Jill Underly: Schools must redefine student success
The rise of artificial intelligence has left many questioning what jobs may disappear, even as schools try to prepare students for jobs that may not yet exist. If we want our students to succeed in this evolving landscape, our definition of success must evolve with it.
Richard Moore: Another day, another argument for total control
In Sierra Club v. DNR, the issue is whether state agencies can effectively legislate through guidance documents without ever undergoing the public scrutiny.
James Causey: Push to rewrite story of George Floyd killing has begun
The murder of George Floyd changed how many Americans viewed policing and race. The movement to pardon Derek Chauvin raises questions about whether that change was ever real.
Jerry Hanson: Local law enforcement agencies, should stop helping ICE
Immigrants deserve the protections of their local law enforcement agencies, not to be victimized by the denial of constitutional safeguards afforded the rest of us living in this nation.
Bill Berry: Even now, the arc of history bends toward equality
Equality and equity don’t happen overnight, but I sure wish it would hurry up a bit here in the 21st century. We need the absolute best minds available to help us in these times.
Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD awards over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward training grants
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded over $2.4 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants to 17 Wisconsin employers across the state to train more than 1,000 workers to meet workforce needs in the agriculture, construction, health
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions May 2026
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
UW-Stout: Creating music video for underground Japanese rapper is culmination of degree experience for UW-Stout graduate
Maya Anderson wanted to create something ambitious to cap off her B.S. video production degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout – something that would encapsulate her years of experience behind the camera, demonstrate her personal vision and set herself on a path toward professional
Public Health Madison and Dane County: “Wear Orange Day” event unites community in fight against gun violence
Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the event at Centro Hispano
Dept. of Transportation: WisDOT seeks public comment on State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is inviting public comment and feedback on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses
National Republican Congressional Committee: Rebecca Cooke wants illegal immigrants to drive semi-trucks
Commie Rebecca Cooke touted the endorsement of a group that “sued the Trump administration for imposing federal requirements through the Department of Transportation that would require states to secure proof of lawful immigration status” and “published a toolkit instructing businesses how to circumvent restrictions
Dunn County: Dunn County Treatment Court participants mark National Treatment Court Month with community cleanup
MENOMONIE, Wis. — In recognition of May being National Treatment Court Month, participants in the Dunn County Adult Treatment Court joined community partners for a clean-up project that reinforced the importance of recovery through service. Individuals, including Treatment Court participants, worked throughout May 14 removing trash and debris from abandoned encampments, sorting and hauling
Fitzgibbon campaign: Elizabeth Fitzgibbon launches independent campaign to lower costs and clean up Washington
[Neenah, WI] – Elizabeth Fitzgibbon today announced her Independent campaign for the United States Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District after submitting the nomination petitions required to seek ballot access. Fitzgibbon received significant support in the petition process, garnering hundreds
UW-Green Bay: Builds momentum for working professionals with expanded graduate certificates
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin‑Green Bay is advancing its commitment to career growth, impact and lifelong learning through an expanded portfolio of for-credit graduate certificate programs. These new graduate certificate offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals
UW proposes 2% tuition hike for resident undergrads
The call prompted a sharp rebuke from a GOP senator, who accused top UW regents of lying to lawmakers during an April hearing when they denied such an increase was already locked in.