Rep. Nygren: Opiod prescriptions fall drastically

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison– State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released to following statement in reaction to Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program data: “The data released by the Wisconsin Prescription Drug

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Innovation key to standing out in the crowd

Tamara Kleinberg, founder of GoToLaunchStreet.com, says innovation is key if new companies are to stand out in the crowd. And if innovation is lacking, that can be a death sentence, Kleinberg tells WisBusiness.com. “We don’t want to get caught in

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Alexander: Milwaukee County Board sticks its head in the sand

Contact: Deanna Alexander 414-939-9339 or deanna.alexander@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Board today voted on the County Budget. Two major proposals were brought to the meeting, but only one was heard. A majority of Supervisors rubber-stamped Chairman Lipscomb’s proposal, even ignoring cuts in their own districts. Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna

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Great Lakes Center for Education, Research and Practice: Report critical of teacher absences fails to provide thoughtful analysis, review finds

Contact: Patricia H. Hinchey, (570) 479-1794, phinchey@psu.edu Daniel J. Quinn, (517) 203-2940, dquinn@greatlakescenter.org EAST LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2017) — A report issued by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute in September attempted to compare the rates of teacher absences for teachers in public schools and charter schools. The report called

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Rep. Nygren: Opiod prescriptions fall drastically

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 Madison– State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance, released to following statement in reaction to Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program data: “The data released by the Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is very promising. When comparing the 2017 April-June

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Rep. Sargent: Statement on second request for public review of Foxconn contract, WEDC Board’s two-day review

Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308.440.2939 MADISON – Late last week, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan announced the WEDC board would have the opportunity to review the contract between Wisconsin and Foxconn before voting on it. Hogan released the contract yesterday afternoon, less than two full

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Wisconsin Historical Museum: Aluminum Christmas trees regain their shine at the Wisconsin Historical Museum

Contact: Keri O’KeefeContact: Keri O’Keefe  Wisconsin Historical Society  Phone: 6082619597  E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.orgTuesday, Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Museum once again presents, “Ever Gleaming: The Enduring Love Affair with the Aluminum Christmas Tree” on Friday, November 24. “These aluminum trees appealed to a space-age notion of modern living,” notes Mike

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Madison International Trade Association: Global e-commerce: The Wild West or the Final Frontier?

CONTACT: Ana Garic Communications Coordinator Madison International Trade Association Ph: 608-335-3936 Communications@mitatrade.org Madison, WI – The Madison International Trade Association (MITA) will host an informational session on November 14th covering the latest trends in E-commerce and international developments related to B2B trends. The event takes place at the Fluno Center

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Innovation key to standing out in the crowd

Tamara Kleinberg, founder of GoToLaunchStreet.com, says innovation is key if new companies are to stand out in the crowd. And if innovation is lacking, that can be a death sentence, Kleinberg tells WisBusiness.com. “We don’t want to get caught in the “-er trap” — better is not enough,” she said.

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Schroeder campaign: Doug La Follette retirement 11/6/18

Contact: Jay Schroeder:  920-450-7591 I am announcing my candidacy today for Wisconsin Secretary of State. One year from today will be the retirement party. Doug La Follette has been Secretary of State for a total of 38 years and literally ran the office in the ground. From a total of

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