Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will highlight student discoveries at the 18th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. It’s set for Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the UWM Student Union, Wisconsin Conference Center. The event is free and open to the public.   The symposium is UWM’s biggest undergraduate

Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with his alma mater when he wanted to rebrand and expand

MADISON, Wis. — In a complete betrayal of the Afghan people he served alongside, Derrick Van Orden once again refuses to stand up to Trump’s reckless international agenda by remaining silent as the Trump administration forces Van Orden’s Afghan allies to choose between being sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program on Wednesday as a nod to Earth Day. The program, sponsored by WM, seeks to demonstrate to state policymakers and the public

U.S. Reps Neal and Doggett Join Protect Our Care to Call Out Donald Trump for Pardoning Over $2 Billion in Fraud While Republicans Gutted Over $1 Trillion From American Health Care Read the Full Report Here. Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report, “The Real

MADISON, Wis.—Edwin Martini has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He is the university’s 9th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today approved Martini’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. He will assume the leadership post on July 1, 2026. “I’m thrilled

Los Angeles, CA – On Earth Day, the creators of “Keep Republicans Out of Your Bed” and “Republican Kidnappers,” Democratic super PAC Progress Action Fund, along with Team Energy Everywhere, have released a new ad, “Republicans Pissing on You,” highlighting something people are already feeling: electric trucks and cars are getting

Wall: “I’m proud to endorse Judge Lyndsey Brunette because she will always protect our rights and freedoms and stop extremists who want to use our courts to take us backward” MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Jamie Wall has endorsed Judge Lyndsey Brunette for Wisconsin Supreme Court, continuing to build momentum

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee Communications Director Will Karcz on a Republican candidate announcing in the 21st Senate district:  “The 21st Senate District is a must-win for Republicans if they want to hang on to their manufactured Senate majority, but you wouldn’t know it by watching Wisconsin Republicans.

MILWAUKEE (April 22, 2026) – Greg Rutzen, J.D. has been named Vice President of Advancement for Mount Mary University. Rutzen joins the university with extensive leadership experience in higher education and law. He previously served as Vice President for Advancement and University Relations at Lakeland University in Plymouth, Wis., and

Madison, WI – Over the past year, Trump’s EPA has rolled back protections and canceled crucial funding for communities across Wisconsin. These actions threaten Wisconsinites’ access to clean air and water and make communities across the state less resilient to the impacts of climate change. This Earth Day, we’re highlighting

FRANKLIN, WI… Lifelong Wisconsinite and local businessman Jim Croft released the following statement regarding his decision to run for the 21st State Senate District. The district is currently represented by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) who recently announced his retirement. “I love Wisconsin. I’ve lived here my whole life. My wife

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The Milwaukee Jewish Federation and Herb Kohl Philanthropies proudly announce the 2026 Herb Kohl Service Award recipients: Robert L. Habush and Judge Derek C. Mosley. These two extraordinary leaders exemplify lifelong commitments to service, philanthropy, and community impact, honoring the enduring legacy of Senator Herb Kohl. Named

MILWAUKEE_University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alumnus and renowned Wisconsin historian Clayborn Benson will serve as the commencement speaker for UWM’s Spring 2026 graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the UWM Panther Arena. Benson will address graduates at both ceremonies and will receive an honorary degree

End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption and voting rights organization, today endorsed Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul for reelection.  “Since taking office, Attorney General Kaul has fought back against repeated attacks on voting rights, using the power of his to protect free and fair access to the ballot

MADISON, Wis. – April 22, 2026 – In celebration of Earth Day, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct‑sold college savings plan, is partnering with Neighborhood Forest, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring environmental responsibility, to give away thousands of free trees to children and families throughout Wisconsin. “Edvest 529 is sponsoring this statewide tree

Milwaukee, WI—As record floods ravaging Wisconsin communities and families, Democratic Candidate for Governor and award-winning conservationist Brett Hulsey was on Lake Michigan to announce his Better Wisconsin Plan to saving lives, jobs, and money by protecting wetlands, critical habitat, stop Artificial Intelligence Megacenters, and invest in cost-effective energy efficiency and