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MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options. A
Brookfield, WI — Wes Sylla, an attorney and local school board member, today announced his candidacy for the open 13th Assembly District seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The seat became open after State Representative Robyn Vining announced last summer
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed the House of Representatives 233-185. “Less-than-lethal weapons give law enforcement critical options to de-escalate dangerous situations safely and protect lives,” said Congressman Scott
MADISON – With one week until the Assembly finishes the 2025-26 legislative session, Republican legislators haven’t scheduled a vote on AB 635 & SB 628, the bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act. For the one third of Wisconsinites who rely on
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Waukesha County will provide information about the proposed rehabilitation of the County I bridge over the Mukwonago River in the Town of Mukwonago during a public information meeting. The goal is to familiarize the public with
An evening of grooves and good times on Feb. 26 MADISON, WIS– Shake off the winter chill and warm up at the free Escape the Winter alumni event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 26. Step into the lush, tropical
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is detailing the power that Native culture has in protecting youth mental health. In the Culture is Prevention Data Bite, OCMH shares research showing that Native culture has a strong preventive effect on mental
Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for
Paige Veserat, a professional meteorologist with the National Weather Service, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 19 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Veserat will present “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network:
For years, the idea of walking into a bank felt out of reach for April Stone, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and owner of Stone House Weavers. I grew up believing that having access to money just wasn’t
On behalf of Wisconsin law enforcement, financial institutions, consumer protection groups and citizens, we urge you to vote yes on AB 968/SB 975 to make it harder for criminals to exploit crypto kiosks to steal from Wisconsinites. This bill ensures
3 Questions The Legislature Needs DPI to Immediately Answer Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government is raising new questions surrounding the Department of Public Instruction’s actions to hold its Wisconsin Forward Exam standard-setting workshop in private, at a
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G.Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Between President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and cuts to critical basic needs programs like healthcare and food assistance, folks and families across our state are struggling. And because Republicans in Congress
Does stunning change in voters’ preferences foretell fall election results?
Electing a statewide schools chief may have reflected good governance a century ago. Today it looks more like a constitutional artifact.
Wisconsin energy policy needs to increase energy availability, not subsidize utilities’ gambles.
Gas plants used to power data centers increase costs for consumers, risk of exposure to pollutants, and accelerate the harms of climate change.
It’s possible that taxpayers will be on the line for most of a $20 million loan given to the UW Athletic Department in 2020.
The conjunction of a member-owned co-op and an employee labor union is unique. Group Health Cooperative has a chance to regard this as an opportunity, find common ground with employee organizers and become a national model for labor-management cooperation.
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of
Brookfield, WI — Wes Sylla, an attorney and local school board member, today announced his candidacy for the open 13th Assembly District seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The seat became open after State Representative Robyn Vining announced last summer that she would run for the 5th State Senate District,
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed the House of Representatives 233-185. “Less-than-lethal weapons give law enforcement critical options to de-escalate dangerous situations safely and protect lives,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “The Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act ensures outdated federal
MADISON – With one week until the Assembly finishes the 2025-26 legislative session, Republican legislators haven’t scheduled a vote on AB 635 & SB 628, the bipartisan Water Pollution Notification Act. For the one third of Wisconsinites who rely on private wells for their drinking water, this legislation is an
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Waukesha County will provide information about the proposed rehabilitation of the County I bridge over the Mukwonago River in the Town of Mukwonago during a public information meeting. The goal is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project and to obtain
An evening of grooves and good times on Feb. 26 MADISON, WIS– Shake off the winter chill and warm up at the free Escape the Winter alumni event at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 26. Step into the lush, tropical Bolz Conservatory and reconnect with fellow Madison College alumni while
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is detailing the power that Native culture has in protecting youth mental health. In the Culture is Prevention Data Bite, OCMH shares research showing that Native culture has a strong preventive effect on mental health. That is, Native children with a positive connection to
Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health, retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for the dismissed workers to be reinstated “Rogers is the poster
Paige Veserat, a professional meteorologist with the National Weather Service, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 19 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Veserat will present “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network: CoCoRaHS” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall
For years, the idea of walking into a bank felt out of reach for April Stone, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and owner of Stone House Weavers. I grew up believing that having access to money just wasn’t possible,” she says. “Because of my background and my lack
On behalf of Wisconsin law enforcement, financial institutions, consumer protection groups and citizens, we urge you to vote yes on AB 968/SB 975 to make it harder for criminals to exploit crypto kiosks to steal from Wisconsinites. This bill ensures crypto kiosks enact proven consumer protection and fraud prevention measures.
3 Questions The Legislature Needs DPI to Immediately Answer Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government is raising new questions surrounding the Department of Public Instruction’s actions to hold its Wisconsin Forward Exam standard-setting workshop in private, at a waterpark resort, while banning participants from disclosing the committee’s discussions.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how the 2026 legislative elections will shape plans to spend Wisconsin’s $2.5 billion budget surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G.Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. Between President Trump’s chaotic trade wars and tariff taxes and cuts to critical basic needs programs like healthcare and food assistance, folks and families across our state are struggling. And because Republicans in Congress have failed to extend tax credits under the Affordable Care
Does stunning change in voters’ preferences foretell fall election results?
Electing a statewide schools chief may have reflected good governance a century ago. Today it looks more like a constitutional artifact.
Wisconsin energy policy needs to increase energy availability, not subsidize utilities’ gambles.
Gas plants used to power data centers increase costs for consumers, risk of exposure to pollutants, and accelerate the harms of climate change.
It’s possible that taxpayers will be on the line for most of a $20 million loan given to the UW Athletic Department in 2020.
The conjunction of a member-owned co-op and an employee labor union is unique. Group Health Cooperative has a chance to regard this as an opportunity, find common ground with employee organizers and become a national model for labor-management cooperation.