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MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is commending passage of one year of funding for both the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program and key nutrition programs within the larger, short-term legislation to reopen the federal government. This spending package, signed
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Delavan-Darien High School graduated senior Jaelyn Logterman is the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The design, inspired by Logterman’s
Milwaukee, WI – Entering a crucial midterm election year, RightCount WI remains committed to affirming the security of integrity of the ballot box in our state through the voices of Wisconsinites that voters trust. As activists continue to promote reforms that
(Madison, WI) — Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future announced today that former Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary and longtime public servant Peter Barca will join the Natural Allies Leadership Council, leading the organization’s efforts in the Badger State. As Wisconsin’s
MADISON, Wis. — The WHA Foundation is excited to announce a continuation of last year’s initiative to help grow the health care workforce in Wisconsin. In collaboration with 24 local hospitals, the WHA Foundation is providing grants to support HOSA-Future Health Professionals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the federal government reopened: “After more than 40 days of chaos caused by the Democrats’ unnecessary, harmful, and utterly foolish shutdown, the federal government is finally reopening. From
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report came out detailing how Derrick Van Orden is refusing to commit to extending the ACA subsidies, which the GOP defunded in their most recent budget. In addition, the report noted how Van Orden recently called the ACA
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the launch of new online tools to help Wisconsinites interested in starting a licensed or certified child care program navigate the regulation process, cutting license processing times nearly in half and helping to bolster
None of the problems that led to the shutdown have been resolved.
The messy ending to the nation’s longest government shutdown was not to the liking of most Democrats, but it was probably inevitable given the state of play in Washington.
The number of Americans who rely on and abuse the SNAP system is a number that continues to grow with no end in sight.
Democrats were willing to strand grandma at the airport and take the Thanksgiving turkey off the table. Showing partisan fight was more important than good governance.
It’s time we give equal treatment as we do to the other disability groups. If it is good for some with disabilities, it should be good for all.
The numbers tell a sobering story that demands our immediate attention and action.
There’s little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Supporters of AI use in courts hope that it will save the state money. Unfortunately, the technology isn’t up to the task.
The current regime wants nothing to do with any pause on AI’s breakneck development. For ruling Republicans, it’s full steam ahead, no guardrails. Scientific consensus and public buy-in be damned. Opposition Democrats are the proverbial deer in the headlights.
The Dane County Board’s 2026 budget amendments meet the moment.
A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government more optimistic than others. Yesterday’s WisBusiness-WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon event was held in UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute, which helps
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is commending passage of one year of funding for both the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives program and key nutrition programs within the larger, short-term legislation to reopen the federal government. This spending package, signed by President Trump Wednesday evening, includes $13.75 million in fiscal
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Delavan-Darien High School graduated senior Jaelyn Logterman is the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The design, inspired by Logterman’s own adventures with her dog, depicts a beloved memory of
Milwaukee, WI – Entering a crucial midterm election year, RightCount WI remains committed to affirming the security of integrity of the ballot box in our state through the voices of Wisconsinites that voters trust. As activists continue to promote reforms that will enhance Wisconsin’s already strong election integrity, RightCount continues to
(Madison, WI) — Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future announced today that former Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary and longtime public servant Peter Barca will join the Natural Allies Leadership Council, leading the organization’s efforts in the Badger State. As Wisconsin’s economy continues to expand with new manufacturing, data center, and
MADISON, Wis. — The WHA Foundation is excited to announce a continuation of last year’s initiative to help grow the health care workforce in Wisconsin. In collaboration with 24 local hospitals, the WHA Foundation is providing grants to support HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapters in high schools during the 2025-26 school year. Since
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the federal government reopened: “After more than 40 days of chaos caused by the Democrats’ unnecessary, harmful, and utterly foolish shutdown, the federal government is finally reopening. From day one, House Republicans did our job. We passed clean,
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report came out detailing how Derrick Van Orden is refusing to commit to extending the ACA subsidies, which the GOP defunded in their most recent budget. In addition, the report noted how Van Orden recently called the ACA a “failed program,” despite it providing health care to 45
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), today announced the launch of new online tools to help Wisconsinites interested in starting a licensed or certified child care program navigate the regulation process, cutting license processing times nearly in half and helping to bolster the child care industry by making licensure and certification more accessible and
None of the problems that led to the shutdown have been resolved.
The messy ending to the nation’s longest government shutdown was not to the liking of most Democrats, but it was probably inevitable given the state of play in Washington.
The number of Americans who rely on and abuse the SNAP system is a number that continues to grow with no end in sight.
Democrats were willing to strand grandma at the airport and take the Thanksgiving turkey off the table. Showing partisan fight was more important than good governance.
It’s time we give equal treatment as we do to the other disability groups. If it is good for some with disabilities, it should be good for all.
The numbers tell a sobering story that demands our immediate attention and action.
There’s little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Supporters of AI use in courts hope that it will save the state money. Unfortunately, the technology isn’t up to the task.
The current regime wants nothing to do with any pause on AI’s breakneck development. For ruling Republicans, it’s full steam ahead, no guardrails. Scientific consensus and public buy-in be damned. Opposition Democrats are the proverbial deer in the headlights.
The Dane County Board’s 2026 budget amendments meet the moment.
A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government more optimistic than others. Yesterday’s WisBusiness-WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon event was held in UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute, which helps advance industrial technology applications with Microsoft’s help for manufacturers in