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Even with the drop-off from 2021’s record high, about 300 different Wisconsin companies attracted more than $2 billion from angel and venture capital investors in the last three years. Not quite the “Magnificent Seven” yet, but some pretty good dreams are alive.
Deadline to apply is Sept. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of today’s Special Election for the 4th Senate District on its official website. In keeping with past practice for non-countywide special elections, the Milwaukee County Courthouse will be closed except to
Wait times and patient outcomes exceed national averages MADISON, Wis. – The UW Health Lung Transplant Program has the highest one-year survival rate in the nation, according to new federal quality data. Each January and July, the Scientific Registry of
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Aug. 15, Wisconsin Native Vote will host over 1000 people from Native communities across Wisconsin for a tailgate and Milwaukee Brewers game to get out the Native vote. The tailgate will take place at 10:30 a.m.
Activists and voters march/caravan from MATC Downtown Campus to Zeidler Municipal Building to Vote “No” on the two constitutional amendments on the August ballot MILWAUKEE, WI –– To kick of the first day of early voting, local community and voting rights
Fond du Lac- On Sunday July 28th after the Random Lake parade in Sheboygan County, a Timothy Ramthun campaign volunteer took pictures of Senator Dan Feyen and edited them placing a bullseye on the state senator head with comments stating that “I have him in my bullseye”. The campaign volunteer has
$50 Million Battleground Campaign to Air in Run Up to Democratic National Convention Vice President Harris: “This campaign is about who we fight for.” Today, Harris for President is launching a $50 million paid media campaign ahead of the Democratic
Wied’s history includes criticism of law enforcement, being soft on immigration, buying products from China, advocating for higher gas prices, opposing lower prescription drugs, and not paying taxes GREEN BAY, WI – Did you know Tony Wied has more in
UW Health and Epic say policymakers should provide “targeted investment and support” to ensure AI in health care benefits rural communities and other underserved areas. The Madison health care system and Verona-based electronic health records business yesterday released a report
Vice President Kamala Harris has launched the first TV ad of her presidential campaign with a spot that says she’s always been “fearless.” It comes shortly after Donald Trump made his first significant media buy in Wisconsin of the campaign.
According to AdImpact, Trump’s campaign has reserved nearly $1.1 million between July 30 and Aug. 12 on broadcast and cable TV.
A Door County judge has rejected a challenge to the absentee envelopes the state Elections Commission approved a year ago.
Madison, WI – On Monday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) kicked off a week of events with a grocery giveaway at Piggly Wiggly in Oostburg. The national ‘Bidenomics’ van tour will make four more stops this week across the Badger State to offer
Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and Disability Rights Wisconsin represented by Law Forward, along with other defendants, won the Oldenburg v. Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) case in circuit court. The case challenged established absentee voting practices in
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone won’t solve internet access issues” for state residents. The task force on Friday issued its fourth annual report,
It will surprise precisely no one to read that University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty lean to the left. What is shocking is how complete the skew is. We believe UW officials and state leaders must recognize this problem and use the tools at their disposal to open the UW to greater diversity of thought.
Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, shares her reflections on the Republican National Convention.
Don’t forget the shady moves that led to Sarah Godlewski’s Secretary of State appointment and Mandela Barnes’ senate primary win.
Letting Enbridge, a corporation with a long history of illegal operations and oil spills, extend the 70-year-old Line 5 pipeline through the company’s proposed re-route is not a solution. It’s reckless, greedy behavior.
Even with the drop-off from 2021’s record high, about 300 different Wisconsin companies attracted more than $2 billion from angel and venture capital investors in the last three years. Not quite the “Magnificent Seven” yet, but some pretty good dreams are alive.
Deadline to apply is Sept. 15 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm a location with a hunt landowner sponsor before Sept. 15, 2024. Thousands of acres of land are available
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of today’s Special Election for the 4th Senate District on its official website. In keeping with past practice for non-countywide special elections, the Milwaukee County Courthouse will be closed except to election officials. The polls close at 8:00 p.m. The final
Wait times and patient outcomes exceed national averages MADISON, Wis. – The UW Health Lung Transplant Program has the highest one-year survival rate in the nation, according to new federal quality data. Each January and July, the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, also called SRTR, a national quality tracker overseen
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Aug. 15, Wisconsin Native Vote will host over 1000 people from Native communities across Wisconsin for a tailgate and Milwaukee Brewers game to get out the Native vote. The tailgate will take place at 10:30 a.m. at American Family Field before the 1:10 p.m. ball game
Activists and voters march/caravan from MATC Downtown Campus to Zeidler Municipal Building to Vote “No” on the two constitutional amendments on the August ballot MILWAUKEE, WI –– To kick of the first day of early voting, local community and voting rights groups – including the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Souls to the
Fond du Lac- On Sunday July 28th after the Random Lake parade in Sheboygan County, a Timothy Ramthun campaign volunteer took pictures of Senator Dan Feyen and edited them placing a bullseye on the state senator head with comments stating that “I have him in my bullseye”. The campaign volunteer has been identified as Scott Milheiser of Manitowoc. What is
$50 Million Battleground Campaign to Air in Run Up to Democratic National Convention Vice President Harris: “This campaign is about who we fight for.” Today, Harris for President is launching a $50 million paid media campaign ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago along with its first ad, “Fearless.”
Wied’s history includes criticism of law enforcement, being soft on immigration, buying products from China, advocating for higher gas prices, opposing lower prescription drugs, and not paying taxes GREEN BAY, WI – Did you know Tony Wied has more in common with Kamala Harris than he does with former President
UW Health and Epic say policymakers should provide “targeted investment and support” to ensure AI in health care benefits rural communities and other underserved areas. The Madison health care system and Verona-based electronic health records business yesterday released a report on how AI should be regulated, drawing from a summit
Vice President Kamala Harris has launched the first TV ad of her presidential campaign with a spot that says she’s always been “fearless.” It comes shortly after Donald Trump made his first significant media buy in Wisconsin of the campaign.
According to AdImpact, Trump’s campaign has reserved nearly $1.1 million between July 30 and Aug. 12 on broadcast and cable TV.
A Door County judge has rejected a challenge to the absentee envelopes the state Elections Commission approved a year ago.
Madison, WI – On Monday, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) kicked off a week of events with a grocery giveaway at Piggly Wiggly in Oostburg. The national ‘Bidenomics’ van tour will make four more stops this week across the Badger State to offer some relief from ‘Bidenomics’ and provide an opportunity to hear
Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and Disability Rights Wisconsin represented by Law Forward, along with other defendants, won the Oldenburg v. Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) case in circuit court. The case challenged established absentee voting practices in Wisconsin as well as the recently redesigned EL- 122 Official
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone won’t solve internet access issues” for state residents. The task force on Friday issued its fourth annual report, providing an update for ongoing state efforts around improving internet
It will surprise precisely no one to read that University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty lean to the left. What is shocking is how complete the skew is. We believe UW officials and state leaders must recognize this problem and use the tools at their disposal to open the UW to greater diversity of thought.
Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, shares her reflections on the Republican National Convention.
Don’t forget the shady moves that led to Sarah Godlewski’s Secretary of State appointment and Mandela Barnes’ senate primary win.
Letting Enbridge, a corporation with a long history of illegal operations and oil spills, extend the 70-year-old Line 5 pipeline through the company’s proposed re-route is not a solution. It’s reckless, greedy behavior.