James Finkelstein and Judith Wilde: UW president’s exit was a governance failure from start
The immediate controversy over UW president’s firing centers on secrecy. However, the more significant governance issue started long before. It began with a presidential employment agreement.
Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: When it comes to wartime rhetoric, Trump is no Churchill
Whatever the case and for whatever reasons, Churchill’s sense of moral and strategic clarity is harder to find today in our leaders’ wartime rhetoric. Instead there is fragmented and often contradictory messaging.
Milwaukee Common Council: Governor Evers signs bill to remove barriers for DACA recipients
Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez April 9, 2026 Today I had the pleasure of joining Governor Tony Evers, and others, for the signing of Assembly Bill 759 at El Rey in the 12th Aldermanic District. At a time
O’Connor won’t seek reelection
State Rep. Jerry O’Connor, R-Fond du Lac, announced today he won’t seek reelection after two terms in the Assembly.
Rep. August: Recognizes Rep. Jerry O’Connor’s service in the Assembly
MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jerry O’Connor: “I want to thank Jerry for his service to the people of Wisconsin and for his commitment to the State Assembly. “Jerry has been
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Statement on Gov. Evers’ signing of Act 240
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of Act 240, which increases access to professional licenses for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:
Rep. Billings: Governor signs legislation to protect kids online
Madison – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed AB 957 and AB 958 into law. Representative Billings introduced these bills with a bipartisan group of colleagues on the protecting kids task force and released the following statement in response: “These bills will help
Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bill to help address statewide workforce shortages by removing barriers for “dreamers”
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local advocates and stakeholders at Nuevo Mercado El Rey in Milwaukee to take action on Assembly Bill 759, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 240, a bipartisan bill that helps address Wisconsin’s generational workforce challenges by removing unnecessary barriers
Rep. Green: Tech ed & child safety bills signed into law
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statements after two of his bills, Senate Bill 366 and Assembly Bill 966, were signed into law yesterday. On Senate Bill 366: “This legislation makes targeted improvements to the technical education equipment grant
Rep. Armstrong: Housing bills signed into law
After a session of advocating ways to address Wisconsin’s affordable housing shortage, State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) is happy to announce that Gov. Tony Evers signed four Armstrong-introduced housing proposals into law on April 8. The Senate had passed
Forward Latino: Applauds passage of DACA professional licensing bill
UW-Eau Claire: Chancellor finalists named
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, a 9,500-student comprehensive university known for excellence in undergraduate research, interdisciplinary learning, and regional partnerships. A Special Regent Committee selected
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on re-election
Fond du Lac, WI— Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement regarding his reelection plans for 2026: “After representing the people of the 60th District in the State Assembly for the past two terms, I have made the
Dunn County: Offering free well testing
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County officials want 300 people with private wells to have their water tested free for nitrates this summer. “The well water sample will be analyzed for nitrates by the Dunn County Health Department Water Lab, and for this specific program, this is
U.S Rep. Steil: Announces loan funding for Janesville-based SHINE
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), announced that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing will award SHINE Chrysalis, LLC in Janesville, WI a $263 million loan to support the construction of a new medical manufacturing facility in