Dept. of Natural Resources: Plan ahead for a successful Memorial Day weekend at Wisconsin State Park System properties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 15,000
UW-Milwaukee: Manufacturing engineering courses added to professional development offerings
MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry. With advancements in automation,
Sen. Bradley: Bill to boost Wisconsin’s film industry continues to build momentum
Madison– Following last week’s unanimous vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, a bill that aims to attract film production to Wisconsin continued to build momentum with a successful hearing in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism.
UW-Milwaukee: dedicates new room and exhibit honoring Lubar’s legacy on his 96th birthday
MILWAUKEE_Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Lubar will commemorate his 96th birthday at a dedication ceremony for the new Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room, which includes an exhibit of his life’s work, in the Golda Meir Library on UWM’s
WisGOP: Response to radical Chris Taylor’s bid for supreme court
MADISON, Wis. — Today, radical Democrat and Evers’ appointee Chris Taylor launched her bid for Wisconsin’s already hyper-partisan Supreme Court. “Chris Taylor’s extreme partisan record has never been on full display outside of Dane County. After “liberal express lane” elections in Dane
Wisconsin Technology Council: Empowering innovation from within, topic of June 12 luncheon
WHITEWATER, Wis. – Hear from three innovators who have successfully adopted intrapreneurship in their organizations Thursday, June 12 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Intrapreneurship is the practice of encouraging employees within an organization to
Opportunity for Wisconsin: Van Orden votes for the largest cuts to SNAP in United States history after promising to protect the program
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Wisconsin Examiner’s Ruth Conniff details how Congressman Derrick Van Orden has broken his promise to reject cuts to SNAP by voting in favor of unprecedented cuts last week as a member of
Wisconsin Hospital Association: House budget proposal unfairly penalizes Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO Eric Borgerding recently penned a column in the Wisconsin State Journal highlighting issues Wisconsin’s hospitals will face as part of the budget reconciliation bill being discussed in Congress. Read excerpts of the column
UW-Green Bay: Robin Nicole Scott receives Council of Trustees community service award
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay spring Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Robin Nicole Scott, executive director of We All Rise: African American Resource Center was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of her substantial contributions to communities in
Taylor campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor today released the following statement announcing her candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2026, continuing her commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites: “As an attorney, public servant,
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Congratulates Sarah Hagenow, 78th Alice in Dairyland
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) proudly congratulates Sarah Hagenow of Poynette on her selection as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. “Sarah’s deep agricultural roots and her passion for telling the stories of Wisconsin’s farming families make her
Bryce campaign: Announces campaign to challenge Rep. Bryan Steil
CALEDONIA, Wis. – Randy Bryce, the Army veteran, cancer survivor, Ironworker, Social Security advocate and 2018 Democratic nominee for the First Congressional District who helped retire Paul Ryan, on Tuesday announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent millionaire Republican Rep. Bryan
MKE 2024 Host Committee: REPORT: 2024 RNC Convention Economic Impact Exceeds $320 Million
Tourism Economics study finds local and state impact exceeding expectations Contact: media@mke2024hostcommittee.org Milwaukee— The MKE 2024 Host Committee released the final economic impact report for the 2024 Republican National Convention, which took place July 15-18, 2024. The report, commissioned by the
Rep. Dallman: Introduces bill to allow portable benefits
MADISON, WI – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement on introducing Assembly Bill 269 (AB 269) in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “In today’s economy, many people are working second, or even third, jobs in order to make ends meet,” said Rep.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Fire destroys Tank Creek Bridge along Great River State Trail, bridge closed until further notice
Cause Of Fire Under Investigation The Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR TREMPEALEAU, Wis. – The
Wisconsin Dairy Products Association: Supports implementation of national milk testing strategy to protect dairy herds and public health
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) applauds the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for its proactive role in implementing the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which will begin monthly milk sampling on all
Rep. Stubbs: Applauds McKinstry in Madison for earning Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy
MADISON, WI – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs presented an official citation to McKinstry in Madison to recognize them for receiving a 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus on Energy. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Today it was my pleasure to present
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden’s Wisconsin Republican Party votes to enforce 1849 abortion ban
At the Wisconsin Republican Convention this weekend, Republican delegates supported a resolution calling to enforce Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law… just as Derrick Van Orden “called for unity among Republicans.” The first thing Van Orden’s “unified” Republican delegates are up to? Chomping at
Planned Parenthood: Wisconsin lawmakers sign onto letter supporting Planned Parenthood
Madison, Wis. – Twenty-eight state legislators in Wisconsin signed onto a letter calling on members of Congress to oppose efforts to “defund” Planned Parenthood. The House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill includes provisions that would block patients on Medicaid from getting their care at
U.S. Rep. Grothman: Votes to advance Trump’s billionaire-first budget at the expense of Wisconsin’s working families
Last night, while Wisconsinites were sleeping, Rep. Glenn Grothman, who sits on the House Budget Committee, voted to advance Republicans’ billionaire-first budget bill that will gut Medicaid and slash food assistance programs that millions of Wisconsinites rely on for affordable,