UW-Madison: Anjon Audhya assumes inaugural role of vice dean for research
MADISON, Wis. – Anjon Audhya, PhD, will become the inaugural vice dean for research for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health effective April 19. The role serves as the chief research officer for the school, charged
Molly Guthrie: Wisconsin leads the way in breast cancer screening. Congress needs to follow.
The passage of Gail’s Law is a resounding triumph for the people of Wisconsin, and it sets a powerful example for the rest of the country. But access to early diagnosis should never depend on the state where someone lives.
Calvin B. DeWitt and Helen Rose: Our faith informs our care for God’s creation on Earth Day
For most of American history, protecting the land, our water, and other resources we depend on wasn’t political. It was common sense — especially in rural America.
Tammy Baldwin: You shouldn’t have to pay $1,500 a year to watch your favorite teams
Big sports leagues and billionaire-owned streamers are cashing in on American families just trying to watch their favorite teams. Americans should be able to watch their home teams and not pay an arm and a leg. And, I have a bill to do just that: the For the Fans Act.
Dave Cieslewicz: Let’s lease out Bucky
Players need to be bound to schools by contracts.
Bruce Thompson: The irony of Trump’s SAVE Act
The data suggest it would reduce Republican turnout.
Terrance Hopson: From community college to career: Fixing the transfer gap in Milwauke
As we recognize Community College Month, we must also recognize that expanding higher education access is not enough if students cannot complete the journey.
Bradley Glassel: A trip abroad taught me Milwaukee drivers can do better
In Europe, I noticed something different. When a pedestrian approached a crosswalk, drivers stopped — consistently and predictably.
Dept. of Transportation: Record Adopt-A-Highway participation prompts safety reminder for drivers
A record number of volunteers are taking part in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Adopt-A-Highway program to help keep roadsides clean across Wisconsin. Cleanup efforts have begun along state highways with the seasonal change and spring weather. WisDOT officials
Gov. Evers: Slams Trump administration during Earth Week for forcing coal plants to stay online past their useful lives, raising energy costs for Wisconsinites
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright during Earth Week, urging him to reverse his previous decisions to inappropriately use department authority to force multiple aging and expensive coal-fired power plants in the Midwest to remain open past their scheduled retirement dates, including the J.H. Campbell Power Plant in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Extreme fire danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 2 to 8 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin:
Dept. of Military Affairs: Surviving the storm, what to do after a disaster and how to report storm damage
MADISON, Wis. – After a disaster occurs, communities face not only physical damage, but emotional strain and uncertainty. ReadyWisconsin is reminding people to take recovery one step at a time while focusing on safety and documenting and reporting damage. Documenting Damage
Dept. of Workforce Development: February local employment and unemployment data released
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for February 2026. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for
National Union of Healthcare Workers: Wisconsin mental health workers vote to unionize
By strong majorities, workers at Rogers Behavioral Health facilities in suburban Milwaukee and Madison voted Wednesday to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers The two elections were held after the National Labor Relations Board and a federal judge rejected