UW–Madison: Wins 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge

MADISON — The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national nonpartisan initiative, recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison with several awards for student voting in the 2022 midterm election, including greatest overall turnout in the 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge. ALL

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UW-Madison: Ad hoc study group report

MADISON — Last year, after a video of a student making racist comments surfaced online, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin tasked a campus ad hoc group with studying the Black experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and recommending steps the campus

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Ruth Conniff: Immigrants are not eating pets or stealing votes, but race-baiting lies are hurting Wisconsin

It seems absurd to take the time to refute the preposterous claims about immigrants made by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin, including U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Sen. Ron Johnson. But the campaign of slander targeting vulnerable workers who milk our cows, pick our crops, build our roads and prop up our economy is genuinely dangerous.

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Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to get vaccinated as respiratory illness season begins

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. An updated COVID-19 and a new annual flu vaccine are now available to protect against COVID-19 and flu strains circulating this season. RSV vaccines are also available for people who are eligible, including most older adults and peo…

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House Accountability War Room: New Digital Campaign Ties Rep. Bryan Steil’s Priorities and Record to Project 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Accountability War Room launched a new website highlighting Rep. Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) embrace of the policies of Project 2025, an unprecedented and dangerous takeover by MAGA Republicans and wealthy billionaire donors that rolls back Americans’ rights and freedoms, threatens our democracy, and hurts the middle class.  Rep.

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UW–Madison: Wins 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge

MADISON — The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national nonpartisan initiative, recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison with several awards for student voting in the 2022 midterm election, including greatest overall turnout in the 2022 Big Ten Voting Challenge. ALL IN also honored UW–Madison for having the highest student voter

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UW-Madison: Ad hoc study group report

MADISON — Last year, after a video of a student making racist comments surfaced online, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin tasked a campus ad hoc group with studying the Black experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and recommending steps the campus community could take to positively influence that experience. The Ad

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Announces another round of state legislative endorsements

Madison, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced four new state legislative endorsements ahead of the general election on November 5th, 2024. The state’s premier grassroots organization is supporting Sen. Rob Stafsholt (SD-10) and Jim Rafter (SD-30) for state Senate, and Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (AD-30) and Rep. Will Penterman (AD-38) for state

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces 2023 Warden Of The Year

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Conservation Warden Brandon Smith was recognized as the Warden of the Year for 2023. Smith, a member of the Racine-Kenosha Warden Team in the DNR’s Southeast Region, joined the DNR in 2006 and became a warden in 2013.

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Expert details ‘nefarious’ uses of AI during study committee meeting

An expert on internet crimes against children warned lawmakers and others about the dark side of artificial intelligence, noting child predators are using the technology for “nefarious” purposes.  The 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met yesterday in Wausau, where they heard from

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Rolls out bill to provide relief for Wisconsin small businesses impacted by warm winters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced new legislation to ensure businesses that rely on winter weather are eligible for disaster relief during mild winters that do not produce enough snow. The Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act introduction comes after Wisconsin businesses suffered during last winter’s low snowfall and

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Ruth Conniff: Immigrants are not eating pets or stealing votes, but race-baiting lies are hurting Wisconsin

It seems absurd to take the time to refute the preposterous claims about immigrants made by Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin, including U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Sen. Ron Johnson. But the campaign of slander targeting vulnerable workers who milk our cows, pick our crops, build our roads and prop up our economy is genuinely dangerous.

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