MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 22 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release: * * * A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers' 2025 State of the State Address MADISON, Wis. -- In tonight's State of the State address, Governor Tony Evers celebrated the success of his administration - like a growing Wisconsin economy and healthy state government finances - and called for the legislatu  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF persistence convinces Calif. school board to discontinue prayer The Freedom From Religion Foundation has ensured that the Glendora Unified School District school board meetings are free of prayer. Several concerned district community members reported that the board's Dec. 9 meeting began with a Christian prayer delivered by Mayor Mendell Thompson. The board   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 27 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF, others dismayed at Supreme Court hearing Okla. religious charter school case The Freedom From Religion Foundation and other leading groups are concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a religious public charter school in Oklahoma. Along with FFRF, the Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Li  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 27 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF: Trump's cruel global gag rule hurts women worldwide The Freedom From Religion Foundation condemns President Trump's cruel decision to reimpose the draconian "global gag rule" -- devastating reproductive and maternal health worldwide. In one of his initial acts as president, Trump's first administration used the religious justification of "protecting life in  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 23 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Freethinking singer-songwriter offers musical treat on 'Freethought Matters' Watch the preview here. The Freedom From Religion Foundation's television show this week provides a freethinking musical celebration. The talented guest is the well-known indie folk singer and atheist Shelley Segal, whose newest EP is called "Holy." Segal talks about her music and play  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: * * * Looking Ahead: Creating a Strategic Framework for UW-Madison's Future The following message from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin was emailed to students, faculty and staff on Jan. 27. It is being translated into multiple languages. Check back soon. Dear UW-Madison community, I hope your first week of the semester has been energizing and productive. I'm writing with an important update ab  more

MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release: * * * New Campaign Finance Reports Revive Old Concerns About Judge Brad Schimel Putting Donors Before Duty in Public Office MADISON, Wis. -- While in public office Brad Schimel, now a circuit court judge, wrote that politicians using their office and powers to benefit their campaign contributors was, "the essence of  more