MILWAUKEE — President Michael R. Lovell announced that Marquette University received a $2.5 million gift from the Helene Fuld Health Trust that will bolster the university’s plans to renovate and build an addition for the new home of Nursing in the heart of campus. In recognition of the generous gift,

Madison, WI – The State Bar of Wisconsin issued a statement following today’s supportive votes on criminal justice funding. The joint statement comes from the Bar’s elected leadership: Margaret W. Hickey (Milwaukee), President; Dean R. Dietrich (Wausau), President-Elect; and Cheryl Furstace Daniels (Madison), Past President: “The State Bar would like

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to waive the fee for the Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP). This fee holiday for pesticide and fertilizer licensees, and farmers purchasing fertilizer, will extend through June 2024 for fertilizer sales and through the 2023-24 license year

Madison, Wisconsin (May 16, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept two new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed below. More information about pending

Menomonie, Wis. — A graduate program at University of Wisconsin-Stout has been named one of the best in the nation by a leading publication. The Master of Science in rehabilitation counseling is tied for 10th in the U.S. News & World Report’s new rankings of graduate programs the U.S. The

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in introducing new legislation – the Protecting Service Members and Military Families’ Access to Health Care Act – that would codify the Department of Defense’s (DOD) February 16, 2023 policy to ensure service members and their families can access reproductive

Washington, DC — Today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters that work reporting requirements are a red line in debt ceiling negotiations. Already, House Republicans have passed a radical bill to cut Medicaid and rip coverage away from 21 million Americans — disproportionately impacting people of color, rural Americans, and

Finalists representing diverse tech-based sectors in Wisconsin’s early-stage economy will present live to judges and others Wednesday, May 31, in Milwaukee as part of the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The presentations at the Italian Community Center will be followed immediately by the opening reception for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference.

Community members, job applicants encouraged to attend during recruitment season The Wisconsin State Patrol invites families, community members and anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to stop in and visit a local State Patrol facility at open house events next month. Visitors can meet troopers, inspectors, dispatchers and

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance took up several agencies that ensure our criminal justice system operates efficiently and effectively. Our state needs the right investments in our Circuit Courts, the Supreme Court, District Attorneys, and Public Defenders so they can continue to work together to enforce

“Today’s decisions are a great victory for crime victims’ rights in Wisconsin! “By upholding the constitutional rights granted via Marsy’s Law, victims can be sure their voice will be heard and their rights defended throughout the criminal justice process. In overturning Shiffra, the Supreme Court ensured the privacy of victim

MADISON, WIS – This week, employers, economic development organizations and other key leaders from across Wisconsin sent a letter to the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance in support of significant funding for child care in the state budget. “Wisconsin families need access to high-quality, affordable child care

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the announcement of 2023 Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant awards, and called on lawmakers to boost funding for this impactful program. “As Wisconsin dairy processors expand their capacity and modernize facilities, create new value-added products, and launch new endeavors, they are creating

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/230511DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, during National Travel and Tourism Week, delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to bolster and continue the success of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, including outdoor recreation. More information regarding Gov. Evers’ plan to keep promoting Wisconsin as a premier business, cultural, and recreational destination

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), demanding answers to more information regarding the crisis at the southern border. Senator Johnson wrote: “While you refuse to use the word ‘crisis,’ you should know that our border communities

MADISON, Wis. — Well before Donald Trump took the stage to spout disproven election conspiracy theories on Wednesday evening, Wisconsin Republicans were two steps ahead, having promoted several election deniers to oversee elections this week alone. Wisconsin Republicans have proven unwilling to dispel Trump’s election lies in the nearly three years

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced today that the final draft of Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050, which establishes a long-term vision for freight and passenger rail travel, is available for the last round of review and comment through June 10, 2023. “Thank you to all who participated in the