Environmental ethicist Dale Murray, associate professor of philosophy at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and UW-Richland, is on the lecture circuit across Wisconsin discussing frac sand mining….
A bipartisan voter education public policy forum aimed at bridging the gap between differing opinions by learning to civilly discuss political issues will be…
Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause in Wisconsin, will speak on the “Impact of Big Money on Wisconsin Politics” at 6:30 p.m. on…
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and the David R. Obey Civic Resource Center present a unique opportunity for university students and the general public to hear directly from two long-time congressional leaders….
The forum will include introductory remarks by Petri and Obey followed by time for questions and answers from the audience. The moderator will be UW-Fond du Lac political science department faculty member Donald Schwartz….
WIPPS presents Secretary of the Department of Administration Mike Huebsch in a free event covering the proposed budget for Wisconsin over the next two years. Topics covered will include Wisconsin’s budget priorities and needs, particularly as they pertain to health care, education, infrastructure needs, and revenue streams such as taxes….
With over 20 years experience as Prosecutor, Chief Deputy Felony Division, representing numerous capital, assault, serial murder and sex crimes including the notorious Rasmussen and Yates cases in Washington State, DNA testimony expert Barbara Corey has taught at the FBI Academy and been featured on the television series 60 Minutes and Criminal Minds. Cost: Adults […]…
With over 20 years experience as Prosecutor, Chief Deputy Felony Division, representing numerous capital, assault, serial murder and sex crimes including the notorious Rasmussen and Yates cases in Washington State, DNA testimony expert Barbara Corey has taught at the FBI Academy and been featured on the television series 60 Minutes and Criminal Minds. Cost: Adults […]…
WIPPS will co-sponsor an event featuring Stephanie Klett, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and David Fantle, Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, in a talk discussing how Wisconsin communities can positively impact tourism to their cities. Topics covered will include how to create a community tourism identity, trends in Wisconsin tourism […]…
…difficult issues. Using a deliberative inquiry process, students began brainstorming hot topics related to their school, the community and the nation. Two common themes…