Seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in state funds for stadium renovations, the Milwaukee Brewers spent more on lobbying in the first half of the year than any other organization in Wisconsin, an investigation by The Badger Project has found. The ballclub reported spending $575,000 from January through June, according to state lobbying records. The […]
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Posted inGovernment, Local news
Budget, shared revenue bill test Assembly Speaker Vos’ vision of bipartisan compromise
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMay 15, 2023 Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said the “disappointing” results of Wisconsin’s 2022 elections — where Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won reelection by a healthy margin and Republicans held onto their majority in the state Legislature but fell short of a veto-proof supermajority — made him decide to hit […]
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6 of the best colleges to attend in Wisconsin
Love the idea of attending college in Wisconsin but can’t decide which school to join? We’re here to help. We’re passionate about Wisconsin college life and have a list of schools you’d definitely enjoy attending. The wide-ranging school programs cover everything from life sciences and arts to engineering, information sciences, and public affairs. Lessons may […]
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Nearly 2 years later, Wisconsin DNR and tech college board holdouts resign
by The Badger Project, The Badger ProjectJanuary 6, 2023 By Christina Lieffring, THE BADGER PROJECT Approximately 20 months after their terms ended, three members of the Wisconsin Technical College System board resigned before the new year, days before Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in for a second term. The Badger Project obtained the resignation letters […]
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Over a year later, Republican appointees to tech school board still refuse to resign despite expired terms
September 20, 2022 With Wisconsin Supreme Court approval, coordinated norm-breaking across state boards allows GOP to hold control of some and possibly take control of others sooner than usual, experts say By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT Three members of the 13-seat Wisconsin Technical College System board continue to serve in those positions despite their […]
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Business Spotlight: Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation
Owners and best friends, Megan Kramp and Elizabeth Olley have embarked on an exciting journey together that they hope will provide an underserved population some much-needed relief. Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation, 13200 Globe Drive, Suite 206 in Mount Pleasant, opened on May 17 this year and provides a unique niche in the rehabilitation world, neurologic-centric physical […]