Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon

Firefighters who risk their lives to save others stand to get help from an innovative device that can guide them out of smoke-filled buildings. Jeff Dykes, owner and founder of Northern Star Fire, is an Eau Claire firefighter captain who

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Senate adds GOP amendment to Foxconn bill

The state Senate approved an amendment that would tweak language in the Foxconn bill to state WEDC “shall establish job creation thresholds” and claiming capital expenditure tax benefits shall be tied to those benchmarks. Dems questioned the impact of the

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Dane County: Continues work to clean up lakes

Contact: Susan Sandford, 224-3617 Madison, Wisc. – Farms in DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Fitchburg will be planting their cover crops a little differently this September as part of Dane County’s lakes cleanup efforts. Dane County farmers, in partnership with

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Bryce Campaign: National Nurses United endorses Randy Bryce for Congress

Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com CALEDONIA – Today, the National Nurses United (NNU) endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress in his campaign against Speaker of the House Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s first congressional district. In a letter to Bryce, NNU’s Political Director, Ken Zinn, said the following: I am happy

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Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon

Firefighters who risk their lives to save others stand to get help from an innovative device that can guide them out of smoke-filled buildings. Jeff Dykes, owner and founder of Northern Star Fire, is an Eau Claire firefighter captain who won the 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest with a headgear

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Kooyenga Campaign: State Rep. Dale Kooyenga declares his run for State Senate

Contact: Sarah Petelinsek 262.490.6328 sarahpetelinsek@gmail.com [Madison, WI] State Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) announced today that he is running for the Wisconsin State Senate. Representative Kooyenga is a citizen soldier, a Certified Public Accountant, husband and a father of four. He currently is serving the 14th Assembly District of Wisconsin. While

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Senate adds GOP amendment to Foxconn bill

The state Senate approved an amendment that would tweak language in the Foxconn bill to state WEDC “shall establish job creation thresholds” and claiming capital expenditure tax benefits shall be tied to those benchmarks. Dems questioned the impact of the amendment, saying it did not include any mechanisms to ensure

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Wisconsin Department of Administration: Governor Walker declares Coastal Awareness Month, announces Coastal Grant Application Program

Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Governor Scott Walker proclaimed September 2017 as Coastal Awareness Month in Wisconsin in recognition of the important impact the Great Lakes have on the state. “It’s critical we highlight the importance of our Great Lakes,” said Governor Walker. “They drive Wisconsin’s economic growth

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Dane County: Continues work to clean up lakes

Contact: Susan Sandford, 224-3617 Madison, Wisc. – Farms in DeForest, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Fitchburg will be planting their cover crops a little differently this September as part of Dane County’s lakes cleanup efforts. Dane County farmers, in partnership with Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, UW-Extension, Yahara WINS,

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