UW–Stout: Early childhood education faculty Lindsay Barnhart recognized with national Phi Upsilon Omicron adviser award
Representatives from 24 universities nationwide recently attended the Phi Upsilon Omicron Conclave at UW-Stout, hosted by student members of UW-Stout’s Tau Chapter. Phi Upsilon Omicron, with 99,000 members nationwide, is the National Honor Society for Family and Consumer Sciences. The organization’s conference, held on
UW Health: New program works to take the pain out of parenting newborns
MADISON, Wis. – Parenting has a lot of challenges, and as many new parents find out, pain can be one of them. Last year, Kayla Armstrong was pregnant with her daughter Claire and developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both
Capitol Ornament Program: 2024 state commemorative ornament provides breathtaking view inside the Capitol
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Harris campaign: In Milwaukee, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder outlines Trump’s Project 2025 plan to gain unchecked power
Today, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Wisconsin Teamsters President Bill Carroll held a press conference in Milwaukee to outline the threat Donald Trump’s Project 2025 plan poses for everyday Wisconsinites. Trump has vowed to be a
WisDems: ICYMI — Democrats hold press conference highlighting their fight for reproductive freedom
MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, State Senate Candidate Sarah Keyeski and State Assembly Candidates Karen DeSanto and Elizabeth Grabe spoke out on Republicans’ extreme agenda on reproductive health—including threats to birth control, abortion care, and IVF. Speakers highlighted how Republicans like Joan
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Expands free emotional support to reach people genetically predisposed in response to growing demand
Milwaukee, WI (October 9, 2024) – Previvors, or people with a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer, will soon be able to benefit from the free, one-to-one emotional support that ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis provides to anyone impacted by breast cancer, anywhere,
Van Orden campaign: Rebecca Crook misinformation war finally backfires
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – After months of lies and mistruths, Rebecca Crook has FINALLY been caught in her web of misinformation. On Wednesday, the Western Wisconsin Medical Society condemned Crook for “altering photos and posting false images.” YIKES! In a statement,
UW–Green Bay: Nick Reckinger receives Council of Trustees Community Service Award
Green Bay, WI—During the UW-Green Bay fall Council of Trustees reception and dinner, Nick Reckinger, co-head coach of Bay Nordic, was presented with the Community Service Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to communities in Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Service Award
Jacobson campaign: Receives key labor endorsements
Oregon – State Representative Jenna Jacobson announced she has received several key endorsements from labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO, AFSCME People, SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin, SMART TD, Wisconsin Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union (BACWI), NCS Regional Council of Carpenters, IBT Local 344,
UW–Stout: Granted ACCESS — $125k award will improve cybersecurity in U.S. Defense supply chain
In the U.S., 50% of small- and medium-size manufacturers lack basic cybersecurity controls. It’s a major national concern for those companies that work with the U.S. Department of Defense. A valuable new resource, thanks to a $124,555 federal grant awarded
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Top 4 finalists announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 4 products moving on in the 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. The competition highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill
Reproductive Freedom for All: Champions in key Senate races take the debate stage hitting opponent’s anti-abortion records
With the fate of abortion access on the line, reproductive freedom champions in key races for the U.S. Senate will take the debate stage in the coming days. The debates come as abortion continues to mobilize voters nationwide. Not only
Sen. Jacque: Announces Nov. 15 deadline for 2025 Senate Scholar Program applications
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today announced that the Wisconsin State Senate will again offer the Senate Scholar Program next year, and urged 1st District students to apply by the November 15, 2024 deadline. “The Senate Scholar Program is
WisDems: Video: Hovde in his own words on the Hovde Plan — raise the retirement age; cut social security and Medicare
MADISON, Wis. — In the final weeks of the election, WisDems will be highlighting Eric Hovde’s out of touch agenda for Wisconsin, and how his policies would be disastrous for Wisconsinites if he wins. The third edition will look at Hovde’s plan
UW–Madison: CDIS leadership changes
MADISON — Tom Erickson, executive associate dean for strategy and innovation and founding director of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Letters & Science, has announced he will step down from
Dept. of Children and Families: Governor Evers presents Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues Awards
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers presented awards to honor three individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 23
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the October meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources
Hovde campaign: New ad — Tammy Baldwin never tells the truth, she has failed Wisconsin
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a new ad highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s desperate lies about Eric Hovde to distract from her record of failure. The ad features a Wisconsin couple calling out Sen. Baldwin for her reckless spending spree
WisDems: Round up — Western Wisconsin Democrats push back against GOP dysfunction and extremism
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, Wisconsin Democrats called out extremist Republicans and their plans to drag Wisconsin backwards in a media blitz across western Wisconsin. From town halls with Rep. Mark Pocan to blast Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and the devastating
USDA: Invests nearly $93 million in rural communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in Wisconsin
23 projects will help build a more resilient and prosperous future for people living and operating businesses in rural Wisconsin. Stevens Point, Wis., Oct. 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the