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MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, a student-centered university that serves approximately 4,300 students and offers 51 undergraduate majors, 87 minors and certificates, and

KENOSHA, Wis. – Now open in Lentz Hall, the Engineering Center at Carthage College welcomes its first students in fall 2023. “The Engineering Center represents an exciting new engineering pathway for Carthage and brings a local engineering education presence to

Madison journalistBill Lueders, formerly of Isthmus, Wisconsin Watch and The Progressive, has filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court seeking to compel the Madison Police Department to cease its illegal delays in responding to record requests.  The Department regularly tells

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Lisa Thiemann, clinical associate professor and director of the Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program in Marquette University’s College of Nursing, was named the 2023 Program Director of the Year, and Dr. Jay Tumulak, clinical assistant professor and associate director of

MADISON, Wis. — In response to the threats made by Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, the Assembly Democratic Caucus and the Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement: “Earlier this year, Justice Janet Protasiewicz was

As the federal government moves toward an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, Wisconsin remains at a paltry $7.25. Tipped workers, on the other hand, must make do with $2.13 or $2.33 per hour, depending on age

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today, amid a nationwide rise in deaths by suicide, are recognizing Suicide Prevention Month by raising awareness of available resources and important actions all Wisconsinites can take to promote hope,

I-39/90 northbound and southbound ramps to eastbound US 12/18 in Madison will be closed Thursday, September 7 through late October for construction work in the area. The posted detour route will utilize exit 142A to westbound US 12/18 (Beltline), exit

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University has once again been recognized in the top 20 nationally for its social media performance, rising four places to No. 15 in social media engagement in Rival IQ’s 2023 Higher Education Social Media Engagement Report. The

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means passed the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal with a bipartisan vote. The plan is estimated to cut the state’s tax burden by over $2.9 billion with the average filer saving

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched Defend Justice, a multi-pronged statewide campaign to hold Wisconsin Legislative Republicans accountable for their unconstitutional, anti-democratic threat to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Last April, Wisconsinites elected Justice Protasiewicz by an overwhelming,

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC will work with local chambers of commerce to highlight the crucial role chambers play

MADISON — Steve Vavrus has been named the new state climatologist and director of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. “It’s an honor to serve as director of the revitalized office. We’re looking forward to using the new resources to deliver

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR’s hunting webpages have been revamped to help new and experienced hunters find the hunting resources they need as they prepare to hunt this fall. Hunters can find relevant

A safe rail industry relies on road users to avoid serious crashes and keep trains moving smoothly through more than 4,000 public rail crossings across the state. About a dozen people are hurt in train related crashes every year in

Washington DC — Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for reelection. In order to protect our gun safety majority in the US Senate next fall, it is critical

RACINE, Wis. – When Congressman Bryan Steil heads back to Washington at the end of recess, he’ll be reminded of his votes against capping insulin costs thanks to a new billboard from Opportunity Wisconsin.  The billboard highlights Rep. Steil’s multiple

(Marathon County, Wis. / Green Bay, Wis.) The Wisconsin CASA Association has announced the establishment of a Marathon County CASA program. The Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association champions the needs of abused and neglected children by providing trained volunteers who

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the coordinated attack from the Democrat party. “All this does is prove that Justice Protasiewicz and the Democrat Party are one and the same. The timing of yesterday’s order from Justice