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After two and a half months of chaos stemming from everything from tariffs to threats to civil liberties to the destruction of Medicaid, there is nothing subtle about the overwhelming rejection of the man and his policies.
America is facing a constitutional crisis not just because the president is defying the courts. We are facing a constitutional crisis because Americans don’t know the Constitution.
TOP STORIES Arrest of Wisconsin judge could affect how justice system operates, UW prof. Schweber argues… “We have to separate the law, the politics and the policy here if the allegations are true,” Schweber [said]. “All I have to go
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has introduced bipartisan legislation that attempts to encourage more video game production companies to locate in Wisconsin. According to the latest data from Statista Market Insights, the worldwide video game industry is forecasted to
MILWAUKEE_Architecture and Urban Planning students from UWM explored the long-term potential of the possible removal of the I-794 highway spur through downtown Milwaukee. Their concepts will be shared with the public at an open house on Thursday, May 1, from
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – President Donald J. Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman Derrick Van Orden via the conservative social media site Truth Social. The president, who made his endorsement public on Monday, said of the two-term congressman from Wisconsin, “Congressman
The lawyer handling the discipline case against Michael Gableman argued a three-year suspension of the former justice’s law license was justified because Gableman “certainly knew better” than to violate numerous conduct standards while reviewing the 2020 election.
The News: A lawsuit challenging a Biden-era investment rule will be put on hold, as Trump Administration reconsiders and ultimately plans to repeal the rule. On behalf of two Wisconsin investors, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sued the Biden
Warmer weather has reached northern Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw Class II and Posted Road restrictions for northern Wisconsin in Zones 1-2 on Wednesday, April 30 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads include about 1,400 miles
UW-Green Bay reinvents ‘Grandparents’ University’ as generations in learning Green Bay, WI – UW-Green Bay reinvents Grandparents’ University with Generations in Learning, a series of half-day workshops designed to enhance learning and connection between older adults and kids, and is perfect
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Anika Rickard is transitioning to the role of Communications Director, effective immediately. Rickard will be the primary media contact and spokesperson for the 2026 cycle. “Rickard has been
Eight alumni and friends of the university will be honored with awards from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Association on Friday, May 16. Honorary Alumnus Award The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented to non-alumni or non-degreed alumni who have
Lawmakers are reigniting an effort this session at exempting cigar lounges from an early 2000s-era law banning smoking in most public places in the state.
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After two and a half months of chaos stemming from everything from tariffs to threats to civil liberties to the destruction of Medicaid, there is nothing subtle about the overwhelming rejection of the man and his policies.
America is facing a constitutional crisis not just because the president is defying the courts. We are facing a constitutional crisis because Americans don’t know the Constitution.
TOP STORIES Arrest of Wisconsin judge could affect how justice system operates, UW prof. Schweber argues… “We have to separate the law, the politics and the policy here if the allegations are true,” Schweber [said]. “All I have to go on are the allegations as stated by the federal government.
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has introduced bipartisan legislation that attempts to encourage more video game production companies to locate in Wisconsin. According to the latest data from Statista Market Insights, the worldwide video game industry is forecasted to grow at an annual rate of 7.65 percent from 2025
MILWAUKEE_Architecture and Urban Planning students from UWM explored the long-term potential of the possible removal of the I-794 highway spur through downtown Milwaukee. Their concepts will be shared with the public at an open house on Thursday, May 1, from 2-5 p.m. at 3rd St. Market Hall (2nd Street Corridor),
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – President Donald J. Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman Derrick Van Orden via the conservative social media site Truth Social. The president, who made his endorsement public on Monday, said of the two-term congressman from Wisconsin, “Congressman Derrick Van Orden is an America First Warrior for Wisconsin’s
The lawyer handling the discipline case against Michael Gableman argued a three-year suspension of the former justice’s law license was justified because Gableman “certainly knew better” than to violate numerous conduct standards while reviewing the 2020 election.
The News: A lawsuit challenging a Biden-era investment rule will be put on hold, as Trump Administration reconsiders and ultimately plans to repeal the rule. On behalf of two Wisconsin investors, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sued the Biden Administration challenging the use of environmental, social, and governance (commonly
Warmer weather has reached northern Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending Spring Thaw Class II and Posted Road restrictions for northern Wisconsin in Zones 1-2 on Wednesday, April 30 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads include about 1,400 miles of state highways susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during
UW-Green Bay reinvents ‘Grandparents’ University’ as generations in learning Green Bay, WI – UW-Green Bay reinvents Grandparents’ University with Generations in Learning, a series of half-day workshops designed to enhance learning and connection between older adults and kids, and is perfect for grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and mentors, alike. The first
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Anika Rickard is transitioning to the role of Communications Director, effective immediately. Rickard will be the primary media contact and spokesperson for the 2026 cycle. “Rickard has been a great addition to the Republican Party of Wisconsin,” said WisGOP
Eight alumni and friends of the university will be honored with awards from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Association on Friday, May 16. Honorary Alumnus Award The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented to non-alumni or non-degreed alumni who have demonstrated great love of and service to UW-Eau Claire or
Lawmakers are reigniting an effort this session at exempting cigar lounges from an early 2000s-era law banning smoking in most public places in the state.
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