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Wisconsin Representative Don Vruwink (D-Milton) is endorsing Jenna Jacobson to be the next Representative of District 43 in the State Assembly. “Jenna Jacobson is the best choice for State Assembly in Wisconsin’s 43rd. Her leadership and dedication to the people

MADISON — Steve Carpenter, one of the world’s foremost lake ecologists and professor emerit at the University of Wisconsin¬–Madison, has been awarded the Blue Planet Prize. The Blue Planet Prize has been awarded annually by the Asahi Glass Foundation since

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Emergency Order #170 prohibiting price gouging of gasoline and diesel. Due to increasing oil demand, limited global supply, and low refinery capacity, states across the nation have seen significant price increases for gasoline and diesel, including

Madison, Wis. — Today, the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly announces its first slate of endorsements for candidates seeking federal and state office ahead of the August 9 primary. Clean Wisconsin Action Fund endorses the following candidates for Wisconsin Constitutional

MADISON — Erin Silva, associate professor and extension specialist in the UW–Madison Department of Plant Pathology, has been selected as the first recipient of the Clif Bar Endowed Chair in Organic Agriculture and Outreach. The new chair, established through a

(Green Bay, Wis.) – As the weather heats up, summer activities kick into full swing. That means BBQs, picnics, outdoor recreation and getting together with family and friends. For some people, particularly in Wisconsin, these activities often include alcohol. This

The column below, penned by Attorney General Candidate Adam Jarchow, is available for publication ahead of the August 9 elections. It provides background information on Jarchow and outlines the need to address the public safety issues facing the state. Click here for

MADISON, Wis. – To recognize National ASK Day, a UW Health Kids expert is encouraging parents and caregivers to ask questions about whether guns are accessible to their children. Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Day, supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),

Menomonie, WI — Today, Deb Baldus McGrath, candidate for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, unveiled “Jump,” the first television ad of her campaign. The ad references Deb’s demanding drills in Airborne school as a junior Army Officer. As Deb leaps out of

UBET, WI—The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has placed three key candidates on the state’s fall 2022 election ballots, seeking to use the campaigns to build party membership and voter base in advance of the next Presidential election. For 2022,

MADISON, Wis — In case you missed it, the Kenosha News highlighted how Governor Tony Evers “touched on the importance of resiliency, unity, and tearing down barriers” during his address at Kenosha’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday. “This is a moment to celebrate

MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) has supported over $24 million in funding for 48 community projects around Wisconsin so far in 2022. Twenty-six counties across the state will receive financing for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that on June 10, 2022, Steven R. Sharpe of Waterford, Wisconsin, was sentenced to pay a monetary penalty of $39,531.00, and prohibited from submitting storm water permitting documents to

June 20, 2022 – Three semester-length study abroad programs will return next year to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Semester Abroad, Wisconsin in Scotland and the International Traveling Classroom will all be back after a hiatus during the pandemic, said Wes Chapin, associate vice chancellor

WATERLOO, WI – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt to announce that $80 million has been awarded to the Dairy Business

MADISON – Wisconsin’s leadership as the first state to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and housing marks its 40th anniversary this year. To honor the occasion and celebrate Pride Month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce

MADISON — The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual Diversity Forum conference this fall. The theme for the 2022 Diversity Forum will be The Power of Remembering: Reclaiming

Milwaukee – Brutal heat and humidity is heading into Wisconsin this week. Follow these tips to stay cool and save money on your summer energy bill. No cost Keep the sun out. Close blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny side of

June 20, 2022 – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the first class of Rising Leaders, a cohort of 10 high school charter students who have earned the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills with