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A new report is highlighting that after endorsing NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani, Radical Rebecca Cooke called for the United States to halt aid to Israel. In her comments, she failed to mentioned the terrorist organization Hamas. Following President Trump’s historic peace deal
Wisconsin has the talent, the supply chains — more than 350 in-state clean-energy companies — and the tradition of stewardship to lead the clean-energy economy. If we stay focused on trust, collaboration and measurable results, Wisconsin’s green momentum will outpace politics.
Van Orden is pushing H.R. 4748, the Agricultural Reform Act of 2025. The bill would change the H-2A program – which applies to temporary farm workers – by creating a year-long visa for migrant farm workers not already in the United States.
Last Friday, parents heard about the mass layoffs of OSEP, the Office of Special Education Programs. “To completely obliterate this program and provide no guidance or resources to the states who teach these vulnerable children is sickening,” said Melissa Custer,
If we’re going to not only survive but thrive, we will have to do it together.
Despite the progress made under the Community Reinvestment Act, several communities remain distressed due to widespread discrimination.
Over the past month, I have been working tirelessly to identify opportunities for change—so that conservative thought can be heard on campus and that civil dialogue about difficult issues is given a proper platform.
Reflections on my first 100 days at UW-Oshkosh, In these first 100 days, I’ve looked into the rearview mirror and seen the strength of a legacy that dates back to 1871 — a history of educational excellence, community uplift and civic leadership.
A man’s risk for breast cancer is higher if a close family member has had breast cancer.
Nearly all House and Senate Democrats are holding firm to bring Trump to the table to save certain subsidies as part of the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s signature law, which Trump has long tried to demolish.
I’m surprised to have to say this in 2025, but here we go. Dear fellow Americans: Referring to Black people — whether they are men, women, or children — as monkeys, apes, gorillas, chimpanzees, or anything related to that species is highly offensive and racist.
In the United States, unlike in other nations who know how to control gun violence, we have to measure not only the lives lost to bullets but also the billions of dollars drained from a strained health care system.
If UW-Madison were to fire football coach Luke Fickell he’d still be owed $29 million just to walk away.
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07). Rep. Burlison is a member of the House Oversight, and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees, and is a member of the House Freedom Caucus.
Governor urges bipartisan support for releasing $15 million to prevent project delays, begin work across correctional institutions toward closing GBCI and Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools State Building Commission poised to take up key capital budget investments to move
MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, current Milwaukee County Board Supervisor for District 14, announced today she will seek re-election in the April 7 spring election. She is seeking a second full term as Supervisor, representing the near Southside of Milwaukee County.
MADISON – Due to a recent federal court order that found that a 2013 state statute was contrary to federal law, some individuals who were ineligible for Wisconsin unemployment benefits because they received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Buckhorn State Park reconstruction project in Juneau County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss
Changes to Jarvis Tech labs boost engineering, construction programs Menomonie, Wis. – The final phase of a $7.4 million renovation project has brought crucial upgrades to two of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s biggest and busiest labs. The revamp of the Construction
With the changing season comes increased activity from deer and a greater risk for car vs. deer crashes. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Wisconsin State Patrol urges drivers to stay alert with more deer on the move during
A new report is highlighting that after endorsing NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani, Radical Rebecca Cooke called for the United States to halt aid to Israel. In her comments, she failed to mentioned the terrorist organization Hamas. Following President Trump’s historic peace deal in the Middle East, Cooke refused to thank President Trump. “Radical
Wisconsin has the talent, the supply chains — more than 350 in-state clean-energy companies — and the tradition of stewardship to lead the clean-energy economy. If we stay focused on trust, collaboration and measurable results, Wisconsin’s green momentum will outpace politics.
Van Orden is pushing H.R. 4748, the Agricultural Reform Act of 2025. The bill would change the H-2A program – which applies to temporary farm workers – by creating a year-long visa for migrant farm workers not already in the United States.
Last Friday, parents heard about the mass layoffs of OSEP, the Office of Special Education Programs. “To completely obliterate this program and provide no guidance or resources to the states who teach these vulnerable children is sickening,” said Melissa Custer, Learn in My Shoes Co-Founder from Grafton. Families who have
If we’re going to not only survive but thrive, we will have to do it together.
Despite the progress made under the Community Reinvestment Act, several communities remain distressed due to widespread discrimination.
Over the past month, I have been working tirelessly to identify opportunities for change—so that conservative thought can be heard on campus and that civil dialogue about difficult issues is given a proper platform.
Reflections on my first 100 days at UW-Oshkosh, In these first 100 days, I’ve looked into the rearview mirror and seen the strength of a legacy that dates back to 1871 — a history of educational excellence, community uplift and civic leadership.
A man’s risk for breast cancer is higher if a close family member has had breast cancer.
Nearly all House and Senate Democrats are holding firm to bring Trump to the table to save certain subsidies as part of the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s signature law, which Trump has long tried to demolish.
I’m surprised to have to say this in 2025, but here we go. Dear fellow Americans: Referring to Black people — whether they are men, women, or children — as monkeys, apes, gorillas, chimpanzees, or anything related to that species is highly offensive and racist.
In the United States, unlike in other nations who know how to control gun violence, we have to measure not only the lives lost to bullets but also the billions of dollars drained from a strained health care system.
If UW-Madison were to fire football coach Luke Fickell he’d still be owed $29 million just to walk away.
STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07). Rep. Burlison is a member of the House Oversight, and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees, and is a member of the House Freedom Caucus. In a statement, Rep. Burlison said “Jessi Ebben is a
Governor urges bipartisan support for releasing $15 million to prevent project delays, begin work across correctional institutions toward closing GBCI and Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools State Building Commission poised to take up key capital budget investments to move forward toward governor’s comprehensive plan announced earlier this year to
MILWAUKEE — Caroline Gómez-Tom, current Milwaukee County Board Supervisor for District 14, announced today she will seek re-election in the April 7 spring election. She is seeking a second full term as Supervisor, representing the near Southside of Milwaukee County. “I want to continue to be a voice for my
MADISON – Due to a recent federal court order that found that a 2013 state statute was contrary to federal law, some individuals who were ineligible for Wisconsin unemployment benefits because they received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may now be eligible for past unemployment benefits. While the Evers
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Buckhorn State Park reconstruction project in Juneau County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does
Changes to Jarvis Tech labs boost engineering, construction programs Menomonie, Wis. – The final phase of a $7.4 million renovation project has brought crucial upgrades to two of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s biggest and busiest labs. The revamp of the Construction Lab, the Woods Lab and adjacent portions of Jarvis Hall
With the changing season comes increased activity from deer and a greater risk for car vs. deer crashes. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Wisconsin State Patrol urges drivers to stay alert with more deer on the move during the fall rut or mating season. “This is the time