Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Thursday November 07, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Wisconsin Utility Moves Forward on Nuclear Power
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * Wisconsin Utility Moves Forward on Nuclear Power Written by Tom Steward Minnesota remains suspended in time when it comes to energy solutions, one of just twelve states that still prohibits the development of new   more

FFRF Action Fund: Demons? Trump Cultivates Extremist Christians in Election Countdown
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: In a two-hour campaign talk yesterday in Lititz, Pa., Donald Trump actually called Democrats "a very demonic party." A reference to "demons" in the current crazy political strife in the United States is a dog whistle to r  more

FFRF: Leading a Secular Resistance for freedom and the First Amendment
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 6 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: There's got to be a better way to grow the membership of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. But after last night's election, we hope that many will be joining us in the battle not only for state and church separation, but also for the secular "soul" of our democracy. The Freedom From Religion Foundation is prepared and ready to lead the Secular Resistance on your behalf   more

Open Studio Day: A glimpse at artists' work, from neon to paint to pottery
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Over 50 student artists showed their work at the UW-Madison Art Department's Annual Open Studio Day on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Art Lofts and Humanities Building. Visitors got to meet student artists, see their work and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Art Department's classrooms and studios. Art student and painter Rachael Hunter said she absolutely loved Open Studio Day. "I met so many   more

With Polls Now Closed in Wisconsin, It's Time to Count Every Vote
MONONA, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release: MADISON, Wis. Polls are now closed in Wisconsin and election workers are diligently counting every vote. As Wisconsinites wait for official results, A Better Wisconsin Together is reminding voters that election results take time, and waiting is normal. "In Wisconsin, our votes are what determine the outcome of our el  more