UW-Madison: Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease
MADISON — Heart muscle cells grown from stem cells show promise in monkeys with a heart problem that typically results from a heart defect sometimes present at birth in humans, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and
UW-Eau Claire: Staff profile: Tyler Edmondson, assistant director of Event Services
With the hundreds of events that take place each year on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus, it would be expected that the person directing that complex technical and logistical work and a 40-student production crew would carve out much
WisDems: Eric Hovde admits he lost: “It’s The Most Painful Loss I’ve Ever Experienced”
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde admitted he lost. He said so today on WISN 1130’s the Mark Belling Show, with guest host Jessica McBride. Listen here. “It’s the most painful loss I’ve ever experienced,” Hovde said on the radio today. Read more from the
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to expand Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, a widely bipartisan bill that overturns a harmful restriction of Social Security that prevented seniors with pensions from receiving their full retirement benefits. Rep. Van Orden is
Democracy Defense Project WI Board: “This Election Was Secure, and the Canvas Will Show It”
WISCONSIN – Votes from last week’s election continue to be tabulated and are expected to be certified in the coming days. While the opportunity for a recount remains available, candidate Eric Hovde has released a statement questioning the veracity of the
Hovde denies working with disbarred attorney Eastman as he considers next steps
GOP businessman Eric Hovde posted a more than 4-minute video on X in which he made a series of claims about the election, including some that have already been debunked, rather than conceding to Dem Tammy Baldwin. He said in the video that some of his supporters had encouraged him to challenge the results, and he is waiting for the final information to come in before deciding how to proceed.
WED AM Update: Hovde denies working with disbarred attorney Eastman as he considers next steps
From WisPolitics … — GOP businessman Eric Hovde denied to WisPolitics that he’s been advised by attorney John Eastman, who’s been disbarred for false election claims, as he considers his next steps in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race. Hovde yesterday posted
On the Rail: WI political veterans launch public affairs firm
Contact: andrew@otradvisorsllc.com Andrew Hitt, Ben Voelkel and Heather Smith joining forces, bringing 7 decades of public affairs and strategic communications expertise to serve clients MADISON, Wis. – Veteran Wisconsin political and communications operatives Andrew Hitt, Ben Voelkel and Heather Smith
TUE PM Update: Baldwin campaign slams Hovde for stooping ‘as low as a politician can go’ as he declines to concede
From WisPolitics … — GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde declined to concede today as he raised claims about the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections that mirrored false charges Donald Trump made following his 2020 loss. Baldwin spokesperson Andrew Mamo said
Rep. Allen: Responds to DPI budget request
Madison, WI – On Monday, DPI Superintendent Jill Underly released the DPI budget proposing an additional $3 billion in funding. Rep. Allen released the following statement in response: “Under Dr. Jill Underly’s leadership, student test scores have decreased and the
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent hears from students on mental health challenges, hosts youth mental health roundtable
WAUSAU — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today heard from students on the mental health challenges they face during a youth mental health roundtable at Wausau East High School. Last month, Dr. Underly proposed more than $304 million in new investments to
Rep. Summerfield: Re-elected Assembly Majority Caucus Chair
Madison, WI – Following his re-election last week, Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was re-elected by his caucus on Tuesday, November 12th to serve as the Assembly Majority Caucus Chair for the upcoming legislative session. “I am honored to have been re-elected as
Sen. Spreitzer: Elected Senate Democratic Caucus Chair
MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was elected today by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Chair in the 2025-2026 legislative session. Following the election, Sen. Spreitzer released the following
AG Kaul: Announces $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services for alleged air pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permit and state
Rep. August: Elected Assembly Majority Leader
Assembly Republicans unanimously select August to lead caucus.\ MADISON… Today, the Assembly Republican caucus held elections to select the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) was unanimously selected by members to serve as Majority