Dave Cieslewicz: The anti-establishment moderate
It’s possible to be both frustrated with the Beltway consultants and pols in the Democratic Party and not take positions on the issues that are out of the mainstream.
Patrick McIlheran: Rights of nature and the wrongs inflicted on Wisconsinites
If your lightbulbs are connected to the power plant that’s connected to the lake, you’ll pay.
Emily Grandy: Wisconsin lags behind its neighbors in protected land. We can’t lose any more.
Our land, water, and wildlife don’t have political affiliations. If you enjoy the wealth of outdoor opportunities Wisconsin has to offer, consider contacting your state representatives.
Dave Zweifel: Book bans going into high gear
Banned Books Week this year was observed Oct. 5-11 and included many events in Madison and Dane County public libraries to call attention to the censorship that suppresses free expression, ideas and creativity.
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters: Union built, Wisconsin grown, committed to community
The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (NCSRCC) fully supports the proposed QTS data center in DeForest. The proposal represents a $12 billion investment over a decade and positions Wisconsin to be a global hub for sustainable Artificial Intelligence
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of report 25-28, Dairy Processor Grant Program and Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program
The Dairy Processor Grant program, which is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), is designed to help implement projects that increase production, profitability, processing, marketing, or distribution of Wisconsin dairy products or that benefit the
UW-Green Bay: Honors veterans with weeklong tribute of remembrance, celebration and community
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Veteran Services Department proudly announces a week of meaningful events dedicated to honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s military members including active duty, reservists, veterans and the spouses and children
Indigenous Business Group: Announces 2025’s award-winning indigenous-owned businesses
WISCONSIN (November 7, 2025) – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Wisconsin’s operator-ran organization the Indigenous Business Group (IBG) is thrilled to announce 2025’s award-winning businesses! Indigenous-owned businesses contribute over $33 billion to the U.S. economy every year and employ over 200,000
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: New growing Wisconsin magazine now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that the new edition of the Growing Wisconsin magazine is now available online and in print. The 2025-26 edition features farms and businesses that are
UW School of Medicine and Public Health: Strategic collaboration with NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC to advance radiopharmaceutical research
MADISON, Wis. – A new agreement between the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC (NorthStar) is aimed at advancing research and supporting workforce development in the nuclear medicine sector. The multi-year partnership will focus on
Evers administration moves to pay November FoodShare benefits after court order
Evers said last night full November payments were expected to be available today to the 700,000 Wisconsinites on the program, barring Trump defying the court order, the administration seeking an emergency stay or a vendor processing issue.
Dem guv candidates knock Trump in forum
Several Dem candidates for governor took digs at the Trump administration during the first public forum of the campaign to succeed outgoing Gov. Tony Evers.
Polce joins GOP field for lieutenant governor
Nick Polce, of Delavan, is the fifth Republican to get into the race.
Gov. Evers: Announces Evers administration immediately moves to ensure nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites receive November FoodShare payments in full after court directs Trump administration to stop withholding funding
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov After a federal court orders the Trump Administration to use readily available federal funding for SNAP, Evers Administration moves quickly to restore Wisconsinites’ November FoodShare payments MADISON — Hours after a federal court ordered the Trump Administration to stop withholding SNAP (known as the
MATC: Hosts new correctional officers graduation
On Friday, November 7, 10:00 a.m., 33 men and women will graduate from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Jailer Officer Training Class, presented in partnership with the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center (CRC), formerly known as the House of