UW–Madison Carbone Cancer Center: New study: Mixed dose radiation enhances immune response to cancer
MADISON, Wis. — A new study in mice shows that delivering different doses of radiation to a tumor revs up the immune system and allows it to detect not only the treated tumor but distant tumors that were not irradiated. When mixed dose radiation
Wisconsin Historical Society: Little Harbor Launch Wreck listed in the State Register of Historic Places
SEVASTOPOL, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Little Harbor Launch wreck on the State Register of Historic Places. The remains are located northeast of the Sherwood Point Lighthouse on Green Bay near the city of
Wisconsin Historical Society: Jay and Bernice Grimm House listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Jay and Bernice Grimm House in River Falls (Pierce County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1915, the Grimm House is a relatively rare
Wisconsin Historical Society: Roscius and Ingebor Freeman House listed in the State Register of Historic Places
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Roscius and Ingebor Freeman House in River Falls (Pierce County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presented a certificate to
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Backs FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Following his vote to pass the FY25 NDAA out of the House,
WECA: Announces Joe Mesec to serve as director of government relations
MIDDLETON – Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA) President and CEO Rob Richard has announced Joseph Mesec will join the staff as director of government relations effective January 6. Mesec’s comprehensive experience includes work in both state government and trade association
Gov. Evers: To continue statewide budget listening session tour in Ashland
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will continue his statewide budget listening tour at Ashland High School in Ashland. The governor kicked off his budget listening tour last week in Appleton and La Crosse to hear directly from
Common Ground Wisconsin: HUD report reveals reckless disregard for residents
“HUD’s report shows a reckless disregard for tenants by Mayor Johnson and Willie Hines,” says Kevin Solomon, Associate Organizer with Common Ground. “This verifies everything that Common Ground and tenants have been saying. The problems we’ve raised for two years
Rep. Kurtz: Appointed Assembly Vice-Chair of Joint Finance Committee
MADISON – Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after being appointed the Assembly Vice-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester): “I’m grateful for the to serve as the Vice-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee.
Speaker Vos: Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair and Vice Chair
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
Rep. Vos: Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee co-chair and vice chair
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
U.S. Rep. Steil: Co-led legislation to designate unique zip codes for WI communities passes House
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) helped lead, H.R. 8753. This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. Communities in Wisconsin and
Rep. Shelia Stubbs: Attends Gov. Evers’ Milwaukee Budget Listening Session
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended a budget listening session hosted by Governor Tony Evers in Milwaukee. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for hosting this listening session to
U.S. Rep. Pocan, U.S. Rep. Lee: Reject $895 Billion NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02)and Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual
Rep. Shelia Stubbs: Welcomes West High School civics students to Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Madison West High School’s first standalone civics class visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to sincerely thank all the students from Madison West
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul sends warnings to phone companies that have allowed robocalls to bombard Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force Tuesday warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of
Judge Maria S. Lazar: Endorses Circuit Court Judge, former Attorney General Brad Schimel
(WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wisconsin) – Today, District II, Court of Appeals Judge Maria S. Lazar announced her decision to decline to run for the State of Wisconsin’s highest court next April. Lazar also made her endorsement of Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel public today. Judge
Marquette Law School Poll: To release results of national surveys on incoming Trump administration, U.S. Supreme Court, Dec. 18-19
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Dec. 18-19, via written releases. The written releases and corresponding national data will be distributed and made available on
WILL: Files new legal motion to defend Act 10 based on 1st Amendment concerns
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a new motion to intervene in defense of Act 10 due to a recent court decision that creates serious constitutional concerns regarding the 1st Amendment and compelled speech. The Quote: Lucas
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing expected property tax increases
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement on a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing that due in part to a record number of school district referendum being approved, property taxes are expected to rise