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Long tenure marked by unifying, expanding Wisconsin small business ecosystem; Two other staff members also retiring MILWAUKEE—SBA Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness is retiring after 35 years of public service with the U.S. Small Business Administration. He has served as the
Enbridge’s oil pipeline construction would pollute wetlands, rivers, and streams St. Paul, MN – Experts and leaders of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa gave testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday to the US Army Corps of Engineers detailing
Proposed Assembly Bill Advances with Growing Bipartisan Support Statewide Madison, WI, May 14, 2025 – Members ofAction! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers, producers, businesses, and film and television project supporters, remain positive as legislative efforts to create film production incentives
Wausau, Wis. – May 14, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is pleased to announce Matthew L. Hunsaker, MD, FAAFP, Founding Dean of MCW-Green Bay, as the Interim Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin. This appointment, effective June 1, 2025, allows for a one
Madison-based Realta Fusion is targeting the mid-2030s for commercial fusion energy production as it continues raising funds and growing its team. “For some, that may sound like a long way away, but I think in the world of energy that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 10 a.m. on June 9, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently notified DATCP that the
Building a resilient food system that works for all takes strong relationships and support for communities and farmers. REAP Food Group, based in Madison, Wisconsin is doing just that, recently with help from the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI
Stories from Wisconsin providers, educators and parents demonstrate the foundational importance of Head Start, and the devastation that would occur if the program were eliminated or cut Madison, WISCONSIN – The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy (CFFE) released a storybook
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, legislation which will alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape to enhance the safety and security of
TOP STORIES 20 state AGs sue feds for tying transportation and disaster funding to immigration enforcement … Directives issued in April by DHS and DOT secretaries informed states that their federal funding required compliance with federal immigration policies. The AGs
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages off-road recreationists to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by taking an approved course. In 2024 alone, 40 people died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin, with most of them not wearing
Designation would ensure local businesses can compete for certain federal contracts to support local economies in Superior and communities across Douglas County MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter asking the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make Douglas County eligible
This week, during National Hospital Week, we celebrate these invaluable institutions and the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to care for our neighbors, friends, and families.
The real reason Democrats struggle to win a proportional number of congressional seats in Wisconsin isn’t the map—it’s the candidates. In statewide races, liberal candidates like Janet Protasiewicz, Doug LaFollette, and even Tammy Baldwin have won in 4 of the 8 current congressional districts.
Education once again took top billing across state budget hearings, but progress is grinding to a halt, just as federal uncertainty looms.
As the Public Service Commission considers We Energies’ proposal to invest $2.2 billion in new methane gas plants in Oak Creek and Paris, business and civic leaders must ask: Are we investing in the future—or repeating the past?
Builders, economists cite rules, especially those on lot size, for affordability crisis, but point to solutions.
Academic science needs to embrace union organizing, now more than ever.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in introducing the Safeguarding Transit Operations to Prohibit (STOP) China Act to support American manufacturing and workers and stop the U.S. government from
MADISON – On Thursday, May 15 at 9:45 a.m., Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs will canvass the results of the April 1 Spring Election. The signing of the canvass statements is the last major step of Wisconsin’s certification process.
Long tenure marked by unifying, expanding Wisconsin small business ecosystem; Two other staff members also retiring MILWAUKEE—SBA Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness is retiring after 35 years of public service with the U.S. Small Business Administration. He has served as the district director since 2001. He has been responsible for the
Enbridge’s oil pipeline construction would pollute wetlands, rivers, and streams St. Paul, MN – Experts and leaders of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa gave testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday to the US Army Corps of Engineers detailing the harms that Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 reroute project will
Proposed Assembly Bill Advances with Growing Bipartisan Support Statewide Madison, WI, May 14, 2025 – Members ofAction! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers, producers, businesses, and film and television project supporters, remain positive as legislative efforts to create film production incentives and establish a State Film Office continue to move forward.
Wausau, Wis. – May 14, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is pleased to announce Matthew L. Hunsaker, MD, FAAFP, Founding Dean of MCW-Green Bay, as the Interim Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin. This appointment, effective June 1, 2025, allows for a one month overlap in leadership with Dr. Lisa Grill Dodson, Sentry
Madison-based Realta Fusion is targeting the mid-2030s for commercial fusion energy production as it continues raising funds and growing its team. “For some, that may sound like a long way away, but I think in the world of energy that we operate in, that’s actually a pretty normal project timeline
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 10 a.m. on June 9, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently notified DATCP that the application window is now open. Eligible projects include those that
Building a resilient food system that works for all takes strong relationships and support for communities and farmers. REAP Food Group, based in Madison, Wisconsin is doing just that, recently with help from the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI LFPA) Program. Since 2023, Farm to Families Program has received
Stories from Wisconsin providers, educators and parents demonstrate the foundational importance of Head Start, and the devastation that would occur if the program were eliminated or cut Madison, WISCONSIN – The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy (CFFE) released a storybook today ahead of the 60th anniversary of Head Start, highlighting
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has reintroduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, legislation which will alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape to enhance the safety and security of BOP personnel. President Donald Trump’s recent call to reopen Alcatraz
TOP STORIES 20 state AGs sue feds for tying transportation and disaster funding to immigration enforcement … Directives issued in April by DHS and DOT secretaries informed states that their federal funding required compliance with federal immigration policies. The AGs [CO, CT, DE, HI, ME, MA, MI, MN, NV, NM,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages off-road recreationists to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by taking an approved course. In 2024 alone, 40 people died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin, with most of them not wearing helmets. Simple steps can prevent fatalities, highlighting the importance of
Designation would ensure local businesses can compete for certain federal contracts to support local economies in Superior and communities across Douglas County MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a letter asking the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to make Douglas County eligible for designation as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone). By
This week, during National Hospital Week, we celebrate these invaluable institutions and the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to care for our neighbors, friends, and families.
The real reason Democrats struggle to win a proportional number of congressional seats in Wisconsin isn’t the map—it’s the candidates. In statewide races, liberal candidates like Janet Protasiewicz, Doug LaFollette, and even Tammy Baldwin have won in 4 of the 8 current congressional districts.
Education once again took top billing across state budget hearings, but progress is grinding to a halt, just as federal uncertainty looms.
As the Public Service Commission considers We Energies’ proposal to invest $2.2 billion in new methane gas plants in Oak Creek and Paris, business and civic leaders must ask: Are we investing in the future—or repeating the past?
Builders, economists cite rules, especially those on lot size, for affordability crisis, but point to solutions.
Academic science needs to embrace union organizing, now more than ever.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in introducing the Safeguarding Transit Operations to Prohibit (STOP) China Act to support American manufacturing and workers and stop the U.S. government from buying Chinese buses and rail cars. The bill will protect
MADISON – On Thursday, May 15 at 9:45 a.m., Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs will canvass the results of the April 1 Spring Election. The signing of the canvass statements is the last major step of Wisconsin’s certification process. Once the canvass statements are signed by the chair, the