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MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the results of the System’s survey of student attitudes on free speech and free expression. Rothman said more than 10,000 students responded to the survey, with a profile that

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 42 of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation would allow Wisconsin concealed carry permit

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association is pleased to announce the hire of Tyler Foti as the Association’s director – government relations. Foti will report to Lorenzo Cruz, vice president – government relations. Previously, Foti served as a legislative aide for then State Senator

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 31, 2023 for three seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Producers must sign,

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) and State Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) released LRB-0469, a proposed bill that increases the penalty for causing the death of another human being by the manufacture, distribution or delivery of a controlled

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced updates to the immunizations needed for children in child care centers and schools. The changes include updated requirements related to meningitis and whooping cough immunizations, and that past chickenpox infection must be

Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Public Schools will kick off enrollment for Fall 2023 with a Kindergarten Fair at North Division High School (1011 W Center St, Milwaukee) Saturday, February 4, 2023. All families who want to secure their child’s seat for the upcoming school

Green Bay, Wis. –  UW-Green Bay is offering a new Project Management Certificate Program in cooperation with UW-Milwaukee. Effective project managers are invaluable to companies, organizations and other enterprises to ensure a smooth process and successful outcomes. Courses will be taught by instructors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a bipartisan group of senators in reintroducing the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act. The bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mike Braun (R-IN), will help more Americans get

MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12pm. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol on the 1st Floor Rotunda. DFI Secretary-designee Olson-Collins,

MADISON, Wis. — The ACLU of Wisconsin and other social and environmental justice organizations submitted comments Tuesday to federal and state transportation officials vehemently opposing the proposed expansion of Interstate 94 through Milwaukee due to the negative environmental and racial

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), along with Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and a bipartisan group of 57 of their Senate colleagues, in

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) have partnered with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of National Energy Assistance Day on February 1, Gov. Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) are sharing a reminder that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to be recognized for its expanding online services. The ease and convenience of titling and registering a vehicle online though DMV’s eMV Public system garnered the state agency

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Andrea Will to serve as Dodge County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Kurt F. Klomberg’s resignation. Will will serve for the remainder of the

Madison, Wis. – 01/31/2023 — This past September, Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove joined the Jewish Social Services (JSS) team as the Executive Director. Having recently moved to Madison from Milwaukee, she brings over 30 years of experience providing advocacy and case

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the House passed the Pandemic is Over Act, which would formally end the COVID-19 public health emergency.  “The Biden administration has relied on the COVID-19 emergency to forgive student

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), joined by Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), announced the reintroduction of the Justice for Murder Victims Act. Their bipartisan proposal seeks to eliminate the 13th-century “year-and-a-day” rule, which prohibits homicide prosecutions if the victim died