March 28, 2024 – State Bar of Wisconsin President Dean R. Dietrich lauded the enactment of a bipartisan judicial security legislation yesterday, March 27. The package of three bills aim to bolster security for judicial officers by protecting personal information and
MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. welcomed Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for a conversation regarding the transformative nature of the environmental justice community in the transition to clean energy. Her visit highlighted support and programs available through the Department
On Tuesday, March 26, Wisconsin’s major electric power utilities announced a first in the nation pledge to strictly use labor unions to build their renewable energy projects. https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow-to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/ In response, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and the Natio…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) making affordable healthcare more accessible and ensuring healthcare coverage for the millions of Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. The
Without the amendment on private funding there’s no reason why we couldn’t have competing liberal and conservative groups funding election offices in parts of the state that would promise to turn out more of their voters. Let that happen and
The Brennan Center has found 73 percent of election officials say that these threats have increased in recent years, but nearly half of these incidents go unreported.
The upcoming Republican National Convention, scheduled to take place in Milwaukee from July 15 through July 18, marks the formal end of the primary election period and the start of the general election season.
This isn’t a large problem in affluent suburban communities where the majority of residents are homeowners. But it’s a huge issue in bigger cities like Racine, Green Bay, Madison and West Allis, where a high percentage of the voters are
Dr. Rick St. Germaine, professor emeritus of history at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will be the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U lecture at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. St. Germaine will present “Ijidiwashikwe: Heroine of the Northwoods,
On Tuesday, March 26, Wisconsin’s major electric power utilities announced a first in the nation pledge to strictly use labor unions to build their renewable energy projects. https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/03/26/wisconsin-utilities-vow- to-use-union-labor-for-clean-energy-projects/73065887007/ In response, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting prescribed burning at Governor Nelson State Park in Dane County starting at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Portions of the park will be closed and access
The main culprit behind the surge in underage vaping is the increased accessibility of illegal disposable flavored vape products originating from China and easily obtainable in local stores. This thriving illicit e-cigarette market highlights a fundamental issue: the inadequacy of
Assembly Bill 954 outlines the specific requirements for international physicians to be granted provisional licensure to practice medicine in Wisconsin.
Decision by Gannett and McClatchey to drop AP will reduce state news coverage.
(Madison, Wis.) With most schools in the area off for spring break this week, an uncommon occurrence, the staff of every attraction serving children and families is being stretched and tested. Madison Children’s Museum staff have just been officially certified
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has approved Wisconsin’s plan for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program to help families feed kids over the summer months. Wisconsin is the first
Menomonie, Wis. — In pure dollars and cents, the value of a degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout has never been greater. A new report found that graduates from fall 2022 through summer 2023 not only were employed at a near
NeuGen LLC has filed a lawsuit against MassMutual, alleging the Massachusetts investment firm breached a contract and caused nearly 300 people to lose about $3 million in retirement savings. After Madison-based NeuGen announced plans to lay off about 110 employees
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin for Senate announced its second TV advertisement, “Fought Like Hell,” which will air statewide. The ad features Teamster truck drivers and their families praising Tammy Baldwin for her work fighting to restore pensions for
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by 3.75 percent during the 2024–25 academic year, a rate similar to recent inflation. Rothman also announced he has asked for an updated
