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MADISON, Wis. — In a time when Wisconsinites are already dealing with climbing costs and economic uncertainty due to the GOP’s tariff taxes, the Republican-led government shutdown is adding another layer of stress — and Wisconsinites across the state are speaking
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced today, that after careful consideration, it will be ceasing operations on the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County campus effective May 22, 2026. The university’s top priority is ensuring that students, faculty, and staff on that campus
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 5-month-old colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a horse
GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today, DeWitt LLP law firm announced six of its attorneys have been included in the final rankings for the 2025 edition of IP STARS, the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation to help improve the quantity of our nation’s blood supply and streamline the opening of new blood centers. “At a time when our nation’s blood supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced legislation to award President Donald J. Trump the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his unprecedented record of achieving peace and ending wars around the world — including his most recent success in
Democrats are in open revolt and Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge can’t decide whether they stand with so-called “leader” Hakeem Jeffries or the far-left radical socialists now calling the shots. As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders publicly shame Jeffries for not endorsing their radical ally
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released Report 25-24, revealing shortcomings in how the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) collects, processes, and addresses annual financial
JUNEAU, Wis. — Dodge County Assistant District Attorney Shawn Woller today announced his candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1, seeking to succeed the Honorable Judge Brian Pfitzinger, who will retire at the end of his term in 2026
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, as part of a bipartisan group of legislators, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) introduced LRB-4723/1, which would bring Wisconsin in alignment with 39 other states that have legal sports wagering. The bill excludes a sports wager conducted under certain
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.
MADISON, WI –. On October 15th, Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction informed school districts across the state of the upcoming changes to general aid funding. The unfortunate reality of this news was that over 70% of our state’s school districts will be
EAGLE, Wis. – Get ready to whisk up some holiday magic! Old World Wisconsin is calling all bakers, builders and history lovers to join the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest during their annual Home for the Holidays celebration this December. Transform
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the candidates running in the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Despite his decision, Wikler is still involved in politics behind the scenes, raising money and helping create an infrastructure to support his party’s eventual nominee for governor as well as Democrats who are trying to win seats in the Legislature and in Congress.
Lake Michigan not imperiled by water needs
This budget reflects the commitment to children who will arrive at kindergarten ready to learn, to parents who can stay in the workforce, and to communities that will thrive as a result.
We are demanding that the GHC board act upon the unanimous voice of its own diverse members. They must recognize the union immediately, come clean on their anti-union activities and regain the trust of membership by democratizing the cooperative again.
Growing up in a home with limited means should have no bearing on making sure the kid has a hot lunch with fellow classmates. As such, the rest of us must find a way to best educate and uplift our youth. That means fully supporting the free meals program.
Messages on private text chains have driven several news stories over the past few weeks. The lesson here is a simple truth: Don’t say things privately that you would be embarrassed to say in front of the whole world.
MADISON, Wis. — In a time when Wisconsinites are already dealing with climbing costs and economic uncertainty due to the GOP’s tariff taxes, the Republican-led government shutdown is adding another layer of stress — and Wisconsinites across the state are speaking out about the pain the GOP is causing them. The
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced today, that after careful consideration, it will be ceasing operations on the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County campus effective May 22, 2026. The university’s top priority is ensuring that students, faculty, and staff on that campus are supported throughout this transition. The spring 2026 semester will
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 5-month-old colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented 10 cases of EEE
GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today, DeWitt LLP law firm announced six of its attorneys have been included in the final rankings for the 2025 edition of IP STARS, the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation to help improve the quantity of our nation’s blood supply and streamline the opening of new blood centers. “At a time when our nation’s blood supply has reached a critical low, we must do everything we
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced legislation to award President Donald J. Trump the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his unprecedented record of achieving peace and ending wars around the world — including his most recent success in securing a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that brought
Democrats are in open revolt and Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge can’t decide whether they stand with so-called “leader” Hakeem Jeffries or the far-left radical socialists now calling the shots. As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders publicly shame Jeffries for not endorsing their radical ally Zohran Mamdani, the question for every Democrat running in 2026
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) released the following statement after the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released Report 25-24, revealing shortcomings in how the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) collects, processes, and addresses annual financial reports for school districts across Wisconsin: “Even as it distributes…
JUNEAU, Wis. — Dodge County Assistant District Attorney Shawn Woller today announced his candidacy for Dodge County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1, seeking to succeed the Honorable Judge Brian Pfitzinger, who will retire at the end of his term in 2026 and has endorsed Woller to serve as his successor. Woller
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, as part of a bipartisan group of legislators, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) introduced LRB-4723/1, which would bring Wisconsin in alignment with 39 other states that have legal sports wagering. The bill excludes a sports wager conducted under certain conditions to be excluded from the statutory definition of a
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.
MADISON, WI –. On October 15th, Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction informed school districts across the state of the upcoming changes to general aid funding. The unfortunate reality of this news was that over 70% of our state’s school districts will be losing crucial funding due to state Republicans mishandling of the
EAGLE, Wis. – Get ready to whisk up some holiday magic! Old World Wisconsin is calling all bakers, builders and history lovers to join the 2025 Gingerbread House Contest during their annual Home for the Holidays celebration this December. Transform Wisconsin’s rich history into something sweet by creating a gingerbread
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the candidates running in the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Despite his decision, Wikler is still involved in politics behind the scenes, raising money and helping create an infrastructure to support his party’s eventual nominee for governor as well as Democrats who are trying to win seats in the Legislature and in Congress.
Lake Michigan not imperiled by water needs
This budget reflects the commitment to children who will arrive at kindergarten ready to learn, to parents who can stay in the workforce, and to communities that will thrive as a result.
We are demanding that the GHC board act upon the unanimous voice of its own diverse members. They must recognize the union immediately, come clean on their anti-union activities and regain the trust of membership by democratizing the cooperative again.
Growing up in a home with limited means should have no bearing on making sure the kid has a hot lunch with fellow classmates. As such, the rest of us must find a way to best educate and uplift our youth. That means fully supporting the free meals program.
Messages on private text chains have driven several news stories over the past few weeks. The lesson here is a simple truth: Don’t say things privately that you would be embarrassed to say in front of the whole world.