Dave Cieslewicz: Donna Shalala for interim UW-Madison athletic director?
She could right the ship while looking for a Fickell/McIntosh replacement.
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins CNN to discuss Trump’s destruction of the East Wing of the White House
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined CNN’s News Central with Sara Sidner to discuss Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House, Trump’s ongoing trade war with Canada, and the GOP government shutdown. Click here to watch the
Lawmakers ding Underly for failing to show at hearing over grooming, sexual misconduct in schools
State Superintendent Jill Underly’s absence at an informational hearing on grooming and sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools drew bipartisan criticism from lawmakers.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on U.S.–Argentina beef trade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Derrick Van Orden issued the following statement in response to unconfirmed reports that the Trump administration plans to quadruple Argentine beef imports into the United States: “Wisconsin farmers and ranchers raise some of the best beef in the
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Testifies in support of antisemitism definition
On October 22, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, testified in support of Assembly Bill 446, a bipartisan proposal to require that each governmental body in Wisconsin use the official definition of antisemitism
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of report 25-26, Local Roads Improvement Program
The program, which is administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT), assists local governments in improving seriously deteriorating county highways, town roads, and city and village streets. We completed a review of the discretionary component of the program, which provides
Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of report 25-25, Harbor Assistance Program
Under the program, which is administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT), grants are designed to provide assistance to harbor facilities on the Great Lakes and Mississippi River for projects that improve or maintain waterborne commerce. From fiscal year (FY)
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help Wisconsin bats during International Bat Week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend a local educational bat event. As a group of mammals, bats are unique and fascinating;
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, USDA: Announce Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Equipment-Only grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to award 11 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program. The goal of
Karofsky optimistic state Supreme Court will get more security funds as threats spike
Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says she’s optimistic the Supreme Court will be able to secure funding needed to extend the protection now provided by four Capitol Police officers amid a spike in threats against the judiciary.
Democracy Defense Project: Responds to “Rigging Election” rhetoric around prop 50
WISCONSIN – California’s Prop 50 has become a centerpoint in the discussion around redistricting that has taken American states by storm in the build up to the 2026 midterm elections. A recently released ad in favor of Prop 50 features President Obama stating
Wisconsin Historical Society: Luling School listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MANITOWOC, Wis. – The Luling School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2025, at the statewide level of significance. The property was constructed in 1892 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. The Luling School, later renamed
Tiffany campaign: ICYMI: Tom Tiffany calls on Governor Evers to hold Jill Underly accountable
MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) called on Governor Tony Evers to hold Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly accountable. Superintendent Underly was set to testify before a State Assembly Committee today on the cover-up of more than 200
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Urges bipartisan action to advance the Shutdown Fairness Act and ensure workers are paid
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss his Shutdown Fairness Act, which ensures that all federal employees reporting to work during a shutdown receive pay and allowances on a regular basis during a lapse in
State Senate Democratic Committee: Senate Democrats tour rural healthcare center on the Affordable Wisconsin Tour
CASHTON, WI – Senate Democrats continued the Affordable Wisconsin Tour today in Cashton, Wisconsin at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center. Senators Brad Pfaff, Sarah Keyeski, and Representative Jenna Jacobson toured the facility and heard from healthcare providers on the struggles rural Wisconsinites face is accessing