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GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, is encouraged by the trade agreement framework between the U.S. and E.U. announced on August 20 as a major step forward
New reporting from Salon details how Bryan Steil is trying to hide his long anti-abortion record from Wisconsinites. Steil “quietly removed pro-life positions from the issues page of his campaign website earlier this summer.” Steil’s website previously described him as
La Crosse, WI — During Labor Day, at marches and rallies, picnics and parades, Workers’ Labor Day is a celebration of working people. And it’s a celebration of the power we have when we come together as a society—the power
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Mark Rather to serve as Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES) administrator at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. “Mark is well prepared to serve as the administrator
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are teaming up to launch School Transportation Safety Week, Aug. 25-29. The new initiative includes a shared social media campaign focusing on safety tips for drivers and
The Democratic Party of Racine County condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent social media rant by sitting Racine Unified School District board member, Mike Bellagio, who mocked retired teachers, calling them “pathetic,” “uneducated,” and “fools” in one Facebook comment posted among others
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — On Monday, September 1st at 11am working people will leave Zeidler Union Square to march through the streets of downtown Milwaukee sending a clear message to billionaires and union-busters on Workers’ Labor Day: We built this country and we’re
B.S. in cybersecurity recognized for accessibility, affordability, career-focused mission Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity was named a Top 25 Best Value Cybersecurity Degree Bachelor’s Program in the U.S. by Programs.com. The only institution in Wisconsin
(Milwaukee, August 25, 2025)— Currently, over half a million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients await a legal decision regarding the fate of this program, which allows immigrants brought to the United States as children to attend university, work legally,
Successful program received $12 million in continued funding as part of 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by the governor MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that applications are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program. The program, funded by the 2025-27 biennial
A visual effects executive says “there needs to be guardrails” on AI as the technology becomes increasingly skilled at producing high-quality images and animation. Scott Ross, who co-founded the Academy Award-winning studio Digital Domain Inc., discussed this topic during last
MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45
On Thursday, August 21, around 120 researchers, gardeners and community members, gathered as the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Twilight Garden Tour Field Day at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station. Attendees experienced an
MILWAUKEE, WI, Aug 25, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is adding more offerings to its lineup of artificial intelligence (AI) courses, which are designed to help professionals develop the skills and knowledge required to navigate today’s
The Wisconsin congressional delegation stood up as Wisconsinites asking FEMA for aid after terrible floods. Why not continue doing that? Stop listening to Trump. Do your jobs. Listen to rural, urban and suburban working people.
MADISON, Wis. — Join WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for lunch and a panel discussion on if, how and where President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. The panelists include Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette
At a time when trust in public institutions is at an all-time low, the city of Madison needs to see this as a wake-up call.
Racine, WI — August 25, 2025 — H.O.T. Government and The Wisconsin Conservative Digest announce the Liberty Summit 2025, a two-day grassroots event focused on equipping citizens with strategies and connections to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. The
Beer production in a state that prides itself on its brewing heritage is down more than 15 percent in just the last four years, a victim of a confluence of local and national drinking trends.
Also, a short history of American presidents and the prize.
GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, is encouraged by the trade agreement framework between the U.S. and E.U. announced on August 20 as a major step forward in establishing better market access and alignment between the two
New reporting from Salon details how Bryan Steil is trying to hide his long anti-abortion record from Wisconsinites. Steil “quietly removed pro-life positions from the issues page of his campaign website earlier this summer.” Steil’s website previously described him as “proudly pro-life,” praised the Dobbs decision as a “victory for
La Crosse, WI — During Labor Day, at marches and rallies, picnics and parades, Workers’ Labor Day is a celebration of working people. And it’s a celebration of the power we have when we come together as a society—the power to take back our country for working people, for American
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the appointment of Mark Rather to serve as Division of Law Enforcement Services (DLES) administrator at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. “Mark is well prepared to serve as the administrator of the Division of Law Enforcement Services,” said AG Kaul.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) are teaming up to launch School Transportation Safety Week, Aug. 25-29. The new initiative includes a shared social media campaign focusing on safety tips for drivers and students to ensure everyone gets to and from school safely.
The Democratic Party of Racine County condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent social media rant by sitting Racine Unified School District board member, Mike Bellagio, who mocked retired teachers, calling them “pathetic,” “uneducated,” and “fools” in one Facebook comment posted among others this morning on our Facebook page. “This shameful attack on
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — On Monday, September 1st at 11am working people will leave Zeidler Union Square to march through the streets of downtown Milwaukee sending a clear message to billionaires and union-busters on Workers’ Labor Day: We built this country and we’re taking it back. This year’s Laborfest parade and festival comes
B.S. in cybersecurity recognized for accessibility, affordability, career-focused mission Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity was named a Top 25 Best Value Cybersecurity Degree Bachelor’s Program in the U.S. by Programs.com. The only institution in Wisconsin listed, No. 22-ranked UW-Stout’s cybersecurity program stands out for its
(Milwaukee, August 25, 2025)— Currently, over half a million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients await a legal decision regarding the fate of this program, which allows immigrants brought to the United States as children to attend university, work legally, and are protected from deportation. But DACA recipients and immigrant
Successful program received $12 million in continued funding as part of 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by the governor MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that applications are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program. The program, funded by the 2025-27 biennial budget signed into law by Gov. Evers… Please log in
A visual effects executive says “there needs to be guardrails” on AI as the technology becomes increasingly skilled at producing high-quality images and animation. Scott Ross, who co-founded the Academy Award-winning studio Digital Domain Inc., discussed this topic during last week’s Forward Fest in Madison. Ross led Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light
MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Sandburg Hall, 3400 N. Maryland Ave.
On Thursday, August 21, around 120 researchers, gardeners and community members, gathered as the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Twilight Garden Tour Field Day at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station. Attendees experienced an evening filled with educational presentations, hands-on demonstrations and guided tours
MILWAUKEE, WI, Aug 25, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is adding more offerings to its lineup of artificial intelligence (AI) courses, which are designed to help professionals develop the skills and knowledge required to navigate today’s fast-evolving AI landscape. From marketing and product development to HR
The Wisconsin congressional delegation stood up as Wisconsinites asking FEMA for aid after terrible floods. Why not continue doing that? Stop listening to Trump. Do your jobs. Listen to rural, urban and suburban working people.
MADISON, Wis. — Join WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for lunch and a panel discussion on if, how and where President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. The panelists include Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs who studies macroeconomic issues and policies;
At a time when trust in public institutions is at an all-time low, the city of Madison needs to see this as a wake-up call.
Racine, WI — August 25, 2025 — H.O.T. Government and The Wisconsin Conservative Digest announce the Liberty Summit 2025, a two-day grassroots event focused on equipping citizens with strategies and connections to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. The summit will take place October 3–4, 2025 at the Holiday
Beer production in a state that prides itself on its brewing heritage is down more than 15 percent in just the last four years, a victim of a confluence of local and national drinking trends.
Also, a short history of American presidents and the prize.