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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #266 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 13, 2025, in honor of former Maj. Gen. Jerome “Jerry” Berard, who passed away on Mon.,
MADISON — Ahead of today’s Joint Committee on Finance executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to prioritize public education by delivering funding that is flexible, spendable and predictable. “This
Authors of a bill to enter Wisconsin into a multi-state licensure compact say it would break down employment barriers for cosmetology professionals looking to work in the state. Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Joy Goeben, R-Hobart, are circulating
TOP STORIES Knowles-Nelson supporters worry a ‘trailer bill’ could complicate renewal … Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a hearing June 11 on [Kurtz-Testin] bill aimed at reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, only about a week after
MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared an Assembly committee today, following passage in the full Senate last month. State Sen. André
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is raising awareness about the devasting impact social isolation can have on older investors in Wisconsin. Social isolation, whether voluntary or
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Farmers Union Day Camps are returning to communities across Wisconsin this summer. These free, one-day events are open to all youth and aim to inspire the next generation of leaders through hands-on learning rooted in cooperation, community, and
Menomonie, Wis. – Packaging students from University of Wisconsin-Stout won first place among university teams from around the globe in the 2025 International Molded Fiber Association Student Competition. Preston Briggs, Traverse City, Michigan; Hunter Clausen, Woodville; Lukas David, Johnson Creek;
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday detailing the governor’s proposal for the state budget. Earlier this year, Governor Evers unveiled his budget proposal ahead of the expiration of the
Wisconsin’s public schools need resources that are flexible, spendable, and predictable – ones that allow local districts to address their unique needs.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed spending $480 million on Child Care Counts.
Wisconsin’s governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right.
In Wisconsin alone, confirmed wolf depredations have increased steadily, as have livestock, hunting dogs, and even pets. Farmers in Ashland, Iron, or Douglas Counties aren’t fighting myths; they’re dealing with shredded flesh and silence from the state.
State Bar leaders deliberately violated their own vision statement by refusing in any way to push back against President Donald Trump’s blatantly illegal executive orders attacking lawyers, without whom the rule of law cannot exist “within a fair and accessible justice system.”
Congress’ long-awaited reconciliation bill includes a tax hike on private charitable foundations to foot the government’s spending bill.
This loophole is the result of a minor policy change Congress enacted more than 20 years ago that has allowed foreign cigarette manufacturers to claim refunds on taxes they haven’t actually paid.
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
NASHVILLE, TN—June 12, 2025—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Neville Public Museum is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Telling Our Stories: LGBTQ+ Voices of Northeast Wisconsin. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #266 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 13, 2025, in honor of former Maj. Gen. Jerome “Jerry” Berard, who passed away on Mon., Jan 27, 2025, at the age of 87. “Former Adjutant General Maj. Gen.
MADISON — Ahead of today’s Joint Committee on Finance executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to prioritize public education by delivering funding that is flexible, spendable and predictable. “This budget is much more than dollars — it’s about our
Authors of a bill to enter Wisconsin into a multi-state licensure compact say it would break down employment barriers for cosmetology professionals looking to work in the state. Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Joy Goeben, R-Hobart, are circulating a cosponsorship memo on the legislation, which would ratify and
TOP STORIES Knowles-Nelson supporters worry a ‘trailer bill’ could complicate renewal … Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a hearing June 11 on [Kurtz-Testin] bill aimed at reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, only about a week after the bill was introduced. While most of the testimony was
MADISON… Hmong and Laotian allies who fought on the side of liberty with U.S. soldiers would be formally recognized as Wisconsin veterans under legislation that cleared an Assembly committee today, following passage in the full Senate last month. State Sen. André Jacque, author of the bill, said the long-overdue recognition honors the
MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is raising awareness about the devasting impact social isolation can have on older investors in Wisconsin. Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, significantly contributes to the financial exploitation of older investor…
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Farmers Union Day Camps are returning to communities across Wisconsin this summer. These free, one-day events are open to all youth and aim to inspire the next generation of leaders through hands-on learning rooted in cooperation, community, and agriculture. Several of the camps will take place on working
Menomonie, Wis. – Packaging students from University of Wisconsin-Stout won first place among university teams from around the globe in the 2025 International Molded Fiber Association Student Competition. Preston Briggs, Traverse City, Michigan; Hunter Clausen, Woodville; Lukas David, Johnson Creek; and Isaiah Sparks, St. Paul, created a sustainable packaging solution
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday detailing the governor’s proposal for the state budget. Earlier this year, Governor Evers unveiled his budget proposal ahead of the expiration of the state’s current biennial budget on June 30th. WMC’s General Counsel and
Wisconsin’s public schools need resources that are flexible, spendable, and predictable – ones that allow local districts to address their unique needs.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed spending $480 million on Child Care Counts.
Wisconsin’s governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right.
In Wisconsin alone, confirmed wolf depredations have increased steadily, as have livestock, hunting dogs, and even pets. Farmers in Ashland, Iron, or Douglas Counties aren’t fighting myths; they’re dealing with shredded flesh and silence from the state.
State Bar leaders deliberately violated their own vision statement by refusing in any way to push back against President Donald Trump’s blatantly illegal executive orders attacking lawyers, without whom the rule of law cannot exist “within a fair and accessible justice system.”
Congress’ long-awaited reconciliation bill includes a tax hike on private charitable foundations to foot the government’s spending bill.
This loophole is the result of a minor policy change Congress enacted more than 20 years ago that has allowed foreign cigarette manufacturers to claim refunds on taxes they haven’t actually paid.
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
NASHVILLE, TN—June 12, 2025—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Neville Public Museum is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Telling Our Stories: LGBTQ+ Voices of Northeast Wisconsin. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most prestigious recognition for
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