Marquette University: Engineering professor receives fellowship to support structural steel research from the American Institute of Steel Construction
Fellowship will fund research into new intermediate ductility steel building systems to better serve regions beyond those with very high seismic activity MILWAUKEE — Dr. Andrew Sen, assistant professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering in Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering, has received The American Institute
Sen. Jacque: Recognized as advocate for firefighters
Wisconsin State Firefighter Association Highlights Passage of AB 651 MADISON, WI…The Wisconsin State Firefighters Association held their Annual Convention in Green Bay this weekend. As part of the convention, the organization recognized State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) for his
WisDems: ROUND UP: Gas prices skyrocket around Wisconsin following Trump’s illegal war with Iran
MADISON, Wis. — Gas prices continue to surge with no indication of relief as a result of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, which Wisconsin Republicans continue to support. Since the Trump administration launched the first illegal attack in Iran, the average
U.S. Attorney Elgersma: Repeat drug trafficker sentenced to over 4 years for cocaine distribution and money laundering
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Travis L. Ingram, 38, Mosinee, Wisconsin, was sentenced on March 12, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 52 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine, maintaining
Rep. Fitzgerald: Assembly Democrats introduce bill to lower property taxes
MADISON – On March 14, State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) joined fellow Assembly Democrats to introduce LRB-6488, a bill that would use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to significantly lower property taxes across the state, while also increasing
U.S. Reps. Steil, Wied: Call for investigation into Newcap’s misuse of taxpayer dollars
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) and Tony Wied (R-WI-08) wrote to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, calling for an investigation into the allegations of egregious mismanagement of taxpayer dollars by Newcap Inc. in
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul sues OneMain Financial for alleged bait and switch lending scheme involving hidden add-on products
13 States Seek Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Restitution, Penalties; Ask the Court to End the Allegedly Unlawful Conduct MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 12 other state Attorneys General announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related
Pollnow campaign: Wisconsin state legislators endorse Nate Pollnow for Secretary of State
TOWN OF ELBA – Farmer and conservative activist Nate Pollnow today announced the endorsement from a strong group of state senators and representatives who are supporting his campaign for Secretary of State to bring greater transparency, accountability, and taxpayer-focused leadership to
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: GOP health care madness: Republicans kick millions off their coverage, push them into skimpy plans, and hike out-of-pocket costs
Millions of Americans from Alaska to Florida are folding under the weight of doubling, tripling, and quadrupling premiums and being forced to skip meals and cut back utilities because Trump and Republicans in Congress put billionaires and big corporations before
Exact Sciences: $2.5 million grant to support UW School of Medicine and Public Health
MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — Today the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association announced a $2.5 million grant from Exact Sciences. The money will establish the James Dahlberg Fund for Cancer Detection and Clinical Integration, an initiative designed to accelerate early cancer
Institute for Reforming Government: WI lawmakers should investigate DPI’s secret $369K resort retreat, IRG report explains
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to establish a Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Public Instruction. The report outlines how the legislature should investigate the actions of the Wisconsin
UW-Stout: Aims to boost advanced manufacturing workforce via agreement with Central New Mexico Community College
Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout is extending high-impact polytechnic education beyond Wisconsin with its first-ever out-of-state articulation agreement for the B.S. automation leadership program. The agreement between UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) creates
Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2026 Sacred Cat and Headliner Awards
The Milwaukee Press Club has named Astead Herndon, a host and editorial director at Vox, as the club’s 2026 Sacred Cat Award honoree. The award, given annually since 1973, recognizes excellence in journalism at the national level. Herndon will accept the award
Madison Reading Project: Expands free book giving, literacy programs to Sauk County
Madison, WI – Madison Reading Project is thrilled to announce it is expanding its service area to include Sauk County, starting with its early literacy services for young children. We believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love
Xcel Energy: Reminds customers to clear natural gas meters of snow
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 16, 2026)-With the recent heavy snow in many areas of Wisconsin and Michigan, Xcel Energy reminds customers to check their natural gas meter to make sure it is clear from snow and ice. Clearing snow and ice
Rep. Cruz: A sensible plan to lower property taxes: Fund public schools
MADISON, WI – State Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), alongside Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), has introduced legislation to provide meaningful property tax relief and increase state support for Wisconsin’s public schools. The proposal would use a portion of the state’s surplus
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Live — War in the Middle East and global consequences
MADISON, WI (March 16, 2026) — As conflict involving Iran roils the Middle East, “UW Now Live” is examining what this moment means beyond the immediate headlines. This conversation will unpack the consequences of instability in Iran — how it reverberates across the
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program grant recipients
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that 18 projects are receiving grant funding for the 2026 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). Funded by 2025-2027 biennial budget which was signed by Governor Evers,
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Presents ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading crime victim advocates who helped launch innovative ‘mapping exercise’
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will be recognizing some of Wisconsin’s leading crime victim advocates who helped launch and execute the Marsy’s Law mapping exercises over the last four years. The mapping exercises literally “map” the journey a crime
Dept. of Transportation: Many DMV customer service centers closed today due to inclement weather
Due to the severe weather conditions caused by the ongoing winter storm, several Wisconsin DMV customer service centers are closed today, Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a current list of the Wisconsin DMV customer service centers closed today due to weather.