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The Democratic Party of Racine County condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent social media rant by sitting Racine Unified School District board member, Mike Bellagio, who mocked retired teachers, calling them “pathetic,” “uneducated,” and “fools” in one Facebook comment posted among others
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — On Monday, September 1st at 11am working people will leave Zeidler Union Square to march through the streets of downtown Milwaukee sending a clear message to billionaires and union-busters on Workers’ Labor Day: We built this country and we’re
B.S. in cybersecurity recognized for accessibility, affordability, career-focused mission Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity was named a Top 25 Best Value Cybersecurity Degree Bachelor’s Program in the U.S. by Programs.com. The only institution in Wisconsin
(Milwaukee, August 25, 2025)— Currently, over half a million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients await a legal decision regarding the fate of this program, which allows immigrants brought to the United States as children to attend university, work legally,
Successful program received $12 million in continued funding as part of 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by the governor MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that applications are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program. The program, funded by the 2025-27 biennial
A visual effects executive says “there needs to be guardrails” on AI as the technology becomes increasingly skilled at producing high-quality images and animation. Scott Ross, who co-founded the Academy Award-winning studio Digital Domain Inc., discussed this topic during last
MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45
On Thursday, August 21, around 120 researchers, gardeners and community members, gathered as the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Twilight Garden Tour Field Day at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station. Attendees experienced an
MILWAUKEE, WI, Aug 25, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is adding more offerings to its lineup of artificial intelligence (AI) courses, which are designed to help professionals develop the skills and knowledge required to navigate today’s
The Wisconsin congressional delegation stood up as Wisconsinites asking FEMA for aid after terrible floods. Why not continue doing that? Stop listening to Trump. Do your jobs. Listen to rural, urban and suburban working people.
MADISON, Wis. — Join WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for lunch and a panel discussion on if, how and where President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. The panelists include Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette
At a time when trust in public institutions is at an all-time low, the city of Madison needs to see this as a wake-up call.
Racine, WI — August 25, 2025 — H.O.T. Government and The Wisconsin Conservative Digest announce the Liberty Summit 2025, a two-day grassroots event focused on equipping citizens with strategies and connections to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. The
Beer production in a state that prides itself on its brewing heritage is down more than 15 percent in just the last four years, a victim of a confluence of local and national drinking trends.
Also, a short history of American presidents and the prize.
Now that Putin is insisting on a macro settlement of the war, Trump has the opportunity to enlarge the scope of the negotiations to include limits on nuclear weapons.
In the America of Donald Trump, the old virtues of honesty, hard work, and fair play have been swept aside for a new creed: if you can cheat and get away with it, why not?
No one is above the law, but no one IS the law, either.
Statewide tour will take Rodriguez to every corner of Wisconsin, listening to families, workers, and communities about the challenges they face and the future they want to build MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez today announced the launch of “Rolling with
Common Ground Secured $6 Million in Perpetuity for Low-Income Students One year ago Common Ground (CG) celebrated the rollout of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program. Since then approximately 10,000 low-income high school students across the state have benefited from the program
The Democratic Party of Racine County condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent social media rant by sitting Racine Unified School District board member, Mike Bellagio, who mocked retired teachers, calling them “pathetic,” “uneducated,” and “fools” in one Facebook comment posted among others this morning on our Facebook page. “This shameful attack on
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — On Monday, September 1st at 11am working people will leave Zeidler Union Square to march through the streets of downtown Milwaukee sending a clear message to billionaires and union-busters on Workers’ Labor Day: We built this country and we’re taking it back. This year’s Laborfest parade and festival comes
B.S. in cybersecurity recognized for accessibility, affordability, career-focused mission Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity was named a Top 25 Best Value Cybersecurity Degree Bachelor’s Program in the U.S. by Programs.com. The only institution in Wisconsin listed, No. 22-ranked UW-Stout’s cybersecurity program stands out for its
(Milwaukee, August 25, 2025)— Currently, over half a million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients await a legal decision regarding the fate of this program, which allows immigrants brought to the United States as children to attend university, work legally, and are protected from deportation. But DACA recipients and immigrant
Successful program received $12 million in continued funding as part of 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by the governor MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that applications are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program. The program, funded by the 2025-27 biennial budget signed into law by Gov. Evers… Please log in
A visual effects executive says “there needs to be guardrails” on AI as the technology becomes increasingly skilled at producing high-quality images and animation. Scott Ross, who co-founded the Academy Award-winning studio Digital Domain Inc., discussed this topic during last week’s Forward Fest in Madison. Ross led Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light
MILWAUKEE_More than 4,400 students are moving into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls starting Tuesday, Aug. 26, ahead of the start of the 2025-26 school year. UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson will be helping out and greeting students and families from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Sandburg Hall, 3400 N. Maryland Ave.
On Thursday, August 21, around 120 researchers, gardeners and community members, gathered as the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Twilight Garden Tour Field Day at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station. Attendees experienced an evening filled with educational presentations, hands-on demonstrations and guided tours
MILWAUKEE, WI, Aug 25, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is adding more offerings to its lineup of artificial intelligence (AI) courses, which are designed to help professionals develop the skills and knowledge required to navigate today’s fast-evolving AI landscape. From marketing and product development to HR
The Wisconsin congressional delegation stood up as Wisconsinites asking FEMA for aid after terrible floods. Why not continue doing that? Stop listening to Trump. Do your jobs. Listen to rural, urban and suburban working people.
MADISON, Wis. — Join WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for lunch and a panel discussion on if, how and where President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. The panelists include Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs who studies macroeconomic issues and policies;
At a time when trust in public institutions is at an all-time low, the city of Madison needs to see this as a wake-up call.
Racine, WI — August 25, 2025 — H.O.T. Government and The Wisconsin Conservative Digest announce the Liberty Summit 2025, a two-day grassroots event focused on equipping citizens with strategies and connections to restore transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. The summit will take place October 3–4, 2025 at the Holiday
Beer production in a state that prides itself on its brewing heritage is down more than 15 percent in just the last four years, a victim of a confluence of local and national drinking trends.
Also, a short history of American presidents and the prize.
Now that Putin is insisting on a macro settlement of the war, Trump has the opportunity to enlarge the scope of the negotiations to include limits on nuclear weapons.
In the America of Donald Trump, the old virtues of honesty, hard work, and fair play have been swept aside for a new creed: if you can cheat and get away with it, why not?
No one is above the law, but no one IS the law, either.
Statewide tour will take Rodriguez to every corner of Wisconsin, listening to families, workers, and communities about the challenges they face and the future they want to build MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez today announced the launch of “Rolling with Rodriguez: A 72 County Tour,” a statewide listening and engagement
Common Ground Secured $6 Million in Perpetuity for Low-Income Students One year ago Common Ground (CG) celebrated the rollout of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program. Since then approximately 10,000 low-income high school students across the state have benefited from the program which pays for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.. “We are excited