Kevin Conroy: How Wisconsin ingenuity is shaping the future
By turning groundbreaking research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison into real-world applications, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has advanced science and created economic opportunities that reach far beyond Wisconsin.
LaKeshia Myers: Saluting America’s teachers
The backbone of American democracy … In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers.
Mike Nichols: State should cut funding to public media
Public broadcasters should raise their own funds — like everyone else.
Bill Kaplan: Undermining the Constitution and the judiciary
Trump has launched a multipronged assault on the Constitution, including the judiciary.
Gwen Moore & Nancy Altman: Social Security needs protection
Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.
Terry Hansen: America plundered, or America the plunderer?
The United States has often overthrown democratic governments for financial gain.
Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce, urging continued investments to address workforce challenges
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development
MON News Summary: Republicans urge unity at state convention; Van Orden and Johnson differ on reconciliation bill
TOP STORIES Top WI GOP urge easing of party divisions. ‘You’re not going to win being disunified’… [RPW chair Schimming faced] a faction of Republicans at the convention over the weekend … considering forcing a vote of no confidence …
Wisconsin Historical Society: Kicks off northwest region of statewide ‘History Makers Tour’
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its popular History Makers Tour into the northwest area of the state with special history events and exhibits happening this June through the end of 2025. The ongoing tour, sponsored by Culver’s,
Dept. of Public Instruction: Grants available to support planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high
UW-Stout: Advancing AI, $647,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort
University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden calls for cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs
Van Orden to VA Secretary Doug Collins: “So when we are going to cut the VA? And I hope you do, sir” New reporting from Raw Story reveals that during a Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, Derrick Van Orden “called
Schimming on UpFront says he retains support for leading state GOP
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming says he still has the backing of the party’s executive committee amid some grassroots Republicans criticizing his leadership as the party’s state convention comes to an end.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern zone musky season opens May 24
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation: Launches new essay series on Wisconsin ingenuity
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is proud to introduce a new series of essays that highlight the profound impact of university innovation on the well-being of Wisconsin, the nation and the world. This series, “How Wisconsin Ingenuity Benefits