Dave Cieslewicz: Keep private money out of elections
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by David Wise
13m ago
Without the amendment on private funding there’s no reason why we couldn’t have competing liberal and conservative groups funding election offices in parts of the state that would promise to turn out more of their voters. Let that happen and we really will develop a problem with election integrity ..read more
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Aquene Freechild and Sam Liebert: Can we agree on this? Abusing, harassing, threatening election workers is wrong.
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by David Wise
13m ago
The Brennan Center has found 73 percent of election officials say that these threats have increased in recent years, but nearly half of these incidents go unreported ..read more
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Christine Illgen: The greatest show in Wisconsin – coming in july
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by David Wise
13m ago
The upcoming Republican National Convention, scheduled to take place in Milwaukee from July 15 through July 18, marks the formal end of the primary election period and the start of the general election season ..read more
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Mark Belling: School referendums allow freeloaders to raise other people’s taxes
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by David Wise
13m ago
This isn’t a large problem in affluent suburban communities where the majority of residents are homeowners. But it’s a huge issue in bigger cities like Racine, Green Bay, Madison and West Allis, where a high percentage of the voters are renters. And it’s a nightmare in Milwaukee where property owners represent only a small percent of the overall voter base ..read more
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Lee Nerison: Illicit vape epidemic: Shedding light on the FDA’s regulatory shortcomings
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by David Wise
13m ago
The main culprit behind the surge in underage vaping is the increased accessibility of illegal disposable flavored vape products originating from China and easily obtainable in local stores. This thriving illicit e-cigarette market highlights a fundamental issue: the inadequacy of the efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to safeguard and protect public health.  ..read more
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Chris Jones and Jonathan Wolfson: Bill helps alleviate doctor shortage
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by David Wise
13m ago
Assembly Bill 954 outlines the specific requirements for international physicians to be granted provisional licensure to practice medicine in Wisconsin ..read more
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Bruce Murphy: Associated Press will decline in Wisconsin
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by David Wise
13m ago
Decision by Gannett and McClatchey to drop AP will reduce state news coverage ..read more
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Kyle Johnson: We must protect Wisconsin elections. Vote ‘No’ on constitutional amendments.
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by David Wise
1d ago
Regardless of our zip codes, race, or backgrounds, we all deserve fair access to the ballot. Our freedom to vote is a fundamental right. These constitutional amendments would limit those freedoms ..read more
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Miriam Davidson: Tom Tiffany prompted 911 call from migrant aid group
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by David Wise
1d ago
On Feb. 14, Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, tried to gain access to the Casa Alitas shelter. Employees had to call 911 to have him removed from the property. Tiffany then accused Casa Alitas and the humanitarian aid group Tucson Samaritans of “aiding illegals” and called for them to be investigated by Congress and the Department of Justice ..read more
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Bill Barth: A yes vote, but clock is ticking
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by David Wise
1d ago
This three-year operational referendum will come to a fourth year. If Beloit voters write a check now, the district should consider itself on notice ..read more
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