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Act 10 can’t stop, won’t stop hurting Wisconsin schools
It’s been 13 years since former Gov. Scott Walker’s assault on public education, setting in motion a budget mess that impacts discussions today about the biggest challenges facing schools. The hot topic at the Wisconsin Public Education Network’s 2024 Summer Summit was the ongoing and worsening impact of a law that has been in place…
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Kristin Alfheim bets voters are sick of chaos and ready for problem-solving
The Fox Valley candidate for state Senate was raised to respect the opinions of others while staying focused on dealing with the problems in front of her.
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Opinion: Win or Lose, We Must Trust in Our Electoral Systems
Election season is upon us and the political tension in America is palpable. Political tribalism has become an increasingly prevalent issue and social media has only fed that flame. On top of that, this election comes on the heels of a whirlwind newscycle that saw, among many other things, an assassination attempt against President Trump…
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Wisconsin schools are saving money with solar thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act
The School District of Black River Falls is one district in Wisconsin that has taken advantage of federal tax credits provided by the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels.
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VIDEO: The Man at the Center of the Democratic Roll Call/Dance Party Is a Rice Lake Native
It instantly became a convention classic and the man at the center of the Democratic roll call/dance party is a Rice Lake native. Jason Rae has been politically active since joining the Barron County Democratic Party at age 17. Now he serves as secretary to the national party and to the Chicago convention. He said…
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
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Wisconsin’s delegates praise Democratic leaders for a lifetime of service while also looking ahead
Generational changes are apparent throughout the convention. Political conventions are funny places to measure star power. At this Democratic gathering, an ovation for Nancy Pelosi is bound to be as raucous as one for Lil Jon. Good luck trying to tell the difference between cheers for Stevie Wonder and President Joe Biden. But in every…
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The Green Bay Guide: The best animal shelters, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Green Bay animal shelters. Here’s what they said.
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How to dominate your fantasy football draft
Plus, our free fantasy football rankings and cheat sheet.
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Barack and Michelle Obama highlight Harris and Trump’s wildly different visions for America
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama capped off Tuesday’s events at the DNC, where they laid out differing visions of where America will go under a Harris or Trump presidency.
