WSTA: Honors TDS’ Ted Carlson with Lifetime Achievement Award
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin’s premier telecommunications and broadband industry association is honoring Ted Carlson of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) with the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Carlson served as TDS President and CEO from 1986-2025 and
Institute for Reforming Government: Why are they hiding? IRG calls for legislative oversight as Milwaukee Public Schools once again risks funding penalties
DPI Remains Unable to Hold MPS Accountable, MPS Continues to Miss Basic Financial Reporting Deadlines Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is calling for legislative oversight of DPI and Milwaukee Public Schools surrounding MPS’ financial reporting. Milwaukee
WisGOP: Four-time loser Rancy Bryce launches congressional campaign
MADISON, Wis. — Today, perennial candidate Randy Bryce launched his bid against Representative Bryan Steil. “Propped up by national Democrats in 2018, four-time loser Randy Bryce lost convincingly to Congressman Bryan Steil. Bryce is too extreme for Wisconsin and is already supporting
Dept. of Justice: Ashland County man sentenced to life with possibility of extended supervision for double homicide
May 20, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds hunters to apply for a 2025 elk hunting license by May 31
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license. Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has had an annual hunt in
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: USDA authorizes Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program signup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Grassley: Introduce bipartisan bill to protect older workers from discrimination in the workplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) to level the playing field for older workers and protect Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. “Every Wisconsin
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