More than 5,000 new undergraduates call UWM home MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is welcoming a growing student body this fall, with 5,056 new undergraduate students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last year and is the university’s largest entering first-year class in

Enrollment remains steady despite declines of approximately 1,100 international students statewide MADISON, Wis.—After three years of consecutive enrollment growth, overall enrollment levels remain steady at the Universities of Wisconsin, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts. Enrollment decreased approximately 1% across the 13 UWs, which included significant

Congressman Tom Tiffany to participate; state legislators and community organizations invited to discuss Wisconsin energy policy and what comes next WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Residents, landowners, local officials, and community leaders are invited to attend a Wisconsin Energy Policy Town Hall on Friday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says the recent disposition involving former Beloit police officer Terrell English highlights a larger issue the state must confront: Who gets a second chance in Wisconsin? English entered no-contest pleas to disorderly conduct, battery and false imprisonment. The court withheld findings of guilt under an

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Republicans joined tens of thousands of fellow conservatives in Dallas this week for the first midterm convention in Republican Party history: a two-day showcase of President Donald Trump’s record, the Republican agenda, and the candidates who will protect it on November 3. Chairman Brian Schimming led the

Port leaders call for a new Wisconsin Maritime Plan and sustained state and federal investment GREEN BAY, WI – Leaders representing Wisconsin’s commercial ports convened in Green Bay on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association (“WCPA” or “Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, David Crowley released the following statement: “Today, we remember, we mourn, and we honor the men and women who lost their lives when tragedy struck our nation’s core twenty five years ago. Hate attacked the innocent: parents

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) condemns remarks made by Congressman Derrick Van Orden during a September 2026 appearance on The Vicki McKenna Show, in which he made sweeping and bigoted generalizations about Muslims and Islam. During the interview, Rep. Van Orden claimed that Islamic values “do not comport with

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved 2026 RES-130, urging Midcontinent Grid Solutions (MGS) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin to provide additional review and expanded opportunities for public input on the proposed Bell Center–Columbia–Sugar Creek–IL/WI State Line 765 kV Transmission

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors officially recognized Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Dane County. The board passed 2026 RES-124 to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, traditions, and enduring contributions of Hispanic and Latine residents across

Recognition honors county’s purchase and return of 165 acres of culturally significant land to the Ho-Chunk Nation DANE COUNTY, Wis. — On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, the Dane County Board of Supervisors was presented with the National Sierra Club Environmental Achievement Award in recognition of its work to approve the purchase

MADISON, WI. — This summer, the Trump-appointed majority on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposed sweeping changes to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These changes would allow federal agencies to begin construction projects on historic landmarks without notifying local officials, receiving public input, or consulting with

NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION TO HELP WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES COLLABORATE AND STAND UP TO BIG TECH Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Sept 10, 2026.  Charlie Berens (comedian/Emmy-winning journalist/beer enthusiast) and a team of fellow Wisconsinites are launching Build Wisconsin Better, a nonpartisan organization for Wisconsinites navigating Big Tech proposals and development. BWB launches today and will

Madison – Today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced a lawsuit which aims to overturn Wisconsin laws requiring that only a doctor may perform an abortion and that a woman give informed consent after a 24-hour waiting period. Following the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions – Roe v. Wade and Doe

Agency issues Notice of Noncompliance, says Enbridge began building bypass around spill site despite repeated warnings that permits were required Madison, WI—The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has told Enbridge to halt construction of a temporary bypass intended to allow Line 5 to restart following last month’s massive natural

The diesel price record comes as Tiffany chickened out of doing more than one debate. MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, diesel prices soared to a new record high at $6 per gallon nationally. Experts say this is largely the result of Donald Trump’s war with Iran, which MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted to continue

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, denounced the lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin seeking to overturn protections for women and their unborn children. The lawsuit filed today, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin v. Ozanne, asks the court to find that state laws ensuring that

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #304 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Sept. 11, 2026, and declaring a state Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives in the attacks

MADISON, Wis. — A new fact check from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel finds that MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election. If elected governor, election-denying Congressman Tiffany would be overseeing the 2028 presidential election in key swing-state Wisconsin, positioning an unwavering Trump ally to make critical decisions impactin… Please

Community Shares of Wisconsin will honor local social and environmental justice leaders Madison, WI – On September 17, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. At a time when diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, LGBTQ+ rights, voting