UW-Madison now allowing drones on campus for research and instruction

A new policy at UW-Madison will now allow drones to be flown on campus for the purposes of research and teaching. The rule allows unmanned aircraft systems — otherwise known as drones — to be used in indoor and outdoor setting. But it doesn’t allow their use on campus for recreational activities. Registered student organizations, individual students, faculty, staff, contractors and other university affiliates can apply for approval. Grant Petty, UW-Madison professor of atmospheric science, says drone technology is quickly advancing, opening up the possibilities for use of these unmanned aerial vehicles. “This rapid development has posed a major challenge

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MON PM Update: Senate, Assembly leaders to meet Tuesday to seek budget deal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate and Assembly leaders are meeting tomorrow to hammer out differences over the budget’s remaining big-ticket items, ahead of a potential Joint Finance Committee meeting on Thursday. Co-chair John Nygren, R-Marinette, told members last week to keep Thursday open, but it’s still unclear whether lawmakers are close to finding… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Juneteenth reminds us to continue our fight for freedom

“Today, on June 19, Americans celebrate the end of the horrific system of slavery in the United States. It has been 152 years since word of emancipation reached Texas, the last state in the union to free its slaves. Yet, in our country, those from communities of color are still subject to vestiges of slavery in the form of deeply rooted racism and discrimination. While it is essential to celebrate the progress we have made in making America a more equitable and just place to call home, it critical to continue to fight existing systems of oppression and injustice. “Days

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Milwaukee Aldermen Murphy, Kovac: Common Council to take up Paris Climate Accord measure

Contact: Ald. Michael J. Murphy, Ald. Nik Kovac, (414) 286-2221 A substitute resolution that commits the City of Milwaukee to continue working to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord will be discussed at the full Common Council meeting tomorrow Tuesday June 20, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall (200 E. Wells St.), in the third floor in the Common Council Chamber. Aldermen Michael Murphy and Nik Kovac are the primary sponsors of the resolution – Council file 170337. “We feel the Paris Climate Accord is a document that contains mutual goals for us, and would

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Reps. Considine, Vruwink: State Assembly Democrats launch farm tours

Contact: Rep. Considine, (608) 266-7746 Rep. Vruwink, (608) 266-3790 Janesville – Today the Democratic members of the State Assembly Committee on Agriculture toured three farms in Rock County west of Janesville. These tours are the first of several the Democrats on the committee will be taking. “I grew up on a farm and still own one myself, so I’m excited to visit farms in other parts of our state,” said Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo), who serves as the committee’s ranking Democrat. “We appreciate the position we’re in as members of the Agriculture Committee to make a real difference in one

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Rep. Steffen fundraiser

Fundraiser for State Representative David Steffen Monday, June 26th 2017 5:00-7:00pm Titletown Brewing Company Roof Tap (across the plaza from the restaurant) 100 Dousman Street Green Bay Re-Election Kick Off Platinum Sponsors: $1000 Gold Sponsors: $500 Suggested Contribution: $50 Please Make Checks Payable to: Steffen for Wisconsin 1320 Sunray Lane Howard, WI 54313

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Rep. Macco: Statement on Districts of Innovation

Contact: Representative John Macco,  (608) 266-0485 De Pere…Today the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) unveiled a plan to implement a District of Innovation for school districts in Brown County. Representative John Macco (R – Ledgeview), a lead proponent of the measure, released the following statement: “We need to unleash our school districts,” said Rep. Macco. “Brown County is rich in the quality of educational opportunities given to our constituents, and this DPI announcement of a District of Innovation here is a way to further unleash the potential.” The Districts of Innovation Concept was developed by Representative Eric Genrich (R –

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UW System: Dairy summit brings together industry leaders and UW researchers

