Thirteen University of Wisconsin¬–Madison scholars have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This year, 564 scientists, engineers and innovators who are members of AAAS were chosen to be AAAS Fellows. The honor, presented annually since 1874, recognizes efforts to advance science and society, with

Attorneys filed emergency motion to bypass after Court of Appeals issued a stay The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an emergency motion to bypass, asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Teigen v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), a case to determine the legal status of absentee ballot

Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman joined his Assembly colleagues in passing a law enforcement legislative package on the session floor, including Representative Dallman’s bill, Assembly Bill 833. Assembly Bill 833 provides grants to support law enforcement officers and their departments. This bill helps to address a significant barrier for

Move being made in an abundance of caution due to law enforcement investigation in the area MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced, in an abundance of caution, both Burbank and MacDowell Montessori Schools have transitioned to virtual learning due to an ongoing investigation with law enforcement in the area. Students and

MADISON – Yesterday, at the nomination of Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), the Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Amherst Fire District Chief Victor Voss and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Swan as “Hometown Heroes” during its scheduled floor session. Rep. Katrina Shankland nominated Chief Voss and Assistant Chief Swan because of their

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 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at www.govsbizplancontest.com. Nearly 30 percent of the entries over the past eight

Milwaukee (January 26, 2022) – Bublr, Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare operator, is proud to announce that thanks to a generous grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Bublr will be able to expand and improve its adaptive bike program. In 2019 Bublr launched a pilot adaptive bike program with support from the City

      MADISON, Wis. – As the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently declared January Radon Action Month for Wisconsin, experts at UW Carbone Cancer Center also encourage the community to regularly test for radon in their homes.             According the American Cancer Society,

MILWAUKEE —Forty-nine years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a constitutional right to abortion, the public opposes overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling but is closely divided on limiting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A new Marquette Law School Poll national Supreme Court survey finds that, among

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — Today, the Steil for Wisconsin campaign announced that the committee raised more than $300,000 during the fourth quarter of 2021. With a little over nine months to go until the election this November, the campaign has over $1,300,000 cash on hand. “I’m grateful for the continued encouragement

Madison—I am proud to announce that with the passage of Wisconsin State Assembly Bill AB619, fentanyl testing strips have been decriminalized. This bi-partisan legislation was introduced by Representatives Ortiz-Velez, James, Zimmerman and Krug and co-sponsored by several members of the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate. Fentanyl is a powerful

The Construction Manager, Mortenson, Joins as Design Planning Continues for the New Cancer Research Space at MCW’s Milwaukee Campus Milwaukee, Jan. 25, 2022 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has selected Mortenson as the construction manager for the MCW Cancer Research Building. This announcement comes just months after selecting CannonDesign as the architect on

MADISON, WI… With medical resources increasingly strained, military veterans trained in healthcare may again answer the call to serve under a proposal on its way to Gov. Evers after passing the State Senate today. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the proposal with Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer), said

Legislation ratifies ‘PSYPACT,” allowing more professionals to practice across state lines MADISON, WI… Legislation increasing access to mental health services is on the way to Gov. Evers after the State Senate today passed an initiative designed to address a devastating shortage of mental health professionals across Wisconsin. State Sen. André Jacque

GOP ignores will of the people, passes slate of legislation that won’t address issues facing Wisconsinites MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced a substitute amendment to Assembly Bill 440, to legalize cannabis for responsible adult usage. The amendment was struck down on party lines. Senator Melissa Agard released the

OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R.-Wis.) joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and nine of his Republican colleagues in a resolution to recognize the need to stand up for parents’ choices in their children’s education during National School Choice Week. The resolution recognizes the necessity of school choice as a tool

BROOKFIELD – Conservative lieutenant governor candidate and longtime Ron Johnson aide Ben Voelkel commented Tuesday on updated Legislative Fiscal Bureau budget projections that show an increase in the expected surplus:   “Today’s budget news makes it that much easier for conservatives to take money away from Madison and give it