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There will be three referendum questions on the April 4 ballot. Voter choices on each is Yes or No. State of Wisconsin Conditions of Release Before Conviction Referendum – Question 1 “Conditions of release before conviction. Shall section 8 (2) of article I of the constitution be amended to allow a court to impose on […]
“Utilizing the proposed Bail Reform Amendment would allow judges to consider the totality of the circumstances when setting bail for violent crimes including the seriousness of the offense charged, previous convictions for violent crimes, the probability the accused would fail to appear in court, the need to protect members of the community from serious harm, […]
PRESS RELEASE State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) announced her plans to host in-district listening sessions on the Wisconsin State Budget. “This session I’m again serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance, and I look forward to working on a budget that is good for all of Wisconsin,” stated Ballweg. “I look forward […]
Excerpt from Daily on Energy, Washington Examiner, Feb. 8, 2023 Daily on Energy is written by Washington Examiner Energy and Environment Writers Jeremy Beaman and Breanne Deppisch, Feb. 8, 2023. BIDEN SEES A NEED FOR OIL AND GAS FOR A DECADE-PLUS: President Joe Biden’s pronouncement last night that we’re going to need oil and gas for “a while” was met with competing cheers and […]
This Rotary Club of Waupaca fundraising event will be held Friday, Feb. 17, from 7-11 p.m. at Par 4 Resort in Waupaca. Groove to the CJ Rockin’ Variety Band, enjoy the pizza buffet and cold drinks, and play “Vegas-style” games. Spin the Roulette Wheel, put on your Poker face, roll the dice at the Craps […]
PRESS RELEASE Playing a significant role as a senate sponsor for multiple family law initiatives that ensures Wisconsin citizens can more easily navigate the often complicated and intimidating court system, Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) will be awarded the State Bar of Wisconsin Legislative Oversight Committee Scales of Justice Award in recognition of her efforts. Throughout […]
State Sen. Joan Ballweg is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to twelve $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 31. Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year technical college program or a 4-year baccalaureate degree […]
“The greatest benefit of free speech is the light of transparency. In that light, true knowledge grows while falsehoods are extinguished. Let’s be respectful of one another’s opinions and politely agree to disagree if need be. But let’s not banish free speech and opinions allowed under it.” By Trey Foerster, Publisher, HeadspringIS.com We live in […]
PRESS RELEASE Kat Turner will serve as Waupaca County District Attorney after an appointment by Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 16. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Veronica Isherwood’s resignation. Turner will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. “Kat Turner is an experienced attorney who […]
Should the Menorah be labeled the Holiday Candelabra? Or the Fanous – the lantern representing Ramadan – be called the Holiday Lantern? By State Rep. Kevin Petersen What looks like a Christmas tree, smells like a Christmas tree, and is decorated like a Christmas tree but isn’t a Christmas tree? At the Wisconsin State Capitol, it’s […]
