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Despite the politicization of science, a majority of both liberals and conservatives feel that government investment in scientific research is worthwhile for society.
On Monday, October 26, starting at 9:00am, Capitol Underground will close County Hwy T in both directions east of the intersection with Felland Road to complete utility work for a private development contract. The closure, part of a Dane County
NFIB announces support for pro-Main Street candidates running for federal office MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 19, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S.
Kenosha, WI – The Menominee Tribe’s 2023 economic impact study for its proposed Kenosha casino failed to account for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Beloit Casino, set to open October 23, 2026, as Wisconsin’s second-largest casino. It will feature approximately 1,300 slot
First Infrastructure Access Loan for new single family home development is part of a public-private partnership to address the workforce housing shortage for area employers PLYMOUTH, Wisc. — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO & Executive Director Elmer Moore, Jr.,
Employers honored for their commitment to hiring and retaining workers with disabilities MADISON – In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is honoring eight Wisconsin businesses
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Wisconsin Election on November 3, 2026. “Most people already have some
Governor demands immediate withdrawal of sudden arbitrary USDA change to Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, emphasizes negative impact on America’s Dairyland MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urgently requesting
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced they’ve secured more than $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak passenger rail service from Milwaukee to Madison — and ultimately connect the state capital to Chicago. The project
The NLRB ruling comes one week after the agency found the Wisconsin-based mental health provider had illegally fired pro-union workers at the West Allis treatment center WEST ALLIS, Wisc. — In another legal defeat for Rogers Behavioral Health, the National
Despite the politicization of science, a majority of both liberals and conservatives feel that government investment in scientific research is worthwhile for society.
On Monday, October 26, starting at 9:00am, Capitol Underground will close County Hwy T in both directions east of the intersection with Felland Road to complete utility work for a private development contract. The closure, part of a Dane County permit, will be in place until Friday October 30th at
NFIB announces support for pro-Main Street candidates running for federal office MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 19, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following candidates for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Wisconsin: “The candidates we endorsed
Kenosha, WI – The Menominee Tribe’s 2023 economic impact study for its proposed Kenosha casino failed to account for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Beloit Casino, set to open October 23, 2026, as Wisconsin’s second-largest casino. It will feature approximately 1,300 slot machines and 40 table games, operate 24/7, and compete for
First Infrastructure Access Loan for new single family home development is part of a public-private partnership to address the workforce housing shortage for area employers PLYMOUTH, Wisc. — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) CEO & Executive Director Elmer Moore, Jr., together with local public leaders, employers, and stakeholders, today celebrated
Employers honored for their commitment to hiring and retaining workers with disabilities MADISON – In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is honoring eight Wisconsin businesses for their commitment to inclusive hiring practices and employment opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Wisconsin Election on November 3, 2026. “Most people already have some form of identification they can use for voting purposes, including
Governor demands immediate withdrawal of sudden arbitrary USDA change to Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, emphasizes negative impact on America’s Dairyland MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urgently requesting that the USDA withdraw its recent and sudden change to
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced they’ve secured more than $218 million in federal funds to expand Amtrak passenger rail service from Milwaukee to Madison — and ultimately connect the state capital to Chicago. The project envisions twice-daily service between Madison and Milwaukee with stops in
The NLRB ruling comes one week after the agency found the Wisconsin-based mental health provider had illegally fired pro-union workers at the West Allis treatment center WEST ALLIS, Wisc. — In another legal defeat for Rogers Behavioral Health, the National Labor Relations Board’s regional director has rejected the organization’s objections