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(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades. “This investment towards
MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court. MTI becomes the first labor
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2
MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic
Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Investment and economic development are often framed as unequivocal wins, but energy infrastructure is different. If built without foresight, the consequences will reshape the future.
WMC Foundation report clearly shows that Wisconsin is not where we need to be on the metrics that matter
As education authority returns to the states, WI should appoint its superintendent. Today, 38 states appoint their top education official, reflecting recognition that the role is executive in nature.
Wisconsin’s lead and zinc mines played out long ago as sources of lead and zinc, but what if some took on a second life as a source of so-called “rare earth” minerals with properties that underlie many modern technologies?
According to recent research, Black women are the most educated demographic in America, outpacing all other groups in college enrollment and degree attainment. We show up. We do the work. We earn the credentials. And then we watch corner offices fill with people who look nothing like us.
Just as we did in the late 1800s, during the last Gilded Age, we need to create a populist/progressive alliance. Today’s Democratic Party is controlled by affluent urbanites who have little in common with regular Americans.
All signs point to a historic repudiation of MAGA Republicans at the ballot box in November. Like any wannabe dictator, Trump seeks to deny the people the chance to limit his power and repudiate his leadership.
An unexamined problem bedeviling the United States today is that we have no shared understanding of citizenship.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 19 to discuss the fisheries in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. For the past century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
Kahler Slater and LMN proudly announce the completion of Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This landmark facility ushers in a new era for interdisciplinary research and education, serving as the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
The middle school years, generally ages 10-14, are a time of profound physical, cognitive, emotional, and social change. This amount of change is second only to the amount that happens in infancy. Known as tweens (between childhood and teenage years), this group
Funding Secured by US Senator Tammy Baldwin as Part of Recently Passed Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Milwaukee, February 17, 2025 –Nonprofit Acts Housing has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), as part of the recently
Circulating legislation would set new requirements for health insurers while creating a state office tasked with reviewing claim denials, among other responsibilities. Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, and Rep. Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo on LRB-6396, which would
NFIB urges Governor Evers to accept proposal from legislative leaders MADISON, WI (February 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading voice for small business, announced strong support today for a tax relief package proposed by legislative
MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700
(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades. “This investment towards a dependable sewer system in the city of Gillett will
MADISON — Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), representing thousands of educators and public school professionals in the Madison area, announced its endorsement of Judge Ben Jones for a full term on the Dane County Circuit Court. MTI becomes the first labor union to weigh into the election for Circuit Court, Branch
WAUSAU, WI – Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor, today announced a statewide digital and streaming ad focused on lowering utility costs as Wisconsin families face skyrocketing bills. Since 2019, Governor Evers’ appointees for the Public Service Commission (PSC) have approved $2.2 billion in utility rate increases, more than seven times what was approved
MADISON, WI — Community members, health professionals, students, policymakers, and scientists will gather March 5–6 for the annual conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN). Held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum, the event will explore how environmental conditions, from toxic chemical exposures to climate change, shape human health and everyday
Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Investment and economic development are often framed as unequivocal wins, but energy infrastructure is different. If built without foresight, the consequences will reshape the future.
WMC Foundation report clearly shows that Wisconsin is not where we need to be on the metrics that matter
As education authority returns to the states, WI should appoint its superintendent. Today, 38 states appoint their top education official, reflecting recognition that the role is executive in nature.
Wisconsin’s lead and zinc mines played out long ago as sources of lead and zinc, but what if some took on a second life as a source of so-called “rare earth” minerals with properties that underlie many modern technologies?
According to recent research, Black women are the most educated demographic in America, outpacing all other groups in college enrollment and degree attainment. We show up. We do the work. We earn the credentials. And then we watch corner offices fill with people who look nothing like us.
Just as we did in the late 1800s, during the last Gilded Age, we need to create a populist/progressive alliance. Today’s Democratic Party is controlled by affluent urbanites who have little in common with regular Americans.
All signs point to a historic repudiation of MAGA Republicans at the ballot box in November. Like any wannabe dictator, Trump seeks to deny the people the chance to limit his power and repudiate his leadership.
An unexamined problem bedeviling the United States today is that we have no shared understanding of citizenship.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds fish enthusiasts of the fisheries management meeting set to occur online on Thursday, Feb. 19 to discuss the fisheries in the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. For the past century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage has gained notoriety for offering exceptional angling opportunities in a
Kahler Slater and LMN proudly announce the completion of Morgridge Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This landmark facility ushers in a new era for interdisciplinary research and education, serving as the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences and uniting computing and data-related disciplines on campus for the
The middle school years, generally ages 10-14, are a time of profound physical, cognitive, emotional, and social change. This amount of change is second only to the amount that happens in infancy. Known as tweens (between childhood and teenage years), this group of children is managing increased academic responsibilities and shifting social
Funding Secured by US Senator Tammy Baldwin as Part of Recently Passed Bipartisan Government Funding Bill Milwaukee, February 17, 2025 –Nonprofit Acts Housing has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding, secured by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), as part of the recently passed bipartisan government funding bill. Acts Housing provides homebuyer and
Circulating legislation would set new requirements for health insurers while creating a state office tasked with reviewing claim denials, among other responsibilities. Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee, and Rep. Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo on LRB-6396, which would establish the Office of the Public Intervenor under the state
NFIB urges Governor Evers to accept proposal from legislative leaders MADISON, WI (February 17, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading voice for small business, announced strong support today for a tax relief package proposed by legislative leaders and sent to Governor Tony Evers for consideration. The
MADISON, Wis. – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s native landscape of natural communities,