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MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Startup founders and entrepreneurs can attend the Oct. 6 Launch Wisconsin conference at Marquette University at no charge, with opportunities to connect one-on-one with investors from Wisconsin and beyond. Hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, Launch Wisconsin brings together
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2027 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented
Wisconsin families and small businesses could shoulder the cost of a $480 million rate hike over two years while the utility rakes in record profits MILWAUKEE – Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) will hear public feedback on We Energies’
KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Today, David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, hosted a roundtable in Kaukauna with union leaders to discuss his plans to make life better for labor and more affordable for working class families across Wisconsin. Crowley’s pro-worker agenda includes
FOREST JUNCTION, WI — State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) is asking friends and neighbors across the 3rd Assembly District to remember the victims of 9/11. With your help, we will place small United States flags on Sunday, after church, at
MADISON, Wis. —As kids across Wisconsin head back to school, parents have been feeling the pinch as the trade wars, foreign wars, and MAGA agenda that Congressman Tom Tiffany supports have increased costs across the board, including back to school supplies.
Early bird rates available until Nov. 1 – secure your spot today GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part of the conversations
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads,
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Startup founders and entrepreneurs can attend the Oct. 6 Launch Wisconsin conference at Marquette University at no charge, with opportunities to connect one-on-one with investors from Wisconsin and beyond. Hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, Launch Wisconsin brings together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and others from across Wisconsin’s innovation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2027 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. The winning entries will be featured on the next editions of the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Many talented artists from around Wisconsin submitted artwork for judging, which took…
Wisconsin families and small businesses could shoulder the cost of a $480 million rate hike over two years while the utility rakes in record profits MILWAUKEE – Today, the Public Service Commission (PSC) will hear public feedback on We Energies’ proposal for a 16% rate hike starting in 2027, totaling
KAUKAUNA, Wis. — Today, David Crowley, Democratic nominee for governor, hosted a roundtable in Kaukauna with union leaders to discuss his plans to make life better for labor and more affordable for working class families across Wisconsin. Crowley’s pro-worker agenda includes restoring collective bargaining, supporting guaranteed wages, raising the minimum wage,
FOREST JUNCTION, WI — State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) is asking friends and neighbors across the 3rd Assembly District to remember the victims of 9/11. With your help, we will place small United States flags on Sunday, after church, at 11AM on September 6, 2026. This September marks 25 years
MADISON, Wis. —As kids across Wisconsin head back to school, parents have been feeling the pinch as the trade wars, foreign wars, and MAGA agenda that Congressman Tom Tiffany supports have increased costs across the board, including back to school supplies. But it doesn’t end there with Tiffany. A review of
Early bird rates available until Nov. 1 – secure your spot today GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part of the conversations and understand the emerging policy and market trends shaping the
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green Bay (Envision) today announced a new three-year partnership with Common
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and press action Monday, August 31st. (GROWW Photo by Hunter Riley)
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public safety partners should have the right tools to keep Milwaukee
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, has been appointed Executive Vice
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing issues in Wisconsin, including: Addressing PFAS contamination in groundwater Ad…
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican legislative leaders. The new figures show Wisconsin’s economy is in
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute is an independent biomedical research organization closely affiliated with the
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1 · I-94 – Waukesha County Wednesday, September 2 · … Please log in to access
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This year, over 34,000 people applied for one of the 15,245
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. The program provides funding to nonprofit organizations
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads, grow our food, care for our families, power our communities,
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state budget committee’s release of $10 million from the state’s PFAS
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to every corner of Wisconsin, hearing from voters about how MAGA