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Early bird rates available until Nov. 1 – secure your spot today GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part of the conversations
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads,
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his
The Aug. 27 event at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center provided backpacks and school supplies to approximately 60 students while introducing children and families to environmental stewardship through hands-on learning, including a rain barrel demonstration. The activity is part of SSNC’s
MILWAUKEE – ACLU of Wisconsin Policy Director Amanda Merkwae released the following statement: “The reforms announced today regarding the use and oversight of Flock by the Milwaukee Police Department is certainly welcome news. These changes are a testament to the
Baldwin secured over $1 billion to fund Blatnik Bridge project from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Governor Tony Evers joined Wisconsin and Minnesota leaders to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge
The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on his commitment to students, educators and public
Partnership expands resources for military families, builds on WIC program’s successful breastfeeding initiatives The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month by highlighting a partnership that expands breastfeeding support for Wisconsin families and recognizes progress
Early bird rates available until Nov. 1 – secure your spot today GREEN BAY, Wis. — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On Jan. 13-14, be part of the conversations and understand the emerging policy and market trends shaping the
Three-year initiative, backed by the 2026 Strategic Funding Award from Common Good Philanthropies, will equip nonprofit leaders serving older adults and people with disabilities with tools to plan for the future GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Envision Greater Green Bay (Envision) today announced a new three-year partnership with Common
After three years of organizing, residents won stronger oversight of Ridge Breeze Dairy, but say Wisconsin communities should not have to fight for basic protections one permit at a time Pierce County Residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and press action Monday, August 31st. (GROWW Photo by Hunter Riley)
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued a directive to County departments and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit Flock camera operations on county property and evaluate and adopt transparency and accountability standards. “Public safety partners should have the right tools to keep Milwaukee
Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, has been appointed Executive Vice
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing issues in Wisconsin, including: Addressing PFAS contamination in groundwater Ad…
MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican legislative leaders. The new figures show Wisconsin’s economy is in
MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute is an independent biomedical research organization closely affiliated with the
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1 · I-94 – Waukesha County Wednesday, September 2 · … Please log in to access
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. This year, over 34,000 people applied for one of the 15,245
MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. The program provides funding to nonprofit organizations
Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads, grow our food, care for our families, power our communities,
After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state budget committee’s release of $10 million from the state’s PFAS
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to every corner of Wisconsin, hearing from voters about how MAGA
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his final as governor. In the coming days and weeks, the governor
The Aug. 27 event at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center provided backpacks and school supplies to approximately 60 students while introducing children and families to environmental stewardship through hands-on learning, including a rain barrel demonstration. The activity is part of SSNC’s Earth Ambassador initiative, a K3–12 environmental education curriculum designed to
MILWAUKEE – ACLU of Wisconsin Policy Director Amanda Merkwae released the following statement: “The reforms announced today regarding the use and oversight of Flock by the Milwaukee Police Department is certainly welcome news. These changes are a testament to the tireless advocacy work of so many Milwaukee residents who have
Baldwin secured over $1 billion to fund Blatnik Bridge project from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Governor Tony Evers joined Wisconsin and Minnesota leaders to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project, which Senator Baldwin successfully secured more than $1 billion in
The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on his commitment to students, educators and public education. WEAC President, teacher Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, said, “WEAC has met
Partnership expands resources for military families, builds on WIC program’s successful breastfeeding initiatives The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month by highlighting a partnership that expands breastfeeding support for Wisconsin families and recognizes progress of the state’s breastfeeding initiatives. The partnership between the …