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Work to resurface I-39 between US 12/18 (Beltline) and Lien Road in Madison, Dane County is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. Other remaining improvements include shoulder work and permanent pavement markings. Motorists can expect to encounter nighttime
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 165 creating a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion projects, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “As a home to multiple fusion
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Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.
Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.
Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.
Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?
Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President and CEO of Wausau Paper, a preeminent leader of Wisconsin’s business community and an exceedingly generous philanthropist, has died at the age of 76 after a two-year battle with ALS.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more
Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has said the quiet part out loud: he believes funding wars should come before protecting Americans’ health care. In his own words, “It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare,
Following President Trump encouraging Chinese companies to set up shop in the U.S., Senators call for stopping Chinese automakers from manufacturing and selling in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) called
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are joining calls demanding the release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour after nearly a dozen ICE agents detained him on March 30. Sarsour is a community leader. He is a legal
“I am troubled by reports that the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents are trying to remove President Jay Rothman without providing any clear reasons. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. President Rothman deserves to know exactly why the Board
Work to resurface I-39 between US 12/18 (Beltline) and Lien Road in Madison, Dane County is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. Other remaining improvements include shoulder work and permanent pavement markings. Motorists can expect to encounter nighttime lane closures. Construction is currently scheduled for completion in early
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 165 creating a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion projects, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement: “As a home to multiple fusion companies, groundbreaking research from UW–Madison and an advanced precision manufacturing
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Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.
Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.
Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.
Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?
Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President and CEO of Wausau Paper, a preeminent leader of Wisconsin’s business community and an exceedingly generous philanthropist, has died at the age of 76 after a two-year battle with ALS.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, encounters with wildlife, including bears, increase. Every spring,
Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has said the quiet part out loud: he believes funding wars should come before protecting Americans’ health care. In his own words, “It’s not possible for us to take care of day care, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things. […] We have to take care
Following President Trump encouraging Chinese companies to set up shop in the U.S., Senators call for stopping Chinese automakers from manufacturing and selling in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) called on President Donald Trump to stop Chinese automakers from undercutting
The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are joining calls demanding the release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour after nearly a dozen ICE agents detained him on March 30. Sarsour is a community leader. He is a legal permanent resident of the U.S., where he has lived for
“I am troubled by reports that the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents are trying to remove President Jay Rothman without providing any clear reasons. This lack of transparency is unacceptable. President Rothman deserves to know exactly why the Board has lost confidence in his leadership. I commend President Rothman