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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight fired University of Wisconsin (UW) System Regent Timothy Nixon, effective immediately, after receiving reports the regent allegedly had an altercation with staff providing support for an official UW meeting. “It is my expectation that

Proposal reduces reliance on local property taxpayers, increases special education reimbursement, provides sustainable resources to support students MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s proposed 2027-29 biennial budget, including roughly $2.75 billion

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Grant County Health Department are saddened to report they have received confirmation of a pediatric measles-associated death in Wisconsin. This is the second death connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), is honored to announce Renee Simpson as the recipient of the 2026 Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award. The award was presented to Simpson by Gov.

Explore 10 gift ideas that celebrate Wisconsin’s rich history, culture and traditions—and are sure to delight everyone who loves the Badger State! MADISON, Wis. – Looking for a holiday gift with a Wisconsin connection? WisHistory’s online shop features a curated

This year’s ornament was inspired by a “one of a kind” photograph of the ground floor rotunda from a unique vantage point. The distinctive geometric marble design and decorative stonework was captured by a camera suspended from the top of

MILWAUKEE — The Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University has received four Best of District V awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for storytelling, environmental graphics, communication initiatives and photography. Marquette was awarded a

After Wisconsin’s process for issuing commutations was reinstated earlier this year, the governor today announced the first commutations grants issued since the Thompson Administration  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today became the first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Tommy Thompson,

Plan focuses on a listening-first strategy centered on Native students, tribal colleges and universities, wellness, and long-term sustainability. DENVER, Colo.—October 29, 2026—As the public debates the value of a higher education nationwide, in Indian Country, there is no debate. Native

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate giant corporations that are pocketing tariff refunds after raising prices on consumers. The senators pressed FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson to investigate

MADISON, Wis. —  Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 16 other attorneys general, is announcing a proposed $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores to resolve allegations that the company routinely charged customers more

MADISON – Today, the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters, announced its endorsement of Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “Wisconsin’s Union Carpenters are proud to stand with Judge Pedro Colon and support his election to the Wisconsin Supreme

MADISON, Wis. —  Attorney General Josh Kaul is announcing that Wisconsin has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six other states in a lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (Hims). The amended complaint alleges that Hims shared consumers’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released the following statement regarding his ongoing investigation into the alleged scheme to confuse voters in the U.S. Senate race in Alaska. “The reported conspiracy