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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 […]
It’s time to keep an eye on Madison and see what state legislators are going to do with the $6.8 billion surplus. Some want to “invest” in government programs. Others want to return at least half of the surplus returned to state taxpayers. Read one story about it here.
The cost of birds has really risen over the years! But those poor Maids a Milking haven’t had a pay increase.