Dept. of Health Services: Releases early data on Medicaid renewals
Contact:Jennifer Miller608-266-1683
Elizabeth Goodsitt608-266-1683
Initial June data shows renewals initiated by members
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched a new webpage showing statewide data in BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid enrollment following the end of the federal continuous coverage requirement that had kept members enrolled during...
UW-Madison: Fueled by new chemistry, algorithm mines fungi for useful molecules
Contacts: Nancy Kellernpkeller@wisc.edu
Milton DrottMilton.Drott@usda.gov
MADISON — A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medical and chemical applications.
Marquette University: EOP receives $800,000 in funding to pilot Cyber Explorers pre-college program
Contact: Kevin ConwayAssociate Director of University Communication(414) 288-4745 kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Educational Opportunity Program has received $799,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to pilot the Seizing Opportunities Academic Readiness (SOAR) Cyber Explorers Pilot Program, which provides teaching and learning activities to precollege students to encourage interest in STEM careers,...
Dept. of Workforce Development: BLS data: Wisconsin breaks record in number of jobs during June
Contact:CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov
MADISON– The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for the month of June 2023, which showed Wisconsin's total nonfarm jobs reached a record high of 3,006,900. This is 52,900 more jobs than a year ago and an increase of 6,900 over the...
Bank of Sun Prairie: Amy Fosdick joins Bank of Sun Prairie as AVP residential mortgage lender
Contact: Jimmy KauffmanPresident and CEOChairman of the Board of DirectorsBank of Sun Prairie608.837.4511 jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.comwww.bankofsunprairie.com
Lender provides customers with a timely and efficient mortgage process
Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie welcomes Amy Fosdick as a new assistant vice president, residential mortgage lender. With experience in home lending since 2001, she...
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: ICYMI: Tammy Baldwin featured on The Axe Files, highlights work on health care, mental health, & the opioid epidemic
Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin was interviewed by former White House Senior Advisor and Obama campaign chief strategist, David Axelrod, for his podcast The Axe Files. In the interview, Axelrod and Baldwin discussed their own family histories with mental health and substance abuse, and how those experiences...
Community First Fox Cities Marathon: Registration opens for volunteers for the 32nd annual Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction
Contact:Raquel LamalRed Shoes Inc.(920) 574-3253raquel@redshoesinc.com
Numerous ways to get involved and be a part of the race weekend magic
APPLETON, Wis. (July 20, 2023) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is looking for volunteers to be part of the Kwik Trip Volunteer Squad! Registration opens Thursday, July 20, 2023. These...
Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Names Powerhouse Theater in the new Associated Bank Theater Center for philanthropists Ellen and Joe Checota
Contact:Frances WhiteDirector of Media Relationsfwhite@milwaukeerep.comwww.MilwaukeeRep.com @MilwRep #WeRepMilwaukee
July 20, 2023 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) is pleased to announce the Powerhouse Theater in the new Associated Bank Theater Center will be named the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater. While the amount of the Checota’s generous gift will remain confidential, it is the second largest gift in Milwaukee...
Lindner & Marsack, S.C., welcomes worker’s compensation defense attorneys Anders Mcleod and Sam Andringa to growing labor & employment law team
Contact:Maggie Baum608-438-2814maggiebcomm@gmail.com
MILWAUKEE, WI – Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor and employment law firms, announced today that Anders McLeod and Sam Andringa have joined the firm. Both attorneys will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee headquarters in the area of worker’s compensation defense.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins effort to break down barriers to safe, effective contraception
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
The Convenient Contraception Act would provide the option of receiving one year of contraception instead of the current three-month supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As women’s reproductive rights are under attack in Wisconsin and across the country, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today joined over a dozen of her Senate colleagues in...
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Board appoints Brady Janzen to interim term
Contact: Travis Senn(920) 948-7666 tsenn@voiceofmilk.com
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brady Janzen, a partner of Riverview, LLP in Morris, Minn., will serve an interim term on the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative board of directors, the co-op announced today.
Janzen was appointed to serve in a vacancy left by Mitch Davis, who sold...
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association: REPORT: Inventories remain tight, hampering sales and driving prices higher
Contact: info@WRA.org
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases Monthly Data for June 2023
Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its June 2023 WI Real Estate Report today. Low home sales and high prices continue to hamper the housing market. June 2023 home sales fell by 19.4% compared to June...
