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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin's highest-rated players in EA Sports College Football 26
Wisconsin's top-rated players in EA Sports College Football 26 shouldn't come as much of a surprise. They are: senior cornerback Ricardo Hallman (90 overall) and senior right tackle Riley Mahlman (89 overall). The veterans are two of the program's longest-tenured returning starters entering the 2025 season. Each joined the Badgers with the class of 2021, Mahlman as a four-star recruit and Hallman as one of the class' more underrated prospects. They then each took similar paths to playing time. Hallman started eight games as a redshirt freshman in 2022, totaling nine tackles, one for loss, one interception and three pass deflections. Mahlman also entered that season as a starter, though only played in seven games after suffering an injury during the season-opener. The two have been some of the Big Ten's best at their respective positions since that shared breakthrough season. Hallman was a Third Team All-American in 2023 after a 34-tackle, seven-interception campaign. Mahlman did not share the same accolade, though he has been among ProFootballFocus' highest-graded Big Ten offensive linemen over the last two seasons, plus again projects as one of the conference's best entering 2025. The cornerback and offensive lineman will lead the Badgers' defense and offense, respectively, in 2025. Hallman is the team's clear top cornerback, and may need to shoulder a greater responsibility with top underclassman Xavier Lucas gone to Miami. Mahlman, on the other hand, will again slot in at right tackle to begin the season. He will anchor an offensive line that lost starting left tackle Kevin Heywood to a spring practice injury. Stay tuned throughout the month as EA Sports unveils the rest of its rankings for the new edition of its video game. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Three Wisconsin football starters to represent Badgers at Big Ten Media Day in Las Vegas
Wisconsin football announced on Tuesday that starting offensive lineman Jake Renfro, cornerback Ricardo Hallman and quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. will represent the program later this month at the 2025 Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. The trio of Badgers will take the stage on July 23 during the three-day event. UW, along with Minnesota, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State and Washington, will see its players speak with media throughout that day. In 2024, starting left tackle Jack Nelson, safety Hunter Wohler and inside linebacker Jake Chaney represented the Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Renfro, who suited up in all 12 of the Badgers' contests during the 2024 slate, is entering his third year in Madison after spending two seasons with the Cincinnati Bearcats from 2020-21. Prior to missing the entire 2022 season due to injury, Renfro flashed his brilliance by anchoring an offensive line that enabled the Bearcats to accumulate a single-season record for touchdowns. As a graduate student, Renfro is one of the Badgers' veterans with a multi-year relationship with head coach Luke Fickell. Hallman, meanwhile, enters his fifth season with UW. The star cornerback was one of two players in the country to tally seven interceptions during the 2023 slate, enough to earn him a spot as an AP Third Team All-American. In 2024, he was targeted just 33 times - the fewest times for any corner in the nation with 300+ coverage snaps. Edwards Jr. arrives in Madison following three seasons with the Maryland Terrapins. The transfer quarterback completed 65% of his passes for 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions during the 2024 season, his first full season as a starter in the Big Ten. He will fill the void left by Braedyn Locke, who transferred out of UW following the conclusion of last season. While fans are familiar with both Hallman and Renfro, Edwards' outlook on the 2025 season will be the most noteworthy aspect of the media day period. With new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes at the helm, Edwards' trajectory under center is one of the more intriguing pieces to UW's 2025 puzzle. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Upcoming summit in Kuching to highlight green mobility
Hallman (seated, centre) and his committee members promote the 'Green Mobility Innovation Summit 2025', set to be held in Kuching this Sept 8 and 9.7 KUCHING (June 11): The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak, in collaboration with the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and Sarawak Skills, will be holding the 'Green Mobility Innovation Summit 2025' at Imperial Hotel Kuching, this Sept 8 and 9. Themed 'Driving the Future: Talent, Innovation and Sustainability in Green Mobility', the event is set to propel regional sustainable transport and green economy agenda. 'This year's summit theme reflects the urgent need to develop forward-looking strategies for a greener, more sustainable transport ecosystem in Southeast Asia,' said Sarawak Skills in a statement yesterday. 'The event is set to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and innovators from across the region to share expertise, foster collaboration, and promote the development of sustainable transportation solutions. 'It serves as a key component of the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 initiative, which aims to enhance regional connectivity and sustainable development. 'Central to this vision is the promotion of eco-friendly practices in infrastructure development, efforts to improve climate resilience, and the implementation of smart city initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions and support environmental sustainability,' it added. In the same statement, Sarawak Skills executive director Hallman Sabri remarked: 'The significance of gathering various experts and delegates in the field of green mobility lies in its potential to nurture talent for sustainable transportation – an objective that is not merely a local priority, but a shared regional goal under the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025. 