WellPoint, Inc.: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin Foundation partners with American lung Association of Wisconsin to Increase Awareness of the Wisconsin Student Inhaler Law
Milwaukee, WI - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin Foundation, the
charitable giving arm of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) in Wisconsin,
is partnering with the American Lung Association of Wisconsin to
help increase awareness of a Wisconsin law among parents of children
with asthma.
Wisconsin Statute s.118.291 is a 1999 law that allows students with
asthma to possess and use metered dose and dry...
Dept. of Commerce: Governor’s Housing Awards Total $3 Million
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that 14 housing agencies located throughout Wisconsin will share approximately $3 million in grants from the state’s Housing Organization and Direct Assistance Program (HODAP).
“My Grow Wisconsin initiative calls for promoting safe, affordable housing and expanding homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families,” said Governor Doyle. “I...
U.S. Cellular: Why Cell Phones Disappear During the Summer Months
U.S. Cellular Provides Tips On What To Do When You’ve
Lost or Found a Cell Phone
MILWAUKEE, Wis., July 20, 2005 – According to U.S. Cellular, summertime is a peak period during which cell phones are lost. This happens mostly because people are making big changes in their daily routines; they are attending summer festivals, weddings, class reunions, baseball games,...
Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce: “A.B.L.E. – Active Business Leads Exchange”
Hosted by the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.
Held at Bluemound Gardens, 11703 W. Bluemound, from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.
Pre-registration is required. Pre-register by 5:00 pm on the Monday preceding the meeting and the cost will be $12.00. For those who do not pre-register, it will be $15.00 at the door. To...
Stem cell debate in Washington grows hotter as summer recess nears
By Tom Still
MADISON – Before Congress takes its traditional August break, the Senate may help decide the future of federal support for human embryonic stem cell research. Let’s hope a scientifically sound and ethical resolution is reached – and that states such as Wisconsin follow the lead.
Just as Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are divided...
WisBusiness: Docs seek legislative solution to malpractice decision
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
MADISON – For the past decade, Wisconsin has lured doctors from around the country – in part because they found the Badger State’s low malpractice insurance premiums attractive.
Even with those stable rates – stemming primarily from a 1995 cap on pain and suffering losses - rural areas have found it difficult to attract physicians, according...
Dane Co. Exec. Falk: New Manager Hired at Dane County Area Agency on Aging
For more information, contact:
Lynn Green, Dane County Human Services, (608) 242-6469
Lesley Sillaman, (608) 267-8823
A new director has been hired to guide the services to seniors offered by Dane County, County Executive Kathleen Falk announced today. Barbara Thoni, who is currently the Director of Membership Development and Services for the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG), will begin her...
