Washington prepares to take on portable benefits

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Businessman Berrien launches gubernatorial bid

Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video in which he touted his service as a Navy SEAL. He also called himself an “outsider and a businessman just like Donald Trump,” vowing to “shake up Madison like he’s shaking up DC.”

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UW seeking 5% tuition increase

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is seeking to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by at least 5% for the 2025-26 school year following the enactment of the state budget. 

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WisDems: Chair responds to Bill Berrien’s announcement for governor 

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Bill Berrien announcing his bid for governor, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Bill Berrien’s rich enough to buy himself some attention and clueless enough to think that’s going to work — just like Elon Musk did this past April only to see his political

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Washington prepares to take on portable benefits

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Rep. O’Connor Cautiously Applauds UW-Madison for Ending DEI Division

Fond du Lac, WI— Member of the Colleges and Universities Committee, Rep. Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) issued the following statement after UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the sunset of its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA): “Meritocracy should be at the forefront of our institutions, especially at our

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Businessman Berrien launches gubernatorial bid

Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video in which he touted his service as a Navy SEAL. He also called himself an “outsider and a businessman just like Donald Trump,” vowing to “shake up Madison like he’s shaking up DC.”

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Berrien campaign: Navy SEAL and Wisconsin manufacturer Bill Berrien announces bid for governor

CONTACT: Preya Samsundarpress@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday.  On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s highest office, Berrien said in a statement, “Bureaucrats and politicians like Tony Evers have failed Wi… Please log in to access subscriber

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UW seeking 5% tuition increase

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is seeking to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by at least 5% for the 2025-26 school year following the enactment of the state budget. 

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s retirement. Kummet will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. Her appointment is effective on July 28, 2025.  “With decades of experience in

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Sen. Hutton: Statement on UW System tuition increase

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about the UW System proposal to raise tuition by up to 5%, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents at their July 10 meeting: “A major concern for prospective students is the cost of a college education.

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Sen. Tomczyk: WI Supreme Court strips Legislature’s rule oversight powers

Madison, WI… Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers: “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling stripping the Legislature’s ability to oversee administrative rules is a

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