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Madison — Judicial races in Wisconsin are supposed to be nonpartisan. Technically, they still are. And ideally, that’s the way they should be. But over the last 15 years, this ideal has fallen by the wayside, as our judicial elections, especially

In its fourth consecutive annual meeting, the bipartisan Wisconsin Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) today reviewed progress reports and project updates set in motion after the group began to meet again in 2019. “Wisconsin wants to see their elected leaders work

Representatives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday, launching a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation and resources for environmental-related issues for the U.S. Army

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a bipartisan group of twenty-eight House Members and Senators urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to amend its proposed definition of “healthy,” which would exclude most cranberry and tart cherry

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) appointed State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. Senator Agard released the following statement:  “Today, I am appointing Senator Brad Pfaff to the

The Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities Reports for 2019 and 2020 show farm fatality numbers remain high, and incidents on public roadways continue to be deadly. The reports compile statistics about agriculture-related deaths in the state. In 2019, roadway deaths accounted for 15

Wauwatosa, WI – The Wauwatosa School District proudly announces that three District educators – Mr. Michael Hayden (Wauwatosa East High School, Longfellow Middle School), Mrs. Lauren Roznowski Hayden (Longfellow Middle School) andMs. Katie Pettit (McKinley Elementary School) – have recently

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. The Board provides WEDC with strategic leadership and operational oversight, representing statewide public and private economic development interests. After the appointment,

MADISON, WI – New and experienced Wisconsin dairy exporters may apply now for grants to help bring their world-class products to the global marketplace. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has funds available to support nine dairy companies in growing their

GREEN BAY — Wisconsin Clean Cities recently honored the top sustainable transportation leaders in Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Clean Cities Transportation Conference & Annual Meeting, the nonprofit announced. “It’s rewarding to see Wisconsin Clean Cities members demonstrate their commitment to

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative have hired a decorated leader in the agricultural policy space to serve as director of public affairs, a new role for the advocacy organizations. Karen Gefvert

Washington, D.C. — Today, the States United Democracy Center, Protect Democracy, and Law Forward released a December update to the 2022 volume of their report A Democracy Crisis in the Making: How State Legislatures are Politicizing, Criminalizing, and Interfering with

Milwaukee, Dec. 14, 2022 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will provide $1,474,350 in funding to 31 projects selected through a competitive application process focused on promising biomedical research and community-based initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of

MILWAUKEE (Dec. 13, 2022) — The Midwest District of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has elected its executive leadership for 2023. Patrick McSweeney, APR, Fellow PRSA, of Milwaukee will serve as chairman. The District represents more than 1,400 communication and public relations

While the field of public health may have only become widely familiar with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, soon-to-be University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing graduate Nicole Wolfe has been interested in a career in public health since

From March 2020 through June 2022, the Department of Administration (DOA) was provided $5.7 billion in supplemental federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the Consolidated Appropriations Act; and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The State has

December 14, 2022 – SUN PRAIRIE, WI, has been selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as one of 12 communities nationwide to adopt the innovative solar permitting platform SolarAPP+. Through the program, Sun Prairie is eligible to receive $15,000 if SolarAPP+ is

SHARON, WI – A proposal submitted by Small Towne Preservations, Inc. in Sharon to put on a “Small Towne Holiday Feast” for folks who are in need or alone during the holidays has been selected to receive this month’s AARP

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) celebrates the efforts of Rock River Community Clinic and Muslim Community and Health Center for earning the federal designation as “Look-Alike” Community Health Centers. Through granting Look-Alike designations, the federal Health Resources and Services Administration recognizes that applicants meet

De Pere, Wis.: Current Young Professionals of the Greater Green Bay Chamber announced its Current Young Professionals Future 15 award winners for 2023, and St. Norbert College was well represented. Those honored include:    Cam Fuller, director of athletics