WisDOT: ‘Operation Air Brake/Brake Safety Week’ strives to prevent large-truck crashes
For more information, contact:
Lieutenant Patricia Hansen, DSP/Motor Carrier Enforcement
(608) 266-0094, Patricia.Hansen@dot.wi.gov
Intensified commercial motor vehicle enforcement begins Sunday, Sept. 11
Using rigorous law enforcement and effective traffic safety education, the Wisconsin State Patrol, in partnership with county and municipal agencies trained in commercial motor vehicle inspections, will strive to prevent large-truck crashes by participating in “Operation Air Brake/Brake Safety Week,” sponsored...
Wisconsin Dental Association: Supports rule changes for licensing dentists in Wisconsin, proposes minor modifications to ensure consistency and top-quality care
CONTACT: Carol S. Weber, APR, Director of Public Relations
PHONE: 414-755-4108 (direct); 414-315-9321 (cell after normal business hours)
E-MAIL: cweber@wda.org
Dr. Steven Stoll, a general dentist in Neenah, Wis. and president-elect of the Wisconsin Dental Association, issued this statement regarding his testimony yesterday before the state Dentistry Examining Board. The DEB is considering changes to rules governing licensing for some dentists in Wisconsin. Please...
UW-Whitewater: Robert Goolrick to receive UW-Whitewater Chancellor’s Regional Literary Award
New York Times bestselling author Robert Goolrick will be honored with the seventh annual UW-Whitewater Chancellor's Regional Literary Award. The 2011 recipient will be recognized for his compelling novel, "A Reliable Wife."
Goolrick is also the author of a startling memoir titled "The End of the World As We Know It."
"I am pleased to have Mr. Goolrick receive this award....
Standard Process Inc.: Awards Dr. Robert Curry scholarship
Media Relations Contact:
Karren Jeske, APR
262-495-6382 or 262-370-2092 (mobile)
kjeske@standardprocess.com
Scholarship recipient is studying chiropractic, acupuncture and oriental medicine
PALMYRA, Wis. (September 8, 2011)—The 2011 Dr. Robert Curry Scholarship was recently presented by Standard Process Inc. to Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) student Katie Ngan. Ngan is the first recipient of the $10,000 scholarship, which was awarded during the university’s...
Sperry Van Ness, Madison: Announces lease to ReThreads
Contact: Chuck Polenz
Sperry Van Ness
(608) 821-1406
chuck.polenz@svn.com
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AG Van Hollen: Onalaska woman charged with filing fraudulent insurance claims
For More Information Contact:
Dana Brueck 608/266-1221
MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has announced that an Onalaska woman has been charged with Filing Fraudulent Insurance Claims, a misdemeanor.
A criminal complaint was filed in La Crosse County Circuit Court charging Samantha Connaughty, of 626 Meier Lane, Onalaska, with three counts of fraudulent insurance claims. Connaughty is scheduled to...
Walmart: Donates $1 million to Growing Power to strengthen community food centers, improve food security in 20 cities across the U.S.
MILWAUKEE – At a time when increasingly more families in urban communities face the threat of going hungry, Growing Power announced today that the Walmart Foundation has donated $1million to the organization. The money will be used to support Growing Power’s nationwide Regional Outreach Training Centers program, which provides effective training and skills development in community-based, sustainable agriculture...
WisBusiness: Legislators see potential to raise $500 million over 15 years to boost bioscience industry
By Brian E. Clark
For WisBusiness.com
Up to $500 million could be raised over the next 15 years to stimulate the state’s growing bioscience industry under legislation unveiled today by two Republican legislators.
Speaking at the 2011 Bioscience Vision Summit in Middleton, Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, said he believes $15 million could be raised the first year after the legislation – dubbed...
