Category Archives: Education

Back to School and Vaccines

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Adam Schrager

Just a couple weekends ago, my whole family gathered on a little lake in Southeast Wisconsin to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. One of my siblings had gathered on line a list of interesting things that happened in 1962, … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Health Care | Tagged Dr. Albert Sabin, Dr. Henry Anderson, Pertussis, Polio, Rotary International, Whooping Cough

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Historic Day in America

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Adam Schrager

With a title like that, you’re likely thinking this blog post will be transformational in nature. Maybe it will end childhood poverty. Maybe it will bring back civil debate. Maybe it will discuss the Chicago Cubs plan to end their … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged Pi, U.S. Census

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Here and Now rundown

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Adam Schrager

Hi there all, sorry for the delay in posting this. I’m filling in for Frederica today on the program and here’s what we have for you. We’ll ask freshmen Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) and Rep. Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) whether they … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Environment, Higher Education, Money, Recall Election, Scott Walker, State Capitol | Tagged Amy Loudenbeck, James Simmons, Janis Ringhand, Joe Heim, Michael Lovell, Richard Nixon, Scott Walker, Stanley Kutler, UW-La Crosse, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh

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Fact Check 101

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Adam Schrager

We’re kicking off a new effort today as part of our Wisconsin Vote 2012 election coverage and it’s one I’m particularly excited about. It’s the launching of a Fact Check 101 workshop where we’re hoping to empower citizens who want … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, News Media, Recall Election, State Capitol |

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Youth concussions, St. Croix River bridge, Access to textbooks

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Adam Schrager

In all the news surrounding the stalled mining legislation and the official dates set for the potential recall of Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, here are a few stories that are important but have flown under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Education, Higher Education, Money, President Obama, Recall Election, Scott Walker, Transportation | Tagged concussions, Gov. Mark Dayton, Gov. Scott Walker, Rep. Jason Fields, Rep. Joe Knilans, Sen. Alberta Darling, St. Croix River, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind

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