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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been awarded funds for the development of three microcredentials designed to meet regional workforce needs.  The grants provided by the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) are part of the organization’s Microcredential Project, which targets individuals seeking employment

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly met for a rare floor day yesterday, approving a collection of bipartisan bills. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) was an original co-author of two of the proposals receiving affirmative votes. Assembly Bill 201 is also

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has entered into a settlement with Lumen Technologies Service Group LLC and CenturyLink Communications LLC (collectively CenturyLink) to resolve allegations that CenturyLink misrepresented the monthly price of

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin strongly opposes Wisconsin Statute 995.15, enacted under 2023 Act 73, which mandates that by July 1, 2025, all vaping devices sold in the state be certified and listed in a government registry—or face steep penalties.

MADISON, Wis. — As we honor and recognize Juneteenth, a celebration of Black freedom, liberation, and resiliency that commemorates the formal end of slavery in the South on June 19 in 1865, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers

Menomonie, Wis. – After collectively putting thousands of hours into their capstone projects, the moment of truth arrived in May for seniors in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s manufacturing engineering and mechanical engineering programs when they presented their projects to industry leaders,

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the campaign to elect Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s competitive Third Congressional District announced the endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).  “I am proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. At a time when

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — To recognize and commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when some of the last slaves in the country were told of the Emancipation Proclamation, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice-Chair Felesia Martin issued the following statement: “The history of

Madison, WI – Today, Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of several provisions to support her constituents during a floor session of the State Senate. Senate Bill 41 provides grants to improve safety in Wisconsin’s schools. The bill guarantees

MADISON – Today, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) offered 12 friendly amendments to fix unfunded bills offered by Republicans. All 12 amendments were rejected by Senate Republicans and the bills were passed without funding. Senator Smith offered the following statement:  “It’s

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution honoring Ellison Bay’s Jerry Apps, a prolific author of more than fifty books that have preserved the stories of country life in the Badger State.  “Thousands of people over three generations have learned about

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution calling for the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement of Jack Vainisi, a revolutionary scout and strategist for the Green Bay Packers who was the architect of the Lombardi Era Green Bay

MADISON… The Wisconsin State Senate today passed a Resolution proclaiming June Dairy Month, recognizing the vital role dairy plays in our Wisconsin economy, as well as our state’s heritage, culture, and values. “Since 1937, June Dairy Month has served as an

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate voted to pass Assembly Bill 269, a bipartisan proposal that expands portable benefits for hardworking Wisconsinites across the state. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) is calling on Governor Evers to sign this important bill

Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) celebrates the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 59, proclaiming June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. These resolutions recognize the essential role of dairy in Wisconsin’s identity, economy, and communities. “Wisconsin leads

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate both passed AB 257, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act, with broad bipartisan support. The legislation will improve access to health care, especially in underserved and rural communities, by allowing advanced

Madison, Wisconsin —Today, leaders in Wisconsin’s State Senate and Assembly made unprecedented progress toward providing portable benefits to eligible app-based workers across the state when both chambers passed portable benefits legislation. The bills (Senate Bill 256 and Assembly Bill 269) allow platforms like DoorDash to

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate today passed four bills drafted by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) designed to increase protections for police dogs and judges and improve safety through community-oriented policing and data sharing among law enforcement. The Senate passed

Madison – A proposal authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) to provide portable benefits for gig economy drivers has passed both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, earning support from members of both parties along the way and marking a

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that his bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act was passed today by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes qualified registered nurses to practice