Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Coggs-Jones and Vice Chair Taylor hosting town hall meeting on proposed sales tax increase
Contact: Clarence Kinnard262-880-9930
MILWAUKEE — County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones and County Board 1st Vice Chair Sequanna Taylor are holding a town hall meeting tomorrow, July 25, to discuss the proposed 0.4% increase of Milwaukee County's sales tax.
The town hall meeting will be held from 5:30 PM–7:00 PM at the Clinton...
Marquette University: Institute for Women’s Leadership publishes white paper looking at impact of pandemic on court services for domestic abuse survivors
Contact: Kevin ConwayAssociate Director of University Communication(414) 288-4745kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu
MILWAUKEE — During the COVID-19 pandemic there was a reduced number of temporary restraining orders filed by domestic abuse survivors despite evidence that violence at home increased across the country. Abrupt changes to services and lack of resources were barriers to supporting survivors, according to a...
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers $5 million investment for emergency services in Prairie du Chien
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
Prairie du Chien, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Prairie du Chien to highlight the nearly $5 million in federal funding she secured for the construction of a new Public Safety Center that will house the Prairie du Chien Police Department, Fire Department, and local EMS.
“Our firefighters, police officers, and...
Northwestern Mutual: Kicks off #LemonTopChallenge in honor of childhood cancer patients and survivors
Contact:Jennifer Erickson1-800-323-7033mediarelations@northwesternmutual.com
The company has donated more than $30 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to accelerate the search for better treatments and cures
MILWAUKEE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual is kicking off a unique social media challenge today to generate awareness for a cause the company has been supporting for more than a decade...
Sen. Testin: QualifiedtoHeal.Com launches, sharing Nurses’ Stories
Site Rallies Support for Legislation to Empower Nurses, Improve Health Care Access
MADISON – A new website, www.QualifiedtoHeal.com, shares the stories of nurses whose practice has been unnecessarily restricted by Wisconsin law. It hosts a petition where the public can express support for legislation that empowers these professionals to do the work for which they’re trained.
Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc.: Wisconsin education leader joins Hoffman
Contact: Scott PigeonHoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. Director of Marketing920-380-2175 spigeon@hoffman.net
(Appleton, Wis) – Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is pleased to welcome Chris Peterson to the Appleton-based Total Project Management firm as an Education Specialist. Peterson joins Hoffman in a newly created business development role aimed at cultivating relationships with school districts...
Wisconsin Dental Association: Gustafson joins Wisconsin Dental Association as Director of Government Services
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association announced that Andrew “Gus” Gustafson has joined the Association as Director of Government Services. In this position, he will manage the Association’s relationships with state lawmakers and regulators; oversee insurance and public health issues; assist in directing activities of the WDA Political Action Committee and lead the WDA’s Madison...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces grant to build hunting community
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for this year’s round of funding for the Hunting Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. Funding from the grant program is used to help grow the number of hunters in Wisconsin and expand hunter activities.
UW-Madison: Study: Inflation Reduction Act’s cap on insulin out-of-pocket costs boosts prescription fills
Contact: Andrew Hellpap608-225-5024ahellpap@uwhealth.org
MADISON, Wis. – The Inflation Reduction Act $35 cap on out-of-pocket costs for insulin led to increases in the total number of filled insulin prescriptions for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Southern California...
ATC: Names Teresa Mogensen as new CEO
Contact:Jenny Bradleymediarelations@atcllc.com
Rowe to support transition, retire in January 2024
PEWAUKEE, Wis. – The ATC board of directors have announced the selection of Teresa Mogensen as president and CEO effective Aug. 16, 2023. Current President, CEO and Chairman Mike Rowe has led ATC since 2015, and announced earlier this year...
Xcel Energy: Offers tips to stay comfortable and help keep bills low with temperatures on the rise
Temperatures in the 90s and increased humidity forecast next several days
Eau Claire, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – With temperatures and humidity expected to rise this week, Xcel Energy is offering tips to help customers find relief from the heat and their bills.
Home cooling can account for about half of...
WHCA & WiCAL: WisCaregiver Careers Receives $2 Million in State Budget
Contact:Kate Battiato WHCA/WiCAL608-260-5865
Providers Thank Legislature, Governor Evers for Meaningful Investment in CNA Workforce
MADISON –Wisconsin’s nursing home community applauded Governor Evers and the Legislature for investing $2 million in WisCaregiver Careers through the recently enacted state budget. WisCaregiver Careers is Wisconsin’s widely recognized workforce development program that seeks to address...