'Therefore, the summit serves as an essential platform for aligning strategies, building competencies, and fostering regional cooperation in the transition toward a green economy.' The Green Mobility Innovation Summit 2025 is expected to feature more than 30 distinguished speakers and moderators from all across Asean, the UK, China, and Australia. Discussions will revolve around several key themes including 'Talent Development Through Education and Training', 'Innovative Technologies', 'Governance', and 'Global Collaboration'. 'The summit is deeply aligned with Sarawak's broader commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. 'As outlined in the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, the Sarawak government is prioritising the green economy as a strategic growth area. 'The state has already made significant strides in clean energy and sustainable mobility. 'Among these efforts is Sarawak's pioneering work in hydrogen fuel technology, including the introduction of Southeast Asia's first hydrogen-powered buses,' said Hallman in the statement. He added that the state was also expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and advancing smart city development in the urban centres, including Kuching. 'Additionally, Sarawak is investing heavily in TVET (technical and vocational education and training) to equip its workforce with the skills needed for the green and digital economy. 'These state-level initiatives position Sarawak as an ideal host for the summit and underscore its leadership in driving innovation and sustainability in the region. 'The organisers invite all participants to be part of this landmark event. 'Opportunities for collaboration are available across multiple areas, including speaker engagements, delegate participation, exhibition showcases, and joint promotional initiatives,' he pointed out. Supported by Business Events Sarawak (BE Sarawak), the Tribe Legacy Sarawak Campaign, and Sarawak–More to Discover, the 'Green Mobility Innovation Summit 2025' presents a unique platform to connect with thought leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future for the region. For further information or to register, contact Linda John Tambie via 011-2992 9916 or [email protected] ; Flavian Jerry Francis via 013-835 5675 or [email protected] ; or the secretariat via [email protected] . To know more, go to
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Federal lawsuit aims to make recordings of Oakland County court proceedings public
Getty Images A federal lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan aims to make the audio and video recordings of Oakland County court proceedings available to the public and the parties or attorneys in a given case, a move that could maximize public engagement with the courts. The lawsuit, Hallman v. Reeds, was filed in April in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Aside from increased public engagement, a win for the plaintiffs could also serve as a way to hold judges accountable when they are accused of courtroom errors or misconduct. That last aspect could be beneficial to voters when it comes time to select local and statewide judicial candidates in election years. Several Michigan courts made live streams of proceedings available to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Supreme Court routinely streams its proceedings and for a time encouraged local courts statewide to continue live streams even after the pandemic, but each court had discretion on the matter. Some courts have since completely retreated from the virtual sphere and no longer live stream their proceedings. Other courts have continued on, but with the caveat of producing a live stream without archiving the proceeding. Philip Mayor, an attorney with the ACLU of Michigan and the plaintiff's counsel in the Hallman case, told Michigan Advance that streaming proceedings is now technologically feasible, so the courts should be making their recordings available. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The named defendants in the case are Oakland District Court judges Travis Reeds and Lisa Asadoorian, as well as Oakland Chief Circuit Judge Jeffery Matis. A message seeking comment from Oakland County was not immediately returned. Aside from courts that do make their proceedings public, the court sued in Hallman only provides a transcript when asked. Mayor said a transcript is inadequate compared to an audio or video recording in capturing the tone, tenor and demeanor of a given judge, especially when an attorney or a party is seeking to highlight a judicial error upon appeal. 'Judges know this, because our appellate courts defer to trial judges when they make credibility findings, or when they talk about a witness's demeanor, because they say that judge was there to see that and experience that in person,' Mayor said. 'We recognize that that's meaningful. The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission recognizes this when it evaluates judges accused of misconduct because it looks at the videos and it discusses not just the words that were said, but the demeanor with which it was said, and the way people are treated by judicial officials.' Mayor said that from a democracy standpoint, the public had a right to be informed about what goes on in Michigan's courthouses. 'It's just not realistic that [members of] the public are going to read a 40-page transcript, but it is realistic that the public, in informing themselves before an election, may watch a five minute clip of something that happens in the courthouses,' he added. The lawsuit's complaint also details that paradigm as a taxpayer return-on-investment issue. 