Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging Congress to reject President Trump’s reckless cuts affecting emergency preparedness and response, clean water, and infrastructure investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional

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David McGrath: What I learned on my first day of school

When I’m asked for advice, three things I share. First, over prepare for every class. Have a detailed lesson plan, but also a Plan B. Second, be yourself, not some stultified version of what you think a teacher should be. Third, always do what you think is right for your students, not what you’re told by a colleague, the author of the textbook or an administrator long gone from the classroom.

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UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence

UW-Stout faculty, instructional staff honored for educational excellence As a new academic year begins, several members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty and instructional staff have been honored for their outstanding educational efforts in the laboratory, classroom and beyond. Among them are Emma Green, assistant professor of developmental psychology, and Pranabendu Mitr… Please

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Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging Congress to reject President Trump’s reckless cuts affecting emergency preparedness and response, clean water, and infrastructure investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s propo… Please

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Groundwater Coordinating Council releases 2025 report to the Legislature

MADISON, Wis. – The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) recently shared its recommendations for protecting and preserving the state’s vital groundwater resources in its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations address the most prevalent and pressing groundwater issues in Wisconsin, such as:  The continuous presence of PFAS in

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 bear hunting season opens Sept. 3

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall. This year, over 32,000 people applied for one of the 13,110 bear

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David McGrath: What I learned on my first day of school

When I’m asked for advice, three things I share. First, over prepare for every class. Have a detailed lesson plan, but also a Plan B. Second, be yourself, not some stultified version of what you think a teacher should be. Third, always do what you think is right for your students, not what you’re told by a colleague, the author of the textbook or an administrator long gone from the classroom.

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