Ahead of budget fight, UW system administration releases report …
Dec 3, 2024 · The Universities of Wisconsin Administration released a third-party report on its finances Monday, announcing plans for how it can better and more efficiently support the state’s public universities as the system faces declining enrollment and increased scrutiny from Republican lawmakers.. The report’s release comes after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that the system’s $855 million ...
Crime is down, FBI says, but politicians still choose statistics to fit ...
Oct 8, 2024 · Violent crime and property crime in the United States dropped in 2023, continuing a downward trend following higher rates of crime during the pandemic, according to the FBI’s latest national crime report.. Murders and intentional manslaughter, known as non-negligent manslaughter, fell by 11.6% from 2022.
Environmental group criticizes We Energies utility rate hikes
Nov 13, 2024 · Environmental groups are decrying increases in We Energies utility rates for customers in Wisconsin, and reliance on fossil fuels.
Wisconsin in-person early voting opens Tuesday
Oct 22, 2024 · Early in-person voting for the November election opens Tuesday for Wisconsin voters. Hours and locations for casting an early vote are set locally by municipal clerks.
Department of Corrections, reform advocates pursue different …
Oct 23, 2024 · The Wisconsin Examiner’s Criminal Justice Reporting Project shines a light on incarceration, law enforcement and criminal justice issues with support from the Public Welfare Foundation
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question enforcing 1849 law as …
Nov 11, 2024 · Several of the Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal justices appeared opposed to the enforcement of a 174-year old law when it comes to abortion during oral arguments Monday in a high-profile case meant to clarify law in the state.
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser dead at 81
Dec 2, 2024 · Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David Prosser died Sunday at 81 after a months-long battle with cancer. After graduating from law school in 1968, Prosser spent most of his career working in government, in all three branches.
Election denialism has staying power even after Trump’s win
Nov 27, 2024 · In Pennsylvania, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey refused to concede defeat until last Thursday, two weeks after The Associated Press called the race for Republican challenger David McCormick. Casey lost by fewer than 16,000 votes, less than half a percentage point.. Casey said he wanted to see the results of an automatic recount and various court cases filed on his behalf, but Republicans ...
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The general election for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Wisconsin Legislature and various local offices is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read on to learn more about the candidates, how to vote and what’s on your ballot.
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