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MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement calling on Justice Janet Protasiewicz to recuse herself from the pending Act 10 lawsuit: “Justice Protasiewicz promised Wisconsin voters that she would
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Meanwhile, the campaign of liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, said she opposes both former President Joe Biden pardoning his family members on his final day in office and Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Stoughton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the watermains
WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has been named a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), one of the world’s most prestigious networks of business schools. The college is one of
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — As Susan Crawford continues to peddle lies about Brad Schimel and Wisconsin’s brave law enforcement officials that worked to clear the state’s decades-old backlog of rape kits, the voters deserve to hear the truth. Over the weekend, Brad
More women are taking steps to become entrepreneurs, and that interest has been reflected in recent years through entries, semi-finalists and finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The deadline to enter the contest online is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31 at www.govsbizplancontest.com.
A food recovery program that repackages leftover food from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire dining services is expanding in spring semester to help feed more students. The program, piloted in fall 2024, provides repackaged meals to Campus Harvest Food Pantry, where
Madison, Wis.—Jan. 28, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Jason Fields has been appointed chief operating officer. Hired after a national search to fill the role, Fields, a Wisconsin native, brings a wealth of experience that
MADISON, Wisconsin – (January 28, 2025) – To empower lifelong learners to navigate and take charge of their careers in today’s tech-driven workforce, the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Center for Professional & Executive Development announced its launch of several new online certificate courses
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Supreme Court candidate and Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel’s extremism on abortion has hit a new peak as Pro-Life Wisconsin, one of the most extreme anti-abortion groups in the Badger state, is publicly supporting his candidacy. The
Madison, WI — Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) introduced legislation establishing that only the U.S. flag, state flag, POW/MIA flag and the official flags of each branch of the U.S. armed forces can
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In a stunning new leak, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford was caught soliciting changes to Wisconsin’s congressional maps for financial support. In an email first obtained by the New York Times, Susan Crawford and Democratic fundraisers participated in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as announced in his 2025 State of the State address, kicked off 2025 the Year of the Kid by approving a new emergency rule to combat lead poisoning statewide and directing another $5 million in federal
Milwaukee, Wis. – The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country or domestic group has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is
From WisPolitics … — The U.S. Senate plans to vote today on the nomination of Sean Duffy to become Transportation secretary. Last night’s procedural vote to move the nomination to the floor was 97-0. The chamber plans to convene this
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel today said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. But he stopped short of
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by
MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement calling on Justice Janet Protasiewicz to recuse herself from the pending Act 10 lawsuit: “Justice Protasiewicz promised Wisconsin voters that she would not prejudge cases. On the campaign trail, she repeatedly mentioned
Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Meanwhile, the campaign of liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, said she opposes both former President Joe Biden pardoning his family members on his final day in office and Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Stoughton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the watermains along U.S. Highway 51. Activities related to this project are
WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has been named a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), one of the world’s most prestigious networks of business schools. The college is one of only 27 in the United States to achieve this distinction,
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — As Susan Crawford continues to peddle lies about Brad Schimel and Wisconsin’s brave law enforcement officials that worked to clear the state’s decades-old backlog of rape kits, the voters deserve to hear the truth. Over the weekend, Brad Schimel penned an opinion piece in The Waukesha Freeman. You can check
More women are taking steps to become entrepreneurs, and that interest has been reflected in recent years through entries, semi-finalists and finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The deadline to enter the contest online is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31 at www.govsbizplancontest.com. Thirty percent (30%) of the entries over the past nine
A food recovery program that repackages leftover food from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire dining services is expanding in spring semester to help feed more students. The program, piloted in fall 2024, provides repackaged meals to Campus Harvest Food Pantry, where they are frozen and available for free to students. The
Madison, Wis.—Jan. 28, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Jason Fields has been appointed chief operating officer. Hired after a national search to fill the role, Fields, a Wisconsin native, brings a wealth of experience that will help transform the vision for The Center into a
MADISON, Wisconsin – (January 28, 2025) – To empower lifelong learners to navigate and take charge of their careers in today’s tech-driven workforce, the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Center for Professional & Executive Development announced its launch of several new online certificate courses in partnership with Ziplines Education, a career accelerator focused on… Please
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Supreme Court candidate and Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel’s extremism on abortion has hit a new peak as Pro-Life Wisconsin, one of the most extreme anti-abortion groups in the Badger state, is publicly supporting his candidacy. The group’s legislative director recently endorsed Schimel, as reported in a
Madison, WI — Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) introduced legislation establishing that only the U.S. flag, state flag, POW/MIA flag and the official flags of each branch of the U.S. armed forces can be flown or displayed at state and local government buildings.
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In a stunning new leak, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford was caught soliciting changes to Wisconsin’s congressional maps for financial support. In an email first obtained by the New York Times, Susan Crawford and Democratic fundraisers participated in a briefing describing the court race as a “Chance to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as announced in his 2025 State of the State address, kicked off 2025 the Year of the Kid by approving a new emergency rule to combat lead poisoning statewide and directing another $5 million in federal funds to support the expanded Well Compensation and Well Abandonment
Milwaukee, Wis. – The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country or domestic group has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is nothing an individual can do to stop a cyberattack, there
From WisPolitics … — The U.S. Senate plans to vote today on the nomination of Sean Duffy to become Transportation secretary. Last night’s procedural vote to move the nomination to the floor was 97-0. The chamber plans to convene this morning and then proceed to executive session to continue consideration
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like voter ID. Check out the highlights: Endorsing Brad Schimel: Rep.
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County. 2025 is a state biennial budget year
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list includes
From WisPolitics … — Conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel today said anyone who engaged in violence, assaulted police and resisted arrest “should have been prosecuted” for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. But he stopped short of condemning President Donald Trump for pardoning more than 1,500 defendants
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by a conservative majority have protected education freedom, and how future