Madison — One of Wisconsin’s largest tourism organizations is thanking one of their strongest voices in Madison. On Monday, Representative Joel Kitchens was awarded the “Key to Hospitality Award” from the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association (WHLA) as a part of its Stars of the Industry Luncheon in Milwaukee. Representative

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty highlighted the opportunity in Wisconsin this November not only to deliver the White House for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz, but to bring democracy back to the Badger State and finally break the GOP’s undemocratic iron grip on power in the State Legislature. Robin

Hales Corners, Wis – LuAnn Bird, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 61, announced the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers. Governor Evers and LuAnn Bird provided the following statements:  “I’ve known LuAnn Bird for years, and she does not sit back when she sees a problem. We’ve worked closely together to provide

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Graduate School of Management has introduced a Tuition Savings Program to support neighboring organizations Near West Side Partners and Menomonee Valley Partners by extending a $200-per-credit scholarship to employees of organizations within the NWSP and MVP business improvement districts. Beginning with the spring 2025 semester, employees

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Milwaukee – The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County presents a public forum titled “Dire Consequences: Impacts of Abortion Restrictions / A focus on Wisconsin” on Oct. 2, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The forum will be held at NŌ STUDIOS , 1037 W. McKinley Ave., Milwaukee. The event is free and

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MILWAUKEE—UWM’s School of Nursing and Froedtert Hospital are pleased to announce that Natalie McAndrew has been named to the newly created position of Froedtert Hospital Joint Research Professorship. McAndrew will leverage her expertise to advance nursing science and practice to better meet the health care needs of southeastern Wisconsin. McAndrew, an

Madison…Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit, named Senator Ballweg to its inaugural Honor Roll Class for her efforts championing Reach Out and Read’s mission to strengthen family bonds and improve early literacy. Senator Ballweg was one of six public policy advocates in the nation to be recognized by Reach

MADISON – Today, Congressman Mark Pocan joined Senator Melissa Agard at a press conference announcing his endorsement of her campaign for Dane County Executive. Agard released the following statement: “It is a real thrill to have the endorsement of Congressman Mark Pocan. As everyone in Dane County and beyond knows,

PRARIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – In case you missed it, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Sean Duffy and Mary Dagen McDowell on Friday to discuss the efforts to protect President Trump ahead of his trip to Prairie du Chien on Saturday. WATCH: “We want the president to be safe,” Van Orden said. “The

MADISON – Phil Asbury has been named the executive director of the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and will begin his new role on Dec. 1. Asbury most recently served as the university director of financial aid at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He has

WASHINGTON – On Monday, The Washington Reporter published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) where he explained the corruption and capture of government agencies, the media, medical journals, and the medical establishment by large corporate interests, and how this affects the health of Americans. The full op-ed can be found here and

Today, the Harris-Walz campaign released a new report that publicly unveils the “concept of a plan” that Trump and Vance are running on, in full, for the first time and its impact on Wisconsinites’ health care. The report outlines how many Wisconsinites would face certain consequences like higher prescription drug costs, loss

Appleton, Wis. – Registration is now open for the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, taking place October 28-30, 2024, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. This annual summit unites national cybersecurity experts and leaders from government, academia, and business to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and address pressing cybersecurity challenges.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. Dry weather, gusty winds and minimal chances of precipitation ahead of a strong cold front are in the forecast for the week, leading to the potential for increased fire activity. Fire danger

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is looking for research project proposals that would benefit the greater Eau Claire community and provide high-impact experiences for Blugold students. UW-Eau Claire’s Community Based Research Program, directed by the new Office of Corporate and Community Partnerships, will support research projects in any discipline that engages

VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and friends at a formal sendoff ceremony for more than 300 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers Sept. 28 at Volk Field Air National Guard Base. “It’s fitting that we gather here, on the site of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to highlight October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Together, DATCP, DOA, and WEM are working to promote several everyday practices that the

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Stateline highlighted Dr. Kristin Lyerly, who is running in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District to bring her fight for reproductive health care to Congress on behalf of women across the Badger State. As an OB/GYN who has experienced pregnancy complications herself, Dr. Lyerly understands the importance of protecting a woman’s