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APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Emmick as its new Vice President for University Advancement, a strategic role that will shape the university’s future through philanthropy and alumni engagement. Emmick joins Lawrence, bringing nearly 30 years
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to enhance the
Denial of Hazard Mitigation funding comes in addition to President Trump denying Wisconsin’s request for public infrastructure aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s denial of Wisconsin’s application for Hazard
Green Bay, Wis. — UW–Green Bay has broken its previous record of 85,883 learners in Continuing Education and Workforce Training, setting a new all-time high of 101,617 learners—a number so large it nearly rivals the 107,000 inhabitants of Green Bay itself! When
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, kicked off construction on a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area. With 40 all-private rooms, the new 58,000-square-foot facility will
MADISON, WI – Amid a weekslong federal government shutdown, members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today decried the looming lapse in funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and called on federal policymakers to take action to prevent a food security and economic crisis. Without immediate act…
Madison-based Realta Fusion could build its first energy-producing fusion plant within 10 years, though the path ahead has some challenges. Robb Hughes, head of external affairs for the UW-Madison nuclear energy spinoff company, discussed this timeline during this week’s Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement calling on President Trump and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately release critical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November. President Trump and
It’s not too much to ask that voters prove their legal status, just like it’s not too much to ask that voters show photo ID at the polls to verify their identity. It is too much to ask that the entire state voter registry be audited over a matter of weeks.
Timing couldn’t have been worse for a bipartisan group of state legislators who want to give total control over online sports betting in Wisconsin to the native tribes who run casino sports books.
Our environment in Wisconsin is conducive to slow tourism.
Every line of this budget reflects the values that have made Dane County strong: collaboration, accountability and care for one another.
As the Trump administration continues to take a jackhammer to the Constitution, we see more and more editorials calling for moderates on both sides to come together. History shows this is not how major problems are solved in this country.
These kids, their parents, and onlookers witnessed city streets become a stage for a grotesque display of federal overreach, racial profiling, and outright abuse.
Hi, I’m Representative Ben Franklin and I represent the 88th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill I authored that recently was heard in the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. This bill creates a new
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APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Emmick as its new Vice President for University Advancement, a strategic role that will shape the university’s future through philanthropy and alumni engagement. Emmick joins Lawrence, bringing nearly 30 years of advancement experience in higher education, most recently from Garrett
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen
Denial of Hazard Mitigation funding comes in addition to President Trump denying Wisconsin’s request for public infrastructure aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s denial of Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to help recover and build back
Green Bay, Wis. — UW–Green Bay has broken its previous record of 85,883 learners in Continuing Education and Workforce Training, setting a new all-time high of 101,617 learners—a number so large it nearly rivals the 107,000 inhabitants of Green Bay itself! When that many individuals commit to furthering their education, records are
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, kicked off construction on a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area. With 40 all-private rooms, the new 58,000-square-foot facility will be located at 5094 Greenmarket Place in Fitchburg at the
MADISON, WI – Amid a weekslong federal government shutdown, members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today decried the looming lapse in funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and called on federal policymakers to take action to prevent a food security and economic crisis. Without immediate act… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
Madison-based Realta Fusion could build its first energy-producing fusion plant within 10 years, though the path ahead has some challenges. Robb Hughes, head of external affairs for the UW-Madison nuclear energy spinoff company, discussed this timeline during this week’s Wisconsin Energy Institute panel. He said the cost for energy produced
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement calling on President Trump and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately release critical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November. President Trump and the USDA have the full legal authority and available resources
It’s not too much to ask that voters prove their legal status, just like it’s not too much to ask that voters show photo ID at the polls to verify their identity. It is too much to ask that the entire state voter registry be audited over a matter of weeks.
Timing couldn’t have been worse for a bipartisan group of state legislators who want to give total control over online sports betting in Wisconsin to the native tribes who run casino sports books.
Our environment in Wisconsin is conducive to slow tourism.
Every line of this budget reflects the values that have made Dane County strong: collaboration, accountability and care for one another.
As the Trump administration continues to take a jackhammer to the Constitution, we see more and more editorials calling for moderates on both sides to come together. History shows this is not how major problems are solved in this country.
These kids, their parents, and onlookers witnessed city streets become a stage for a grotesque display of federal overreach, racial profiling, and outright abuse.
Hi, I’m Representative Ben Franklin and I represent the 88th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill I authored that recently was heard in the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. This bill creates a new state grant program that allows the Wisconsin Department of Veterans
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