Gov. Evers, DNR: Announce $282 million to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites in 74 municipalities
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $282 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to 74 municipalities across the state to
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Brad D. Schimel appointed as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Milwaukee – Brad D. Schimel has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. United States Attorney Schimel was appointed to the position by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi. Today, Mr. Schimel has
Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin: Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge winners to support youth adaptive sports, lowering energy costs and ‘Opportunity Youth’
Marquette, UWM and MCW collaborate with community partners to benefit Milwaukee MILWAUKEE — Leaders of Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin have announced the winners of the Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge, a community-engaged research initiative
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: New lawsuit targets the beating heart of federal DEI programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Center for Individual Rights (CIR) filed a major lawsuit against the Trump Administration today, targeting the foundation for many of the remaining federal DEI programs: the preference for so-called
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on Trump blowing up Wisconsin’s bipartisan judicial nominating process
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Trump bypassed Senators Baldwin and Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) bipartisan judicial nominating commission and installed failed politician Brad Schimel for a top prosecutor job in Wisconsin: “Over the
WMC Litigation Center: Sues DNR over innocent-landowner liability for alleged contamination
MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center, a non-profit law firm affiliated with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on behalf of Steve and Mary Benaszeski. The lawsuit will determine whether the
Sens. Roys, Wall: To introduce legislation protecting kids from social media
GREEN BAY — Sen. Kelda Roys and Sen. Jamie Wall announced today the S.A.F.E. Kids Act, which will protect children from harmful social media practices without prohibiting them from using social media or putting unrealistic limits on tech companies or
Dept. of Children and Families: Governor and DCF secretary honor 10 families for their commitment to helping children thrive
Outstanding Families Awards presented during Adoption month MADISON ― The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored 10 relative, like-kin, foster and adoptive families today at the Governor’s Outstanding Families Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at
Opportunity Wisconsin ad knocks Steil for supporting tariffs
The Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a media campaign knocking GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil for supporting tariffs that the ad blames for rising grocery prices.
UW-Stout: DoW SMART Scholarship recipient Benningfield guaranteed employment upon graduation
UW-Stout mechanical engineering senior honored to ‘protect our country’ as federal employee Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout mechanical engineering senior Heidi Benningfield received more than tuition and an internship through the U.S. military’s SMART Scholarship program: After graduation, she’s guaranteed a
Dept. of Natural Resources: This hunting season, make safety your top target
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to follow safety precautions before, during and after any hunting activities this fall. Virtually all hunting incidents can be attributed to a violation of one or more of the
Dept. of Transportation: Work together to protect those who protect us
Crash Responder Safety Week proclaimed for Nov. 17-21 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is joining partners throughout the state and country this week to remind motorists that “safety starts with you – move over or slow down” for flashing
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Richland County deer farm confirmed with CWD
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Richland County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames,
Learn in My Shoes: Focusing on real solutions: Why AB613 and AB614 miss the mark on school safety
We share Representative Goeben’s goal of ensuring safe and respectful learning environments for all students and staff. However, Assembly Bills AB613 and AB614 fail to offer the thoughtful, sustainable solutions that Wisconsin families and schools deserve. These proposals do not
Gregg Hoffmann: Pros and cons of data centers
Water guzzling, jobs costing, high tech monsters or the future of communications and business. Those extremes can all be found in news coverage and discussions of data centers.