Michael Lucas: Shocker! Price inflation on the rise
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the CPI data for the month of November and found that price inflation increased at a faster rate than in October. Predictably, market pundits, officials and state-owned economists are reporting that these figures are “in line with expectations.”
E.G. Nadeau: Fossil fuel interests undermine climate conference
For the 29th time, UN member countries held a Conference of the Parties to draft policies to address problems associated with global warming, and for the 28th time, little progress was made.
Gregory Humphrey: Great Lakes climate change research threatened in Project 2025
We need to pay close attention as forty million people depend on the Great Lakes for drinking water. Business interests are paying heed, too.
Spencer Black: Riverway law a political and environmental success story
Our state is blessed with abundant scenic beauty and natural wealth. With such a blessing of natural resources comes the responsibility to be wise stewards of our land and water. And the Lower Wisconsin Riverway is an outstanding example of the good people of Wisconsin living up to our stewardship obligation.
PETA: UW-Madison uses sick monkeys in cruel sleep deprivation test; PETA urges federal probe
Madison, Wis. — In a complaint filed today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate likely violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after experimenters subjected chronically ill marmoset monkeys to a grueling sleep
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers reflects on state’s accomplishments during the Year of the Worker
Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. I declared 2024 as the Year of the Worker here in Wisconsin, not only to honor our state’s incredible, dedicated workforce but to put an emphasis on bolstering our workforce, reducing barriers to
THU News Summary: Neubauer says Dems will ‘push back’ against Trump mass deportation plans
TOP STORIES Assembly Democrats say they’ll ‘push back’ against Trump’s mass deportation plans… [Minority Leader Neubauer] meeting with Gov. Tony Evers and local communities to “do what we can to push back against Trump’s agenda. … We know that if
Dept. of Health Services: Announces innovative Medicaid housing benefit
Starting February 1, 2025, Wisconsin will launch a new initiative to provide housing support services to Wisconsin Medicaid members experiencing housing insecurity who are also affected by substance use or mental health conditions. Wisconsin is one of the first states
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: “The FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Road Map: Assessing and funding Wisconsin’s transportation needs
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental assessment Of Marathon County Shooting Range Grant Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program. The village of Spencer will develop a
UW–Madison Carbone Cancer Center: New study: Mixed dose radiation enhances immune response to cancer
MADISON, Wis. — A new study in mice shows that delivering different doses of radiation to a tumor revs up the immune system and allows it to detect not only the treated tumor but distant tumors that were not irradiated. When mixed dose radiation
Wisconsin Historical Society: Little Harbor Launch Wreck listed in the State Register of Historic Places
SEVASTOPOL, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little Harbor Launch wreck on the State Register of Historic Places. The remains are located northeast of the Sherwood Point Lighthouse on Green Bay near the city of
Wisconsin Historical Society: Jay and Bernice Grimm House listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Jay and Bernice Grimm House in River Falls (Pierce County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1915, the Grimm House is a relatively rare
Wisconsin Historical Society: Roscius and Ingebor Freeman House listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Roscius and Ingebor Freeman House in River Falls (Pierce County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to