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Carolyn Fiddler 202/393-6355 cfiddler@aft.org www.aft.org Landmark immigration action expands opportunities for students “All children deserve access to a quality public education and a fair shot at realizing their dreams” WASHINGTON—American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten released the following statement on President Obama’s executive action halting the deportation of hardworking, law-abiding immigrant youth. “All children deserve access to...

Contacts: Annette Severson, 608-267-9064, annette.severson@wtcsystem.edu Morna Foy, 608-266-2449, morna.foy@wtcsystem.edu Wisconsin Technical College System: Lauded nationally for Career Pathways model MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is recognized as a national leader for innovative efforts to develop career pathways that provide high school students a variety of options leading to valuable education credentials and good jobs. WTCS President Dan Clancy...

Contact: Laura E. Strong, Quintessence Biosciences, Inc. 608-441-2950 Quintessence Biosciences: Meeting with potential partners at 2012 BIO international convention Madison, WI June 15, 2012– Quintessence Biosciences (Quint Bio) will be meeting with potential development partners at the BIO Business Forum at the 2012 BIO International Convention (June 18-21 in Boston). The global conference provides opportunities for biotechnology companies to learn about...

Wisconsin BIO Convention contact: Tom Thieding, Communications Manager, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation 608-210-6767 Tom.Thieding@wedc.org MADISON – Wisconsin will feature its biotechnology resources and innovations at its pavilion (Booth #205) during the 2012 BIO International Convention in Boston June 18-21. The Wisconsin pavilion will showcase the comprehensive bio science academic, business and development resources the state offers. Check out the Jelly Belly...

By Brian E. Clark For WisBusiness.com Clinical drug trials in Wisconsin are pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the state's economy and directly support tens of thousands of high-paying jobs, according to a study released today by PhRMA, a national trade group representing pharmaceutical companies. Wisconsin has only 2 percent of the country's population. But scientists are conducing nearly...