DATCP: Highly pathogenic avian influenza identified in Sauk, Pierce counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in backyard flocks in Pierce and Sauk counties. Birds on both sites will be depopulated to prevent spread
Vining campaign: Announces she will seek reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly
“I am proud to announce today that I’m running for re-election in the 14th Assembly District. I’m proud of my work these last 3.5 years, and I’m determined to continue to fight for the rights of Wisconsinites. “We need affordable
Marquette University: Incoming class of 2026 tops 2,000, a 20% increase from last year
Incoming first-year class is largest, most diverse in past several years MILWAUKEE — With 2,027 incoming students committed to join the Class of 2026 as of National Decision Day, May 1, Marquette University is poised to bring in one of
Waukesha County: Offers free training for ‘Clean Boats, Clean Waters’ inspector volunteers
(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) staff encourage residents to volunteer for the statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters project to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and fish diseases between lakes, rivers and streams. Free training for boat
UW-Stout: Steamroller Printmaking event inspires students to help create ‘vibrant culture’ in art and design
UW-Stout Print Club and printmaking faculty in the School of Art and Design recently incorporated road construction equipment into their creative process. After carving large fiberboard plates, most of which are hand-carved and around 3 by 4 feet in size, the group inked and
Evers campaign: Gov. Evers takes action, urges Congress to protect reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Governor Tony Evers is taking action and leading a coalition of 17 governors across the country calling on Congress to protect abortion access and reproductive freedom by immediately passing the Women’s Health Protection Act. “Overturning
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: GOP electioneering group plans to spend $700K in Wisconsin AG race
A Washington, D.C. group that supports GOP state attorney general candidates across the country has reserved nearly $700,000 in advertising space in October in the Milwaukee television market to support whoever wins the Republican nomination for attorney general in Wisconsin.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Grills Sec. Mayorkas: You’re living in an alternate universe
WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, demanded answers from Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the administration’s complete mishandling of the crisis on the
UW System: Announces 2022-2023 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today the selection of the 2022–2023 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. This year’s program participants come from all the System’s 13 universities except for UW-Madison. Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars must demonstrate excellent
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is calling attention to the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Wisconsin on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. The day is a reminder to help combat the
Mount Mary University: Names Isabelle Cherney 13th president
MILWAUKEE, WI (May 5, 2022) – Isabelle Cherney, Ph.D., a respected social scientist and educator who was invited by the Obama administration on four occasions to participate in White House conferences, will become the 13th president of Mount Mary University. Cherney
Rep. Petryk: Governor blocks needed legislation for gifted and talented students
Madison – State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Town of Washington) is disappointed that the governor vetoed legislation to enhance programming for gifted and talented pupils in Wisconsin. “We know from national testing that many students in our state can work up to
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Announces Winneconne student as winner of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced that Lila Newton from Winneconne High School was selected as this year’s winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for her piece of art titled, “Fashionable Hatching.” Gallagher made the announcement during a
UW Eau Claire: ‘Thursdays at the U’ to feature historical portrayal of Salem witch trial victim
It was a new world. The settlers from England had gained a foothold in the verdant land called “Amerika.” Old traditions would be laid aside with new ones instituted. Greed, jealousy and suspicion would persist. Were these at the root
Gov. Evers, DATCP: Announce 2022 meat processor grant recipients
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, today announced five meat processors will receive meat processor grants from DATCP in 2022. These grants aim to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and
Dane County: Awards contract for road map to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2030
Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that HGA, a national engineering design firm with offices in Middleton, will be awarded the contract to conduct the Comprehensive Energy Assessment of Dane County government facilities. The assessment will identify energy efficiency,
Americans for Prosperity Action: Endorses U.S. Senator Ron Johnson
MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today endorsed Ron Johnson for re-election to the U.S. Senate. Sen. Johnson’s strong track record on fiscal responsibility and his opposition to regulatory overreach earned this endorsement. His leadership on these and
Crisis Prevention Institute: World leader in de-escalation training and workplace violence prevention honors all health care workers during May’s National Nurses and National Hospital Weeks
MILWAUKEE (May 5, 2022): With May being a special month to celebrate health care workers during National Nurses Week from May 6 – 12 and National Hospital Week from May 8 – 14, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the world-leader in
Dept. of Justice: Secures $2,370,000 for Wisconsin consumers deceived by Turbo Tax
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice secured $2,370,000 from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving consumers into paying for tax services that should have been free. As a result of a multistate agreement, Intuit will