Public Forum: Debate continues-Wausau mayor vs. administrator issue

WAUSAU — Most of the panelists at a Tuesday forum on whether Wausau should hire an administrator to help run the city had their…

Obey-Petri Series: launch state tour on civic engagement

MARSHFIELD – Two retired Wisconsin congressmen from opposite political parties kicked off their first lecture in a series about bipartisanship and civic participation on…

The Future of Public Higher Education in Wisconsin

For several decades the UW System has been confronted by a wide range of external forces which have fueled serious and fundamental questions about…

Spotlights foes in election reform

Source: Wausau Daily Herald -Nora G. Hartel In offering a history of Wisconsin’s transparency and campaign finance victories and setbacks, Jay Heck of Common…

Public Issue Series: Who Should Run City Hall?

In April, voters in the city of Wausau will participate in an advisory referendum on whether to reduce the mayor’s position to part-time and…

Cultural Engagement Series: International Jazz Musician Ali Paris

International jazz musician, composer and vocalist Ali Paris will bring his unique blend of Western and Middle Eastern music to the James F. Veninga…

Public Forum: Mayor or Administrator for Wausau?

Source: Wausau Daily Herald-Nora G. Hartel Wausau voters and leaders face a crossroads. A referendum in April will ask residents if they want to…

Marshfield Civility Project: K-12 Education Forum

Source: WSAU Common Core and other K–12 public education issues will be the focus of a forum hosted by the “Marshfield Civility Project” later…

Veninga Lecture: A Pastor’s View of Social Justice

Source: Middle Wisconsin Rev. George DeMass will discuss, “A Pastor’s View of Social Justice and the Church.” The event is free and open to…

Public Issues Series: Public Schools and Privatization

Source: Wausau Daily Herald, Keith Uhlig The Wisconsin Institute on Public Policy and Service next week will wade into the roiling waters swirling around…