Menomonie, Wis. – A sustainability project more than two years in the making was unveiled at University of Wisconsin-Stout on June 23, adding to the university’s ongoing commitment to clean energy solutions and green transportation options. Two electric vehicle charging stations, located in Lot 14, on the west side of

MADISON, Wis., Wis. – Through an effort led by Wisconsin’s two medical schools, newborn genomic testing capacity will expand to more hospitals throughout the state, allowing rapid diagnosis of rare genetic conditions and improved medical management for critically ill newborns. In Wisconsin, about 2,000 infants are born each year with a rare

The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court today declined to hear challenges seeking to redraw the state’s current congressional district maps, effectively ensuring the maps will remain in place for the 2026 midterm elections. The decision marks the latest effort by partisans to throw out Wisconsin’s electoral maps. The Quote: WILL Deputy Counsel,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and Polk County District Attorney Jeffrey Kemp today announced that Kenneth GaleWyrick, a former Polk County doctor, has been charged with multiple counts of child enticement allegedly occurring between 1995 and 2003 in Polk County. GaleWyrick

Madison – On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Governor Tony Evers’ attempt to use a line-item veto on a bill without an appropriation. The Assembly Education Chairman and author of Act 20, Representative Joel Kitchens, released the following statement on the ruling: “I am excited that the $50

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, urging the court not to approve an agreement that would threaten the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program administered in accordance with U.S. Department

Fox Cities, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced that its IMMERSION Fox Cities program will launch September 12-13, 2025. IMMERSION Fox Cities provides a community immersion experience for local employees. “It’s a great way to connect your employees with their community and help improve retention and satisfaction.

 Minority witness submits 19 pro-COVID-19 vaccine citations after official hearing record closed WASHINGTON – On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the official record closed for the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ hearing entitled, “The Corruption of Science and Federal Health Agencies: How Health Officials Downplayed and Hid Myocarditis and Other Adverse Events Associated… Please log in to access

Madison… Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Governor Evers inappropriately used his partial veto authority last session on a bill that would have released the literacy education grant funding. The court ruling now opens the door for the $50 million that was included in the Act 20 Literacy

Madison – Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) voted against a series of Republican-authored bills in the State Assembly that claimed to address our state’s mental health crisis—but offered no actual funding to back them up. “These weren’t real solutions—they were empty gestures,” said Rep. Rivera-Wagner. “As someone who believes government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that his office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The U.S. Service Academies are among the most highly respected educational programs in the nation. Admission requires a Congressional nomination and meeting rigorous academic, physical, and medical standards….

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled on a case regarding the governor’s partial veto in a bill changing how students are taught to read. The following statement can be attributed to Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, teacher and president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council. “Wisconsin public school educators show up every day

Evers Broke Law by Using Partial Veto to Delay $50 Million for Literacy Reform MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which found that Governor Evers exceeded his authority

Madison, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction:  “The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision confirmed

65% of Wisconsin voters think half or more of state budget surplus should go to tax cuts Also: Most favor holding public university funding at current level or reducing it More disapprove than approve of the overall work of the state legislature, while more approve than disapprove of the work

LA POINTE, Wis. — Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL), visited La Pointe on Tuesday to spotlight the role of the State Trust Fund Loan Program in supporting critical maritime infrastructure. Over the past year, the BCPL has financed millions to

MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that Governor Evers’ Act 100 veto violated the constitution: “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court opinion is a rebuke of the Governor’s attempt to break apart a bipartisan

Washington, D.C.— According to reporting from Punchbowl, Senate Republicans are circulating a proposal for a $15 billion pity fund for rural hospitals. This is a drop in the bucket compared to the more than $400 billion in projected losses for hospitals in the next 10 years due to GOP proposed

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2025 unemployment rates decreased

Court’s Ruling Allows IRG-Backed Reading Reforms to Move Forward Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. WHAT HAPPENED: The ruling determined Governor Tony Evers’s partial veto was