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With nearly $12 million combined, Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Democratic opponent Rebecca Cooke have raised not only the most of any U.S. House race in Wisconsin this election cycle, but also the most in the history of the 3rd Congressional District, according to …
Here's who is running for Congress in Wisconsin
Jun 17, 2024 · Eric Hovde: Hovde is the CEO of the bank holding company H Bancorp, which includes Utah-based Sunwest Bank. He also runs Hovde Properties, which owns and manages a series of residential and commercial properties across Madison. He also ran for the U.S. Senate in 2012 and lost in the GOP primary.
Dane County executive candidates Q&A: Where they stand on issues
Aug 13, 2024 · [Looking for more information about voting in Dane County, including absentee balloting? Check out our comprehensive voter guide.]. Former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi stepped down from the role in May, a year before his term ended, and called for …
5 apple orchards to visit near Madison this fall
Sep 20, 2023 · Here’s a little secret that fall bakers already know. The best apple for pie (or cake if you’re like me) is no single apple.It’s a mix. “My mother-in-law is an amazing baker,” said Kim Lapacek, co-owner of Lapacek’s Orchard in Poynette, about 25 miles north of Madison.
Wisconsin’s cannabis industry leafs out with new, legal products
Jul 10, 2024 · Marijuana and hemp: Two definitions, one herb When we think of the stuff that gets people high in weed, we’re conjuring in our minds the naturally occurring compound delta-9 THC, or Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
Heather Cox Richardson says past makes her optimistic for future
Sep 22, 2024 · Her collection of email newsletter essays, “Letters from an American,” have gained a remarkable national following.These daily notes follow acts of Congress, the state of partisan politics, international news such as Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, and historical losses such as the death of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on Dec. 1.
Open now or soon: 18 new restaurants (and more) around Madison
May 12, 2024 · As the weather warms and patio umbrellas pop up around the city, new restaurants have been opening their doors to diners.. Locals can find fresh spots for Peruvian seafood and New York-style pizza, Korean hot pot and vegan burgers. There’s a new brewery and taproom, a new east side ice cream shop, an Italian American supper club coming to Mount Horeb and a breakfast/lunch place coming to ...
How southern Wisconsin could become a nuclear fusion mecca
Oct 2, 2024 · “Kids today who are learning about this are the ones who will be building and operating our plants in the 2030s and ’40s,” he said. “I think that’s an area where the state education system and workforce development programs can play a role in terms of managing that expectation, as well as making sure that we’re fitting that pipeline with talented individuals.”
Wisconsin ballot asks voters to amend constitution, again. Here's …
Sep 24, 2024 · Former President Donald Trump has presented baseless theories of Democrats recruiting undocumented immigrants to vote. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, has attempted to tie a federal spending bill to another measure requiring proof of citizenship for voters.. Federal and state law bars non-citizens from even registering to vote, much less casting a ballot, and data indicates it ...