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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, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated three-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Grant County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message recognizing Suicide Prevention Month, reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available to those in crisis and encouraging folks to take care of themselves and each other. Gov. Evers, who has long championed efforts to
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds consumers and dealers who are buying a used vehicle to check it carefully for potential flood damage. Water may cause mechanical or electrical issues and affect the overall safety
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is proud to announce a significant increase in first-year student enrollment for Fall 2025, welcoming 3,871 new freshmen, an 11% rise over last year and the highest freshman enrollment since 2009. Overall enrollment now stands at 22,613. These
Learn More About GOP Premium Hikes Here. Millions of families right now are facing the reality of skyrocketing premium costs thanks to the Trump-GOP health care disaster. Insurance companies have already indicated that, because of the GOP budget bill, they
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) supports the work and findings of the Legislative Audit Bureau’s Report 25-15 from August 2025 which confirms that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) properly managed Fish and Wildlife Account funds. This account is funded
Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
WEST BEND — Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that he completed his first Badger State Blitz this weekend by holding campaign stops in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in just four months since entering the race for
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
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated three-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Grant County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented nine cases
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message recognizing Suicide Prevention Month, reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available to those in crisis and encouraging folks to take care of themselves and each other. Gov. Evers, who has long championed efforts to bolster critical mental health resources in the state, including declaring 2023 the Year
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds consumers and dealers who are buying a used vehicle to check it carefully for potential flood damage. Water may cause mechanical or electrical issues and affect the overall safety of the vehicle. DMV has resources to help identify damaged
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is proud to announce a significant increase in first-year student enrollment for Fall 2025, welcoming 3,871 new freshmen, an 11% rise over last year and the highest freshman enrollment since 2009. Overall enrollment now stands at 22,613. These numbers are based on preliminary estimates. “This growth reflects our
Learn More About GOP Premium Hikes Here. Millions of families right now are facing the reality of skyrocketing premium costs thanks to the Trump-GOP health care disaster. Insurance companies have already indicated that, because of the GOP budget bill, they plan to raise premiums for 24 million Americans by a
MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) supports the work and findings of the Legislative Audit Bureau’s Report 25-15 from August 2025 which confirms that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) properly managed Fish and Wildlife Account funds. This account is funded primarily by license fees paid by Wisconsin hunters, anglers and
Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
WEST BEND — Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that he completed his first Badger State Blitz this weekend by holding campaign stops in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in just four months since entering the race for governor. Josh’s 72nd county stop was in Buffalo County, where he