Dept. of Natural Resources: Application period for the 2026 elk season opens March 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin’s 2026 elk hunt will open Sunday, March 1, and close on Sunday, May 31. Applicants and selected hunters will see increased opportunities again in 2026. These
Badger Institute: Applauds Evers and Republican legislators for housing bill
MILWAUKEE — The Badger Institute applauded Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislators for passage of a crucial housing bill that will increase supply and bring down cost while still allowing municipalities to control whether they want to grow. “This is
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ check in on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, midterm elections
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at upcoming Wisconsin elections and the impact of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of candidates. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
Protect Our Care: Reality check: Trump’s “plan” to hand out cash is a dangerous distraction that will drown families in medical bills
Trump Hiked Premiums, Forced Millions of Families to Pay Double and Triple for Their Health Care to Fund Tax Breaks for Billionaires and Corporations, Then Touted a Dangerous Proposal During Donald Trump’s State of the Union earlier this week, Trump
UW-Green Bay, New North, Inc.: New $1M consortium positions Northeast Wisconsin as statewide leaders in innovation
UW-Green Bay and New North team up to fuel startup growth Green Bay, Wis.— In a demonstration of regional collaboration, the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and New North, Inc. are proud to announce their joint leadership in the Cheese Wedge Consortium, a major
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart for allegedly deceiving drivers and customers over delivery
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Thursday entered into a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated
Ruth Conniff: JD Vance struggles to sell Van Orden and Trump to tariff-battered Wisconsin
The visit, aimed at shoring up vulnerable Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden ahead of the 2026 midterms, was part of a post-State of the Union victory lap Vance is taking to market the so-called Golden Age of prosperity Trump claims he and the Republicans have delivered to rural and blue-collar voters. It’s a tough sell.
Scott Walker: Swing-state showdown: Wisconsin Supreme Court election carries presidential stakes
Conservatives must mobilize to defend voter ID and constitutional reforms.
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for nine seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 27 through March 27, 2026.
Paul Fanlund: The Black Business Hub is another Madison success story
Led by Urban League of Greater Madison president and CEO Ruben Anthony, the sleek and modern Black Business Hub on South Park Street is bubbling with business activity.
Mike Nichols: Grades now hyper-inflated at UW-Madison
Canadian universities have a remedy
Evers rules out rebates in tax deal, says general school aids needs boost
Gov. Tony Evers ruled out using some of the state’s $2.5 billion surplus to send taxpayers rebates as he expressed hope he’ll meet in the coming weeks with GOP legislative leaders to hash out a deal.
Milwaukee Election Commission: Announces polling location changes for 2026–2027 election season
The Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) is announcing several polling location changes that will take effect in the 2026–2027 election season. These new polling locations will be activated starting with the April 7, 2026 Spring Election. Not all voters will see
UW-Green Bay: Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership names Regional Leader Barb LaMue as new Executive in Residence
Green Bay, Wis.— At the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership Celebrate 2026 event this afternoon, Barb LaMue was announced as the Institute’s next Executive in Residence (EIR.) LaMue will succeed Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Schreiber Foods, who
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Praises Vice President Vance for affordability message during Plover visit
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) applauded Vice President J.D. Vance’s remarks on the economy and the cost of living during a visit to Pointe Precision Inc in Plover on Thursday. The vice president highlighted the Trump Administration’s work to