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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding today’s incident in Mount Horeb: “May 1st, 2024 will be a date not forgotten. Moments like this turn lives upside down, cause trauma, sorrow, and a moment of reflection for
MADISON, Wis. — As MAGA leader Donald Trump uses an off-day from his criminal trial to visit Wisconsin today, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of touch he is with the issues that matter to Wisconsinites.
Marinette, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus is proud to announce a ribbon-cutting to celebrate renovations at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre and the Fine Arts Gallery. Renovations were made possible by $600,000 in support from Marinette County
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison: “The free exchange of ideas through open dialogue and debate is a hallmark of the Universities of Wisconsin. We support the First Amendment
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The following message was sent by email on Wednesday to all UW–Madison students and employees. An earlier update from Wednesday morning can be found here. Dear Campus Community, As you may be aware, this morning around 7 a.m., the University of
The greater Madison area is seeing “significant” improvements in housing inventory as the market stabilizes, according to a local real estate executive. Stark Company Realtors President David Stark says this spring brings “far less uncertainty” than was present in early
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Caitlin Lee and Angela Jenkins and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “Today, as we mark the
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Jewish Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank and Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank: “Last September, after years of discussion and months
Appearing before the Supreme Court to oppose the governor’s suit, the Legislature’s lawyer was flummoxed trying to defend the undemocratic tactics of the Republican Legislature.
“Voices of Democracy” is the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day (May 1, 2024). This year, the theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections.
DAs in five local counties are quitting and will be replaced in this year’s election.
H5N1 virus has spread worldwide through bird populations and has caused 442 confirmed human cases and 262 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
Switching to heat pumps in a northern climate will prove much more expensive.
Safe bet: Reagan would have sided with defending Ukraine.
Whether it’s pursuit of Wisconsin’s best beer, too many liquor store runs, or white claws out of control, the deeper issue is mental health.
Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.
MADISON – On Wednesday morning, police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments set up by students peacefully expressing solidarity with Palestine. While the encampments were non-violent and posed no risk to public safety, law enforcement needlessly escalated
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793,
Madison – This morning Madison area law enforcement attempted to clear the UW-Madison encampment protest by force. The protest is demanding university disclosure and divestment from the US/Israel war on Palestine. Multiple students and professors were arrested. This past Monday, April
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding today’s incident in Mount Horeb: “May 1st, 2024 will be a date not forgotten. Moments like this turn lives upside down, cause trauma, sorrow, and a moment of reflection for all of us. To the young people, their families and
MADISON, Wis. — As MAGA leader Donald Trump uses an off-day from his criminal trial to visit Wisconsin today, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling attention to just how out of touch he is with the issues that matter to Wisconsinites. “Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda have no place here
Marinette, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus is proud to announce a ribbon-cutting to celebrate renovations at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre and the Fine Arts Gallery. Renovations were made possible by $600,000 in support from Marinette County and donors for the “Take a Seat” campaign, who will
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison: “The free exchange of ideas through open dialogue and debate is a hallmark of the Universities of Wisconsin. We support the First Amendment and the right to free expression – including through legal
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The following message was sent by email on Wednesday to all UW–Madison students and employees. An earlier update from Wednesday morning can be found here. Dear Campus Community, As you may be aware, this morning around 7 a.m., the University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD), in concert with partner law enforcement
The greater Madison area is seeing “significant” improvements in housing inventory as the market stabilizes, according to a local real estate executive. Stark Company Realtors President David Stark says this spring brings “far less uncertainty” than was present in early 2023, when rising mortgage rates led to confusion among analysts
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin AAPI Caucus Co-Chairs Caitlin Lee and Angela Jenkins and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: AAPI Caucus Co-Chair Angela Jenkins: “Today, as we mark the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we
MADISON, Wis. — In honor of the beginning of Jewish Heritage Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank and Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Jewish Caucus Chair Linda Frank: “Last September, after years of discussion and months of preparation, a group of Jewish Democratic leaders proposed the
Appearing before the Supreme Court to oppose the governor’s suit, the Legislature’s lawyer was flummoxed trying to defend the undemocratic tactics of the Republican Legislature.
“Voices of Democracy” is the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day (May 1, 2024). This year, the theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process; discussing issues in honest and civil ways; turning out to vote; and, finally, helping to move the country forward after free and fair elections.
DAs in five local counties are quitting and will be replaced in this year’s election.
H5N1 virus has spread worldwide through bird populations and has caused 442 confirmed human cases and 262 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.
Switching to heat pumps in a northern climate will prove much more expensive.
Safe bet: Reagan would have sided with defending Ukraine.
Whether it’s pursuit of Wisconsin’s best beer, too many liquor store runs, or white claws out of control, the deeper issue is mental health.
Decisions on $2.8 million budget shortfall made with lack of transparency, some complain.
MADISON – On Wednesday morning, police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments set up by students peacefully expressing solidarity with Palestine. While the encampments were non-violent and posed no risk to public safety, law enforcement needlessly escalated the situation by making arrests and using physical force that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Gov. Tony Evers on March 21, 2024. The legislation, Assembly Bill 793, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 148, modifi… Please log in to access
Madison – This morning Madison area law enforcement attempted to clear the UW-Madison encampment protest by force. The protest is demanding university disclosure and divestment from the US/Israel war on Palestine. Multiple students and professors were arrested. This past Monday, April 29th student organizers at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee joined the movement