MADISON — In an announcement today from the White House, Kim Ruhl, Curt and Sue Culver Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been appointed a member of the Council of Economic Advisers. Established by Congress in 1946, the CEA comprises three economists who advise the U.S. president

WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Today, the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU) announced its endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. In its announcement, the WDSLU released the following statement:  “The Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union, (WDSLU) is proud to support and endorse Judge Brad Schimel in his

MILWAUKEE_Brooke Slavens, Richard and Joanne Grigg Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UWM, was recently awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. The award is highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their career. She was nominated by the National Institutes

President Trump appointed the Members of his Council of Economic Advisers.  The Members will work with CEA Chairman, Stephen Miran, as well as the rest of the President’s economics team to deliver the President’s new Golden Age of economic prosperity for all Americans. Pierre Yared is the MUTB Professor of International

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wisconsin, to learn about the history, ecology and current planning and management of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area. Spread Eagle Barrens

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to utilize your skills or discover new ones.  Limited-term seasonal positions with the Wisconsin State Park System are a great way

Impaired Driving Increases on Game Day, MADD Rallies Fans to Save Lives (Madison, WI – February 4, 2025) As football fans across the country prepare for Super Bowl LIX, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) WI is calling on everyone to make safety a top priority. By planning a safe ride home before kickoff, fans

WAUKESHA, Wisc. — A laundry list of far-left special interest organizations – groups that support men in women’s sports, providers of child puberty blockers, and fanatical opponents of Act 10 – have rolled out their endorsements of the Democrats’ handpicked candidate, Susan Crawford. Not only do they think Crawford will do their partisan bidding, they

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new comprehensive plans from his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants in 2025 the Year of the Kid, and expand access to clean and safe drinking water for

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s firing of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra and naming of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting director of the CFPB: “Under former Director Chopra’s tenure, the CFPB routinely worked to undermine innovation and i… Please log in

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) has released a report from a series of dialogues on the topic of immigration. The discussions were part of Let’s Talk, Marathon County, a WIPPS initiative aimed at fostering constructive conversations among residents from across the political spectrum on a variety of public issues. Fifty-three

MILWAUKEE – On Monday, February 3, 2025, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature released a proposal that directs the time and resources of County Sheriffs be redirected away from their jobs as public safety officers. Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad has put together a coalition of Milwaukee County Leaders, Constitutional

MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats marked 60 days until the April 1 Spring Election by knocking on doors, making phone calls, and reaching out to family and friends to talk about the critical importance of electing Judge Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  Over the course of two days,

MADISON, Wis. – Disgraced election conspiracy theorist and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is throwing his support behind extreme politician Brad Schimel in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Gableman appeared at a recent event to support Schimel where he spoke on the topic of the “importance of the Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in Spring Primary Election (February 18, 2025). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited UW-Madison to discuss $2 million she secured for the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center to help combat the fentanyl crisis across Wisconsin. However, this funding could be in jeopardy as the Trump administration continues to push cuts to federal funding Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Voter ID law, a commonsense measure supported by a majority of Wisconsinites to ensure fair and secure elections, is once again under threat. Susan Crawford’s longstanding opposition to this critical law – and her history as the attorney seeking to repeal it – further exposes her radical, partisan agenda and willingness

MILWAUKEE — Derek Mosley, director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, will present “Things Your History Teacher Didn’t Teach You: Blacks in History – Part 2,” a Black History Month program, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12:15 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215

Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care’s “Stop RFK War Room” is releasing a new digital ad calling on senators to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These ads come ahead of the Senate Finance Committee’s vote to advance

Eight Scholars from Dane County’s One City Schools will help celebrate the start of Black History Month for members of the Wisconsin State Legislature. The Legislative Black Caucus, which includes members of both the State Senate and Assembly, is holding a kick-off celebration for Black History Month on Tuesday, February