New data show measurable progress since 2005, but women remain underrepresented across most levels of elected office MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Women’s Council today released a comprehensive new report, Women’s Representation in Wisconsin Government: Twenty Years of Progress and Persistent Gaps (2005–2025), documenting two decades of trends in women’s political leadership

Madison, Wisconsin (March 9, 2026) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to acceptthree cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases at its December 5,2025 and January 7, 2026 conferences. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issuespresented in granted cases are

MADISON, WI –WisTax, Wisconsin’s free and secure electronic income tax filing system, is available for the 2026 filing season. The platform has been updated with expanded functionality to better serve Wisconsin residents filing their 2025 state income tax returns. DOR remains committed to providing a no-cost, high-quality filing alternative. This

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released its annual vaccination rates among children, adolescents, and adults for 2025. The data show Wisconsin’s childhood vaccination rates continued to decrease last year. While nearly 7 of every 10 children (66.9%) had the recommended vaccinations at age 24 months, nearly 3 of every 10

MADISON, Wis. — In January, GOP candidate for governor Tom Tiffany took a selfie in front of a Wisconsin gas station and told Wisconsinites that 2026 would be “the cheapest year for gas” in the past six years. Now, gas prices in Tiffany’s district have seen the highest spike of anywhere in Wisconsin. The

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy today announced that it filed an amicus curiae brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in support of Judge Jim Troupis’s petition for review in a high-profile criminal case related to the 2020 presidential election. MacIver called on the Court to grant

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin State Park System Friends Group of the Year and Volunteer Awards. The annual awards recognize Friends Groups and volunteers who provide extraordinary service and demonstrate dedication to protecting the natural resources and enhancing the

WEST BEND – State Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler issued the following statement today: “It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as judge and justice for the past 30 years.  I will be forever grateful to the voters who elected me twice in Washington County and then twice

Serve Wisconsin is pleased to open nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Service Awards The Governor’s Service Awards honor individuals and programs for their exceptional dedication to service through AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors, and other impactful volunteer initiatives. Additionally, the ceremony will recognize a Volunteer of the Year across multiple categories of

National Journal’s newest House Power Rankings listed Derrick Van Orden in the Top 9 most vulnerable Republicans in the country – the latest indication that WI-03 is a toss-up race thanks to Van Orden’s record of failing Wisconsin families.  “Van Orden underperformed the president by more than 4 points, making this seat—historically

Mandela Barnes Will Take on Greedy Utility Monopolies and Donald Trump As The PSC Continues To Approve Billions In Rate Hikes, Wisconsin’s Utility Monopolies See Record Profits   “As Governor, I Will Freeze Utility Rates And Take On Monopolies Like WE Energies Who Are Exploiting Ratepayers To Line Their Own Pockets” As part

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, during his 2026 State of the State address last month, announced the highly anticipated launch of Wisconsin’s new film office, Film Wisconsin, and the state’s new film tax credit program, ushering in a new tool to bring creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolster the state’s travel and tourism

Menomonie, Wis. – Amazon. Cigna. CVS Health. General Motors. Citigroup. What do all these blue-chip companies have in common? In addition to being among the 25 largest American corporations on the latest Fortune 500 list, they’ve also hired recent University of Wisconsin-Stout graduates over the past year. According to a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Spring in Wisconsin brings unique opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the latest issue is packed with stories to help you embrace the season. The

MARATHON COUNTY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is announcing a $250,000 settlement with Apogee Wausau Group, Inc. (Apogee), which does business as Linetec. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permits and State air pollution control laws.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds current high school juniors to apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2026. To apply, students must complete an electronic application including a brief essay and one-minute video

Milwaukee, Wis. – When planning your next trip, be wary of false promises and a sense of urgency that can fool you into paying for something that doesn’t exist. Booking a vacation requires time and detailed planning. Whether you’re just starting to book your hotel and flights or are already out of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Cassie Mordini, announced another record-breaking year for Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry in 2024. According to the latest data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account from the U.S. Bureau of Economic An… Please log in to access

Dear friends, I woke up this morning trying to remember which country we were bombing this week. South America? Africa? The Middle East again? It’s getting hard to keep track. At some point in the last year we’ve had military exchanges with Iran, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Nigeria, and Venezuela—and

CONTACT: Lily Schwenk, thompsoncenter@wisc.edu Study finds conservative viewpoints face asymmetric treatment across hiring and campus climate but challenges the assumption that racial and viewpoint diversity are in tension MADISON—A new survey of UW–Madison faculty finds that conservative viewpoints face asymmetric treatment in hiring decisions and that conservative faculty who express