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Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. Wisconsin’s existing home sales fell 3.4% in November 2023 relative to November 2022. The statewide median price rose 7.7% to $280,000, which is
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Prairie du Sac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the
WASHINGTON — As 2023 comes to a close, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee won big throughout the year. From hard-fought election wins to safeguarding reproductive rights to breakout moments for state legislators, one could argue that the DLCC is the campaign
GREEN BAY, WI – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Covering Wisconsin Navigator Regional Lead Tony Lee and local health care advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period that began on
Milwaukee, WI — U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins a growing list of supporters endorsing Marisabel Cabrera’s candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Representative Cabrera released the following statement in response: “Congresswoman Moore is a trailblazer who has galvanized and empowered
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video tour for Wisconsinites of the 2023 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence, thanking local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help making the Residence festive this holiday
Madison, Wis — The Dane County Judiciary has today appointed Jeff Okazaki to serve as Clerk of Circuit Court, effective January 29, 2024. Okazaki is currently the Information Technology Specialist for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. He
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, and millions more are expected to enroll in coverage
On the 10th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: record numbers enrolled. The Biden administration announced that as of December 15, 2023, a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act
TOP STORIES Evers: Excessive costs force DNR to halt work on PFAS groundwater standards … [compliance costs] for industrial facilities and wastewater treatment plants that discharge to groundwater [projected to be] $33M over the first two years the standards would
Beginning in the fall of 2024, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes, Chancellor Jennifer L.
During the spring semester, Professor Greg Nemet will serve as interim director of the La Follette School while Susan Webb Yackee is on sabbatical. Nemet, whose research focuses on the process of technological change in energy and its interactions with public policy, joined the
The Wisconsin Journalism Education Association has named Ellie Bourdo as its 2023-2024 student intern. Bourdo is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in journalism and Spanish. As a paid intern for the WisJEA, Bourdo provides administrative assistance and social media postings for the association. The WisJEA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to advance legislation that would provide support for our allies, including Israel and Ukraine, deliver humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians, and strengthen our Southern border: “This
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) have introduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, a bipartisan bill to alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape, which will enhance the
TOP STORIES Evers signs Brewers stadium bill, ensuring team stays in city until 2050 … includes $500M+ in public funds for upgrades to American Family Field … cleared both houses of the Legislature in November … after months of debate
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Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers. Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector
STORY TOPICS – Local government – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Minnesota – Public health and safety – Small business –
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its November 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. Wisconsin’s existing home sales fell 3.4% in November 2023 relative to November 2022. The statewide median price rose 7.7% to $280,000, which is similar to the pattern seen throughout 2023. November new listings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Prairie du Sac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of a new well in the village of Prairie
WASHINGTON — As 2023 comes to a close, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee won big throughout the year. From hard-fought election wins to safeguarding reproductive rights to breakout moments for state legislators, one could argue that the DLCC is the campaign committee with the best winning streak in the country right
GREEN BAY, WI – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Covering Wisconsin Navigator Regional Lead Tony Lee and local health care advocates joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period that began on November 1, 2023, and resources available to Wisconsinites looking to
Milwaukee, WI — U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins a growing list of supporters endorsing Marisabel Cabrera’s candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Representative Cabrera released the following statement in response: “Congresswoman Moore is a trailblazer who has galvanized and empowered many women to lead in public service. I am inspired
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video tour for Wisconsinites of the 2023 holiday decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence, thanking local businesses, organizations, and volunteers for their help making the Residence festive this holiday season. “The holiday season is a great time to recognize
Madison, Wis — The Dane County Judiciary has today appointed Jeff Okazaki to serve as Clerk of Circuit Court, effective January 29, 2024. Okazaki is currently the Information Technology Specialist for the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. He willserve the remainder of the Clerk’s current term, ending on
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, and millions more are expected to enroll in coverage before the January 15 deadline. This represents a 33 percent
On the 10th day of repeal, the GOP took from me: record numbers enrolled. The Biden administration announced that as of December 15, 2023, a record 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. This represents a 33 percent increase from the
TOP STORIES Evers: Excessive costs force DNR to halt work on PFAS groundwater standards … [compliance costs] for industrial facilities and wastewater treatment plants that discharge to groundwater [projected to be] $33M over the first two years the standards would be in effect. … [2017 Walker law] requires state agencies
Beginning in the fall of 2024, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced today. The commitment covers not only tuition and
During the spring semester, Professor Greg Nemet will serve as interim director of the La Follette School while Susan Webb Yackee is on sabbatical. Nemet, whose research focuses on the process of technological change in energy and its interactions with public policy, joined the school in 2007. Nemet will lead the La Follette School
The Wisconsin Journalism Education Association has named Ellie Bourdo as its 2023-2024 student intern. Bourdo is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in journalism and Spanish. As a paid intern for the WisJEA, Bourdo provides administrative assistance and social media postings for the association. The WisJEA represents high school journalism programs across the state, connecti… Please
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to advance legislation that would provide support for our allies, including Israel and Ukraine, deliver humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians, and strengthen our Southern border: “This emergency funding package is necessary to keep Americans safe at
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) have introduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, a bipartisan bill to alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape, which will enhance the safety and security of BOP personnel. This legislation received support
TOP STORIES Evers signs Brewers stadium bill, ensuring team stays in city until 2050 … includes $500M+ in public funds for upgrades to American Family Field … cleared both houses of the Legislature in November … after months of debate … about the amount of public money … and nearly
STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Education – Elections – Environment – Law and order – Management – Public health and safety – Regulation – Small business – Tourism – Workforce development – Editorials – Columns
Following a distinguished career leading the University of Wisconsin—Madison’s government and corporate relations, communications and marketing efforts, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Hoslet was appointed to the role of vice chancellor in 2016 by then-Chancellor Rebecca Blank and
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin public employees filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law which eliminated the freedom to engage in collective bargaining for most public sector workers. Wisconsin statute unconstitutionally discriminates against most public sector workers, denying their freedom to negotiate with employers on subjects
STORY TOPICS – Local government – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Environment – Law and order – Manufacturing – Media – Minnesota – Public health and safety – Small business – Tourism – Transportation – Tribes – Workforce development – Editorials