Scott Frostman: It’s time for a conservative to run for Wisconsin DPI superintendent
Failing a solid candidate declaring very soon, Wisconsin’s school children will be forced to continue amid an uber-progressive mantra coming out of Madison from the Department of Public Instruction.
LaKeshia Myers: Revisiting the AIDS epidemic forty-three years later
It has been forty-three years since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a report on five previously healthy young gay men diagnosed with KS/OI. This was the first recognized sign of what would become known as the AIDS virus. Since that time, the United States has experienced every emotion imaginable when confronting the issue of HIV/AIDS—fear, misunderstanding, compassion, and now prevention.
Dave Zweifel: Medicare is in Project 2025 crosshairs
American Prospect’s Robert Kuttner is convinced that, while Trump campaigned that he wouldn’t touch Medicare or Social Security, the plan is to destroy the government-run system by stealth
Prosser family: Services set for Justice David T. Prosser Jr.
CONTACT: Brian Schimming (608) 220-7132 (Chief of Staff for Justice Prosser when Assembly Speaker) Visitations and a Celebration of Life for former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David T. Prosser, Jr, who passed away last week, have been
WED News Summary: DOJ filed 10 more felony charges against Trump lawyers, aide in fake electors case
TOP STORIES Trump lawyers, aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in WI over 2020 fake electors … on Tuesday, two days before [Troupis, Chesebro, Roman] are scheduled for their initial court appearances, [WDOJ] filed 10 additional felony charges against
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental Take Notice for Grant County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare leafhopper, butterfly and snail, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-184 Rebuild project in Grant County.
UW-Green Bay: Winter graduating class urged to ‘lead with purpose’ at the 2024 UW-Green Bay Fall Commencement ceremonies
More than 490 students to be awarded degrees at UW-Green Bay’s 2024 Winter Commencement, December 14, 2024 GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay winter graduates will cross the stage while being urged to “lead with purpose” and impact
A Better Wisconsin Together: New study shows GOP legislators not doing their jobs, neglecting local schools has led to higher property taxes for Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — A recent study shows how legislative Republicans’ long-standing refusal to adequately fund our local schools is increasing costs for Wisconsinites, finding this year’s K-12 public schools portion of property taxes will be $327.2 million more than last year. Driving the
Legislative study committee recommends sandhill crane hunt, program to address crop damage
A split study committee voted 8-4 to recommend legislation that would allow a hunt of sandhill cranes while providing state funding to address damage the birds do to crops.
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Demands transparency, public input on Marathon County refugee resettlement plans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Bojana Zoric Martinez, the Director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs for the Evers administration, calling for transparency and opportunities for public input on reported plans to resettle refugees from
Dept. of Public Instruction: Names three district partners in initiative to improve engagement for students kept at margins of schools
DPI one of four state agencies across the nation to partner with SWIFT Education Center MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it recently named three school districts as partners in an initiative to build capacity and provide academic, behavioral,
Dept. of Transportation: Now hiring Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and inspectors, five weeks left to apply
Deadline for application: January 19, 2025 If you have a passion for giving back to the community, the Wisconsin State Patrol wants to hear from you! The deadline to apply to become a state trooper or inspector is fast approaching.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Marshfield Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Marshfield is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of
UW-Stout: Faculty, staff awarded for creating opportunities for students in packaging; helping to discover new identities
DeGruson, Brown recognized by Universities of Wisconsin at annual ceremony Two UW-Stout staff members have been named special award recipients by the Universities of Wisconsin and were honored at a ceremony on Dec. 4, in Madison. Associate Professor Min DeGruson,
UW-Health: East Madison Hospital earns level 4 trauma center designation
MADISON, Wis. – Patients on the east side of Madison and the surrounding communities will now have faster access to a higher level of critical care. In late October, UW Health East Madison Hospital,