THU News Summary: Trump policy against teaching CRT, gender identity cites Madison schools
TOP STORIES Madison school policy cited in Trump order banning teaching CRT, gender identity… declares federal money cannot be used on the “indoctrination” of children, including “radical gender ideology and critical race theory” [an “inherently racist policy”] … says civil
Dept. of Public Instruction: Open enrollment application period for 2025-26 school year opens Monday
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2025-26 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 3, 2025, and running through April 30, 2025, parents and guardians can
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on trail concept plan for Rib Mountain State Park
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a trail network concept plan at Rib Mountain State Park. The Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership, in collaboration with the DNR, has developed a trail network concept plan for Rib
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Challenges Chicago’s “minority only” investment opportunity
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), representing the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), filed a new lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the Illinois Gaming Board, and Bally’s Chicago Casino for an investment offering open
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of West Allis Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of West Allis is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement
Dept. of Transportation: DMV releases new Wisconsin County Forests Association special license plate
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers a new specialty license plate from the Wisconsin County Forests Association. The Wisconsin County Forests Association is a non-profit organization that works to educate and sustain more than 2.4
Institute for Reforming Government: Poll: Schimel has early edge in Supreme Court race
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project in 2025, conducting a poll on issues related to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In its latest poll, Brad Schimel has an early edge in the 2025 Supreme
UW-Eau Claire: Former athletes serving the community as physical therapists
Though they graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire more than a decade apart, Northwoods Therapy physical therapy practitioners Tessa Pecha and Anna Graaskamp have much more in common than their workplace and alumni status. Both were kinesiology majors in
UW–Madison: Study helps doctors prescribe opioids effectively and safely
MADISON, Wis. – An approach to prescribing opioids that pairs clinician education with patient-centered monitoring and feedback could help primary care doctors minimize prescribing opioid medications to manage patients’ chronic pain, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison research team. The team’s
Schimel campaign: Judge Brad Schimel visits all 72 counties
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Judge Brad Schimel’s campaign announced today the completion of Schimel’s 72-county tour of the state. Since kicking off his campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Schimel has traveled throughout Wisconsin meeting with voters and sharing his vision of
Wisconsin Historical Society: Clintonville Federal Savings and Loan Association Building listed in the National Register of Historic Places
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Clintonville Federal Savings and Loan Association Building in the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2025. The building was originally constructed in 1965 as the new
Wisconsin Historical Society: 100 East building listed in the National Register of Historic Places
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the 100 East Building in the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2024. The building was originally constructed in 1989 for offices in downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. The
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: BBB Tip: Cybersecurity resources to help businesses and consumers
Milwaukee, Wis. – BBB Cybersecurity is a business education resource created to provide small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with valuable tools, tips, and content to help them manage cyber risks and learn about cybersecurity best practices in the modern business environment. Importance of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin questions Commerce Secretary nominee if he will cut funding for Wisconsin tech hubs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned Howard Lutnick, nominee for Secretary of the Department of Commerce (DOC), in the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on if he will cut funding for the Wisconsin Biohealth
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden defends cuts to federal grants and loans while admitting “real people” and “real programs” in his district are hurting
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with Newsmax, Congressman Derrick Van Orden today defended President Trump’s decision to immediately cut federal grants and loans, even as he admits the plan is affecting programs and families in the Third Congressional