The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 39th overall out of 438 public and private doctoral institutions and 13th among public universities in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges rankings. UW–Madison undergraduate programs received top 20 rankings in engineering, computer science, business, and economics, as well

For the second consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is the top-rated public regional university in Wisconsin and Minnesota in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges in the nation. The 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 24 list UW-Eau Claire fourth

MADISON, WI – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released an analysis of the 2025-2027 budget requests submitted this month by state agencies, finding that the proposed requests would increase government spending by more than $5.88 billion, or 6.5%. WHAT HAPPENED: The budget requests from the Evers Administration this month are part of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced that nearly $460,000 in grants were awarded to small public water systems in Wisconsin with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or manganese contamination, such as schools, day cares, apartment complexes, and more, through the Emerging Contaminants in

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As Americans living abroad begin to request their ballots, the DNC and Dems Abroad are ensuring that eligible American voters living in foreign countries have all the information they need to receive and fill out their ballots in the most important election of our lifetimes. It is not too late

WILL secures major victory against the nationwide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, which sets aside construction contracts for certain minority groups The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a major legal victory against the Biden-Harris Administration, as a federal judge ruled against the “disadvantaged business enterprise” (DBE) program.

“As you live in a place like this, you get a tremendously deep sense of awe and wonder,” says 87-year-old Calvin (Cal) DeWitt, who lives on the fringe of the Waubesa Wetlands. Since the 1970s, he and his neighbors have developed the area into a 1,000-acre nature preserve, teeming with

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a new report from American Journal News revealed that Eric Hovde’s bank has financed two previously unreported nursing homes with alarming accusations of elder abuse and neglect. The nursing homes have been repeatedly cited for deeply concerning issues, including failing to change a resident’s clothes for up to a week,

Today, local leaders including Kathleen Rulka, Franklin Pyles, and Collin McNamara held a press conference to respond to Donald Trump’s pledge to repeal the Affordable Care Act at last week’s debate. Trump has called the ACA “lousy” and has promised to “terminate” it as part of his Project 2025 agenda. As

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Milwaukee, WI – With November elections approaching, Faith in Place, a local environmental nonprofit organization, will host their ‘Fall into Hope’ Voter Fest, a nonpartisan event promoting voter participation through faith-based outreach. Taking place on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Milwaukee, the

[Milwaukee, WI] – Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee will be relaunching the Chop from the Top campaign. The relaunch will be marked by a rally and press conference (focusing on the recent firing of tenured professors at UWM), in front of the UWM Campus

MADISON – Today, Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn released her 2025 County Budget Proposal. “This budget is focused on strengthening our connections with families through continued investment in the programs and services valued by our people and community,” said Kuhn. “This budget is about fulfilling our mission to respond to

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an amicus brief in the Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers Association. Governor Evers attempted to alter a bill that authorized increases to the property tax levy limit for school districts. Among other things,

Harris ahead in 2 key battleground states, 3rd state up for grabs. A trio of likely voter polls in the 2024 presidential race in the key Rustbelt swing states show Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, holding a slight lead in Michigan, and essentially tied

MADISON, WI – Today, AARP Wisconsin released its second 2024 statewide election survey, demonstrating that candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Wisconsinites ages 50 and older. Ninety percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to vote in this election,

Yesterday, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez, State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, and Milwaukee County Supervisor Caroline Gómez-Tom came together in partnership with the Milwaukee County Dems to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and to highlight Vice President Harris’ accomplishments for the Latino community at the Southside Democratic coordinated campaign office.

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is proud to endorse Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat for the offices of President and Vice President in the November election. Oliver and ter Maat are committed to defending the libertarian principles of freedom, liberty, and personal choice. “Broadly speaking, liberty means the