'Taxpayer dollars are used throughout Michigan to create recordings of courtroom proceedings, but those same taxpayers are routinely denied access to the very recordings their hard-earned funds pay to create,' the complaint said. 'This lack of transparency violates the First Amendment by denying the public the right to access and disseminate records of critical judicial proceedings, many of which constitute the bedrock upon which a functioning democracy is built.' The Hallman lawsuit centers around one such instance where a recording of the court's proceedings was suppressed, implicating access and First Amendment issues. The lead plaintiff, Dr. Samantha Hallman, said her brother was subjected to alleged abusive conduct from an Oakland District Court judge. A lawsuit in the Oakland Circuit Court followed to ferret out issues of the district judge's demeanor and the fact that her brother was denied an audio recording of the proceeding. A local administrative order ultimately denied dissemination of that recording. Hallman then attempted to get a copy to inform voters about the judge's courtroom conduct and demeanor, but she was denied under the same policy. She was later allowed to view a recording of the proceeding but was denied permission to disseminate the copy to the public, legislators and other policy makers. Her lawsuit in the federal district court notes that a transparent and open court was one of the hallmarks of American democracy, and that civic engagement and government accountability depended upon open access. 'It was once a civic expectation that the public would attend trials and directly engage with democratic governance by doing so,' the complaint said. 'That is not possible in the modern world, but providing the public with access to existing recordings of what happens in our courts is the closest modern analog to this historical practice.' The case is awaiting an answer from the defendants and possibly a motion to dismiss, Mayor said. He noted that the issue wasn't specific to Oakland County. Mayor said there was a similar recent instance in Hamtramck where a judge had allegedly berated a cancer patient who had been sued on a civil offense for not keeping his lawn mowed. Someone had recorded the hearing, potentially in violation of the same policies Mayor and the ACLU of Michigan were suing to overturn in Oakland County. The video went public and drew voter attention, leading the judge to apologize. 'That just shows that a transcript of that hearing wasn't going to capture the public's attention, but the video did,' Mayor said.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oklahoma Watch uncovers why homeowners' insurance rates are so high, commissioner responds
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Sky-high insurance rates affect nearly every homeowner in Oklahoma. We've all heard the excuse that it's because of the hail, but Oklahoma Watch decided to look beyond that and discovered it may not be the case. 'It turns out that both Texas and Kansas have historically more hail than we do. Yet their insurance rates are lower than ours,' said JC Hallman, reporter for Oklahoma Watch. A report from the National Weather Service from 2020 to 2024 shows Oklahoma had an average of 16.6 days of 2 inch hail. While Texas had more than double at 37.8 days. Kansas had 21.4 days and Nebraska had 22.6 days. Those numbers are what made Hallman start asking what's really driving up Oklahoma's insurance costs. 'It's a quirk in Oklahoma law,' said Hallman. The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) will regulate rates if they go too low, but won't step in if they go up, assuming the free market will bring costs down. State Auditor releases initial report on Department of Mental Health 'Oklahomans wind up paying a lot more than they maybe need to and it allows the insurance companies to cover up losses in other states by charging Oklahomans more money,' said Hallman. The OID is led by Glen Mulready. 'Glen Mulready actually has the power based on the law as it is that he could step in and simply decide that we do not have a competitive market and once he says we have a non competitive market, then he could just lower rates,' said Hallman. News 4 asked Mulready if he has considered taking action. 'It all comes down to, do we have a competitive marketplace? And yes, we're getting complaints because premiums are up and people don't like that and I get that, but we have a very competitive marketplace,' said Hallman. Oklahoma Watch reported that there was one instance a commissioner stepped in to lower rates with earthquake insurance. 'Now there were two companies writing earthquake coverage, so it was determined that is not a competitive market,' said Mulready. Records show that the insurance industry was Mulready's top donor in thirteen out of fifteen years. Business owners concerned about NW OKC road construction 'There's zero connection with that because there's nothing that can be done. We don't approve rates, I could see that if we approve rates and somehow I was doing a favor for a certain insurance company, but that doesn't take place because it can't take place,' said Mulready. Mulready also told News 4 he never said it was just hail driving up the cost of insurance. 'Rates are up because of claims and inflation. You know, if a roof costs more to replace today than it did yesterday, your insurance premiums are going to reflect that because that's a direct connection to actual costs,' said Mulready. News 4 asked if he's working with lawmakers to do something about the high prices. 'We are looking for solutions, there's no silver bullet,' said Mulready. Last year the legislature passed the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act, which just launched in March. Homeowners can apply for grants to use to fortify their homes, which can lead to lower premiums. While Mulready believes Oklahoma has a competitive market, Hallman encourages you to share your concerns with the OID and push for change. To read JC Hallman's full story, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
