Honors Chemistry student teams pair up to develop biodiesel, test toxic chemicals in the lab At UW-Stout’s STEMM Student Expo, hundreds of first- to senior-year science, technology and engineering students will debut their applied research and projects from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Memorial Student Center second

Rhinelander, WI – Forests in Wisconsin today, covering over 17.5 million acres of land and supporting a $37 billion forest products sector, face serious environmental and economic threats. Calling for renewed statewide action to address these threats to forests and the forest-based economy, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) has published a new

“Today is a momentous day for Milwaukee,” says Kevin Solomon, Associate Organizer for Common Ground. “David beat Goliath. Thousands of low-income housing residents and Common Ground banded together for over 2 years to challenge entrenched and powerful interests, and fight for better living conditions. We overcame skepticism, doubt, secrecy, and

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Brian Schimming was re-elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin for a second term. Schimming was first elected in December 2022.  Under Chairman Brian Schimming’s leadership, the Republican Party of Wisconsin delivered Wisconsin’s 10 Electoral Votes to President Donald J. Trump, only the second time a

Madison, WI – Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement announcing her staff hires for the Office of the President for the 2025-26 Legislative Session: “I am thrilled that my colleagues have entrusted me with the role of Senate President and look forward to contributing to a productive caucus

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice David Prosser Jr.   “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague, David Prosser Jr. David was a devoted public

WASHINGTON D.C. -Yesterday, December 5th, Representative Ryan Clancy was ejected on the final day of the American Legislative Council (ALEC) State and Nation policy summit. He was attending to better understand the agenda of the conservative group in order to counter those activities.  ALEC is required to remain non-partisan as

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Wisconsin farmers, still hurting from Donald Trump’s first trade war, stand to lose billions under Trump’s promise of sky-high tariffs and a new-and-improved trade war with Mexico, Canada, and China. In his first term, Donald Trump cost U.S. farmers $27 billion in export sales—and

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action presented the 2024 Lifetime of Service Award to Gina Pruski, who recently retired from the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office (SPD) after more than 30 years of service. Gina first began her career with SPD in 1992 and served

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has been awarded a $7 million Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to implement the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative (WDI). “Making treatment more accessible is important not only for those struggling with substance-use

MADISON, WI – Many people are in a generous, giving mood over the holidays, which creates a perfect storm of opportunity for scammers to prey on that generosity. AARP Wisconsin is aware of the many of tricks criminals use over the holidays, which is why today they are announcing the

Cary, NC. – The Hunt Institute is pleased to announce the members of its eleventh cohort of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program. This innovative program aims to provide a bipartisan group of senior, state-level policymakers from across the country with the resources, space, and expertise needed to develop smart and effective education agendas.

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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today was named the recipient of the 2024 Diversity Award for its strong commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Diversity Award was established in 2000 by the State Council on Affirmative Action and recognizes state agencies for dedication to the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Kerry Kirn as Clark County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by Sheriff Scott Haines’ resignation. Kirn will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Kerry Kirn has more than three decades of experience in the Clark

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 7, 2024, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the brave individuals who

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, participated in a House Veterans’ Affairs full committee hearing on the Veterans Administration’s $6.6 billion budget shortfall request. During the hearing, Congressman Van Orden questioned the witness panel on the Veterans Administration’s reported budget shortfalls for

KENOSHA – Rep. Tip McGuire made the following statement on Eli Lilly’s $3 billion investment in Kenosha County: “Today I joined Gov. Tony Evers and local leaders at the announcement of Eli Lilly’s historic $3 billion investment in Kenosha County. This investment will create over 2,000 construction jobs and bring

KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Eli Lilly and Company officials to announce a $3 billion expansion of the Kenosha County manufacturing facility that the company acquired earlier this year. According to Lilly, this investment will extend the company’s global parenteral (injectable) product manufacturing network, helping to meet the growing demand

TOMAH, Wis. – More than 60 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company were mobilized to active duty November 30, during a deployment sendoff ceremony at Tomah High School. Following pre-mobilization training the Guardsmen will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area