UW System: Dr. Manohar Singh named chancellor of UW-Oshkosh
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Manohar Singh, interim president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. He is its 12th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Singh’s
Will Flanders and Lauren Greuel: Wisconsin needs fewer federal school bureaucrats. Local control works best.
Since the Department of Education was created, America has experienced stagnant or declining performance on national tests like the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
John Torinus: Wisconsin conservation faces partisan uncertainty
Partisanship has reared its unconstructive head in recent years, and now uncertainty about the flow of funds for conservation reigns in how federal and state funds will be dispersed for the balance of 2025 and beyond.
Hadley Ott: The state of Wisconsin will pay to have you sterilized
If you make less than $48,000 per year, the state of Wisconsin will pay to have you sterilized.
Brandon McConnell: Support communities by supporting the hotel industry
I am incredibly proud of the work that is being done at Lake Lawn and Delavan Lake Resort, but I know that we can’t continue to grow without the support of critical tax provisions like bonus depreciation, the like-kind exchange and the small business deduction.
LaKeshia Myers: NAACP ACT-SO: A legacy of excellence
For nearly five decades, the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics has served as a beacon of excellence for African American high school students across the nation.
Bruce Murphy: Anti-trust case against Live Nation could impact Milwaukee
Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.
Lynn Breedlove: 30 years of long-term care progress in jeopardy
Congress’ recent budget blueprint calls for at least $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. Whether that comes in the form of an overall block grant to the states, a cap on spending for each individual or a cut in the federal matching formula for state dollars, it won’t matter much. All of these scenarios would be disastrous for the excellent programs that Wisconsin has built over the last 30-plus years.
Michael Pochowski: Cuts to Family Care funds in state budget may mean fewer assisted living options
A decrease in funding means a decrease in wages for caregivers along with rate decreases for facilities, something our industry and the state as a whole cannot afford.
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA offers free oral cancer screenings April 30 for all Veterans
MILWAUKEE — To mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month, free oral cancer screenings will be available for all Veterans during an April 30 event at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. No appointments are needed for the screenings, which will take place 10
TUE News Summary: Madison clerk resigns amid backlash over uncounted ballots
TOP STORIES Madison Clerk Witzel-Behl resigns amid uncounted election ballots scrutiny… Witzel-Behl was appointed in 2006 and oversaw more than 60 elections up to the city’s primary elections in February. Prior to [being] placed on leave by Madison Mayor Satya
Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes final decision on variance to add facilities to Newport State Park day-use area
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a final decision on a proposed variance to the management of Newport State Park. After reviewing public input on the proposed variance, the DNR has decided to approve it. The
Office of Children’s Mental Health: Understanding boys’ mental health
In a newly released Fact Sheet, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) calls for more attention to boys’ mental health. American society stigmatizes talking about male mental health. Boys are discouraged from identifying and sharing their feelings. The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Thanks volunteers, clubs for successful snowmobile season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the close of another successful snowmobile season. Although snow conditions proved challenging at times, Wisconsin continues to rank among the top snowmobiling states in the country, with more than 200,000 registered
Rep. Hysell: Calls for state action on teacher health insurance
MADISON – Wisconsin public school teachers should have benefits at least as good as those offered to part-time legislators, according to State Representative Andrew Hysell. This week, Representative Hysell announced plans to introduce legislation to require the Department of Employee