Contact: Stephanie Marquis, UW System universityrelations@uwsa.edu Bill Cosh, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection william2.cosh@wisconsin.gov Dairy Event was the First of UW System’s Wisconsin Idea Summits More than 200 people were in attendance at the UW System Wisconsin Idea Dairy Summit today in Madison. Top researchers, industry leaders, and policy makers met to identify challenges and opportunities for the dairy industry moving forward. The dairy industry and farmers are vitally important to Wisconsin’s economy with farms producing 30 billion pounds of milk each year. “Wisconsin is widely known as ‘The Dairy State.’ From evidence-based research to the development of new

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Gov. Walker: Attends Ashley Furniture groundbreaking ceremony in Arcadia

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 ARCADIA – Governor Scott Walker delivered remarks today at the groundbreaking ceremony for Ashley Furniture’s 500,000-square foot expansion to their manufacturing distribution center in Arcadia. The current facility was established in 1970 and is 175 acres. “Wisconsin is working,” Governor Walker said. “Our unemployment rate has dropped to 3.1 percent – down again from last month and the lowest it’s been since 1999. And Ashley Furniture recognizes that this is a great time to invest in Wisconsin. Their expansion project here in Arcadia is a win-win, allowing Ashley to better serve their customers throughout the

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: SCOTUS Decision to postpone new state election maps is disappointing news for Wisconsin voters

Contacts:Robert Kraig, Executive Director, 414-322-5324, robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Anna Dvorak, Organizer, 414-469-0118,  anna.dvorak@citizenactionwi.org Citizen Action of Wisconsin Redoubles its Efforts for Redistricting Reform  MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to stay the order by federal judges that required Wisconsin to redraw its unconstitutional voting maps by this November. The stay means that even if the people ultimately win the Gill v Whitford court case in the U.S. Supreme Court, it will be tougher to have fair maps in place by the 2018 election. “Candidates need time to prepare and campaign within their districts. We hope this case will be

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MON PM Update: Senate, Assembly leaders to meet Tuesday to seek budget deal

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate and Assembly leaders are meeting tomorrow to hammer out differences over the budget’s remaining big-ticket items, ahead of a potential Joint Finance Committee meeting on Thursday. Co-chair John Nygren, R-Marinette, told members last week to keep Thursday open, but it’s still

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Rep. Steffen fundraiser

Fundraiser for State Representative David Steffen Monday, June 26th 2017 5:00-7:00pm Titletown Brewing Company Roof Tap (across the plaza from the restaurant) 100 Dousman Street Green Bay Re-Election Kick Off Platinum Sponsors: $1000 Gold Sponsors: $500 Suggested Contribution: $50 Please Make Checks Payable to: Steffen for Wisconsin 1320 Sunray Lane

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Rep. Macco: Statement on Districts of Innovation

Contact: Representative John Macco,  (608) 266-0485 De Pere…Today the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) unveiled a plan to implement a District of Innovation for school districts in Brown County. Representative John Macco (R – Ledgeview), a lead proponent of the measure, released the following statement: “We need to unleash our

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UW System: Dairy summit brings together industry leaders and UW researchers

Contact: Stephanie Marquis, UW System universityrelations@uwsa.edu Bill Cosh, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection william2.cosh@wisconsin.gov Dairy Event was the First of UW System’s Wisconsin Idea Summits More than 200 people were in attendance at the UW System Wisconsin Idea Dairy Summit today in Madison. Top researchers, industry leaders, and policy

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Gov. Walker: Attends Ashley Furniture groundbreaking ceremony in Arcadia

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 ARCADIA – Governor Scott Walker delivered remarks today at the groundbreaking ceremony for Ashley Furniture’s 500,000-square foot expansion to their manufacturing distribution center in Arcadia. The current facility was established in 1970 and is 175 acres. “Wisconsin is working,” Governor Walker said. “Our unemployment rate

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: SCOTUS Decision to postpone new state election maps is disappointing news for Wisconsin voters

Contacts:Robert Kraig, Executive Director, 414-322-5324, robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Anna Dvorak, Organizer, 414-469-0118,  anna.dvorak@citizenactionwi.org Citizen Action of Wisconsin Redoubles its Efforts for Redistricting Reform  MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to stay the order by federal judges that required Wisconsin to redraw its unconstitutional voting maps by this November. The

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