UW-Eau Claire: Staff profile: Tyler Edmondson, assistant director of Event Services
With the hundreds of events that take place each year on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus, it would be expected that the person directing that complex technical and logistical work and a 40-student production crew would carve out much
WisDems: Eric Hovde admits he lost: “It’s The Most Painful Loss I’ve Ever Experienced”
MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde admitted he lost. He said so today on WISN 1130’s the Mark Belling Show, with guest host Jessica McBride. Listen here. “It’s the most painful loss I’ve ever experienced,” Hovde said on the radio today. Read more from the
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to expand Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, a widely bipartisan bill that overturns a harmful restriction of Social Security that prevented seniors with pensions from receiving their full retirement benefits. Rep. Van Orden is
Democracy Defense Project WI Board: “This Election Was Secure, and the Canvas Will Show It”
WISCONSIN – Votes from last week’s election continue to be tabulated and are expected to be certified in the coming days. While the opportunity for a recount remains available, candidate Eric Hovde has released a statement questioning the veracity of the
On the Rail: WI political veterans launch public affairs firm
Contact: andrew@otradvisorsllc.com Andrew Hitt, Ben Voelkel and Heather Smith joining forces, bringing 7 decades of public affairs and strategic communications expertise to serve clients MADISON, Wis. – Veteran Wisconsin political and communications operatives Andrew Hitt, Ben Voelkel and Heather Smith
Rep. Allen: Responds to DPI budget request
Madison, WI – On Monday, DPI Superintendent Jill Underly released the DPI budget proposing an additional $3 billion in funding. Rep. Allen released the following statement in response: “Under Dr. Jill Underly’s leadership, student test scores have decreased and the
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent hears from students on mental health challenges, hosts youth mental health roundtable
WAUSAU — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today heard from students on the mental health challenges they face during a youth mental health roundtable at Wausau East High School. Last month, Dr. Underly proposed more than $304 million in new investments to
Rep. Summerfield: Re-elected Assembly Majority Caucus Chair
Madison, WI – Following his re-election last week, Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was re-elected by his caucus on Tuesday, November 12th to serve as the Assembly Majority Caucus Chair for the upcoming legislative session. “I am honored to have been re-elected as
Sen. Spreitzer: Elected Senate Democratic Caucus Chair
MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was elected today by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Chair in the 2025-2026 legislative session. Following the election, Sen. Spreitzer released the following
AG Kaul: Announces $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services for alleged air pollution violations
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permit and state
Rep. August: Elected Assembly Majority Leader
Assembly Republicans unanimously select August to lead caucus.\ MADISON… Today, the Assembly Republican caucus held elections to select the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session. Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) was unanimously selected by members to serve as Majority
Dept. of Transportation: Advisory committee partnership advances non-driver transportation services
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted its transportation partners Tuesday for the fall Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) meeting. The biannual meeting is an opportunity for WisDOT to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver
Sen. Hesselbein: Statement
It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus. We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee: Celebrates statehouse wins across the country
Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important
UW-Milwaukee: Invites community to participate in chancellor search listening sessions
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and
Rep. Jenna Jacobson: Excited for DPI budget that reflects district priorities
MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly. Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For
Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety releases 2023-2024 Annual Speak Up, Speak Out Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as
Dept. of Natural Resources: Invites Wisconsin libraries to join ‘Check Out Wisconsin State Parks’ program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin
UW–Madison: Gene therapy protects against motor neuron in rats
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers targeting a group of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases have found success using a gene therapy treatment in an animal model. The approach, which uses CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, offers a unique and promising strategy that
Rural Policy Institute: Releases executive summary highlighting substantial rural population of Wisconsin
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