Leader LeMahieu, Speaker Vos: Call on Justice Protasiewicz to recuse
MADISON… Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) issued the following statement calling on Justice Janet Protasiewicz to recuse herself from the pending Act 10 lawsuit: “Justice Protasiewicz promised Wisconsin voters that she would
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Stoughton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Stoughton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the watermains
UW-Whitewater: College of Business and Economics becomes a member of EFMD, a global leader in business education excellence
WHITEWATER, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has been named a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), one of the world’s most prestigious networks of business schools. The college is one of
Schimel campaign: Brad Schimel in The Waukesha Freeman: “Give Wisconsin survivors closure”
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — As Susan Crawford continues to peddle lies about Brad Schimel and Wisconsin’s brave law enforcement officials that worked to clear the state’s decades-old backlog of rape kits, the voters deserve to hear the truth. Over the weekend, Brad
Wisconsin Technology Council: More women entering, writing winning plans in Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
More women are taking steps to become entrepreneurs, and that interest has been reflected in recent years through entries, semi-finalists and finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The deadline to enter the contest online is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31 at www.govsbizplancontest.com.
UW–Eau Claire: Food recovery program repackages leftovers for hungry students
A food recovery program that repackages leftover food from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire dining services is expanding in spring semester to help feed more students. The program, piloted in fall 2024, provides repackaged meals to Campus Harvest Food Pantry, where
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture: Announces Jason Fields as chief operating officer
Madison, Wis.—Jan. 28, 2025—The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) announced today that Jason Fields has been appointed chief operating officer. Hired after a national search to fill the role, Fields, a Wisconsin native, brings a wealth of experience that
Wisconsin School of Business: Center for Professional & Executive Development partners with Ziplines Education to advance careers with in-demand skills for the workforce
MADISON, Wisconsin – (January 28, 2025) – To empower lifelong learners to navigate and take charge of their careers in today’s tech-driven workforce, the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) Center for Professional & Executive Development announced its launch of several new online certificate courses
A Better Wisconsin Together: ICYMI: Most extreme anti-abortion group in Wisconsin backing Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. — Right-wing Supreme Court candidate and Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel’s extremism on abortion has hit a new peak as Pro-Life Wisconsin, one of the most extreme anti-abortion groups in the Badger state, is publicly supporting his candidacy. The
Rep. Steffen, Sen. Wimberger: Propose standard flag policy at government buildings
Madison, WI — Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) introduced legislation establishing that only the U.S. flag, state flag, POW/MIA flag and the official flags of each branch of the U.S. armed forces can
Schimel campaign: DAMNING: Susan Crawford promises donors congressional seats
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – In a stunning new leak, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford was caught soliciting changes to Wisconsin’s congressional maps for financial support. In an email first obtained by the New York Times, Susan Crawford and Democratic fundraisers participated in
Gov. Evers: Kicks off 2025 Year of The Kid with efforts to ensure kids and families have access to safe, clean drinking water
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, as announced in his 2025 State of the State address, kicked off 2025 the Year of the Kid by approving a new emergency rule to combat lead poisoning statewide and directing another $5 million in federal
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: BBB Tip: Data privacy
Milwaukee, Wis. – The possibility of a cyberattack by a foreign country or domestic group has gone from being the stuff of science fiction to a common threat that is often reported in the news. While it may seem like there is
Schimel campaign: Ron Johnson and Wisconsin congressmen discuss importance of Supreme Court race
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Senator Ron Johnson and members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation participated in a press call to announce their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, discuss Susan Crawford’s radical record, and highlight crucial issues like
League of Women Voters: Hosts Feb. 3 town hall with Fox Valley region legislators
APPLETON-FOX CITIES, WI —All state legislators representing the Fox Valley area have been invited to participate in a virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., hosted by League of Women Voters chapters of Appleton-Fox Cities
Wisconsin Technology Council: Diverse group of judges, investors to screen entries in 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2025 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will
Institute for Reforming Government: School Choice Week: How the courts saved education freedom in Wisconsin
Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the first “Court Watch” primer of its new weekly occurring series focused on why state courts matter. The primer outlines how previous decisions made by
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, bipartisan group of colleagues introduce bill to boost transparency in prescription drug advertisements
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act, a bill that would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs to empower patients and reduce Americans’ colossal spending on medications.
Rep. Nedweski: Introduces legislation to get state government back to work
MADISON – Today, State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) introduced legislation, alongside State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), to return state employees back to in-person work. Nedweski, who chairs the Committee on Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency issued the following statement:
Schimel Campaign: Senator Johnson, Representatives Steil, Van Orden, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Wied endorse Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Today, Senator Ron Johnson, Representatives Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied announced their endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I am proud to have earned the support