A higher education leader with fundraising, external relations and teaching experience has been selected as the next vice chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. William Broussard will also serve as chief executive officer of the UWSP Foundation. A member of the chancellor’s leadership team, he begins.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you that now is the time to prune your oak trees as there’s high risk of harmful pests spreading tree diseases such as oak wilt come April. Oak wilt is Wisconsin’s most destructive oak disease, killing thousands of healthy trees annually.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January 3, 2023. They will work with current staff to educate communities

MADISON, Wis.—Five years ago this Thursday, December 22, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump after receiving support from Representatives Mike Gallagher and Glenn Grothman, in addition to Senator Ron Johnson. As House Republicans prepare to take the majority next Congress,

Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who live and work in Wisconsin. The investments are part of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Mineral Point. Activities

MADISON – Following their inaugurations for the 2023-2024 biennium, Representatives Shelton and Snodgrass will be joined by a new staffer shared between their offices. Kenny will accompany Paige Anderson and Fawn George in supporting the offices of the 90th and 57th Assembly Districts respectively in Madison.  Kenny is excited to

Madison, WI – Representative-Elect Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. “I am very pleased with this appointment and look forward to working with Chairman Tusler as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary,” Rettinger said. “I am proud of the support I have from

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Sheriff Kalvin Barrett were joined by County Board Supervisors today in calling on the County Board to fund the long debated county jail consolidation project. Under new resolutions introduced within the past few days, the County Board now has two new options to move

West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that TikTok, the social media app, is banned on Washington County government devices. In discussions with United States Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and incoming Chair of the Select Committee on China, Schoemann learned of the serious issues

MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2022) – The Council for Interior Design has extended the accreditation of Mount Mary’s Interior Architecture and Design program through 2028.   The bachelor and postbaccalaureate degrees as well as the program meet the CIDA’s professional standards and have been awarded accreditation for six years. The announcement, made this

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, current Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, responds to Speaker Vos removing her from the Campaigns and Elections committee beginning January 3: “It certainly is no surprise to anyone that Robin Vos did not re-appoint me as chair of the Campaigns

MILWAUKEE — La Causa, Inc. Board Chair announces the retirement of President and CEO, George A. Torres. After 14 years with the organization, Torres will retire in early Q1 of 2023.   “Leading La Causa for the past decade and a half has been an incredible honor, and the decision to

The Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) announces the publication of a new fact sheet on Housing Stability. Where people live directly impacts their well-being. Youth who live in stable housing have better mental health, physical health, school attendance, academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, and improved earnings later in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that 2023 is right around the corner. Those looking for a healthy, refreshing kick-off to the new year can join one of the First Day Hikes happening at Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas this upcoming Jan.

MADISON, Wis. – Happy holidays to you and your families. For many, it is a season of joy and giving to end a productive and busy year. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is looking ahead to 2023 after a year of both addressing challenges and

Yesterday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Jake Tapper on State of the Union to discuss his vision for the Select Committee on China and the dangers of TikTok. Click HERE to watch the full interview, or read highlights of the conversation below: On his plans for the Select Committee on China: “The

MADISON — Comedian Charlie Berens told a crowd at the Kohl Center Sunday that he still dreams about UW–Madison, his alma mater. In the recurring dream, Berens said he shows up to class to give a speech. But there’s not just one professor there — it’s all his professors. And