Rep. Emerson: Applauds Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s initiative to restore hospital services; urges legislative action on funding
MADISON, WI — Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s (CVHC) announced plans to establish a full-service, independent, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, aiming for a fall 2027 opening. This development aims to address the healthcare void left by the closures of HSHS
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: School denies help to dyslexic student based on race
Black, Hispanic, & Native American Students Prioritized over other Races The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is preparing legal action against the Green Bay Area Public School District on behalf of a mother whose dyslexic son was
U.S. Sen. Baldwin secures $13.4 million for new business accelerator to support Great Lakes economy and resiliency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin-based gener8tor has been selected to launch the “gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator.” gener8tor has been awarded $13.4 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses develop new technologies to help Great
DPI adopts reading curriculum recommendations without seeking JFC approval
The move comes after the state Supreme Court in a 6-1 decision overturned the process the GOP-controlled Legislature has used to block stewardship purchases through the Joint Finance Committee, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
Future Caucus: Wisconsin lawmaker Kelda Roys named to 2025-26 Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin state legislator Sen. Kelda Roys (D-26) has been selected to join the 2025-26 cohort of Future Caucus Innovation Fellows. This prestigious, two-year fellowship brings together 64 emerging leaders from 34 states who are committed to bridging political divides
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Dairy processor grants awarded and next application period open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term
UW-Eau Claire: Honored by Feed My People Food Bank
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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Requests restraint in regards to Syria
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) calls on the outgoing Biden Administration as well as the incoming Trump Administration to accept a temporary policy of isolationism in the wake of the dissolution of the Al-Bashar regime in Syria. Not only
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases 2024 air quality trends report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone,
Joint Finance approves legal settlements, $2.4 million for disaster relief
The Joint Finance Committee today unanimously signed off on 10 settlements reached by the state Department of Justice in various enforcement actions, as well as putting another $2.4 million into state disaster assistance relief.
TUE News Summary: Cooke “seriously” considering another 3rd CD run
TOP STORIES CD3 Dem Cooke “seriously” considers another run after outpacing Harris, Baldwin… gaining more raw votes [9K more than Harris, 5K more than Baldwin] … [WI, DC leaders] have encouraged her to consider a third campaign … “I think
Dept. of Public Instruction: Program funded through federal grant will support youth with disabilities in correctional facilities with reintegration
MADISON — Federal grant funding awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be used to support youth who exit correctional facilities in getting a public education and reintegrating successfully back into the community. The DPI was recently awarded a five-year,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Explore the wonders of winter with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Wisconsin winters can be wonderful, and the latest issue will help you embrace the fun. Activities such
Institute for Reforming Government: Rural America has spoken, but are we listening?
DELAFIELD, WI: Continuing the Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) “What Wisconsin Wants” series, IRG partnered with the State Policy Network (SPN) and spent 2024 capturing the views and taking a closer look at those living and working in rural Wisconsin. This is captured
Wisconsin Policy Forum: School levies rise more rapidly, county levies slow down
Gross K-12 property taxes in Wisconsin are expected to rise by the largest amount since 2009, spurred both by per pupil revenue limit increases and a historic number of approved school district referenda. County property taxes, meanwhile, will rise by