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Madison – Rep. Angelina Cruz today introduced legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage to a living wage. Under this bill, the minimum wage would increase to $15 per hour upon enactment, then rise by $1.25 annually until it reaches
MADISON, Wis. — Multiple Wisconsin businesses are suing the Trump administration over its illegal tariffs, which Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden support. Retailers like Kohl’s and Milwaukee Tool have filed lawsuits, citing the costs the tariff taxes have imposed on their
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, is offering a series of no cost, hands‑on workshops to help veterinarians, livestock producers, and others strengthen their
MADISON — Morgridge Institute for Research CEO Brad Schwartz, who is leading efforts to build Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research into a thriving hub for curiosity-driven biomedical research, has announced plans to retire from that role. The Morgridge Institute is a private,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a formal cease-and-desist to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the ColorBold Business Association, SCORE Mentors, and UW-Madison regarding the “Entrepreneur of Color Collective Grant” (ECC Grant). The grant, funded by a
Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive
Turn your idea into the next big thingMADISON, Wis. — The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 23, 2026, Zachary J. Vogt (age: 20) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Byron B. Conway
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 20, 2026, Jason A. Reeves (age: 44), of Omro, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 66 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of Receipt of
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to the city of Berlin to assist with the investigation of potential contamination at the former location of
Salt brine used between 40% and 72% less salt than traditional rock salt application The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing results from a recent university-led research project that reinforces the effectiveness of salt brine applications in winter highway maintenance compared to
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) will be in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Voter ID as well as efforts to protect elections through improved voter roll maintenance, oversight, and other election integrity measures. Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber will
Beloit, WI — State Representative Clinton Anderson announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, saying the fight for working families in southern Wisconsin is far from over and the stakes in the next election could
MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through March 2, 2026 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in potatoes. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Linex® 4L herbicide,
Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care
WATCH: Viroqua coffee roaster TJ shares how Van Orden’s support for tariffs is crushing his small business and forcing him to raise prices VIROQUA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his
MADISON, Wis. — Continuing their relentless bootlicking campaign, both Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden doubled down for their support of Trump tariff taxes after the president announced a 15% global tariff tax. Last year alone, families paid $1,000 more as a result
Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha to speak at Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony MILWAUKEE — Chris Duffey, best-selling author and leader in artificial intelligence, will serve as Marquette University’s 2026 undergraduate Commencement speaker, and Mike Gousha, award-winning journalist
First of Four Meetings Will Be on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. James Madison Academic Campus (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools is holding informational budget meetings for the public around the city and virtually in February and March, as the district prepares for the 2026-27 budget and addresses a gap identified in the
Madison – Rep. Angelina Cruz today introduced legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage to a living wage. Under this bill, the minimum wage would increase to $15 per hour upon enactment, then rise by $1.25 annually until it reaches $20 per hour in 2030. After that, it would be
MADISON, Wis. — Multiple Wisconsin businesses are suing the Trump administration over its illegal tariffs, which Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden support. Retailers like Kohl’s and Milwaukee Tool have filed lawsuits, citing the costs the tariff taxes have imposed on their businesses. On Friday, the conservative Supreme Court ruled the GOP’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, is offering a series of no cost, hands‑on workshops to help veterinarians, livestock producers, and others strengthen their on‑farm and on-site biosecurity practices and protect animal health. Participants
MADISON — Morgridge Institute for Research CEO Brad Schwartz, who is leading efforts to build Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research into a thriving hub for curiosity-driven biomedical research, has announced plans to retire from that role. The Morgridge Institute is a private, nonprofit institute dedicated to interdisciplinary research and public engagement in
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a formal cease-and-desist to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the ColorBold Business Association, SCORE Mentors, and UW-Madison regarding the “Entrepreneur of Color Collective Grant” (ECC Grant). The grant, funded by a $95,000 WEDC investment from Governor Tony Evers, illegally bars business
Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine businesses and organizations in eight Wisconsin counties across the state will collectively receive $250,000 in commercial driver training grants. T… Please log in
Turn your idea into the next big thingMADISON, Wis. — The 2026 Madison College Pitch invites aspiring teen entrepreneurs to develop, refine and launch their business ideas, with a chance to win up to $500. High school students will team up with college and industry pros, tap into invaluable resources, brainstorm ideas
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 23, 2026, Zachary J. Vogt (age: 20) of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Byron B. Conway following his conviction for Production of Child Pornography, in violation
Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on February 20, 2026, Jason A. Reeves (age: 44), of Omro, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 66 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a charge of Receipt of Child Pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code,
Funds Will Support Environmental Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to the city of Berlin to assist with the investigation of potential contamination at the former location of a glove factory and lumber company. The award is from
Salt brine used between 40% and 72% less salt than traditional rock salt application The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing results from a recent university-led research project that reinforces the effectiveness of salt brine applications in winter highway maintenance compared to traditional granular salt. For decades, Wisconsin counties have used salt
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) will be in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for Voter ID as well as efforts to protect elections through improved voter roll maintenance, oversight, and other election integrity measures. Deputy Counsel Lucas Vebber will share his expertise at a roundtable of election integrity exper… Please log
Beloit, WI — State Representative Clinton Anderson announced today that he is seeking re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly, saying the fight for working families in southern Wisconsin is far from over and the stakes in the next election could not be higher. Anderson has served two terms focused on
MKE Tech Hub, WMEP and UW-Stout form strategic partnership to support mid-market manufacturers Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 24, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Three of Wisconsin’s leading manufacturing support organizations announced today a groundbreaking partnership to help mid-market manufacturers strategically adopt artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The collaboration between M…
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting comments through March 2, 2026 for a proposed special pesticide registration to control weeds in potatoes. The special registration proposed by DATCP is for Linex® 4L herbicide, which is manufactured by Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. and contains the
Report looks at state and local possibilities under current state law, and examples in other states As the availability and affordability of child care has become an increasingly pressing issue, most potential options in Wisconsin to generate new child care revenue are available at the state — rather than the
WATCH: Viroqua coffee roaster TJ shares how Van Orden’s support for tariffs is crushing his small business and forcing him to raise prices VIROQUA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes supporting tariffs that have raised costs for Wisconsin small
MADISON, Wis. — Continuing their relentless bootlicking campaign, both Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden doubled down for their support of Trump tariff taxes after the president announced a 15% global tariff tax. Last year alone, families paid $1,000 more as a result of the sweeping tariffs. Now, Wisconsin families could face even
Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha to speak at Graduate School and Graduate School of Management ceremony MILWAUKEE — Chris Duffey, best-selling author and leader in artificial intelligence, will serve as Marquette University’s 2026 undergraduate Commencement speaker, and Mike Gousha, award-winning journalist and senior advisor in law and public policy at Marquette
First of Four Meetings Will Be on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. James Madison Academic Campus (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools is holding informational budget meetings for the public around the city and virtually in February and March, as the district prepares for the 2026-27 budget and addresses a gap identified in the audit of the 2024-25 budget. Fam… Please log in to