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MADISON — Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule — unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter interact

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Interstate 535 Blatnik Bridge project in Douglas County.   Incidental take refers to

Hello, I’m State Senator Rob Cowles, representing the 2nd Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to some of the most scenic state parks anywhere in the United States. From Devil’s Lake to Copper Falls and Wyalusing to Peninsula

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of June Dairy Month and highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and uplift the state’s dairy industry.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here,

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that 24 school districts across Wisconsin will receive funding to replace existing school buses, which have been linked to asthma and other harmful health conditions, with zero- and low-emission buses. The investment,

Madison, WI – Today, City of Madison Alder MGR Govindarajan announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “I’m beyond excited to endorse Renuka Mayadev for Assembly. Renuka has a vision that I believe in, one necessary to propel our

Keshena, Wis., May 30, 2024 — The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is preparing an unprecedented Economic Impact Study, dedicated to assessing the vast economic contributions of both tribal enterprises and Indigenous-led small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. This groundbreaking initiative, the

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La Crosse, May 30, 2024 — For the 12th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon

MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the assault of a Brookfield police officer at Brookfield Square Mall on Tuesday night: “This incident is yet another reminder of the life and death risks our law enforcement

DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in support of two UW-Madison Class of 2024 graduates who submitted a formal 47-page complaint calling on administrators to revoke the registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main

MILWAUKEE, WI –  On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).  We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to

LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, last week Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted to advance a Republican-written Farm Bill proposal out of the House Agriculture Committee, despite billions in potential cuts to food assistance programs that support

RIPON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has listed the Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. While the Little White Schoolhouse has been on the State Register since 1989, the

MADISON, WI – As June Dairy Month approaches, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) presented its third annual Cheese Champion awards to seven federal and state lawmakers for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry.  “Dairy processors

(PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) — Today, 314 Action Fund, the premier organization electing Democratic scientists and STEM candidates to public office, endorsed Dr. Kristin Lyerly in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional district open-seat race.  “314 Action Fund is proud to endorse Dr. Kristin Lyerly

De Pere, WI – Businessman, political outsider, and Trump-endorsed conservative Tony Wied leads with 71% in a new straw poll released by the Wisconsin College Republicans. “This poll shows us what we know to be true. The people of WI-08 are tired

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, today announced a major step forward in supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with the launch of the Wisconsin Investment Fund, a public-private venture capital initiative

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department asks dairy producers to return the survey by June