attendance exceeded the […] The post Proposed anaerobic digester in Waupaca County stirs local controversy appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration acts to let old-growth forests stand for climate, other benefits
A couple of days before Christmas, the Biden administration took a modest but significant step toward protecting old-growth areas in the national forest system. The administration announced it plans a nationwide amendment to forest management plans to prevent the further loss of old-growth forests, which are considered vital for an array of ecological, cultural and […] The post Biden administration acts to let old-growth forests stand for climate, other benefits appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bookman: What looms in the year ahead will probably dwarf the craziness of the year now ending
It has been a crazy year — the latest in a string of increasingly crazy years, to be honest. Day after day, week after week, I see and hear things from American leaders and American citizens that I never conceived I would witness. It’s as if a long-suppressed ugliness has finally been allowed to bubble to the […] The post Bookman: What looms in the year ahead will probably dwarf the craziness of the year now ending appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Brewery owner, political fundraiser says he’ll sue to block Trump from Wisconsin’s 2024 ballot
Minocqua brewery owner and political gadfly Kirk Bangstad says he will go to court to force the Wisconsin Elections Commission to keep Donald Trump off of the state’s presidential ballots in 2024 under the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Bangstad filed a complaint with the elections commission Thursday demanding Trump’s exclusion. The election commission’s […] The post Brewery owner, political fundraiser says he’ll sue to block Trump from Wisconsin’s 2024 ballot appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘It’s like trying to run a clinic on a foundation of quicksand’ Maryland abortion provider says
Morgan Nuzzo, an advanced practice clinician nurse-midwife, started Partners in Abortion Care in Maryland about a year ago with Dr. Diane Horvath, an OB-GYN who specializes in complex family planning. The clinic is among the few in the country that provides abortions in the third trimester of pregnancy. Abortions that late in pregnancy are rare […] The post ‘It’s like trying to run a clinic on a foundation of quicksand’ Maryland abortion provider says appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Physician says residency programs must reassess post-Roe training for miscarriage, abortion care
More than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe, many have raised concerns about training for obstetrician-gynecologists, particularly in states with civil and criminal penalties for providers if they perform abortions. But researchers from the Person-Centered Reproductive Health Program at the University of California San Francisco have found there is reason to be […] The post Physician says residency programs must reassess post-Roe training for miscarriage, abortion care appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics
With U.S. democracy plagued by extremism, polarization, and a growing disconnect between voters and lawmakers, a set of reforms that could dramatically upend how Americans vote is gaining momentum at surprising speed in Western states. Ranked choice voting, which asks voters to rank multiple candidates in order of preference, has seen its profile steadily expand […] The post How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
The US avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?
Next year is packed with potential shifts in the economy but many economists and investment analysts expect that the country will likely avoid a recession in 2024 even as growth slows in the first half of the year. States Newsroom talked to economists about their expectations for some key metrics as well as their concerns […] The post The US avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
In the race to usher in a clean energy economy, Wisconsin is losing badly… to Iowa
When was the last time you drove through Iowa? If it’s been a while, brace yourself. You’ll discover just how far the Hawkeye State has come — and just how much Wisconsin is falling behind. We Wisconsinites have a lot to be proud of, but I must admit I was humbled during a recent road […] The post In the race to usher in a clean energy economy, Wisconsin is losing badly… to Iowa appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state voting maps unconstitutional
In a 4-3 decision released Friday afternoon, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that Wisconsin’s voting maps as currently drawn violate the state constitution and must be redrawn in time for the 2024 election. Under the Wisconsin Constitution, state legislative districts must consist of “contiguous territory.” Yet, the majority opinion states, “the number of state legislative […] The post Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state voting maps unconstitutional appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
OSHA levies $1.4M fine in death of teen worker at lumber mill
The operators of a lumber processing business in Northeast Wisconsin where a 16-year-old died in an industrial accident in June say they will undertake remedies ordered by federal regulators but deny some of the allegations that resulted in a $1.4 million fine. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced this week that Florence […] The post OSHA levies $1.4M fine in death of teen worker at lumber mill appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly leaders on what to expect in 2024 legislative session
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) told the Wisconsin Examiner that her caucus will do everything it can to push back on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the state. In an interview reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the 2024 legislative session, Neubauer said that […] The post Assembly leaders on what to expect in 2024 legislative session appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Jobs set a record, more people want to work, but forecasts see growth easing
Wisconsin’s economy continues to run strong according to new data from the state labor department. At the same time, however, forecasts are beginning to point to cooler times ahead. The projected number of jobs in the state reached a new record high in November, and the number of people who report they are currently working […] The post Jobs set a record, more people want to work, but forecasts see growth easing appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin is not out of the woods on abortion
Wisconsinites breathed a sigh of relief this month when Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper ruled that our 1849 “abortion ban” doesn’t actually apply to consensual abortions. On the strength of that ruling, Planned Parenthood has begun offering abortion services again at clinics in Madison, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan for the first time since the 2022 Dobbs […] The post Wisconsin is not out of the woods on abortion appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin conservation leaders see mixed progress on environmental issues in 2023
Two of Wisconsin’s leaders on conservation issues say they believe the state took some big steps forward in 2023 when it comes to ensuring clean air and water for the state’s residents. But, with a divided government, they say, some of those steps were counteracted by obstruction, delay and outright hostility. The year in conservation […] The post Wisconsin conservation leaders see mixed progress on environmental issues in 2023 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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