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The 2023 The State of Local News report has been issued by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. “The data and insights collected and analyzed in this 2023 report on The State of Local News paint the picture of a country and society increasingly divided between the journalism-have’s — mostly […]
By MacIver Institute A lot has been going on at the Capital – here’s an update on some of the top stories. Annual Fiscal Report: $7 Billion Surplus; Tax Collections Up But Spending Up a Bit More The state released its Annual Fiscal Report (AFR) which shows the state has a more than $7 billion […]
Assembly must now act on overriding vetoes By State Sen. Joan Ballweg Wisconsin’s constitution affords the governor with the most powerful veto pen in the United States. The constitution also affords the legislature power to override a governor’s veto. A successful veto override requires a two-thirds vote by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen In recent weeks, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz and her statements during the recent spring election campaign have made national headlines. During the campaign, Justice Protasiewicz stated in a TV interview: “When we say the maps are rigged, those maps are rigged. I don’t think you could sell to […]
Wisconsin hunters are gearing up for an exciting and diverse range of hunting seasons in 2023. From deer to bears, migratory birds to turkeys, the state offers a multitude of opportunities for hunters to pursue their passion. Here’s some info from WIS-DNR about the seasons. Deer Hunting Seasons The deer hunting seasons kick off with […]
Would protect activists, journalists and others from lawsuits meant to silence or intimidate them By Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner, August 25, 2023 Wisconsin Democrats proposed a bill on Wednesday that would protect activists, journalists and others from lawsuits meant to silence or intimidate them. It comes as state Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) is continuing a […]
