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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for members of the National Guard and Reserve. The Healthcare for Our Troops Act addresses the Chief of the National Guard Bureau’s most pressing

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a university with more than 11,000 students on two campuses that offer 60 majors, 21 master’s degree programs,

MADISON — In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The

MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2022) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, have reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The contract includes significant wage increases, increased

WEST BEND, WI — Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis joins other county sheriffs in endorsing Justice Daniel Kelly in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. “Law enforcement officers shouldn’t consider whether they personally agree with a law before they arrest

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and University of Wisconsin – Platteville (UW-Platteville) announced the Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry programming, a half-day course designed for college and high school

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, today released a statement calling on the Biden administration to take concrete steps to support protestors in China, including

MADISON – On Friday, the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) issued the opinion that nurses at UW Health can’t organize a union and collectively bargain under current Wisconsin law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “In September, UW

MILWAUKEE— Ana Berrios-Schroeder, who currently serves as Milwaukee County Family Court Commissioner, announced today she’s running for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge in Branch 13. Current Milwaukee County Chief Judge Mary Triggiano announced she’s leaving Branch 13 to take a

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Tuesday, December 13, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Crowley, a former state legislator, has served as county executive since his election

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in support of a suit challenging compelled membership in, and financial support of, the State Bar of Wisconsin. The Petitioner in

MARSHFIELD – “According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, safety – protection and security – is the second tier of needs before someone can feel love, belonging, esteem and self-actualization,” Security Health Plan solutions analyst Lana Marsh said. “If someone doesn’t

Menomonie, Wis. – Nearly 150 high school students from 27 schools around the state attended Teach Day at University of Wisconsin-Stout on Nov. 14. Hosted by the School of Education, the event is an opportunity for high school students to

This weekend, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Sean Duffy on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the Chinese Communist Party’s oppressive lockdowns and the urgent need to ban TikTok. Click HERE to watch the full interview, or read highlights of the conversation below.

Contact: Rep. Deb Andraca 608-266-0486 Madison, Wis. – State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Senator Alberta Darling: “Senator Darling has been a role model for women in public office for decades, and

Green Bay Running Back Aaron Jones, his brother Alvin Jones, Jr. and their A&A All The Way Foundation hosted their annual gala on Nov. 18 at the Automobile Gallery and Event Center in Green Bay, WI. At the event, they

Today DeWitt LLP announced its partner Christopher M. Scherer was recently elected by the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) to serve on its international Programme Committee and was also elected as Treasurer of AIPPI-US. Scherer is Co-chair

This week, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will lead a 20-person delegation from Madison, WI to its sister city Kanifing, The Gambia. This trip is coordinated by the Mayor’s Office, Office of State Representative Samba Baldeh, the Madison-Kanifing Sister City group and

In light of the recent announcement from the University of Wisconsin System that the UW-Platteville Richland Campus will close next fall, County Executive Josh Schoemann would like to provide an update on the status of the UWM-Washington County Campus Task

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced that USDA will host a Tribal consultation on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Tribal leaders and their proxies are invited