Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #45 on Monday to address the ongoing phenomenon of retirement insecurity throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s aging population is expected to increase 60 percent by 2030, yet one out of every seven voters has no method to save for retirement.
The project would incorporate a new homeless shelter, increased mental health services, transitional rooms and income-based housing.
The autumn breeze of September signals stressful back-to-school time, meaning a shopping frenzy and navigating new schedules. However, for some parents, an additional concern looms: whether or not to vaccinate their children.
A UW-Eau Claire student’s door decoration was vandalized with a racial slur against Indigenous people and the words “go back to the rez.”
The Green Bay Packers donated a soil sample to the Tiny Earth project, where instructors and students work to locate cures for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
At Cap Times’ annual Idea Fest, the panel discussed concerns about transportation and the local housing market — both major sources of frustration in Seattle.
Between 2014 and 2017, faculty numbers decreased by 7.7 percent and administration positions increased by 3.5 percent between all 26 UW System campuses.
The Department of Public Instruction released results of the Wisconsin Student Assessment System exams on Thursday, showing less than half of students statewide are proficient in English language arts and mathematics.
City officials have opposing views on nighttime safety initiatives and funding.
Seeking out counseling for mental health can be difficult for anyone, but students from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes must navigate additional barriers surrounding language and identity. As a result, UW Mental Health Services is working towards building multicultural awareness into their practice.
Packer fan Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, re-introduced legislation that would require every cable, satellite and video provider to broadcast Green Bay Packers games to all Wisconsin subscribers.
Democratic representatives proposed legislation to increase Milwaukee County’s sales tax by one percent in order to address financial challenges faced by public service institutions.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Madison will honor the 2019 National Philanthropy Day Award winners this November, including the UW Pre-Veterinary Association.
In August 2018, Foxconn pledged to invest $100 million in research and an engineering facility at UW-Madison, but the university reported only receiving $70,000 so far.
Madison’s first public market promises to showcase many locally grown and prepared foods, along with handcrafted artwork.
Wells Fargo became an official gold founding member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce today after four years of partnership.
Former Gov. Scott Walker endorsed his 25-year-old son, Matt Walker, as a potential candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th congressional district seat.
Sunday marks the third of nine days Gov. Tony Evers and state business leaders will spend in Japan building foreign relations and exports.
In acknowledgement of the 886 people who died by suicide in Wisconsin in 2018, Gov. Tony Evers announced September 2019 to be Suicide Prevention Month, and Sept. 10 as Suicide Prevention Day subsequently.
A UW-La Crosse student accused a professor of sexual misconduct on Facebook Wednesday night. The university said it is reopening the investigation.
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