Crawford campaign: Endorsed by Wisconsin Laborers District Council
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has secured additional endorsements in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with the support of the Wisconsin Laborer’s District Council and the Wisconsin Education Association Council, the state’s largest public-sector union. Since announcing her candidacy,
UW–Stevens Point: Haine’s legacy gift fuels growth of the UW-Stevens Point Sentry School
A retired educator couple with a history of giving is adding to their impact with a transformational gift to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Jim and Madeleine Haine of Stevens Point have committed an additional $500,000 to the Sentry
Gov. Evers,First Lady: Celebrate Thanksgiving with video message
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message celebrating Thanksgiving and wishing Wisconsinites a happy holiday season. The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below. Governor: Hey
Dept. of Transportation: Put safe driving habits on the menu this Thanksgiving weekend
Whether your travel plans take you near or far this Thanksgiving weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to slow down, buckle up and plan ahead for congested roads. According to AAA, nearly 1.6 million Wisconsinites will travel
Dept. of Corrections: Monitor finds atmosphere improved at LHS/CLS
MADISON, Wis. – The 21st report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed Monday, noting an improvement in staff and youth attitudes, as well as fewer safety fears as the schools recover from the
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Would like our money back
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) would like to politely ask the Wisconsin Legislature to kindly refund the excess money they took from Wisconsin taxpayers. According to new projections, the State of Wisconsin will end the 2023-25 budget cycle with
TUE AM Update: Borgerding retiring from WHA
From WisPolitics … — The Wisconsin Hospital Association announced today President and CEO Eric Borgerding will retire next year after 10 years of leading the group. He will be succeeded by WHA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kyle O’Brien.
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Announces leadership succession
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MON PM Update: Stroebel urges Senate Republicans against working with Wall after developer celebrates lawmaker’s loss
From WisPolitics … — Outgoing state Sen. Duey Stroebel is encouraging his Senate GOP colleagues to be skeptical of working with Terrence Wall in the upcoming legislative session. The developer told WisPolitics Stroebel, R-Saukville, is being “vindictive” after he sent
USDA NASS: Wisconsin Ag News – Crop progress & condition
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UW-Madison: 6th in national research ranking, surpasses $1.7 billion in research expenditures
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison has moved up two places to sixth out of 920 public and private universities in the U.S. in university research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation’s annual rankings. For the first time, the
WISGOP: Launches Farm Team Initiative for the 2025 spring elections
MADISON, Wis. – After delivering Wisconsin for President Trump in 2024, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is rolling out the fifth year of its Farm Team Initiative for the 2025 Spring Election. Following the 2024 election, the Republican Party of Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers $400,000 to build new law enforcement facility in New Lisbon
Baldwin-backed funding will replace century-old building, enhance safety and efficiency NEW LISBON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $400,000 to construct a new facility for the city of New Lisbon’s law enforcement department. The new facility will reduce
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: WI judge allows wedding barn lawsuit to continue
WILL represents two small businesses against the Wisconsin DOR and its enforcement of recently enacted Act 73 The News: A Wisconsin judge ruled that a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) may continue. Two small business owners, represented by
Dunn County: Budget: Cuts tax rate, OKs geothermal and solar to reduce energy costs
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The 2025 Dunn County budget reduces the tax rate and includes borrowing to install a geothermal and solar energy project for the Judicial Center and Central Campus area. “This budget is fiscally responsible and still makes a