Elisabeth Montemurro
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VIDEO: Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin?
WHY ISN’T CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED? – The practice of trying to “convert” an LGBTQ person through questionable methods is so outside the bounds of accepted science that some states are banning the practice. That should’ve been the case in Wisconsin by now, but a small committee in the Republican-controlled Legislature is claiming the power to…
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Wisconsin dairy industry to take big hit under Trump’s deportations
Behind the title of “America’s Dairyland” is a workforce comprised of migrant workers. Experts say without them, the dairy industry could collapse. Shortly after taking the oath of office for the second time, Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise to crack down on undocumented immigrants already in the United States and seal the…
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Who Is Running For State Superintendent?
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on February 18 for the first statewide race of 2025. Incumbent Jill Underly will face two challengers in this year’s State Superintendent race, triggering a statewide primary on Tuesday, February 18. Running against Underly for the top post in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are…
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Governor Tony Evers proposes pathway for citizens to create laws
Under current Wisconsin law, voters don’t have the ability to repeal or place laws on the ballot without legislative approval. Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he wants to change that by including a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in his 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to “enshrine the will of the people.”
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Will Wisconsin see BadgerCare expansion in 2025?
The state’s legislative leaders are outlining their priorities ahead of the next legislative session, but questions remain over Medicaid expansion.
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How Wisconsin’s State Superintendent Plans To Invest In Kids
In the final lead up to the fall election, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly began rolling out the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) budget proposal for the state’s upcoming biennial budget. The Superintendent’s announcements trickled amidst the backdrop of Donald Trump making campaign pledges to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education – a move…
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Tammy Baldwin wins third term amid Trump’s Wisconsin victory
Senator Tammy Baldwin, the first Democrat to receive an endorsement from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau in over 20 years, defeated California banker Eric Hovde, who spent at least $20 million of his own funds for the bid.
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Election results aren’t on demand. That’s ok.
November 5 may be election day. But it should not be associated with “results” day. Here’s a few things to know about Wisconsin’s election results.
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Harris makes pitch to young voters in Madison Rally-Concert
While former President Trump was name-calling in Green Bay, the vice president sounded themes of unity—with help from several musical guests Kamala Harris spent Wednesday night rallying an energized Madison crowd that could have rivaled college game day, with a final reminder to a packed Alliant Energy Center: Go vote.
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Rock the Vote party comes to Milwaukee with free Lil Uzi Vert concert
Rock the Vote and the City Of Milwaukee team up to celebrate early in-person voting with a free concert and community block party featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
