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Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation,
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke issued the following statement on war with Iran: “My heart breaks for the families of the service members who have been lost or suffered injuries, and all of us are praying for no further loss
MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to align herself with Wisconsin’s most extreme right-wing networks in her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, headlining an event tonight alongside a local Moms for Liberty operative, Rebecca Witherspoon. Moms for Liberty
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health
Republican leaders proposed returning most of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus to taxpayers.
Poorly regulated public monopolies have created an overstretched, unevenly maintained power grid.
Why is Hong defying the odds?
Future ACA and Medicaid cuts and policy changes will by 2034 result in 17 million, including 276,000 Wisconsinites, losing health coverage.
The courses have been the subject of scrutiny for pushing left-leaning talking points.
Dual enrollment allows high school students to earn college credit while completing their diplomas, giving them earlier exposure to postsecondary education and clearer pathways to careers.
Instead of fighting over divisive definitions, I propose a bipartisan task force to develop a government approach to fighting hatred, including antisemitism.
Rather than take the opportunity to preempt the illegal delegation and assumption of core powers, the Court decided to pay lip service to Congress’s taxing power, but it then resolved to permit delegation of the taxing power anyway under different statutes. But those statutes are illegal too.
We must refuse to treat dissent as treason and diversity as a threat. We must refuse to go along with a leader who normalizes hate and exclusion.
Creating, improving and expanding those vibrant parts of the community for future Madison and Dane County generations was what drove this tireless champion of the outdoors and the need to protect the environment we’ve been given.
Madison, WI — A new statewide initiative, Wisconsin Forests FIRST (Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow), has officially launched to develop a strategic plan and long-term roadmap to ensure Wisconsin’s forests remain healthy while supporting a resilient, sustainable, and
Ellen and Joe Checota and the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) announced the launch of the largest scholarship program in MATC history. The Second Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program will provide comprehensive support to students in need who are enrolled in
GREEN BAY, Wis.— From entry‑level roles to the executive suite, leadership in transportation is shaped by moments of change, challenge and long‑term decision‑making. Those themes will take center stage on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 when Union Pacific Railroad executive Kenny
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through year-end 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of December 31, 2025, there were 116 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. At
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her Digital Coast Act passed out of the Senate. This bipartisan bill, which is co-led by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), will help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels,
Program has earned national credentials, international reach during its first four years Menomonie, Wis. – Just four years after it was created, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Bachelor of Science cybersecurity program ranks as one of the best in the nation, recently landing at No. 14 among the Top 25 programs
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke issued the following statement on war with Iran: “My heart breaks for the families of the service members who have been lost or suffered injuries, and all of us are praying for no further loss of American life. “Republicans were elected to handle our
MADISON, Wis. — Judge Maria Lazar continues to align herself with Wisconsin’s most extreme right-wing networks in her bid for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, headlining an event tonight alongside a local Moms for Liberty operative, Rebecca Witherspoon. Moms for Liberty is a far-right group whose agenda includes banning books, censoring curriculums, and attacking
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk through their education, career aspirations and future goals. Applications are
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The
Republican leaders proposed returning most of the state’s projected $2.5 billion surplus to taxpayers.
Poorly regulated public monopolies have created an overstretched, unevenly maintained power grid.
Why is Hong defying the odds?
Future ACA and Medicaid cuts and policy changes will by 2034 result in 17 million, including 276,000 Wisconsinites, losing health coverage.
The courses have been the subject of scrutiny for pushing left-leaning talking points.
Dual enrollment allows high school students to earn college credit while completing their diplomas, giving them earlier exposure to postsecondary education and clearer pathways to careers.
Instead of fighting over divisive definitions, I propose a bipartisan task force to develop a government approach to fighting hatred, including antisemitism.
Rather than take the opportunity to preempt the illegal delegation and assumption of core powers, the Court decided to pay lip service to Congress’s taxing power, but it then resolved to permit delegation of the taxing power anyway under different statutes. But those statutes are illegal too.
We must refuse to treat dissent as treason and diversity as a threat. We must refuse to go along with a leader who normalizes hate and exclusion.
Creating, improving and expanding those vibrant parts of the community for future Madison and Dane County generations was what drove this tireless champion of the outdoors and the need to protect the environment we’ve been given.
Madison, WI — A new statewide initiative, Wisconsin Forests FIRST (Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow), has officially launched to develop a strategic plan and long-term roadmap to ensure Wisconsin’s forests remain healthy while supporting a resilient, sustainable, and competitive forest products industry. Wisconsin Forests FIRST is funded through
Ellen and Joe Checota and the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) announced the launch of the largest scholarship program in MATC history. The Second Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program will provide comprehensive support to students in need who are enrolled in the MATC trade and technical programs. The Second Checota MATC
GREEN BAY, Wis.— From entry‑level roles to the executive suite, leadership in transportation is shaped by moments of change, challenge and long‑term decision‑making. Those themes will take center stage on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 when Union Pacific Railroad executive Kenny Rocker shares insights from his three-decade career in rail and
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks reported sound financial performance through year-end 2025, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). As of December 31, 2025, there were 116 state-chartered commercial banks serving Wisconsin residents. At year-end 2025, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stood at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced her Digital Coast Act passed out of the Senate. This bipartisan bill, which is co-led by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), will help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future economic development. The bill reauthorizes the