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An AI specialist with the Milwaukee School of Engineering predicts models like ChatGPT will soon hit a plateau, meaning a lot less short-term impact on jobs and society than the hype suggests. Jeremy Kedziora, endowed chair of artificial intelligence at
Opponents of the project continue to use legal maneuvers to further stall this important project from moving forward that will allow Line 5 to continue to supply Wisconsinites with the energy we need to drive our vehicles and heat our homes.
Going green is not always as black and white as it might seem. Often there is gray among the green.
While the institutions are working on alternative energy sources and energy conservation, there’s also a serious need for the typical householder to implement a variety of measures.
While the world watches DOGE destroy wasteful spending at USAID, a rogue agency in Milwaukee might actually be worse.
I have yet to meet a parent who said, ‘We were going to stop at one, but then they repaved Main Street.’
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.
The DNC elects a new leader as it seeks to unify the party and win back working-class voters.
MADISON, Wis., – Menzie Chinn, a well-known macroeconomist with the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Department of Economics at the University of Madison–Wisconsin, published a landmark new textbook last month to help college students make sense of the complex global
The new Democratic National Party chair won’t be in a position to improve the party’s fortunes either.
Loophole allows investment managers to often pay almost half the tax rate compared to most other Wisconsin workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led thirteen of her colleagues in introducing the Carried Interest Fairness Act to eliminate a tax
Dr. Ann Brand, a certified mindfulness teacher, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 13 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. She will present “Intention and Attention: Cultivating Mindful Awareness” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes
MADISON, Wis – Today, in response to recent reporting of Brad Schimel using AI images of Judge Crawford, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Greta Neubauer released the following statement: “Throughout his campaign, Brad Schimel has proven he is
State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills today that would address transparency and fairness in referendums. “Referendums are opportunities for voters to make important decisions about how their tax dollars should be spent,” said Rep. Allen. “Good decision making
MADISON, Wis. –Feb. 6th, 2025– Just one month into the legislative session, patients from across Wisconsin, as well as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Lung Association– two of Wisconsin’s leading patient advocacy organizations
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), will submit testimony to the Assembly Committee on Education on Thursday to share critical information surrounding recent changes to Wisconsin’s test score standards. IRG’s
Half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs were locked out from necessary federal funds to keep doors open, pay staff, care for kids WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from the Trump Administration on why half
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today criticized Republican lawmakers for advancing bills that undermine the expertise of Wisconsin’s educators and local control over schools. Her statement comes as the Assembly Committee on Education holds a hearing on several bills that
Madison, WI – As reported in NBC News, today Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) launched a brand-new round of ads across the Badger State supporting Brad Schimel for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The statewide digital and connected TV ads — part of a larger
An AI specialist with the Milwaukee School of Engineering predicts models like ChatGPT will soon hit a plateau, meaning a lot less short-term impact on jobs and society than the hype suggests. Jeremy Kedziora, endowed chair of artificial intelligence at MSOE, this week addressed members of the Milwaukee Rotary Club.
Opponents of the project continue to use legal maneuvers to further stall this important project from moving forward that will allow Line 5 to continue to supply Wisconsinites with the energy we need to drive our vehicles and heat our homes.
Going green is not always as black and white as it might seem. Often there is gray among the green.
While the institutions are working on alternative energy sources and energy conservation, there’s also a serious need for the typical householder to implement a variety of measures.
While the world watches DOGE destroy wasteful spending at USAID, a rogue agency in Milwaukee might actually be worse.
I have yet to meet a parent who said, ‘We were going to stop at one, but then they repaved Main Street.’
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.
The DNC elects a new leader as it seeks to unify the party and win back working-class voters.
MADISON, Wis., – Menzie Chinn, a well-known macroeconomist with the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Department of Economics at the University of Madison–Wisconsin, published a landmark new textbook last month to help college students make sense of the complex global economy and the geopolitics surrounding it. In a rapidly shifting
The new Democratic National Party chair won’t be in a position to improve the party’s fortunes either.
Loophole allows investment managers to often pay almost half the tax rate compared to most other Wisconsin workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led thirteen of her colleagues in introducing the Carried Interest Fairness Act to eliminate a tax loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street. The
Dr. Ann Brand, a certified mindfulness teacher, is the featured speaker for the Feb. 13 Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. She will present “Intention and Attention: Cultivating Mindful Awareness” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The presentation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of Well #5. Activities related to this project
MADISON, Wis – Today, in response to recent reporting of Brad Schimel using AI images of Judge Crawford, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein and Assembly Democratic Greta Neubauer released the following statement: “Throughout his campaign, Brad Schimel has proven he is beneath the dignity of the office he is seeking. His
State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) released two bills today that would address transparency and fairness in referendums. “Referendums are opportunities for voters to make important decisions about how their tax dollars should be spent,” said Rep. Allen. “Good decision making requires transparency in the information provided to voters.” With Senator
MADISON, Wis. –Feb. 6th, 2025– Just one month into the legislative session, patients from across Wisconsin, as well as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Lung Association– two of Wisconsin’s leading patient advocacy organizations – are urging Wisconsin lawmakers to advance legislation that would
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action Fund, the advocacy partner to the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG), will submit testimony to the Assembly Committee on Education on Thursday to share critical information surrounding recent changes to Wisconsin’s test score standards. IRG’s 2024 report, Testing Our Patience, broke the news on how,
Half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs were locked out from necessary federal funds to keep doors open, pay staff, care for kids WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding answers from the Trump Administration on why half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs, which provide childcare and preschool
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today criticized Republican lawmakers for advancing bills that undermine the expertise of Wisconsin’s educators and local control over schools. Her statement comes as the Assembly Committee on Education holds a hearing on several bills that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction strongly opposes. “Republican lawmakers
Madison, WI – As reported in NBC News, today Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) launched a brand-new round of ads across the Badger State supporting Brad Schimel for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. The statewide digital and connected TV ads — part of a larger seven-figure ad buy that was announced in December — highlight