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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 10, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki, who lost his life in World War
Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution
The News: Today at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Assembly Republicans unveiled a comprehensive package of education bills aimed at addressing critical challenges in our classrooms and expanding opportunities for families to choose the best educational path for their children. WILL supports
Madison- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has appointed Representative Jim Piwowarczyk to chair the newly created Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency and Modernization, a group tasked with exploring how Wisconsin can use technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to make government
PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Marshfield Clinic Health System leadership, members of his administration, and local leaders in Park Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. In 2022, the governor awarded $20 million
Trump and Big Tech promise “human flourishing” in the UW System.
It’s only human to question the safety and potential economic disruption of inventions that test our ability to absorb the change, but history shows acceptance is widespread once benefits become clear. That may be the case with AI in time.
A new UW-Madison lab aims to help newsrooms develop in-house artificial intelligence tools that reflect their own values and needs.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let us commit to telling complete stories—stories that acknowledge the full breadth of Latino identity, including those who carry African heritage alongside their Latino culture.
In order to deal with climate-driven threats, we must first recognize them. Urgently reducing greenhouse gas emissions and funding adaptation should be top priorities for every politician who cares about public health and the future we all share.
2025’s economic policy undermines the opportunities and security of Wisconsin’s workers.
Eight months into the Trump-Vance interregnum, Americans are becoming more and more aware of the fact that the Republicans were serious about the crazy concepts they spouted with regard to the economy, and about implementing their authoritarian fever dreams.
Efforts part of a commitment to drug overdose protection As part of a continued, comprehensive response to the state’s drug overdose epidemic, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is distributing more than 131,000 xylazine test strips to community organizations
(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin’s annual Love Life Gala fundraising dinner will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brookfield Conference Center located at 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005. The Love for Life Gala is Pro-Life Wisconsin’s opportunity
Legislation codifies recent court decision that overturned a law preventing disabled individuals from receiving unemployment benefits MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) proposed legislation ensuring that disabled Wisconsinites are able to access the
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley officially launched his gubernatorial campaign. “Surprise, surprise; another career politician has jumped
Preliminary estimates show 28% enrollment growth since 2020 Green Bay, WI — Preliminary enrollment estimates to be released by the Universities of Wisconsin later today will show continued positive momentum for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including three percent enrollment
Widely used agricultural pesticides nicknamed “neonics” are posing a threat to pollinators and the crops they support, experts said during a briefing at the State Capitol. Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-Appleton, yesterday hosted the information session with members of environmental advocacy
Hunt Smart And Safe This Deer Season The 2025 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Sept. 13. / Photo Credit: Tim Donovan MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the archery and crossbow deer
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 10, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki, who lost his life in World War II at the age of 27 and whose remains have been identified and returned
Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students. Chad Weis, General Manager of the Madison office of Home
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution levels based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). The latest
The News: Today at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Assembly Republicans unveiled a comprehensive package of education bills aimed at addressing critical challenges in our classrooms and expanding opportunities for families to choose the best educational path for their children. WILL supports these legislative efforts, and our Research Director Will Flanders joined
Madison- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has appointed Representative Jim Piwowarczyk to chair the newly created Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency and Modernization, a group tasked with exploring how Wisconsin can use technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to make government work better for everyone. “I’m grateful to Speaker Vos for
PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Marshfield Clinic Health System leadership, members of his administration, and local leaders in Park Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. In 2022, the governor awarded $20 million through the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program—a program created by
Trump and Big Tech promise “human flourishing” in the UW System.
It’s only human to question the safety and potential economic disruption of inventions that test our ability to absorb the change, but history shows acceptance is widespread once benefits become clear. That may be the case with AI in time.
A new UW-Madison lab aims to help newsrooms develop in-house artificial intelligence tools that reflect their own values and needs.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, let us commit to telling complete stories—stories that acknowledge the full breadth of Latino identity, including those who carry African heritage alongside their Latino culture.
In order to deal with climate-driven threats, we must first recognize them. Urgently reducing greenhouse gas emissions and funding adaptation should be top priorities for every politician who cares about public health and the future we all share.
2025’s economic policy undermines the opportunities and security of Wisconsin’s workers.
Eight months into the Trump-Vance interregnum, Americans are becoming more and more aware of the fact that the Republicans were serious about the crazy concepts they spouted with regard to the economy, and about implementing their authoritarian fever dreams.
Efforts part of a commitment to drug overdose protection As part of a continued, comprehensive response to the state’s drug overdose epidemic, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is distributing more than 131,000 xylazine test strips to community organizations and renewing the statewide naloxone standing order for pharmacists. “Drug
(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin’s annual Love Life Gala fundraising dinner will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brookfield Conference Center located at 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005. The Love for Life Gala is Pro-Life Wisconsin’s opportunity to celebrate and protect life with several hundred attendees. They
Legislation codifies recent court decision that overturned a law preventing disabled individuals from receiving unemployment benefits MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) proposed legislation ensuring that disabled Wisconsinites are able to access the full range of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Unempl…
WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley officially launched his gubernatorial campaign. “Surprise, surprise; another career politician has jumped into the race for governor of Wisconsin. After years of
Preliminary estimates show 28% enrollment growth since 2020 Green Bay, WI — Preliminary enrollment estimates to be released by the Universities of Wisconsin later today will show continued positive momentum for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including three percent enrollment growth from last fall. The University continues to be the
Widely used agricultural pesticides nicknamed “neonics” are posing a threat to pollinators and the crops they support, experts said during a briefing at the State Capitol. Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-Appleton, yesterday hosted the information session with members of environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin and specialists from UW-Madison. She circulated a
Hunt Smart And Safe This Deer Season The 2025 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Sept. 13. / Photo Credit: Tim Donovan MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. The two seasons