Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association: Statement on NFL public safety needs state budget request
Madison… The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) is publicly supporting a Wisconsin state budget request by Representatives Dave Steffen (R-Howard) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) for local law enforcement during the upcoming NFL draft April 24th through April 26th. The
United Wisconsin: New cross-partisan group launches with goal to lower political temperature and give centrist voters a say in their government’ group aims to become a ‘fusion’ political party
Madison, WI — Former Republican State Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz and former Democratic Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney have announced the formation of United Wisconsin, a new cross-partisan organization committed to preserving and promoting the values that have historically made Wisconsin special. “Central
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Klobuchar press Trump administration for answers on impacts of trade war on farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 17 of her colleagues to press the Trump Administration for information on how their reckless tariff policy will impact farmers across the nation. “We write with great
Wisconsin Historical Society: Announces opening dates at state’s 11 historic sites
MADISON, Wis. – Looking for great travel value? Why not discover a state’s true character by embarking on a historic journey? The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to announce the opening dates for the state’s 11 historic sites. Road trippers
Garcia campaign: William Garcia announces candidacy for Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
William Garcia will run to become the next chair of the Democratic party of Wisconsin. William Garcia currently serves as the Chair of the 3rd Congressional District Democrats of Wisconsin, and has served 5 years as the chair of the
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in Dane County this week
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week. Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol on US 12/18 in Dane County from April 14
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing increased fire danger April 14-16
MADISON, Wis. – Elevated fire danger resulted in 63 wildfires burning 135 acres this past weekend, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is continuing to suspend burn permits in 24 counties where the DNR has burn restriction authority as
Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Announce $3.2 million in grants to support small businesses statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that 19 organizations have received nearly $3.2 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) to uplift small business development in local communities across the state. The SBDG Program provides
Action! Wisconsin: Momentum builds for Wisconsin film production incentives & state film office with new legislative proposal & state budget provisions
Monday, April 14, 2025, Milwaukee, WI – Action! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers, producers, businesses, and supporters of film and television projects, commends the growing momentum building for establishing a state film office and production incentives to attract and compete
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association: UW Now Livestream: Federal funding for UW Research
MADISON, WI (April 14, 2025) — UW-Madison is a research powerhouse, ranking sixth in the nation for research spending. Historically, federal funding through agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation have supported research aimed at critical
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent calls for special education reimbursement increase, expanded mental health training amid rising incidents of seclusion and restraint
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today called for increasing the special education rate and expanding mental health training programs available to Wisconsin schools as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget. The message comes as the Wisconsin Department of
State Bar of Wisconsin: Names Jill Creston Rothstein as next executive director
MADISON, Wis. (April 14, 2025) — The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Board of Governors has named Jill Creston Rothstein as its next executive director. Rothstein, currently general counsel for the South Carolina Bar, will be the first woman in the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate rural and urban forests during Forest Appreciation Week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 21 to Arbor Day (April 25) and includes
Ty Lewis and NEXT Generation Consulting: As historic tariffs rattle markets, Madison economist and futurist helps organizations navigate uncertainty
Madison, Wisc., April 14, 2025 –As organizations scramble to assess the impact of the largest tariff increase in decades, a Madison-based economist and professional futurist is stepping forward with practical tools to help organizations navigate the economic uncertainty. “These tariffs
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veteran Job Fair for Veterans, active-duty military and spouses
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service, in collaboration with Fleet & Family Support Center, Naval Station Great Lakes, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) team, will host a Veteran Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the
United Wisconsin: New cross-partisan group launches with goal to lower political temperature and give centrist voters a say in their government
Madison, WI — Former Republican State Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz and former Democratic Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney have announced the formation of United Wisconsin, a new cross-partisan organization committed to preserving and promoting the values that have historically made Wisconsin special. “Central
Rep. Stubbs: Joins victim services roundtable and press conference with Attorney General Kaul
MADISON, WI – On Thursday, April 10, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Attorney General Josh Kaul and local victim services providers and advocates for a roundtable discussion at Domestic Abuse Intervention Services during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Representative Stubbs also
Rep. Stubbs: Presents at West High School’s second annual Equity Symposium
MADISON, WI – On Wednesday, April 9, Representative Shelia Stubbs joined Madison West High School students and staff for their second annual Equity Symposium and presented on her work to create a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls