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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development
TOP STORIES Top WI GOP urge easing of party divisions. ‘You’re not going to win being disunified’… [RPW chair Schimming faced] a faction of Republicans at the convention over the weekend … considering forcing a vote of no confidence …
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its popular History Makers Tour into the northwest area of the state with special history events and exhibits happening this June through the end of 2025. The ongoing tour, sponsored by Culver’s,
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high
University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence
Van Orden to VA Secretary Doug Collins: “So when we are going to cut the VA? And I hope you do, sir” New reporting from Raw Story reveals that during a Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, Derrick Van Orden “called

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming says he still has the backing of the party’s executive committee amid some grassroots Republicans criticizing his leadership as the party’s state convention comes to an end.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is proud to introduce a new series of essays that highlight the profound impact of university innovation on the well-being of Wisconsin, the nation and the world. This series, “How Wisconsin Ingenuity Benefits
‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) advises motorists to pack some patience on Wisconsin roads and avoid distractions during the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer. According to AAA, more than 750,000 people
“My thoughts are with former President Joe Biden as he manages a serious health challenge. I am hopeful his record of compassion, dignity, and accomplishment continues for many years to come. I wish him well as his treatment progresses.”… Please

The United States has often overthrown democratic governments for financial gain.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development and apprenticeship programs across the state and urged continued …
TOP STORIES Top WI GOP urge easing of party divisions. ‘You’re not going to win being disunified’… [RPW chair Schimming faced] a faction of Republicans at the convention over the weekend … considering forcing a vote of no confidence … however, the state’s top elected Republicans appeared to try to
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is bringing its popular History Makers Tour into the northwest area of the state with special history events and exhibits happening this June through the end of 2025. The ongoing tour, sponsored by Culver’s, is a collaborative initiative with local communities that provides opportunities
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations as well
University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence – CAM-AI – to provide advanced manufacturing and AI support
Van Orden to VA Secretary Doug Collins: “So when we are going to cut the VA? And I hope you do, sir” New reporting from Raw Story reveals that during a Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, Derrick Van Orden “called for the Trump administration to implement cuts at the Department

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming says he still has the backing of the party’s executive committee amid some grassroots Republicans criticizing his leadership as the party’s state convention comes to an end.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is proud to introduce a new series of essays that highlight the profound impact of university innovation on the well-being of Wisconsin, the nation and the world. This series, “How Wisconsin Ingenuity Benefits the World,” marks WARF’s 100 years of advancing research and
‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) advises motorists to pack some patience on Wisconsin roads and avoid distractions during the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer. According to AAA, more than 750,000 people will travel on Wisconsin roads this holiday weekend. Peak travel times
“My thoughts are with former President Joe Biden as he manages a serious health challenge. I am hopeful his record of compassion, dignity, and accomplishment continues for many years to come. I wish him well as his treatment progresses.”… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have