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Brett Kissela, MD, GME ‘96, MS, named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine MILWAUKEE – Sept. 1, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce that, effective today, Brett

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The key recommendations in the report address some of the most prevalent and pressing

MADISON, WI — State Representative Will Penterman (R-Hustisford) said newly released preliminary revenue figures from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau reinforce the need to revisit the bipartisan taxpayer relief package negotiated earlier this year between the Governor Tony Evers (D) and Republican

MADISON — Eric Perreault, a research executive, academic leader and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern University, has been selected as the third chief executive officer of the Morgridge Institute for Research. He will begin early in 2027. The Morgridge Institute

Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week through the holiday. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas: Tuesday, September 1

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall.  This

MADISON, Wis. – Applications are now being accepted for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Food Security and Wisconsin Products Grant Program, which Gov. Evers secured continued funding for through a $10 million investment in the

Hi, this is State Senator André Jacque, from Northeast Wisconsin. On Labor Day, we celebrate the men and women who get up every day, put in the work, and keep our country moving forward. The people who build our roads,

After pressure from Gov. Evers, lawmakers finally release $10 million from PFAS Trust Fund to help ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean water MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today celebrated the state

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The son of a master electrician, and now a husband and a father of three daughters, David Crowley knows firsthand the struggles union labor and working families across Wisconsin are facing. That’s why he has been traveling to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsin’s educators, school staff, and administrators to welcome them back to school for the 2026-27 school year. As a former educator, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, this is Gov. Evers’ 50th Back-to-School season and his

The Aug. 27 event at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center provided backpacks and school supplies to approximately 60 students while introducing children and families to environmental stewardship through hands-on learning, including a rain barrel demonstration. The activity is part of SSNC’s

MILWAUKEE – ACLU of Wisconsin Policy Director Amanda Merkwae released the following statement: “The reforms announced today regarding the use and oversight of Flock by the Milwaukee Police Department is certainly welcome news. These changes are a testament to the

Baldwin secured over $1 billion to fund Blatnik Bridge project from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Governor Tony Evers joined Wisconsin and Minnesota leaders to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Blatnik Bridge

The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on his commitment to students, educators and public

Partnership expands resources for military families, builds on WIC program’s successful breastfeeding initiatives The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month by highlighting a partnership that expands breastfeeding support for Wisconsin families and recognizes progress

The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends Alex Joers for State Assembly in District 81. WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on commitment to students, educators and public

The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends Lisa Subeck for State Assembly in District 79. WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on commitment to students, educators and public

The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends Renuka Mayadev for State Assembly in District 77. WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on commitment to students, educators and public