WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin worker deserves to feel respected and protected in the workplace.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands.  Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan and Mississippi

MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses  designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry.  With advancements in automation, artificial intelligence and lean methodologies, ongoing professional development … Please

Madison– Following last week’s unanimous vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, a bill that aims to attract film production to Wisconsin continued to build momentum with a successful hearing in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. The bill’s Senate author, Senator Julian Bradley, believes in the

MILWAUKEE_Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Lubar will commemorate his 96th birthday at a dedication ceremony for the new Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room, which includes an exhibit of his life’s work, in the Golda Meir Library on UWM’s campus.  Media are invited to cover the event, which will

MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Democrat and Evers’ appointee Chris Taylor launched her bid for Wisconsin’s already hyper-partisan Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor’s extreme partisan record has never been on full display outside of Dane County. After “liberal express lane” elections in Dane County and an appointment from Tony Evers, Radical Democrat Chris

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Hear from three innovators who have successfully adopted intrapreneurship in their organizations Thursday, June 12 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Intrapreneurship is the practice of encouraging employees within an organization to act like entrepreneurs – taking initiative, developing new ideas and

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Wisconsin Examiner’s Ruth Conniff details how Congressman Derrick Van Orden has broken his promise to reject cuts to SNAP by voting in favor of unprecedented cuts last week as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. “Congressman Van Orden’s vote would make

MADISON, Wis. —  Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO Eric Borgerding recently penned a column in the Wisconsin State Journal highlighting issues Wisconsin’s hospitals will face as part of the budget reconciliation bill being discussed in Congress. Read excerpts of the column below or find the full column here.  COLUMN: House budget proposal

Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Robin Nicole Scott, executive director of We All Rise: African American Resource Center was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of her substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award is given to recognize

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor today released the following statement announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2026, continuing her commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites: “As an attorney, public servant, and now as a judge, I’ve always been committed to

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) proudly congratulates Sarah Hagenow of Poynette on her selection as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. “Sarah’s deep agricultural roots and her passion for telling the stories of Wisconsin’s farming families make her an exceptional choice for this important role,” said Mike Semmann,

CALEDONIA, Wis. – Randy Bryce, the Army veteran, cancer survivor, Ironworker, Social Security advocate and 2018 Democratic nominee for the First Congressional District who helped retire Paul Ryan, on Tuesday announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent millionaire Republican Rep. Bryan Steil. Bryce launched his campaign with a video titled “Job’s

Tourism Economics study finds local and state impact exceeding expectations Contact: media@mke2024hostcommittee.org Milwaukee— The MKE 2024 Host Committee released the final economic impact report for the 2024 Republican National Convention, which took place July 15-18, 2024. The report, commissioned by the MKE 2024 Host Committee and conducted by Tourism Economics, revealed

MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement on introducing Assembly Bill 269 (AB 269) in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “In today’s economy, many people are working second, or even third, jobs in order to make ends meet,” said Rep. Dallman. “AB 269 allows Transportation Network Couriers (TNCs) and Delivery

Cause Of Fire Under Investigation The Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR TREMPEALEAU, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) applauds the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for its proactive role in implementing the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which will begin monthly milk sampling on all Wisconsin dairy farms to monitor for highly pathogenic avianinfluenza (HPAI/H5N1).

MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs presented an official citation to McKinstry in Madison to recognize them for receiving a 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today it was my pleasure to present an official citation to McKinstry in Madison in recognit… Please

At the Wisconsin Republican Convention this weekend, Republican delegates supported a resolution calling to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law… just as Derrick Van Orden “called for unity among Republicans.”  The first thing Van Orden’s “unified” Republican delegates are up to? Chomping at the bit to ban abortion, as the 1849 law –

Madison, Wis. – Twenty-eight state legislators in Wisconsin signed onto a letter calling on members of Congress to oppose efforts to “defund” Planned Parenthood. The House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill includes provisions that would block patients on Medicaid from getting their care at Planned Parenthood health centers. In Wisconsin, over 50,000 patients relied