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Contact: Emily Greendonner608-516-9154egreendonner@uwhealth.org      MADISON, Wis. – Rapid on-site testing of nursing home residents for influenza allowed earlier detection of outbreaks, faster treatment with antiviral medication and much lower hospitalization rates, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The study...

The Milwaukee chapter of the gener8tor accelerator network has announced its latest cohort of startups, each of which will receive a $100,000 investment.  Along with those funds, each selected startup will join a 12-week business development program, which includes one-on-one coaching and mentorship along with various other perks. In a release, gener8tor also highlights...

-- The Milwaukee chapter of the gener8tor accelerator network has announced its latest cohort of startups, each of which will receive a $100,000 investment.  Along with those funds, each selected startup will join a 12-week business development program, which includes one-on-one coaching and mentorship along with various other perks. In a release, gener8tor also...

Contact: Christina Brey608-213-3497 Statement on Signing of AB-321 Literacy Policy Changes Politics over PolicyOutlawing Teaching Methods, Dictating One size-fits-all Policies, Prohibiting Science-Based Research & Study, Promoting Vendor Specific Criteria The following joint statement was released by the Wisconsin State Reading Association and the Wisconsin Education Association Council following the signing...

Last week, the Biden-Harris administration announced that more than 800,000 student loan borrowers across the country will see $39 billion of their loans forgiven. Even as MAGA Republicans try to block relief, President Biden and Vice President Harris have maintained their unwavering commitment to providing a pathway to the middle class through education. Thanks to their steady...

Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Applications are due on Friday, August 11 by 11:59 p.m. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants aim to improve...

Contact: Kiersten PelsPress@ronjohnson.senate.gov Senators say pattern of heavy-handed IRS conduct raises serious concerns WASHINGTON – Following reports from multiple, diverse outlets that raise serious questions and concerns about the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) adherence to the letter and spirit of taxpayer rights—standards which IRS Commissioner Werfel has previously pledged to uphold—U.S....

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their launch of a partnership with bipartisan attorneys general. This partnership was created to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in grocery, meat and poultry processing, and other markets. Through a framework established...

The American Heart Association encourages Madison to boost mental and physical health while funding community wellness. MADISON, July 14, 2023 —The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting Madison back to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits...