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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2026 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 15. The regular season is open through May 26, and all seven turkey management zones will be open
We celebrate the signing of Assembly Bill 604 into law, now Wisconsin Act 233. This is a meaningful step toward dignity, healing, and justice for incarcerated people and their families across Wisconsin. By allowing eligible individuals to access Medical Assistance
The News: New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the New Richmond School District, alleging that its bathroom policy violates the rights of high school girls under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. WILL
Madison — Following Tuesday’s election, Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), a long-time public school teacher, criticized Republican lawmakers after several school referendums failed, leaving districts facing severe cuts and possible closures. “They knew where this was headed,” Cruz said. “Who will
MADISON, Wis.—Students from 16 teams across the state will compete at this year’s Wisconsin Civics Games state finals on May 1, the Universities of Wisconsin announced today. Members of the winning team will each earn a $2,000 scholarship to a
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Dr. Russ Gerke as the 2026 High School Principal of the Year. Dr. Gerke serves as principal of West De Pere High School in the School District of West De Pere.
Fond du Lac, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen issued the following statement in response to Representative Rob Brooks’ announcement of his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Rob Brooks has been a dedicated public servant who has spent decades working to
Maple Grove Charter School and Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District recognized for leadership in sustainability and healthy learning environments MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the two recipients of the 2026 Stewardship and Sustainability Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.6 million contract to reconstruct the US 12/18 and County W/Oak Park Road intersection in Deerfield, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 13. Paris is the
Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce Representative Calvin Callahan (R – Tomahawk) as the Assembly recipient of PIA’s 2025 Legislative Excellence Award, in honor of his leadership in authoring key legislation to
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley today released Badger Basics, his plan for Wisconsin as governor built on three pillars — Affordability, Care, and Opportunity — backed by proven outcomes and a record of delivery as the head
Barnes Highlights Experience: “Very Safe To Say, I’ve Been The Most Active Lieutenant Governor Of My Lifetime” Pitches Plans To Expand BadgerCare, Boost Family Farming, And Take On Donald Trump On Wednesday—as part of his Wisconsin Way tour—Mandela Barnes sat down with
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the large margin of victory for liberal Judge Chris Taylor over conservative Judge Maria Lazar in Tuesday’s Supreme Court election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
Winning in Wisconsin requires a strong message, manpower and money. Right or wrong, if you don’t have enough money, then the message and manpower don’t matter.
It’s important to know much national defense research has little to do with building better missiles or bombs. It’s often about prevention, detection, reaction and recovery in times of emergency at home. That affects civilians as well as military personnel.
Got a charge out of state Sen. Patrick Testin’s “outrage” over the Board of Regents’ firing of UW President Jay Rothman this week.
Want to see what good decisions look like? You can watch the results filling in the industrial parks of southern Kenosha County.
Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 602 that would have required the state to opt into a federal program to promote donations to Wisconsin Scholarship Granting Organizations in exchange for a federal tax credit.
Medical mistrust plays a significant role in fueling health care disparities experienced by Black people in Milwaukee, across Wisconsin, and nationally, particularly in high rates of infant mortality.
While the nation waited with bated breath to see if Donald Trump would keep his threat to destroy the ancient Iranian “civilization” by 8 p.m. ET, we also glimpsed the dark side of the moon for the first time in human history.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2026 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 15. The regular season is open through May 26, and all seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting during the spring season. To provide a high-quality
We celebrate the signing of Assembly Bill 604 into law, now Wisconsin Act 233. This is a meaningful step toward dignity, healing, and justice for incarcerated people and their families across Wisconsin. By allowing eligible individuals to access Medical Assistance coverage in the critical weeks before release, AB 604 recognizes
The News: New Richmond Parents for Strong Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the New Richmond School District, alleging that its bathroom policy violates the rights of high school girls under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. WILL represents the Association—which includes both parents and female students—seeking an
Madison — Following Tuesday’s election, Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), a long-time public school teacher, criticized Republican lawmakers after several school referendums failed, leaving districts facing severe cuts and possible closures. “They knew where this was headed,” Cruz said. “Who will explain to children why their schools are closing while public
MADISON, Wis.—Students from 16 teams across the state will compete at this year’s Wisconsin Civics Games state finals on May 1, the Universities of Wisconsin announced today. Members of the winning team will each earn a $2,000 scholarship to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice. The finals, to take place
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Dr. Russ Gerke as the 2026 High School Principal of the Year. Dr. Gerke serves as principal of West De Pere High School in the School District of West De Pere. With more than two decades of leadership at the school,
Fond du Lac, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen issued the following statement in response to Representative Rob Brooks’ announcement of his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Rob Brooks has been a dedicated public servant who has spent decades working to improve the lives of the people he represents. From his
Maple Grove Charter School and Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District recognized for leadership in sustainability and healthy learning environments MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the two recipients of the 2026 Stewardship and Sustainability Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in creating green and healthy learning environments.&… Please log in to
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.6 million contract to reconstruct the US 12/18 and County W/Oak Park Road intersection in Deerfield, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 13. Paris is the prime contractor for the project. The project is designed to
Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is pleased to announce Representative Calvin Callahan (R – Tomahawk) as the Assembly recipient of PIA’s 2025 Legislative Excellence Award, in honor of his leadership in authoring key legislation to protect Wisconsin’s consumers and the independent insurance channel. Rep. Callahan
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley today released Badger Basics, his plan for Wisconsin as governor built on three pillars — Affordability, Care, and Opportunity — backed by proven outcomes and a record of delivery as the head of Wisconsin’s largest and most diverse county. “In order to
Barnes Highlights Experience: “Very Safe To Say, I’ve Been The Most Active Lieutenant Governor Of My Lifetime” Pitches Plans To Expand BadgerCare, Boost Family Farming, And Take On Donald Trump On Wednesday—as part of his Wisconsin Way tour—Mandela Barnes sat down with University of Wisconsin College Democrats to discuss his plans to
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the large margin of victory for liberal Judge Chris Taylor over conservative Judge Maria Lazar in Tuesday’s Supreme Court election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
Winning in Wisconsin requires a strong message, manpower and money. Right or wrong, if you don’t have enough money, then the message and manpower don’t matter.
It’s important to know much national defense research has little to do with building better missiles or bombs. It’s often about prevention, detection, reaction and recovery in times of emergency at home. That affects civilians as well as military personnel.
Got a charge out of state Sen. Patrick Testin’s “outrage” over the Board of Regents’ firing of UW President Jay Rothman this week.
Want to see what good decisions look like? You can watch the results filling in the industrial parks of southern Kenosha County.
Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 602 that would have required the state to opt into a federal program to promote donations to Wisconsin Scholarship Granting Organizations in exchange for a federal tax credit.
Medical mistrust plays a significant role in fueling health care disparities experienced by Black people in Milwaukee, across Wisconsin, and nationally, particularly in high rates of infant mortality.
While the nation waited with bated breath to see if Donald Trump would keep his threat to destroy the ancient Iranian “civilization” by 8 p.m. ET, we also glimpsed the dark side of the moon for the first time in human history.