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Public Issues Series: The HOPE Agenda with John Nygren

November 7, 2013

WIPPS presents Representative John Nygren (R – Marinette) in a free lecture discussing the HOPE legislation, a series of bills designed to address heroin…

Civic Participation Series: On the Issues

October 28, 2015

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….

Public Issues Series: The State of Politics in America Today

March 27, 2013

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….

Public Issues Series: Overview of the '13-'15 Budget Proposal

March 4, 2013

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….

Public Issues Series: CSI, How Forensics Solves Crime

April 10, 2013

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 […]…

Public Issues Series: CSI, How Forensics Solves Crimes

April 11, 2013

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 […]…

Public Issues Series: Community Identity as a Tourism Destination

October 30, 2012

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 […]…

What seventh graders can teach us about problem-solving – and civility

July 20, 2017

…difficult issues. Using a deliberative inquiry process, students began brainstorming hot topics related to their school, the community and the nation. Two common themes…

Next Two Bald Guys: Former Senate investigator talks corruption, complex issues, oversight

July 17, 2020

This week’s “Two Bald Guys” welcomes Elise Bean, former investigator on the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and, since 2015, director of the Levin…