Milwaukee County Transit System: Hosts eighth annual Rosa Parks tribute
MCTS opens applications to its annual Rosa Parks Scholarship for high school seniors MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2023) — For the eighth consecutive year, Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will keep a seat open on every bus in the fleet from December
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in demanding transparency related to taxpayer-funded voter-mobilization plans
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 21 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden reiterating concerns over the White House’s refusal to respond to the senators’
La Follette School of Public Affairs: Prohibition may have extended life for those born in dry counties
MADISON, Wis., – Although widely considered a disastrous period in American history, the prohibition movement of the early 20th century may have led to increased longevity for those born in places where alcohol was banned, according to a study co-authored by Jason Fletcher of the La
Milwaukee Freshwater For Life Action Coalition: Statement regarding recent lead copper rule announcement by EPA
Milwaukee. WI – President Joe Biden mandated a goal along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to fully replace lead service lines. Milwaukee should adhere to that goal. We call on
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms CWD in wild deer in Jackson County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Jackson County. The deer was harvested in the town of Garfield and is within 10
ReadyWisconsin: Celebrate the holidays by staying fire safe
MADISON – The holidays are full of decorations that help light up many homes and public spaces. While they can make the season brighter, they also pose a fire risk if not used or maintained properly. ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to
UW–Stout: Interior design students help reimagine local teen group home, with safety and comfort in mind
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UW–Madison: Remains 8th in research ranking, surpasses $1.5 billion in research expenditures
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison, for the first time, has topped $1.5 billion in research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. With this accomplishment, UW–Madison is ranked 8th among the nearly 900 public and private universities surveyed by NSF.
WISDOM: Host action to end prison lockdowns at Governor’s Mansion with partners
[Madison, WI] – WISDOM, its affiliates and partners will stage a public demonstration against the Department of Corrections’ cruel, destructive, and detrimental “lockdown” procedures at its numerous institutions on December 2nd from 11am.-12pm at the Governor’s Mansion at 99 Cambridge
WILL: Biden Department of Education finally begins Title IX investigation into Sun Prairie locker room incident
The News: A Title IX investigation has been opened into the Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a complaint in June
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wisconsin’s teacher pay predicament
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Harvest your holiday tree in a northern state forest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinities that they can harvest a holiday tree from a northern state forest. Trees are available to be cut down in the Black River, Brule River, Flambeau River, Governor Earl
Rep. Brandtjen: Evers’ secret email account calls for investigation
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ alias email account: “Governor Evers’ admission of holding a secret email account has many of us wondering if there has been undisclosed information in open
Dept. of Workforce Development: Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence sets Dec. 4 meeting in Milwaukee
MADISON – A Dec. 4 meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will cover efforts among some Wisconsin companies to implement AI technologies, review occupations in the state’s most rapidly growing economic sectors that may be
U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Fitzpatrick: Lead bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas’ use of human shields
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside several of his colleagues, led the introduction of a bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional surrender of Hamas and condemning Hamas’ use of human shields in their brutal attacks on innocent Israelis. He was
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting Dec. 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, originating
Ratcliff campaign: State representative to run for state Senate
Contact: campaign@ratcliffforsenate.com District 16 Seat open due to Senator Agard Run for Dane County Executive: Election in November 2024 Today, Representative Melissa Ratcliff announced she will be a candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate in District 16. The current Senator,
Agard campaign: Announces campaign for Dane County executive
Contact: info@press-melissaagard.com MADISON – Today, Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard announced her campaign for Dane County Executive. “I was born and raised here in Dane County. I have dedicated my career to improving the lives of the people here,” said Senator
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Joint Pro-Life Wisconsin this January for their March for Life trip
November 28, 2023 – Brookfield, Wisconsin – Once again, Pro-Life Wisconsin is conducting their March for Life Trip to Washington, D.C. from January 17-21, 2024. This event unites pro-lifers to act as witnesses for life on a national level. Pro-Life
WisDems: Repealing the Affordable Care Act would have devastating consequences for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — The Affordable Care Act led to a historic expansion of health care coverage, ensuring more people than ever before are able to access the essential health care they need at an affordable cost. If Donald Trump and Republicans succeeded