MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary estimates — with eight universities showing new freshman

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 10, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki, who lost his life in World War II at the age of 27 and whose remains have been identified and returned

Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students. Chad Weis, General Manager of the Madison office of Home

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution levels based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). The latest

The News: Today at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Assembly Republicans unveiled a comprehensive package of education bills aimed at addressing critical challenges in our classrooms and expanding opportunities for families to choose the best educational path for their children. WILL supports these legislative efforts, and our Research Director Will Flanders joined

Madison- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has appointed Representative Jim Piwowarczyk to chair the newly created Speaker’s Task Force on Government Efficiency and Modernization, a group tasked with exploring how Wisconsin can use technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to make government work better for everyone. “I’m grateful to Speaker Vos for

PARK FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Marshfield Clinic Health System leadership, members of his administration, and local leaders in Park Falls to celebrate the grand opening of the new Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls. In 2022, the governor awarded $20 million through the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program—a program created by

Efforts part of a commitment to drug overdose protection As part of a continued, comprehensive response to the state’s drug overdose epidemic, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is distributing more than 131,000 xylazine test strips to community organizations and renewing the statewide naloxone standing order for pharmacists. “Drug

(Brookfield, WI) – Pro-Life Wisconsin’s annual Love Life Gala fundraising dinner will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Brookfield Conference Center located at 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005. The Love for Life Gala is Pro-Life Wisconsin’s opportunity to celebrate and protect life with several hundred attendees. They

Legislation codifies recent court decision that overturned a law preventing disabled individuals from receiving unemployment benefits MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) and Representative Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) proposed legislation ensuring that disabled Wisconsinites are able to access the full range of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Unempl…

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley officially launched his gubernatorial campaign.  “Surprise, surprise; another career politician has jumped into the race for governor of Wisconsin. After years of

Preliminary estimates show 28% enrollment growth since 2020 Green Bay, WI — Preliminary enrollment estimates to be released by the Universities of Wisconsin later today will show continued positive momentum for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, including three percent enrollment growth from last fall. The University continues to be the

Hunt Smart And Safe This Deer Season The 2025 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Sept. 13. / Photo Credit: Tim Donovan MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. The two seasons

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that an unvaccinated three-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Grant County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). It is the state’s first confirmed case of WNV in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented nine cases

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message recognizing Suicide Prevention Month, reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available to those in crisis and encouraging folks to take care of themselves and each other. Gov. Evers, who has long championed efforts to bolster critical mental health resources in the state, including declaring 2023 the Year

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds consumers and dealers who are buying a used vehicle to check it carefully for potential flood damage. Water may cause mechanical or electrical issues and affect the overall safety of the vehicle. DMV has resources to help identify damaged

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is proud to announce a significant increase in first-year student enrollment for Fall 2025, welcoming 3,871 new freshmen, an 11% rise over last year and the highest freshman enrollment since 2009. Overall enrollment now stands at 22,613. These numbers are based on preliminary estimates. “This growth reflects our

Learn More About GOP Premium Hikes Here.  Millions of families right now are facing the reality of skyrocketing premium costs thanks to the Trump-GOP health care disaster. Insurance companies have already indicated that, because of the GOP budget bill, they plan to raise premiums for 24 million Americans by a

MADISON | Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) supports the work and findings of the Legislative Audit Bureau’s Report 25-15 from August 2025 which confirms that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) properly managed Fish and Wildlife Account funds. This account is funded primarily by license fees paid by Wisconsin hunters, anglers and

WEST BEND — Veteran and Washington Co. Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that he completed his first Badger State Blitz this weekend by holding campaign stops in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in just four months since entering the race for governor. Josh’s 72nd county stop was in Buffalo County, where he