MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that 19 organizations have received nearly $3.2 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) to uplift small business development in local communities across the state. The SBDG Program provides grants to local communities and organizations to directly invest i…

Monday, April 14, 2025, Milwaukee, WI – Action! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers, producers, businesses, and supporters of film and television projects, commends the growing momentum building for establishing a state film office and production incentives to attract and compete for film projects produced in Wisconsin. The coalition is excited

MADISON, WI (April 14, 2025) —  UW-Madison is a research powerhouse, ranking sixth in the nation for research spending. Historically, federal funding through agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation have supported research aimed at critical challenges such as cancer or Alzheimer’s disease detection and treatment.

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today called for increasing the special education rate and expanding mental health training programs available to Wisconsin schools as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget. The message comes as the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction published a report on the use of seclusion and

MADISON, Wis. (April 14, 2025) — The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Board of Governors has named Jill Creston Rothstein as its next executive director. Rothstein, currently general counsel for the South Carolina Bar, will be the first woman in the organization’s history to hold the position. She will assume the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 21 to Arbor Day (April 25) and includes Earth Day (April 22). Forest Appreciation Week is a time

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Madison, Wisc., April 14, 2025 –As organizations scramble to assess the impact of the largest tariff increase in decades, a Madison-based economist and professional futurist is stepping forward with practical tools to help organizations navigate the economic uncertainty. “These tariffs will have short-term and longer-term consequences for businesses, nonprofits, and

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service, in collaboration with Fleet & Family Support Center, Naval Station Great Lakes, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) team, will host a Veteran Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the Milwaukee War Memorial Center, War Memorial Hall, 750 N. Lincoln

Madison, WI — Former Republican State Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz and former Democratic Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney have announced the formation of United Wisconsin, a new cross-partisan organization committed to preserving and promoting the values that have historically made Wisconsin special.  “Central to United Wisconsin’s mission is our belief that it is

MADISON, WI – On Thursday, April 10, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and local victim services providers and advocates for a roundtable discussion at Domestic Abuse Intervention Services during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Representative Stubbs also joined the Attorney General for a press conference highlighting funding

MADISON, WI – On Wednesday, April 9, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Madison West High School students and staff for their second annual Equity Symposium and presented on her work to create a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force in Wisconsin. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the

Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a prominent nonprofit organization committed to acknowledging exemplary women in public service, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Legacy and Rising Star Awards. These prestigious awards recognize the significant achievements and contributions of women whose careers intersect with public service. The honorees

MADISON, WI – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and his House Judiciary Committee Republican colleagues held a press conference on the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin following a roundtable discussion on the antitrust issues facing the NCAA. The press conference highlighted the current landscape around antitrust liability for the NCAA,

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MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining joined Attorney General Josh Kaul at Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee for a victims’ rights roundtable during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is essential to providing critical services to victim-survivors of human

Local advocates joined around 500 people from more than 30 states to stand up for tax fairness and tell their lawmakers about how devastating cuts to vital programs will impact their families Washington, DC (April 11, 2025) – This week, Wisconsinites traveled to Washington DC to meet with their Congressional delegation

Millions in salary costs, thousands of staff hours spent on DEI committees and training with few measurable results MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia) issued the following statements after the release of Reports 25-05 and 25-06, new state audits investigating “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives in Wisconsin’s state

State moratorium to end Tuesday, April 15, 2025 MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the moratorium on

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its 2025 State Convention—Road to 2026. The 2025 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in the Wisconsin Dells on June 14th and 15th at the Chula Vista Resort. Wisconsin Democrats will gather in the Wisconsin Dells to attend trainings and caucuses and