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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – While Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again refused to show up and face his constituents in person, Congressman Mark Pocan was joined Saturday by more than 100 people at a town hall meeting to discuss the

STEVENS POINT, Wis., June 3, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Andrew Iverson is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for the state of Wisconsin. Director Iverson will

MILWAUKEE_ The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will honor Northwestern Mutual with the Regents Business Partnership Award on Thursday, June 5, at the UWM Student Union. The award recognizes Northwestern Mutual’s visionary, collaborative leadership

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Tuesday, June 3 and into Wednesday, June 4 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke. Smoke will be moving from

MADISON, Wis. – To help train the next generation of doctors in dementia care for the Latino community, researchers in Madison are partnering with a Milwaukee-based Latino community center to create a new, culturally competent, elective course for medical students at the

Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National

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Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions

[Milwaukee, WI] – The Students for a Democratic Society chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), alongside community allies, will hold a protest outside the upcoming University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, June 5, condemning the UW

MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin has promoted Brandi Davis to Director of Apprenticeship. Davis joined ABC as Director of Education in 2022. Her role includes leading the association’s education programming, including the ConstructionU series and

Madison, WI – Today Representatives Bob Donovan and Clinton Anderson, along with Senators Jesse James and Brad Pfaff, introduced LRB-2712. The bill creates a pilot program providing grants to small law enforcement agencies that would cover labor costs and unreimbursed

Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) strongly opposes a series of legislative proposals currently circulating in the Capitol that represent a sweeping assault on Wisconsin’s constitutional values, parental rights, free speech, and the very foundations of family and biological reality.

MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining introduced the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” legislative package of 9 bills today to expand mental health access for Wisconsinites. These 9 bills are in addition to LRB-1684 introduced last week to train mental health professionals on the

Madison, WI – Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski today announced the launch of a new, online, searchable database of public records—marking a major step forward in her office’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and modernization. “For the first time, anyone with

MADISON, Wis. – The proposed cuts to the National Institute of Health research funding will not only hit home with researchers in major institutions but will have a trickle-down effect in the supply chain. Learn more on impact on the afternoon

Morgan, Taylor making continuous improvements to empower employees, build better industries Menomonie, Wis. – Twenty University of Wisconsin-Stout students received the university’s Outstanding Cooperative Education and Internship Program Student of the Year Award for excellence and achievements in their positions, contributions

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is again partnering with the National Safety Council to celebrate June as National Safety Month, promoting workplace practices and cultures that prioritize safety.  Throughout the month, Wisconsin

June Law of the Month: Reckless Driving As summer gets underway, the Wisconsin State Patrol urges motorists to avoid dangerous driving behaviors and prioritize safety on the road. Reckless driving often includes more than one of the following: speed, improper

Summer Food Service Program provides 3 million nutritious meals to children, teens in low-income areas MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is working with eligible organizations to serve free meals and snacks to children across