MILWAUKEE — Dr. Deanna Arble, assistant professor of biological sciences at Marquette University, has received a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation with an expected value of $1.37 million to study how light affects breathing and the maintenance of blood oxygen levels. “Light has such amazing effects on physiology,”

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) thanks her Assembly colleagues for passing her Save Women’s Sports Act (Assembly Bills 100 and 102) and other Dittrich bills on Thursday: “For the third consecutive session, I have authored the Save Women’s Sports Act and had it pass the Assembly. This legislation is

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin discussed the importance of Medicaid at a roundtable in Madison, WI. Joining the Senator were six Wisconsinites who would be directly impacted by the Republican budget plan that calls for slashing at least $880 billion from Medicaid to give tax breaks to

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  This week, I’m traveling across our state, meeting with veterans and veteran organizations to talk about new efforts to support them in our state budget. As governor, it’s important to me that we protect, defend, and support the veterans who’ve protected, defended, and

MADISON, WI – State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) issued the following statement on the UW DEI review. Last week the findings of a University of Wisconsin-Madison internal review of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Vice Chancellor LaVar Charleston’s practices were released. The review led to his removal

MADISON – Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has spent this campaign lying to Wisconsin voters about her qualifications, her education policies, and the devastating impact of Trump’s cuts to public education. Last night’s debate made it clearer than ever: she will say whatever it takes to cover up the truth. Lobbyist Brittany

MADISON – Representative Jerry L. O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly bills 100 and 102, which mandate that sports teams at public K-12 schools, private schools in parental choice programs, the University of Wisconsin system, and technical colleges be designated based on

APPLETON, WI – State Senator Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) is hosting four Budget Listening Sessions in the Fox Valley with Representatives Snodgrass (D-Appleton), Palmeri (D-Oshkosh), and Kaufert (R-Neenah) in order to hear input from constituents on what they would like to see included in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. Additionally, the Joint Committee

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss a pavement replacement project on WIS 138 from WIS 59 in Cooksville to Milwaukee Street in Stoughton, Dane and Rock counties. Construction is anticipated for 2029. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:00

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (DOJ) against Westosha Central High School for endangering the safety and privacy of multiple female students. Over parent

WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Native Vote successfully hosted three community meals, bringing together nearly 140 attendees to discuss the impact of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Native communities ahead of the April 1 election. The nonpartisan events provided a welcoming space for community members to share a meal, connect with neighbors, and

Progressive Turnout Project is committing $1.2 million to rally Democrats to vote for Judge Susan Crawford in the critical April 1st Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The grassroots-funded organization is driving Democratic voter turnout through a large-scale field program that currently has 226 paid team members and is on pace to

MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities across Wisconsin.  Originally introduced in the 2021-22 legislative … Please

Madison – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and staff congregated in Madison for AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol.  As an AmeriCorps alum, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was asked to speak and later welcomed a contingent from the Green Bay Conservation Corps for a meeting in his office.

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the bipartisan Air America Act, which will correct an inequity suffered by the brave Americans who are former employees of Air America by ensuring they receive the federal retirement benefits and recognition they have earned. This legislation was inspired by Neil Hansen, a

MADISON – This afternoon, Donald Trump will sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a reckless move that threatens over $1 billion in federal funding for Wisconsin schools and puts critical programs—including special education, school meals, and teacher training—at immediate risk. And once again,

Madison, Wis.—March 20, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Janine Stephens Hale has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Stephens Hale, a Wisconsin native with extensive experience managing and supporting the success of local and nonprofit organizations, brings a robust skillset and deep community connections that

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting today from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Brad Schimel has decided his path to victory lies in petty insults and outdated attacks aimed at sitting Wisconsin Supreme Court justices with whom he disagrees. At both public and private events over the last year, Brad Schimel has repeatedly insulted the

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced its communications staff for the 2026 election cycle as the Committee continues its work to protect and expand the Republican House majority. Will Kiley will lead the team as the Communications Director. A Virginia native, Kiley most recently served as the official and campaign

MINOCQUA, WI – The Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC is taking direct action against Wisconsin sheriffs who are choosing to align with Donald Trump’s extremist immigration agenda. Today, the SuperPAC announced that it has filed open records requests with Washington, Winnebago, Oneida, Crawford, and Burnett County Sheriffs’ Offices to uncover the extent