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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,
A recent survey of Appleton-area companies found access to talent was far and away the biggest challenge associated with doing business in the region. The Fox Cities Chamber recently released the results of its 2026 Economic Outlook Survey, which revealed
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. During the 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, ensuring our neighbors have access to clean, safe water has to be a top priority. Whether it’s kids in the classrooms, families at home, or our farmers or agricultural industries, Wisconsinites should
MADISON, Wis. — March 2, 2026 — After years of vision, collaboration, and community leadership, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 6, welcoming the public to experience a long‑awaited space created to
WISCONSIN — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of timely screenings in fighting CRC, Guardant Health is working with healthcare providers throughout Wisconsin to expand access to its Shield
MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National Consumer Protection Week and National Weights and Measures Week. DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and Bureau of Weights and
During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8, 2026), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges residents to review and enhance the security of their online presence. Within the last year, DMV has seen a proliferation
Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and architect behind the first voucher school in the country, says universal school choice was never his intention.
Clinton, WI: State Senate candidate Ellen Schutt announced today that she has earned the endorsement of Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August. She is running to succeed Senator Steve Nass, who announced his retirement last month. “Ellen Schutt is exactly the kind
After exhausting diplomatic options, President Trump took decisive action against Iran following the regime’s sustained aggression and pursuit of nuclear capabilities which continued to endanger the United States and our allies. 48 hours later, Commie Rebecca Cooke is still SILENT. Apparently,
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
A recent survey of Appleton-area companies found access to talent was far and away the biggest challenge associated with doing business in the region. The Fox Cities Chamber recently released the results of its 2026 Economic Outlook Survey, which revealed the business community in the northeastern Wisconsin region is “cautiously
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. During the 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, ensuring our neighbors have access to clean, safe water has to be a top priority. Whether it’s kids in the classrooms, families at home, or our farmers or agricultural industries, Wisconsinites should be able to trust that the water coming out of
MADISON, Wis. — March 2, 2026 — After years of vision, collaboration, and community leadership, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 6, welcoming the public to experience a long‑awaited space created to honor Black culture, history, and future generations. The Grand Opening
WISCONSIN — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of timely screenings in fighting CRC, Guardant Health is working with healthcare providers throughout Wisconsin to expand access to its Shield blood test, the first and only blood test approved by
MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National Consumer Protection Week and National Weights and Measures Week. DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and Bureau of Weights and Measures work year-round to protect Wisconsin consumers from fraud, unfair
During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8, 2026), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges residents to review and enhance the security of their online presence. Within the last year, DMV has seen a proliferation of phishing attempts where scammers, posing as WisDOT DMV, text
Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and architect behind the first voucher school in the country, says universal school choice was never his intention.
Clinton, WI: State Senate candidate Ellen Schutt announced today that she has earned the endorsement of Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August. She is running to succeed Senator Steve Nass, who announced his retirement last month. “Ellen Schutt is exactly the kind of principled Republican we need in the State Senate,” said
After exhausting diplomatic options, President Trump took decisive action against Iran following the regime’s sustained aggression and pursuit of nuclear capabilities which continued to endanger the United States and our allies. 48 hours later, Commie Rebecca Cooke is still SILENT. Apparently, Cooke’s DC consultants, who are trying to get rid of Democrat