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MADISON, Wis. — Halfway through Women’s History Month, it is a cruel reminder to Wisconsinites that Derrick Van Orden has spent his time in Congress trying to take away women’s personal freedoms. At a time when women across the country are
Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is announcing that he will retire at the end of his term, and not seek reelection. Wanggaard is the longest serving Republican state senator and is the only Republican ever to be elected to four terms
“People with disabilities, older adults, and family caregivers are struggling to get care needs met even if they are in Family Care, IRIS, or CLTS,” said Jason Glozier, Survival Coalition Co-Chair. “Survival Coalition’s survey clearly shows our current Home and Community
“Recipe” is the latest ad in Opportunity Wisconsin’s ongoing campaign holding Congressman Bryan Steil accountable for his votes for tariffs and benefit cuts MT. PLEASANT, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new TV ad, “Recipe,” featuring Deb, a Mt.
By Brian E. Clark, for WisBusiness.com Brian Clark is a Madison-based writer and photographer who also contributes to the LA Times and Chicago Tribune. — For someone who savors plot twists, pro football player James Daniels couldn’t have predicted the
GOP state Sen. Van Wanggaard, of Racine, has told colleagues he will not seek reelection this fall, a source told WisPolitics. Wanggaard, 73, posted a video message in December that he planned to take the holidays to discuss with his
It’s ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.
Do you want your tax dollars to help pay Luke Fickell’s salary? That’s essentially the question before the state Senate.
A revival of nuclear fission in Wisconsin may be under way. Policymakers in state government have opened that door, and one of the state’s largest electricity wholesalers recently took a step toward walking through.
I cannot stop this war. What I can do is refuse to be silent in my own community, to say clearly, from someone who wore this country’s uniform, that what is being done in our name deserves to be seen, and questioned, and grieved.
Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance. They deserve the full weight of presidential responsibility. And they deserve a public argument worthy of the cost.
Movements are not sustained by one towering figure. They are carried forward by ordinary people who, at some point, decide that the work must continue. The question is no longer just who will show up now. The question is whether the rest of us will.
Dr. Frederic Mohs developed a highly effective treatment for skin cancer while a medical student at the University of Wisconsin in the early 1930s.
Housing advocate, caregiver, and former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett cements herself as the leading progressive in the race for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76. MADISON, WIS. — Former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett announced today that her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly
Decade-long partnership with Minneapolis furniture retailer creates real-world production possibilities for industrial & product design seniors Menomonie, Wis. – A decade-long partnership with Room & Board, a national furniture designer and retailer, has helped University of Wisconsin-Stout industrial and product
March 17, 2026, Wisconsin— Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsements of David Liners for Wisconsin Assembly District 21 and Rep. Christian Phelps (D-93) for Wisconsin Assembly District 93. Christian Phelps is currently the only declared Democratic candidate for
President Trump’s Executive Order aligns with Baldwin’s bipartisan bill requiring online retailers to clearly disclose their country of origin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order, “Ensuring
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election on April 7, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes
MADISON, WI – March 17, 2026 – Young people in Dane County who are passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, and have an interest in careers in conservation are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Career Pathways Program. Launched by Dane County Parks last August, the
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released two new ads which will begin airing today on TV and digital channels across the state. The new ads — “On the Ballot” and “Cruelty” — show
MADISON, Wis. — Halfway through Women’s History Month, it is a cruel reminder to Wisconsinites that Derrick Van Orden has spent his time in Congress trying to take away women’s personal freedoms. At a time when women across the country are seeing Republicans trying to legislate their bodies, Van Orden has
Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is announcing that he will retire at the end of his term, and not seek reelection. Wanggaard is the longest serving Republican state senator and is the only Republican ever to be elected to four terms as senator in the 21st District. Wanggaard is the author of
“People with disabilities, older adults, and family caregivers are struggling to get care needs met even if they are in Family Care, IRIS, or CLTS,” said Jason Glozier, Survival Coalition Co-Chair. “Survival Coalition’s survey clearly shows our current Home and Community Based Service system supplements the unpaid work families are already
“Recipe” is the latest ad in Opportunity Wisconsin’s ongoing campaign holding Congressman Bryan Steil accountable for his votes for tariffs and benefit cuts MT. PLEASANT, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin has launched a new TV ad, “Recipe,” featuring Deb, a Mt. Pleasant resident, calling on Congressman Bryan Steil to stop raising
By Brian E. Clark, for WisBusiness.com Brian Clark is a Madison-based writer and photographer who also contributes to the LA Times and Chicago Tribune. — For someone who savors plot twists, pro football player James Daniels couldn’t have predicted the big change books would have in store for him. But
GOP state Sen. Van Wanggaard, of Racine, has told colleagues he will not seek reelection this fall, a source told WisPolitics. Wanggaard, 73, posted a video message in December that he planned to take the holidays to discuss with his family whether to retire at the end of this term
It’s ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.
Do you want your tax dollars to help pay Luke Fickell’s salary? That’s essentially the question before the state Senate.
A revival of nuclear fission in Wisconsin may be under way. Policymakers in state government have opened that door, and one of the state’s largest electricity wholesalers recently took a step toward walking through.
I cannot stop this war. What I can do is refuse to be silent in my own community, to say clearly, from someone who wore this country’s uniform, that what is being done in our name deserves to be seen, and questioned, and grieved.
Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance. They deserve the full weight of presidential responsibility. And they deserve a public argument worthy of the cost.
Movements are not sustained by one towering figure. They are carried forward by ordinary people who, at some point, decide that the work must continue. The question is no longer just who will show up now. The question is whether the rest of us will.
Dr. Frederic Mohs developed a highly effective treatment for skin cancer while a medical student at the University of Wisconsin in the early 1930s.
Housing advocate, caregiver, and former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett cements herself as the leading progressive in the race for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76. MADISON, WIS. — Former Madison Alder Juliana Bennett announced today that her campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76 has been endorsed by Our Wisconsin Revolution, the
Decade-long partnership with Minneapolis furniture retailer creates real-world production possibilities for industrial & product design seniors Menomonie, Wis. – A decade-long partnership with Room & Board, a national furniture designer and retailer, has helped University of Wisconsin-Stout industrial and product design majors refine their skills under professional mentorship. Now, for
March 17, 2026, Wisconsin— Today, Wisconsin Electoral Socialists (“WES”) announced its endorsements of David Liners for Wisconsin Assembly District 21 and Rep. Christian Phelps (D-93) for Wisconsin Assembly District 93. Christian Phelps is currently the only declared Democratic candidate for District 93, whereas David Liners is joining the race in
President Trump’s Executive Order aligns with Baldwin’s bipartisan bill requiring online retailers to clearly disclose their country of origin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America.”
Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election on April 7, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes includes a driver license, identification card, military or student ID card,
MADISON, WI – March 17, 2026 – Young people in Dane County who are passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, and have an interest in careers in conservation are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Career Pathways Program. Launched by Dane County Parks last August, the organization is excited to announce that the Conservation Career Pathways Program
MADISON, Wis. – Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court released two new ads which will begin airing today on TV and digital channels across the state. The new ads — “On the Ballot” and “Cruelty” — show what’s at stake for Wisconsin voters in the April 7