Rep. Jacobson: Announces appointment as Chair of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking
MADISON, WI – Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement in response to being named Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking: “The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Evers v. Marklein II has upended the rulemaking process Wisconsin used
Rep. Allen: A win for reality in the 7th circuit
(Madison, WI) – Last week, a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from reclassifying the area from Kenosha to Sheboygan, and west into Waukesha, to “serious nonattainment” for ozone standards. Rep.
Universities of Wisconsin: Preliminary enrollment up at eight of the universities while holding steady overall
MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki who lost his life in World War II
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 10, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki, who lost his life in World War
Edgewood University: Home Instead® nursing scholarships continue to support students
Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Launches updated air quality data map
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Applauds Wisconsin State Assembly for tackling education priorities
The News: Today at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Assembly Republicans unveiled a comprehensive package of education bills aimed at addressing critical challenges in our classrooms and expanding opportunities for families to choose the best educational path for their children. WILL supports
Rep. Piwowarczyk: To lead new task force focused on modernizing Wisconsin government
Madison- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has appointed Representative Jim Piwowarczyk to chair the newly created Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency and Modernization, a group tasked with exploring how Wisconsin can use technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to make government
Gov. Evers: Celebrates grand opening of new critical access hospital in Park Falls
PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Marshfield Clinic Health System leadership, members of his administration, and local leaders in Park Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. In 2022, the governor awarded $20 million
Neil Kraus: Ever-expanding AI continues to invade higher education
Trump and Big Tech promise “human flourishing” in the UW System.
Tom Still: AI mistrust is natural human reaction, but history suggests that may fade
It’s only human to question the safety and potential economic disruption of inventions that test our ability to absorb the change, but history shows acceptance is widespread once benefits become clear. That may be the case with AI in time.
Judith Davidoff: Journalism in the age of AI
A new UW-Madison lab aims to help newsrooms develop in-house artificial intelligence tools that reflect their own values and needs.
LaKeshia Myers: The invisible made visible: Celebrating Afro-Latino contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let us commit to telling complete stories—stories that acknowledge the full breadth of Latino identity, including those who carry African heritage alongside their Latino culture.
Terry Hansen: Ignoring climate change will not make it go away
In order to deal with climate-driven threats, we must first recognize them. Urgently reducing greenhouse gas emissions and funding adaptation should be top priorities for every politician who cares about public health and the future we all share.
Laura Dresser: A year of deep disruption
2025’s economic policy undermines the opportunities and security of Wisconsin’s workers.