UW-Stout: Recent graphic design graduate helps alumni business rebrand, prepare for expansion
Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with
Capitol Chats: Caledonia trustee and data center critic Balch says local officials are ‘not doing enough homework’
In this week’s “Capitol Chats,” former technology executive and Caledonia trustee Prescott Balch argues local officials are being drawn into bad deals with the trillion-dollar tech companies building data centers throughout Wisconsin, and need to slow down development deals to better understand the risks and rewards of such projects.
WisDems: Derrick Van Orden abandons afghans who served alongside American troops
MADISON, Wis. — In a complete betrayal of the Afghan people he served alongside, Derrick Van Orden once again refuses to stand up to Trump’s reckless international agenda by remaining silent as the Trump administration forces Van Orden’s Afghan allies to choose between
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Berge hits national Dem leaders for backing well-funded candidates during 3rd CD forum
Former Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge didn’t mention rival Rebecca Cooke by name at the April 21 forum of 3rd CD Dems in Stevens Point. Still, her comments came as she has criticized the Dem establishment for backing Cooke in the primary.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Nominations now open for WMC’s Business Friend of the Environment Awards
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program on Wednesday as a nod to Earth Day. The program, sponsored by
Protect Our Care: New report: The Real Fraud: Trump Pardoned the Nation’s Biggest Health Care Fraudsters
U.S. Reps Neal and Doggett Join Protect Our Care to Call Out Donald Trump for Pardoning Over $2 Billion in Fraud While Republicans Gutted Over $1 Trillion From American Health Care Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. – Today,
Universities of Wisconsin: Edwin Martini named chancellor of UW-Eau Claire
MADISON, Wis.—Edwin Martini has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He is the university’s 9th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Martini’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will
Progress Action Fund: New viral Earth Day ad: Republicans are killing EV trucks and pissing on everyone
Los Angeles, CA – On Earth Day, the creators of “Keep Republicans Out of Your Bed” and “Republican Kidnappers,” Democratic super PAC Progress Action Fund, along with Team Energy Everywhere, have released a new ad, “Republicans Pissing on You,” highlighting something
Brunette campaign: State Senator Jamie Wall endorses Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wall: “I’m proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward” MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Jamie Wall has endorsed Judge
State Senate Democratic Committee: WI Republicans finally find “Candidate” in critical 21st district
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee Communications Director Will Karcz on a Republican candidate announcing in the 21st Senate district: “The 21st Senate District is a must-win for Republicans if they want to hang on to their manufactured Senate
Mount Mary University: Welcomes new leadership
MILWAUKEE (April 22, 2026) – Greg Rutzen, J.D. has been named Vice President of Advancement for Mount Mary University. Rutzen joins the university with extensive leadership experience in higher education and law. He previously served as Vice President for Advancement
Climate Power: Earth Day reality: Trump’s EPA decimates environmental protections while energy costs skyrocket
Madison, WI – Over the past year, Trump’s EPA has rolled back protections and canceled crucial funding for communities across Wisconsin. These actions threaten Wisconsinites’ access to clean air and water and make communities across the state less resilient to
Croft campaign: Announces run for State Senate
FRANKLIN, WI… Lifelong Wisconsinite and local businessman Jim Croft released the following statement regarding his decision to run for the 21st State Senate District. The district is currently represented by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) who recently announced his retirement. “I
Gregg Hoffman: Lasting importance of Earth Day
What’s important now, in 2026, is to not let Earth Day as an institution become stale and something we just do out of tradition and obligation.