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Contact: Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (608) 266-6670 Rep. Mike Bare(608) 266-9180 MADISON - State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) and Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) applauded the bipartisan final passage of common sense legislation to address pupil transportation challenges through the full Legislature today. Assembly Bill 233, which would allow school board members who...

New pilot aims to promote independent living for older people and people with disabilities in Wisconsin  MENOMONIE, Wis. -- The Aging and Disability Resource Centers of Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties, partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), will participate in the state’s new Independent Living Supports pilot program, officials...

Contact:                                          Riley Vetterkindriley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON, Wis. – A recent Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) report found fewer barriers in polling places for elderly voters and voters with disabilities when compared with a similar 2021 report. Under Wis. Stat. 5.25(4)(d) the WEC is required to submit a report to the Legislature regarding voting barriers faced...

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Victor Fernandes of IQDecide, talks about the young company’s category winning entry in the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. IQDecide topped the Information Technology category with a process that uses artificial intelligence to improve how patients decide what cancer treatments are right for them. The Show also previews these events:

Contact: Sam GOCommunications Director(608) 334-0220 sam.go@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Military servicemembers, veterans, and their families have made great sacrifices for their country and continue to do so every day. Unfortunately, unique issues that affect these groups, as well as their distinct culture and community, are often exploited by scammers looking to steal their money, property, and...

Contact: Caroline Vik Allison Aprahamian WASHINGTON, DC – As first reported by Fox News, Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee (R-KY) today requested United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy provide records of Chinese-originating mail and shipments entering the United...

Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson 608-442-7557 MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Victor Fernandes of IQDecide, talks about the young company’s category winning entry in the 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. IQDecide topped the Information Technology category with a process that uses artificial intelligence to improve how patients decide what cancer...

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225 Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help Made in Wisconsin products get to market more efficiently and lower costs for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of rail...

Contact: Casey O'Briencaseyo@uwm.edu 414-851-8767 Plex, by Rockwell Automation, has joined forces with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Connected Systems Institute (CSI) to further enhance this state-of-the-art research and education facility with a premier smart manufacturing platform. Rockwell Automation, a founding partner of CSI, expanded its partnership with UWM to include Plex offerings...

Adam J. Peck, Founder and CIO of Riverwater Partners, voted President- Elect June 28, 2023 (Milwaukee, WI) Milwaukee Rep is proud to announce eight newly elected Board Trustees that will serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2023.  They include Eric Durant (MSOE, Professor and Master of Science in Machine learning director), Jay Franke (Community Volunteer), Jason Graham (Investor), Deborah Kaerek (Community Volunteer), Dawn...

Contact: Emily Greendonner(608) 516-9154     egreendonner@uwhealth.org Newsweek rates Carbone Cancer Center top cancer hospital in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. –Today, Newsweek announced theinaugurallist of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals 2023, naming UW Health | Carbone Cancer Centerthe top cancer hospital in Wisconsin and 30th in the United States. This award is presented...

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225 Disease X Act would invest resources to help our country better prepare against future unknown health threats WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Disease X Act of 2023 to develop the necessary medical countermeasures (MCMs) to combat future pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic showed the...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (June 28, 2023) – The deadline to apply for the Fox Cities Chamber’s Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 has been extended to Monday, July 10th. The program is for graduates of Leadership Fox Cities (LFC) or a similar program. “As the Fox Cities Premier Leadership Program since 1991, the Fox Cities Chamber has seen...