UW-Madison: New federal spending bills to boost UW-Madison research initiatives
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison is set to receive more than $56 million in new funding for research initiatives after the passage of two federal appropriations packages. The set of bipartisan bills, signed into law by President Joe Biden
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: To present military service medals to 102-year-old WWII Army veteran
CHIPPEWA FALLS, W.I. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the securement of five military medals for Mr. Neil Korn of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Korn is a retired United States Army Private First Class who served during the period
UW-Madison: Unveils intellectual property models to build industry partnerships
MADISON — From new options for cancer diagnosis and treatment, to improved wireless communications, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing game-changing innovations for the marketplace with the support of industry partners. But fostering these industry-university research partnerships has
Rep. VanderMeer: Ho-Chunk Code Talker legislation signed into law
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Governor Evers signed a bill authored by Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) and Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) into law at the Ho-Chunk Nation Wellness Center in Baraboo, WI. Senate Bill 633, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 216, directs the
Roth campaign: Receives endorsement from Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski
APPLETON, WI – Today, Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski announced his endorsement of Roger Roth in his campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Announcing his endorsement, Sheriff Joksi said, “As a fellow veteran, Roger has a real understanding of what
Children’s Wisconsin: Honors state lawmakers with Champion Policy Award
MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 — Children’s Wisconsin has awarded State Senator Mary Felzkowsi (R-Tomahawk) and State Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) with the tenth annual Children’s Champion Policy Awards. Jodi Bloch, director of state and local government relations at Children’s Wisconsin, presented
Baldwin campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: March 26, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
UW-Eau Claire: Dr. Mary Hoffman named associate vice chancellor for academic affairs
After a national search, Dr. Mary Hoffman has been named permanent associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire after nearly four years in the interim position. Hoffman, who was named interim associate vice chancellor and
WisDems: Anti-abortion extremist Eric Hovde refuses to protect access to medication abortion
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could ban access to mifepristone. Eric Hovde, who supported overturning Roe v. Wade, is “totally opposed to abortion,” and “opposed legalized abortion,” “from conception,” has refused to answer questions on if he
Biden-Harris campaign: ICYMI: President Biden is campaigning. Donald Trump is not.
Since delivering his State of the Union address, President Biden has visited every battleground state across the country. Donald Trump has barely left Mar-a-Lago. Trump’s campaign is weak and cash-strapped. And in his rare public comments, Trump has embraced the
Steven Walters: Explainer: Why are changes to the Wisconsin Constitution on the April 2 ballot
Both referendum questions relate to elections administration.
Bruce Murphy: Milwaukee city attorney race is vitally important
Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.
Owen Robinson: Two forgotten stories deserve attention
Interoffice relations, open records violations apparently don’t warrant sanctions in Evers’ office.
Ruth Conniff: Sarah Godlewski’s underground struggle for democracy
Working out of her basement office in the State Capitol, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski is waging a scrappy, under-the-radar fight to protect elections and democracy in Wisconsin.
Nick Ramos: Change takes time but change is coming to Wisconsin
Fair voting maps are key to communities getting the resources, funding, and legislation the people truly want and need at the end of the day. But this is only the beginning. In order to continue on the progress we have made and address the issues that plague Wisconsin, we must remain engaged with what is going on locally and statewide.