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Contact: Paul Voylespaul.voyles@wisc.edu608-265-6740 MADISON – The University of Wisconsin–Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) has received $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for interdisciplinary exploration of fundamental questions in materials science. The grant will provide six years of funding for MRSEC, which includes more than 30 affiliated...

Contact: Melissa Rosenkranzmelissa.rosenkranz@wisc.edu MADISON – Chronic inflammatory diseases can compromise brain health and increase dementia risk, but why and how that happens is a lingering scientific puzzle. A multi-disciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers is set to launch a five-year investigation into this question. With the...

Contact: Meghan Sovey608-266-9600meghan.sovey1@wisconsin.gov WISER tool will help inform ongoing broadband planning efforts MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is calling on Wisconsin households to share their internet experience to help direct recently announced broadband funding. On June 26, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that...

Contact: Beth Schaefer Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Coordinator 608.828.5644 MADISON - Jessica Rettler, a teacher from Tri- County Elementary, was recognized today as a 2023 National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award recipient during the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. Rettler is one of seven teachers recognized during the conference, which is...

Contact: WFO Press Teampress@workersforopportunity.com Vukmir to Lend Policy Expertise as Workers for Opportunity Expands State-level Labor Reform Across the Country  MADISON, Wis. — Workers for Opportunity, a leading national initiative for advancing employee freedom, has named former Wisconsin state senator Leah Vukmir to its inaugural board of advisors.  Under...

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us Attorneys General File Brief in Defense of Lifesaving Provision of the ACA MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to protect a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees access to critical...

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...