Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin’s general fishing season opens May 3
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3. With more than 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great
THU News Summary: Republicans grill state agency, university leaders on DEI spending following audit
TOP STORIES JLAC co-chair Wimberger calls state DEI spending ‘rebranded discrimination’ at hearing… [before testimony from DOA Sec. Blumenfeld, UW Pres. Rothman, UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin] … set the table by claiming DEI “cleverly and thinly veils discrimination by implying all
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: NEW: Republicans’ planned Medicaid cuts will devastate fight against opioid epidemic, threatens treatment for 19,000 Wisconsinites
Nearly 20,000 Wisconsinites rely on Medicaid for their opioid addiction treatment WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) slammed Republicans’ planned cuts to Medicaid which will devastate our country’s fight against the opioid and fentanyl epidemic and jeopardize treatment
Republicans grill top UW, DOA officials on DEI audit findings
Top Universities of Wisconsin and Department of Administration officials defended their practices during a joint legislative hearing on audits of DEI within the university system and state agencies. Meanwhile, Republicans during yesterday’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing accused the UW of failing to live up to an agreement to curtail DEI and branded diversity efforts as discriminatory.
WEDA: Announces Melissa Hunt as new President and CEO
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Wisconsin Policy Forum: Student homelessness at a new high
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Be bear aware: Take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears
Cooke campaign: Announces UFCW Local 1473 endorsement
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced the endorsement of UFCW Local 1473. “As a working class candidate and a proud daughter of dairy farmers, I am thrilled to have
THU AM Update: Republicans question UW on DEI audit
From WisPolitics … — GOP Rep. Dan Knodl accused the Universities of Wisconsin of failing to eliminate DEI staff, as it had promised to do in exchange for financial priorities such as employee raises and funding for building projects. System
Rep. Hong: Republicans continue attacks on Wisconsin’s public institutions & state employees
MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) held a hearing on two politically motivated audits demanded by Legislative Republicans targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in state agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin. The hearing represented the latest
UW–Madison: Entrepreneur award winners turn ideas into impact — from farming to fashion to fusion
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Chancellor, in partnership with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, today recognized Marcus Carpenter, Heather Hasson, and Greg Piefer as recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. “What unites this year’s outstanding honorees isn’t what they
Sen. Wimberger: Audit Committee grills agency heads over unconstitutional, race-based policies
State agencies, universities spent millions of tax dollars for few results MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement regarding the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s public hearing into “diversity, equity, and inclusion” activities in state agencies and the
Rep. Roe: Joins Democratic colleagues to introduce abortion rights legislation
Madison, Wis: Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) joined state legislators, Planned Parenthood advocates, and medical professionals today to introduce the Abortion Rights Preservation and Restoration Act. This bill would re-establish the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites to make their own reproductive
Rep. Stroud: Introduces the Abortion Rights Restoration Act
MADISON, WI- In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) alongside fellow Democratic lawmakers, introduced the Abortion Rights Restoration Act on Wednesday. This comprehensive bill would restore and protect the right
Rep. Stubbs: Welcomes members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Wisconsin delegation
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs welcomed members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Wisconsin Delegation to the Wisconsin State Capitol, where they received greetings and legislative briefings from several state officials and engaged in advocacy. Representative Shelia Stubbs