We end the week with a jam-packed Key Reads that run the gamut: Good, sad and bad. This is the final update of the month and the last one until Tuesday. Before you enjoy your Labor Day weekend, dig into the latest:
Former President Trump was in La Crosse last night where he held a town hall meeting.
Former President Donald Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin since last month’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee took the form of a town hall event where he fielded questions from selected attendees and turned the answers into wide-ranging campaign talking points.
…Trump pledged that under his administration, either the federal government would pay for the expensive process or it would mandate insurance companies to do so.
“We want to produce babies in this country,” he said.
…Thousands of people gathered at the La Crosse Center Thursday evening, with more people turned away at the doors. Attendees were raucous ahead of Trump’s arrival, yelling and chanting “USA” while doing the wave around the small arena.
An icon in Wisconsin tourism and economic development circles has died.
Tom Diehl Passes – Was a Giant in Wisconsin Tourism Industry | Dairyland Sentinel
In the heart of Wisconsin, where the natural beauty of the Dells meets the vibrant pulse of tourism, one name stands out for its indelible mark on the region’s landscape: Tom Diehl. For decades, Diehl had not only been a leader in the entertainment industry with his stewardship of the old Tommy Bartlett Show but has also been a pivotal force in shaping the economic and cultural fabric of the Wisconsin Dells.
Diehl died August 29th after a prolonged illness.
Tom Diehl was a husband, father, grandfather and friend to many who loved him and will surely mourn his passing. At this moment, we take a look back at Tom Diehl, the civic leader. His accomplishments and contributions to public life, which will continue to enrich Wisconsin for generations to come. Read the rest.
Other news of note:
Wisconsin’s hunters and anglers will get a better idea of how their license money is spent, once a new audit is public next legislative session.
Audit ordered for Wisconsin Fish and Wildlife Account | The Center Square
In another audit, taxpayers may get some answers on how state education dollars are used and how local school districts manage to run deficits.
We’re learning more about the latest Wisconsin prison death.
The Baird Center in Milwaukee continues to impress.
Other destination/venues are seeing Baird Center up close| WTMJ
A primer on the First Amendment was sadly necessary.
UW-Madison creates freedom of expression videos as part of DEI deal | The Cap Times
The Brave New World of college sports continues to surprise.
