Bruce Murphy: MIAD faces huge shortfall, staff cuts
Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.
ACLU of Wisconsin: Responds after mass arrests at UW–Madison, two protesters injured by police
MADISON – On Wednesday morning, police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments set up by students peacefully expressing solidarity with Palestine. While the encampments were non-violent and posed no risk to public safety, law enforcement needlessly escalated
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and new tax enhancements
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793,
Rep. Clancy: Decries UW–Madison Chancellor’s Office for police response to peaceful encampment protest
Madison – This morning Madison area law enforcement attempted to clear the UW-Madison encampment protest by force. The protest is demanding university disclosure and divestment from the US/Israel war on Palestine. Multiple students and professors were arrested. This past Monday, April
Dept. of Natural Resources: Volunteer rediscovers rare plant not seen in Wisconsin for over 100 years
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of Maryland senna (Senna marilandica), a rare plant not seen in Wisconsin since 1911, was rediscovered in southwest Wisconsin. George Riggin, a trained volunteer for the
WED News Summary: Police remove tents at UW-Madison’s pro-Palestinian encampment; Evers not considering National Guard for campus protests
TOP STORIES Police remove tents at UW-Madison’s pro-Palestinian encampment Police arrived on UW-Madison campus shortly before 7 a.m. local time … University police gave the students staying at the encampment a warning to evacuate shortly before 7 a.m. … began
NRSC: New ad: Baldwin demands taxpayer-funded tuition for pro-Hamas radicals
The NRSC is out with a new ad slamming Tammy Baldwin for demanding that U.S. taxpayers foot the tuition bill for the radical, antisemitic “protestors” setting up camp on college campuses across the U.S. Watch the new ad here. NRSC Statement: “Tammy Baldwin is
Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust: Wisconsin bipartisan leaders join forces to build bridges and strengthen public trust in elections
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisACT) announced the launch of its pioneering community initiative to build bridges across the political spectrum, restore civil discourse, and truth in politics to prevent the erosion of public trust and violence in U.S. elections. Led
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumr Protection: AEA Snapshot: Apple Lake AEA helps lead conservation efforts in northwestern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Situated in Wisconsin’s Northwoods just east of the Mississippi River, the Apple Lake Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) is surrounded by small lakes in the Lower Apple River Watershed. This AEA covers almost 10,000 acres in the towns
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates air quality success during Clean Air Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Air Month this May, an important time to remember our collective responsibility to protect the air we all breathe. Air quality successes over the last 20 years include an
Rep. Brandtjen: Raises concerns over Speaker Robin Vos’ apparent compromise with CCP interests
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to Speaker Vos’ compromise with CCP interests: “Today, I wish to draw attention to the concerning ties between Speaker Robin Vos and organizations linked to the Chinese
Rubrich campaign: Announces candidacy for 48th Assembly District
Sun Prairie – Lisa Rubrich announced her bid to represent the newly drawn 48th Assembly District today. Rubrich is a local healthcare professional, mother, and wife who has called the Town of Burke home for the last 21 years. She
USDA: Announces next slate of economic development investments in rural partners network communities
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is funding 18 projects related to infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural and Tribal communities participating in the Rural
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Bipartisan bill to delist the gray wolf passes the House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s (CO-03) bipartisan legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 209-205. H.R. 764, the Trust the Science Act, would
USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag prices
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