JangoBio advancing to next stage of animal testing

Researchers with JangoBio, a Madison-based startup developing stem cell therapies, are set to begin testing on companion animals such as dogs within the next two months.   Bill Kohl, chief operating officer for JangoBio, says this marks a step forward

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Rep. Vorpagel: Supports Hand for the Homeless package

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding the release of Assembly Republicans Homelessness Legislation Package. “Today with my Assembly Republican colleagues, I introduced a package of bills to continue our efforts to combat

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Sen. Taylor: Wants real commitment to fighting homelessness

Contact: Aidan McMorrow (608) 266-5810 MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Republican State legislators press conference proposals aimed at addressing the issue of homelessness. “I guess we are in a kinder, gentler time.  The problem is

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Rep. Born: Weekly Radio Address: Criminal Justice Reform

Contact: Rep. Mark Born (608) 266-2540 MADISON — Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) highlights Assembly Republicans support for criminal justice reform initiatives in the Weekly Radio Address. I’m State Representative Mark Born. This week my Assembly Republican colleagues joined together

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AARP Wisconsin: What a great week for family caregivers

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928 MADISON – “What an outstanding week this has been for Wisconsin’s unsung, unselfish and often underappreciated heroes – our 578,000-plus family caregivers,” said Sam Wilson, State Director for

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Gov. Evers: Announces gubernatorial appointments

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers announced the following appointments: Governor Tony Evers to chair the Interagency Council on Homelessness Summer Strand as the Governor’s Designee to the Building Commission Dr. Timothy Rose to the Fox River Navigational

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WisGOP: Who’s backing Lisa Neubauer’s campaign for Supreme Court?

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Madison – Supreme Court candidate Lisa Nuebauer loves to tell voters that she is “fair, impartial, and independent,” all the while publicly rejecting the notion that she’s the liberal candidate in the race. But a look behind the scenes tells a different story. Neubauer’s campaign is

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Rep. Edming: Statement on Gov. Evers veto of middle class tax cut

Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) offered the following statement in response to the veto of Assembly Bill (AB) 4 yesterday by Governor Tony Evers.  AB 4 is legislation that would have provided $340 million in middle class income tax relief for individuals and families

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American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin: Sends demand letter to stop sexual harassment in Wisconsin school district

Contact: Ana Blinder, ACLU, 646-905-8877, ablinder@aclu.org Cass Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414-272-4032, ext. 217, media@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE — The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the ACLU sent a letter to Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) demanding the district take prompt corrective action regarding serious concerns of pervasive gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, body-shaming,

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JangoBio advancing to next stage of animal testing

Researchers with JangoBio, a Madison-based startup developing stem cell therapies, are set to begin testing on companion animals such as dogs within the next two months.   Bill Kohl, chief operating officer for JangoBio, says this marks a step forward in the company’s journey to bring its anti-aging therapy to

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Rep. Rodriguez: Assembly GOP proposes package of bills to fight homelessness

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 MILWAUKEE – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez, R- Oak Creek, unveiled legislation that aims to curb homelessness through workforce development efforts, at a news conference with fellow lawmakers on Thursday. The legislation is part of a broader package of bills introduced by Assembly Republicans at several

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Rep. Vorpagel: Supports Hand for the Homeless package

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following regarding the release of Assembly Republicans Homelessness Legislation Package. “Today with my Assembly Republican colleagues, I introduced a package of bills to continue our efforts to combat homelessness.  Last session my colleagues and I passed several bills

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Sen. Taylor: Wants real commitment to fighting homelessness

Contact: Aidan McMorrow (608) 266-5810 MADISON – Today, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Republican State legislators press conference proposals aimed at addressing the issue of homelessness. “I guess we are in a kinder, gentler time.  The problem is that my Republican colleagues have been able to walk out

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Rep. Born: Weekly Radio Address: Criminal Justice Reform

Contact: Rep. Mark Born (608) 266-2540 MADISON — Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) highlights Assembly Republicans support for criminal justice reform initiatives in the Weekly Radio Address. I’m State Representative Mark Born. This week my Assembly Republican colleagues joined together across the state to announce our support for initiatives that will

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Gov. Evers: Announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives in state budget

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health exams, and STI testing, supporting healthier pregnancies and births, and

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AARP Wisconsin: What a great week for family caregivers

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications Director Office 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928 MADISON – “What an outstanding week this has been for Wisconsin’s unsung, unselfish and often underappreciated heroes – our 578,000-plus family caregivers,” said Sam Wilson, State Director for AARP Wisconsin. On Monday, Feb. 18, AARP Wisconsin stood alongside

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Gov. Evers: Announces gubernatorial appointments

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers announced the following appointments: Governor Tony Evers to chair the Interagency Council on Homelessness Summer Strand as the Governor’s Designee to the Building Commission Dr. Timothy Rose to the Fox River Navigational System Authority Hank Newell to WEDC Joe Kirgues to WEDC

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