(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), and Burgess Owens (R-UT) have introduced the bipartisan Empowering Learners Through Competency-Based Education Act, which will assist universities in cultivating learning environments that will allow students to learn at their own pace, called competency-based education (CBE), in an effort to more qui… Please

Legislative Republicans are delivering relief for communities affected by PFAS and other contaminants. Hi, I’m Senator Eric Wimberger representing the Green Bay area. Last week, the Republican Legislature passed sweeping legislation to protect victims of PFAS pollution, ensure that communities plagued by forever chemicals have the resources they need to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Public Schools Week by delivering the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s need to recruit, retain, and train talented workers in the education workforce through the launch of a new teacher apprenticeship pathway, as announced in his 2024 State of the

WHITEWATER, WI: March 1, 2024- The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics, the state’s largest business school, is celebrating 110 years of offering business education and 25 years of offering online courses and degrees during the 2023-24 academic year. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),

“Today, I voted to prevent a government shutdown. As a federal lawmaker, I know that any government shutdown is damaging and if prolonged, can endanger access to key services that millions of Americans depend on and create financial hardship for government workers and military services members forced to go without

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement after the House passed the latest continuing resolution earlier today: “Congressional Republicans have had months to introduce proposals that fund the government without harmful cuts to programs that support many Wisconsinites – they’ve failed. Instead, they’ve floated

FOX CROSSING, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin State Representative Nate ‘Gus’ Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) reiterated his intention to run for re-election to represent the people of the 55th State Assembly District. “I’m proud to have lived in Fox Crossing (formerly the town of Menasha) my entire life and it has been a great honor to

We are grateful to the Joint Committee on Finance and the State of Wisconsin for approving the release of $5 million to the Marquette University School of Dentistry to create a dental general practice residency program with a future hospital partner as previously included in the 2023-2025 State Budget.  Specifically,

Menomonie, Wis. — Six entities in Dunn County have come together to boost economic development in the region. The City of Menomonie, Dunn County, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Menomonie Development Corporation and the Stout Technology and Business Park have signed a memorandum of agreement to

Milwaukee, WI – The Internal Revenue Service issued a formal ruling this week that property owners will not be asked to count the subsidies they receive for replacing lead pipes as income when filing federal income taxes, or need to file amended tax returns if their lead service line was

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Biden Administration to support the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub’s application for funding potentially unlocking between $40 million and $75 million to help grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – spurring innovation, growing our economy, and boosting American competitiveness in this cutting-edge

MADISON, WI — The Town of Peshtigo board adopted a resolution in support of Senate Bill 312, a sweeping PFAS relief bill that would unlock new funding for PFAS-affected communities and extend legal protections to pollution victims. The resolution passed with unanimous support, in a community often seen as ground zero for PFAS contamination

APPLETON, WI – Today with the support of a broad coalition of local and state elected, civic, and business leaders, Appleton Alderperson Kristin Alfheim launched her campaign for the open 18th Senate District. “It’s a new day for the state of Wisconsin,” said Kristin Alfheim. “I am proud of my record of

MADISON, Wis. – Today, legislative Democrats released LRB-5352- comprehensive PFAS legislation to address standards for drinking water, soil cleanup, well testing, and much more. LRB-5761 was also released which creates a ban on products containing intentionally added PFAS. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Addressing PFAS contamination was one of

MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its endorsements for the 2024 Spring Election. “These candidates are conservation champions and leaders in their communities. They are running strong campaigns that share our values – clean water, clean air, accessible public lands, an equitable, safe democracy, and the pursuit

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780. Badger Fund of Funds Gov. Evers today signed AB 890, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 98, which makes several modifications to the current Badger Fund of Funds investment program at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). “We’re continuing our efforts to support Wisconsi… Please log

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now now before courses fill up in spring. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must have a hunter education certification to purchase a hunting

MADISON – Today, Senator Agard joined her Democratic colleagues in the Legislature in introducing comprehensive legislation to combat PFAS contamination across Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am proud to join my Democratic colleagues in introducing a bill that delivers long-overdue solutions to one of

La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced comprehensive legislation to help Wisconsin communities address toxic PFAS contamination. Key provisions of this legislation include: ·         PFAS standards for groundwater and drinking water ·         New grant programs to assist local governments, organizations and private well owners test and

MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to release $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin after Republicans cut the funds from the Universities of Wisconsin budget last year in an attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. After today’s meeting, the Democratic members of the