MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs awarded a citation to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr. in collaboration with Senator Kelda Roys in recognition of his receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “It was

(Madison) – On Monday, Dr. Lai Ching-te was sworn in as President of Taiwan, and Hsaio Bi-khim was sworn in as Vice President. State Representative Joel Kitchens issued the following statement congratulating the new leaders of Taiwan:  “I would like to extend my congratulations to President Lai Ching-te, and Vice

TikTok Ban Is Popular With Voters as AI Stirs Privacy Fears, Poll Shows The poll shows: Trump leads Biden 48%-44% across the seven swing states being polled by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult. Six in 10 swing-state voters worried about misinformation around the election, while 46% expressed similar concerns about

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Chancellor Mark Mone shared the following message to UWM students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members on May 21, 2024. Dear UWM Students, Faculty and Staff,  In recent days, I have heard from some on our campus and in our Jewish community that our response over the last few months

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee native Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and chief executive officer of V&J Holding Co., the largest female-owned franchise organization in the United States, will receive the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award June 6 at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WPR revealed how Joint Finance Republicans’ refusal to release $15 million in approved funding to support health care in the Chippewa Valley is already taking a toll on providers in western Wisconsin. Eau Claire hospitals are struggling to keep up with demand for care following the closure

(Milwaukee) – On Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. CT, Voces de la Frontera Action (VDLFA) will join the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) in a press conference calling on President Biden to grant legal work permits to long-term immigrants, including undocumented spouses, parents, and immediate family of United States citizens,

“How are you?” On the surface, it’s such a simple question—and it usually gets a simple answer. For those experiencing a mental health concern, the answer may not be simple. What they say and how they feel can be very different things. They hold back the truth for fear of

MILWAUKEE (May 21, 2024) — Thanks to the amazing generosity of the community, the 26th annual WKLH Miracle Marathon presented by Mars Family Foundation raised more than $1,024,000. Hosted by Dave Luczak and Dorene Michaels from 96.5 WKLH, the two-day, 36-hour radiothon is the highest-grossing fundraiser for Children’s Wisconsin, delivering funds

MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s report on Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to sell a new office in the Department of Justice to out-of-state Democrat megadonor Michael Bloomberg: “I am greatly alarmed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s report this morning

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation. At this time, the DNR believes the spill was caused by

MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced Tuesday it will open a new South East Regional field office at 1701 Pearl Street, #5-0 in Waukesha. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, the Hovde campaign, the Wisconsin Federation of Young Republicans, and Republican candidates up

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Clinton Anderson was among 39 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. He will meet with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states and 4 Canadian provinces on August 23-27 in

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to expose Democrats’ charade of a border bill that doesn’t secure the border and is worse than doing nothing by making processing and dispersing illegal immigrants more efficient. Sen. Johnson pointed out that Democrats want an open border and are

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sheboygan Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the existing Fond du Lac Avenue booster station. Activities related to

MADISON, Wis. — On Sunday, Haaretz, one of Israel’s leading newspapers, broke the news that Eric Hovde has a long history of using antisemitic slurs and spreading antisemitic conspiracies. This comes as Hovde is facing increasing scrutiny over his numerous insulting comments about working Wisconsinites, including nursing home residents, single parents, people struggling with their weight,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online. Everyone can find their adventure in Wisconsin with 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000 lakes and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin. A resident of Lake Geneva has sent photos of newly emerged cicadas (Magicicada spp.) taken on Friday, May 17. The DNR confirmed that these insects are indeed Brood XIII cicadas. “Dozens are hatching

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title VI complaint against the American Bar Association (ABA) for several discriminatory programs, including its “Judicial Clerkship Program” and “Judicial Intern Opportunity Program,” which offer premier, exclusive opportunities to candidates based on race. The complaint also names