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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 16, 2026)-With the recent heavy snow in many areas of Wisconsin and Michigan, Xcel Energy reminds customers to check their natural gas meter to make sure it is clear from snow and ice. Clearing snow and ice
MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), alongside Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), has introduced legislation to provide meaningful property tax relief and increase state support for Wisconsin’s public schools. The proposal would use a portion of the state’s surplus
MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — As conflict involving Iran roils the Middle East, “UW Now Live” is examining what this moment means beyond the immediate headlines. This conversation will unpack the consequences of instability in Iran — how it reverberates across the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers,
Two bills regulating data centers passed out of a Senate committee Friday ahead of the final Senate floor period of the year. AB 840, which promises ratepayers protections from data center development costs, passed the Assembly largely along party lines
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime
Due to the severe weather conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, several Wisconsin DMV customer service centers are closed today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a current list of the Wisconsin DMV customer service centers closed today due to weather.
GOP State Sen. Chris Kapenga says Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu could lose his leadership post if he brings the online sports betting and NIL bills to the floor for a vote Tuesday, as both face some Republican opposition.
Public health policy should be practical, implementable, and respectful of the people it affects. AB 180 raises legitimate questions on all three.
Residents want transparency, information and a meaningful voice before major infrastructure decisions reshape their communities and household budgets.
It’s time to revisit a mantra that has grown far beyond its constitutional foundation.
Removing barriers, whether they are financial, logistical or simply a lack of options, helps people take that first step. Screening does not have to be complicated to be effective, but it does have to be accessible.
Millions entered illegally during the Biden Administration. It only takes one to carry out a deadly attack. That’s why weakening our homeland security infrastructure right now is so irresponsible.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 16, 2026)-With the recent heavy snow in many areas of Wisconsin and Michigan, Xcel Energy reminds customers to check their natural gas meter to make sure it is clear from snow and ice. Clearing snow and ice from natural gas meters is key to avoiding the potential
MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), alongside Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), has introduced legislation to provide meaningful property tax relief and increase state support for Wisconsin’s public schools. The proposal would use a portion of the state’s surplus to increase general school aid and raise the state reimbursement
MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — As conflict involving Iran roils the Middle East, “UW Now Live” is examining what this moment means beyond the immediate headlines. This conversation will unpack the consequences of instability in Iran — how it reverberates across the Middle East, intersects with the war in Ukraine, and complicates
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers, these grants aim to refine and enhance the understanding of new
Two bills regulating data centers passed out of a Senate committee Friday ahead of the final Senate floor period of the year. AB 840, which promises ratepayers protections from data center development costs, passed the Assembly largely along party lines in January. Democrats fought for legislation with a defined regulatory
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime victim takes through the criminal justice system from the time
Due to the severe weather conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, several Wisconsin DMV customer service centers are closed today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a current list of the Wisconsin DMV customer service centers closed today due to weather. This link will be updated throughout the day to reflect
GOP State Sen. Chris Kapenga says Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu could lose his leadership post if he brings the online sports betting and NIL bills to the floor for a vote Tuesday, as both face some Republican opposition.
Public health policy should be practical, implementable, and respectful of the people it affects. AB 180 raises legitimate questions on all three.
Residents want transparency, information and a meaningful voice before major infrastructure decisions reshape their communities and household budgets.
It’s time to revisit a mantra that has grown far beyond its constitutional foundation.
Removing barriers, whether they are financial, logistical or simply a lack of options, helps people take that first step. Screening does not have to be complicated to be effective, but it does have to be accessible.
Millions entered illegally during the Biden Administration. It only takes one to carry out a deadly attack. That’s why weakening our homeland security infrastructure right now is so irresponsible.