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For the third straight year, student enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) increased, with 2024-25 enrollment on track to grow by 6% compared to the prior year. The trend continues a period of growth following a decline during the COVID-19
Resolution with dangerous cuts to SNAP and Medicaid set to be voted on by the full Congress as early as today MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement on House Republicans’ budget resolution, which
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers of the following deadlines to remove their permanent ice shanties, or those that aren’t removed daily, on inland and boundary waters. Ice shanties must be removed from state waters by the
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the woman who claims she “gets the facts right” was proven dead wrong. Crawford claims Schimel is “soft on crime ” and “too extreme.” Crawford would be a terrible salesman… Unfortunately for Crawford and Democrats, Wisconsin voters know more about the product
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to conduct a groundbreaking victims’ rights mapping exercise. The participants will trace the journey of a hypothetical National Guard member crime victim through their experience navigating both
Milwaukee – On February 26, WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will release episode one of season two of its digital first podcast product, “Swing State of the Union” (SSOTU). Like season one, season two will be hosted by WUWM’s “Lake Effect”
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Susan Crawford has a rap sheet of radical decisions, so it is easy to see why she is George Soros and JB Pritzker’s handpicked pawn. As an attorney, she represented the most radical special interests among us –
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting
Measures Would Benefit All Wisconsin Voters and Boost Public Confidence in Our Elections Wisconsin voters, no matter who they cast their ballot for or where they live in our state, can agree that our election process needs to be continually
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System by learning about its history of outdoor recreation, tourism and stewardship. Over the last 125 years, Wisconsin’s
Rust Belt Rising announced today the hiring of former Wisconsin State Representative Katrina Shankland as its next Executive Director. Shankland represented a rural Central Wisconsin district in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the past twelve years. Rust Belt Rising is a
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the largest real estate trade association in the state, has endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. As Judge Schimel continues to build momentum, this latest endorsement is further
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the top master’s universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. UW-Eau Claire is among
MADISON – Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have
The University’s 2025 best of the best to be recognized in March along with Larry and Kathy Treankler who will receive the Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize a number of outstanding alumni
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday,
PRESS CONTACT: DLCC Presspress@dlcc.org These state supreme court races are top DLCC priorities because they will shape legislative election outcomes & Democrats’ ability to pass progressive policies WASHINGTON—The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) today announced an update to our 2025-26 target map to
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to theNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA) highlighting multiple requests — some dating back to June 2021 — for
For the third straight year, student enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) increased, with 2024-25 enrollment on track to grow by 6% compared to the prior year. The trend continues a period of growth following a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATC primarily measures enrollment by — and receives its
Resolution with dangerous cuts to SNAP and Medicaid set to be voted on by the full Congress as early as today MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement on House Republicans’ budget resolution, which advanced out of the Rules Committee last night and could
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers of the following deadlines to remove their permanent ice shanties, or those that aren’t removed daily, on inland and boundary waters. Ice shanties must be removed from state waters by the following dates: Wisconsin – Iowa boundary waters on or before Feb.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the woman who claims she “gets the facts right” was proven dead wrong. Crawford claims Schimel is “soft on crime ” and “too extreme.” Crawford would be a terrible salesman… Unfortunately for Crawford and Democrats, Wisconsin voters know more about the product than she does. Crawford’s best sales pitch? She’s a Dangerous
Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to conduct a groundbreaking victims’ rights mapping exercise. The participants will trace the journey of a hypothetical National Guard member crime victim through their experience navigating both the military and civilian criminal justice systems — beginning with
Milwaukee – On February 26, WUWM 89.7 – Milwaukee’s NPR will release episode one of season two of its digital first podcast product, “Swing State of the Union” (SSOTU). Like season one, season two will be hosted by WUWM’s “Lake Effect” producers Joy Powers and Sam Woods. This five-episode series will
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Susan Crawford has a rap sheet of radical decisions, so it is easy to see why she is George Soros and JB Pritzker’s handpicked pawn. As an attorney, she represented the most radical special interests among us – groups that support boys in girl’s sports, providers of child puberty blockers,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of
Measures Would Benefit All Wisconsin Voters and Boost Public Confidence in Our Elections Wisconsin voters, no matter who they cast their ballot for or where they live in our state, can agree that our election process needs to be continually updated and strengthened. All Wisconsinites want to have confidence that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System by learning about its history of outdoor recreation, tourism and stewardship. Over the last 125 years, Wisconsin’s state park system has grown in both size and opportunity
Rust Belt Rising announced today the hiring of former Wisconsin State Representative Katrina Shankland as its next Executive Director. Shankland represented a rural Central Wisconsin district in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the past twelve years. Rust Belt Rising is a Midwest political organization that trains Democrats and provides research and
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the largest real estate trade association in the state, has endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. As Judge Schimel continues to build momentum, this latest endorsement is further proof of Schimel’s growing bipartisan support across the state. “Earning
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the top master’s universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. UW-Eau Claire is among the top Fulbright producers for the seventh time in 12
MADISON – Madison, WI – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) announced today the newest inductees into its Marriage Hall of Fame. WFC began this unique Hall of Fame in 2022 to honor both the institution of marriage and individual marriages that have gone the distance. Applying to be part of the Marriage
The University’s 2025 best of the best to be recognized in March along with Larry and Kathy Treankler who will receive the Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize a number of outstanding alumni and two honorary alumni at the 2025 Alumni Awards dinner
TOWN OF FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. On Monday evening, Fond du Lac County
PRESS CONTACT: DLCC Presspress@dlcc.org These state supreme court races are top DLCC priorities because they will shape legislative election outcomes & Democrats’ ability to pass progressive policies WASHINGTON—The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) today announced an update to our 2025-26 target map to include majority-deciding state supreme court races in Wisconsin an… Please
In the past month, the DNC has filed three briefs challenging MAGA Republicans’ attempts to disenfranchise voters in Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia and won a big case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court As Republicans continue to launch a nationwide campaign to infringe on Americans’ voting rights and undermine democracy,
(Madison) — Madison Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin as well as other local and state-wide pro-life groups are planning a day of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil for Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:30p.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol in advance of the release of critical Wisconsin Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to theNational Archives and Records Administration (NARA) highlighting multiple requests — some dating back to June 2021 — for records relating to Joe Biden and his family business dealings.