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MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) was re-appointed to serve on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. “I am honored to have been appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for a
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 honorees of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that he has been named the Senate vice-chair of the powerful Joint Finance Committee. The Joint Finance Committee is responsible for determining all state appropriations and expenditures, including the biennial
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 4, 2024 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) community
MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), whose most recent proposed enhancements to Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation program were signed into law in March 2024, is seeking public comments on its next slate of recommended legislative changes. The Council will
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, freshman U.S. Rep. Tony Wied says Americans want the policies President-elect Donald Trump has proposed. The De Pere Republican also says he wants to develop a good relationship with Democrats, and condemns President Biden decision to pardon his son Hunter.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers invites Wisconsinites to attend the annual Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take place at noon on Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024, at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Capitol Tree is displayed in the rotunda of the
Wisconsin Dems are lining up behind Ben Wikler as the state chair seeks to lead the national committee.
Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt will serve on the Joint Committee on Finance in the upcoming session. The committee is responsible for all state appropriations and expenditures, including the state budget. “I am honored to have been appointed to the Joint
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
CONTACT: Chandra Munroe, chandra.munroe@legis.wi.gov MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the Senate Democratic appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), re-appointing ranking member Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison). “I am very proud to announce
Scientists at UW-Madison have created a new method for quickly detecting small molecules, which has possible applications in military, environmental and health fields. Vatsan Raman, a biochemistry professor at the university, led the team that created the Sensor-seq method. This
In embracing Act 10 and Walker’s dubious legacy, Wisconsin Republicans are marching to a different beat than the rest of the country.
Another progressive judge rewrites statute.
Wisconsin has eased tax burdens, and created shortfalls for services..
Our large manufacturing sector thrives on international commerce and would suffer from a trade war.
What about coffee beans, climate change and tariffs?
Federal grants to states have soared over the years, and with the money has come conditions and requirements that have effectively transferred policy making power from state and local government elected officials to unelected bureaucrats at all levels.
He served 18 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, winning a key election and becoming embroiled in controversy.
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the Universities of Wisconsin as
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) was re-appointed to serve on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. “I am honored to have been appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for a second time. I look forward to applying the same balanced,
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 honorees of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that he has been named the Senate vice-chair of the powerful Joint Finance Committee. The Joint Finance Committee is responsible for determining all state appropriations and expenditures, including the biennial budget. Sen. Testin was first appointed as a member of
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Dec. 4, 2024 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing over $375,000 in grants for new projects to increase economic opportunities within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) community networks in Wisconsin. Projects being funded are: In Pepin County,
MADISON – The Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), whose most recent proposed enhancements to Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation program were signed into law in March 2024, is seeking public comments on its next slate of recommended legislative changes. The Council will host a hybrid public hearing Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 6
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, freshman U.S. Rep. Tony Wied says Americans want the policies President-elect Donald Trump has proposed. The De Pere Republican also says he wants to develop a good relationship with Democrats, and condemns President Biden decision to pardon his son Hunter.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers invites Wisconsinites to attend the annual Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take place at noon on Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024, at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The Capitol Tree is displayed in the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol building throughout the holiday season, serving as
Wisconsin Dems are lining up behind Ben Wikler as the state chair seeks to lead the national committee.
Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt will serve on the Joint Committee on Finance in the upcoming session. The committee is responsible for all state appropriations and expenditures, including the state budget. “I am honored to have been appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance for the upcoming session. It’s a responsibility
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile
CONTACT: Chandra Munroe, chandra.munroe@legis.wi.gov MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced the Senate Democratic appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), re-appointing ranking member Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison). “I am very proud to announce our Senate Democratic team on the Joint Finance Committee for
Scientists at UW-Madison have created a new method for quickly detecting small molecules, which has possible applications in military, environmental and health fields. Vatsan Raman, a biochemistry professor at the university, led the team that created the Sensor-seq method. This approach can screen tens of thousands of protein mutations at
In embracing Act 10 and Walker’s dubious legacy, Wisconsin Republicans are marching to a different beat than the rest of the country.
Another progressive judge rewrites statute.
Wisconsin has eased tax burdens, and created shortfalls for services..
Our large manufacturing sector thrives on international commerce and would suffer from a trade war.
What about coffee beans, climate change and tariffs?
Federal grants to states have soared over the years, and with the money has come conditions and requirements that have effectively transferred policy making power from state and local government elected officials to unelected bureaucrats at all levels.
He served 18 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, winning a key election and becoming embroiled in controversy.