UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: Paul Ryan, Andrew Card, Melissa Harris-Perry, and Tamara Keith to speak at UW’s La Follette School this spring
UW–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs is convening public policy experts and policymakers for several engaging events this spring. All events will take place in person in Madison and will be livestreamed. Sign up for event updates.
UW-Madison: Paul Ryan, Andrew Card, Melissa Harris-Perry, and Tamara Keith to speak at UW’s La Follette School this spring
UW–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs is convening public policy experts and policymakers for several engaging events this spring. All events will take place in person in Madison and will be livestreamed. Sign up for event updates.
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard recalls proud service of RC-26 aircraft
Three decades of service to the Wisconsin Air National Guard came to a quiet end last month for the RC-26 Metroliner aircraft. In a way, that may be fitting, as the RC-26 served best as a quiet observer for domestic
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard recalls proud service of RC-26 aircraft
Three decades of service to the Wisconsin Air National Guard came to a quiet end last month for the RC-26 Metroliner aircraft. In a way, that may be fitting, as the RC-26 served best as a quiet observer for domestic
UW-Green Bay: Former U.S. Congressman Reid Ribble named first Practitioner in Residence of UW-Green Bay’s Political Science Program
Green Bay, WI — A strong advocate for the community and the university, former Congressman Reid Ribble will bring his political insight and expertise to UW-Green Bay beginning this spring. As the inaugural practioner in residence in political science at
WisDems: Statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “On Sunday, we mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, recognizing a constitutional right
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cuts ribbon on Wisconsin MBDA Business Center to support minority-owned businesses
MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development Donald R. Cravins, Jr. in Milwaukee for a ribbon cutting at Wisconsin’s new Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. In September, the U.S.
EMILY’S List: Endorses Jodi Habush Sinykin for Wisconsin Senate District 8
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Jodi Habush Sinykin for Wisconsin Senate District 8. EMILY’s List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement: “Wisconsin’s 8th Senate District represents a critical opportunity
Marquette University: Alumni, parents and friends give more than $5 million in honor of Mike and Amy Lovell
MILWAUKEE — In just four months since Board of Trustees Chair Robert J. Eck announced that the university will honor President Michael R. Lovell and Amy Lovell in its transformational Wellness + Recreation facility, Marquette alumni, parents and friends have generously given
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air Guard enlisted development program achieves milestone
Enlisted Airmen assigned to Wisconsin Air National Guard units across the state gathered at Volk Field Jan. 9-13 for the State Enlisted Development Program (SEDP). The January course marked the 10th year in which the program has contributed to the
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Receives “A+” rating from Susan B. Anthony list on pro-life scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) received an “A+” rating on the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List National Pro-Life Scorecard for his pro-life voting record and actions during the 117th Congress. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Susan
Rep. Tranel: Supports bail reform amendment
MADISON, WI – Rep. Tranel and colleagues on both sides of the aisle voted (74-23) in support of the bail reform constitutional amendment (SJR 2) that would have the State of Wisconsin join 48 other states that allow courts to
Dept. of Justice: Dane County Man convicted of sexual assault
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was convicted on Friday, January 13 by a Dane County jury of Second Degree Sexual Assault by Use of Force for an
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Why I voted NO On Assembly Joint Resolution 1
Rep. Allen: Votes for public safety
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) voted to pass SJR 2, which would amend the Wisconsin State Constitution to allow judges to consider public safety in the setting of bail. “As a government, our chief responsibility is to
UW-Madison: New nanoparticles deliver therapy brain-wide, edit Alzheimer’s gene in mice
MADISON — Gene therapies have the potential to treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, but they face a common barrier — the blood-brain barrier. Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a way to move therapies
UW-Whitewater: Dr. Corey A. King named new chancellor of UW-Whitewater
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Corey A. King, Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay, has been named the 18th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, which has campus locations in Whitewater and Rock County. The University of Wisconsin System Board
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. James talks about funding mental health resources
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230119GOPAddress.mp3 Hello everyone. My name is State Senator Jesse James, and I represent the great people of the 23rd Senate District. This session, I will be the chair of the Senate’s brand new Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Children and
Weekly Dem radio address: Sen. Agard talks about the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/230119DemAddress.m4a Hi, this is Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. January 22nd will mark the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade, making abortion a constitutionally protected right for nearly fifty years.