U.S. Rep. Grothman, Krishnamoorthi: Introduce bipartisan federal fraud prevention workforce training act to strengthen accountability and protect taxpayer dollars
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), alongside Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, legislation to establish a government-wide training program to better equip federal employees to identify fraud risks, implement proven anti-fraud practices, and safeguard taxpayer-funded program…
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin emergency management release: State Emergency Operations Center update 6: April severe storms and flooding
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response and recovery efforts after severe weather impacted the state last week. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers across the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing very high fire danger Thursday, April 23
Editor’s Note: Our email client experienced an outage yesterday, resulting in a delayed delivery of the April 22 Red Flag Warning. Although there is no Red Flag Warning today, April 23, fire danger remains at near-critical levels statewide. MADISON, Wis. – The
Rep. Tusler: Tribes agree to limitations on sports gambling in Wisconsin
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Rep. Vining: Bipartisan bill providing prerelease medical assistance coverage for incarcerated individuals co-sponsored by Rep. Robyn Vining signed into law
MADISON– Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bill that would provide prerelease Medical Assistance program coverage to incarcerated individuals (2025 Assembly Bill 604, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 233). The new law directs the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to submit
UW-Stout: Canon selects UW-Stout for exclusive Explorers of Light program with award-winning cinematographer
Menomonie, Wis. – Cinematographer Shana Hagan, ASC, whose work ranges from Academy Award-winning documentaries to hit TV sitcoms, brought professional advice and hands-on inspiration to University of Wisconsin-Stout recently as part of Canon’s Explorers of Light program. The Canon program,
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.
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Room to grow: The present and future of the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
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