WED AM Update: Tech College System president to testify before Universities and Revenue Committee
From WisPolitics … — The Senate Universities and Revenue Committee has an informational hearing planned today that will include testimony from Tech College System President Layla Merrifield. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Dr. Michael Alexander and Madison Area Technical College faculty member
Kinser decides against state schools superintendent bid
Education consultant Brittany Kinser, of Wauwatosa, said she began considering a bid after Superintendent Jill Underly changed standards for the Forward Exam taken by students in grades 3-8, including lowering the cut scores between groups and changing terminology used to describe student progress.
TUE PM Update: State DOJ files 10 more felonies against attorneys, Trump aide in false elector scheme
From WisPolitics … — The state Department of Justice has filed amended complaints against two attorneys for Donald Trump and a third who served as an aide to his 2020 presidential campaign, adding 10 felony counts related to the false
Marquette University: Nationally recognized college health leader named inaugural chief wellness officer
MILWAUKEE — Luis de Zengotita, MSW, MBA, has been named Marquette University’s first-ever chief wellness officer, Acting Provost Sarah Feldner announced today. De Zengotita joins Marquette from the University of St. Thomas where he has served as executive director of
UW-Green Bay: $2 million gift provides first full-time researcher for nutritional sciences undergraduate and graduate programs
GREEN BAY, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2 million gift that will allow the University to fund its first full-time researcher and accompanying support staff to study nutrition and its effect
WisGOP: Statement on appellate court rejecting another out-of-touch decision from liberal Judge Susan Crawford
MADISON, Wis. – Last week, a Wisconsin Appellate Court rejected Susan Crawford’s attempt to block the Wisconsin Legislature from protecting the state’s separation of powers and holding Attorney General Josh Kaul accountable. The decision is the latest result of partisan Dane
Rep. Emerson: Applauds Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s initiative to restore hospital services; urges legislative action on funding
MADISON, WI — Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s (CVHC) announced plans to establish a full-service, independent, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, aiming for a fall 2027 opening. This development aims to address the healthcare void left by the closures of HSHS
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: School denies help to dyslexic student based on race
Black, Hispanic, & Native American Students Prioritized over other Races The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is preparing legal action against the Green Bay Area Public School District on behalf of a mother whose dyslexic son was
U.S. Sen. Baldwin secures $13.4 million for new business accelerator to support Great Lakes economy and resiliency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin-based gener8tor has been selected to launch the “gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator.” gener8tor has been awarded $13.4 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses develop new technologies to help Great
DPI adopts reading curriculum recommendations without seeking JFC approval
The move comes after the state Supreme Court in a 6-1 decision overturned the process the GOP-controlled Legislature has used to block stewardship purchases through the Joint Finance Committee, ruling it violates the separation of powers.
Future Caucus: Wisconsin lawmaker Kelda Roys named to 2025-26 Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
MADISON, Wis.—Wisconsin state legislator Sen. Kelda Roys (D-26) has been selected to join the 2025-26 cohort of Future Caucus Innovation Fellows. This prestigious, two-year fellowship brings together 64 emerging leaders from 34 states who are committed to bridging political divides
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Dairy processor grants awarded and next application period open
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term
UW-Eau Claire: Honored by Feed My People Food Bank
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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Requests restraint in regards to Syria
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) calls on the outgoing Biden Administration as well as the incoming Trump Administration to accept a temporary policy of isolationism in the wake of the dissolution of the Al-Bashar regime in Syria. Not only
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases 2024 air quality trends report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone,