TUE PM Update: Kaul joins bipartisan group of AGs in calling on Congress to combat PFAS contamination

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today signed on to a letter pushing for Congress to combat the “public health threat” posed by chemical contamination of drinking water. As part of a bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general, Kaul is urging lawmakers in Washington to pass legislation to address toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, m… 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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AG Kaul: Joins coalition of 22 state attorneys general in urging Congress to act on toxic ‘forever’ chemicals

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released a joint letter to Congress, signed by a coalition of 22 state attorneys general, strongly urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to pass legislation to aid states in addressing the public health threat of toxic “forever” chemicals. “Drinking water contamination can result in serious public health problems. Congress should take swift action to protect the safety of our water, including by designating PFAS as a hazardous substance,” said Attorney General Kaul. In the letter sent to Congressional leadership, the coalition calls for action to help states address and prevent

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UW-Madison: Experts weigh in on record number of candidates

MADISON – If you can’t name all of the Democrats running for president, don’t feel bad. It’s even a struggle for Barry Burden, director of the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Without any effort, he rattles off the names of 15 candidates. “It gets a lot harder after 15,” Burden says. “Who am I overlooking? Is there another senator or governor in the mix? I’m going to kick myself for not getting these last few.” It’s not usually such a challenge. A record 20 Democratic presidential candidates will participate in the second 2020 primary debates, being held

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UW-Madison: WIAA rule limiting full-contact practice in high school football cuts concussion rate by more than half

MADISON–The rate of sport-related concussions during high school football practice in Wisconsin decreased by 57 percent following a rule change limiting the amount and duration of full-contact activities during practice, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine, the study examines whether new rules passed by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) before the 2014 season reduced the rate of sport-related concussions (SRC) compared to the previous two seasons. The rules prohibit full-contact activities during the first week of pre-season practice

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Bipartisan Infrastructure Reforms pass Senate Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) passed the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act that includes U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms to rebuild America’s infrastructure and improve transportation access for workers and families. “I worked to secure critical measures in this legislation that will help local communities invest in innovative, efficient transportation systems and empower states to rebuild stronger roads and bridges that can withstand the next storm or natural disaster,” said Senator Baldwin. “We need stronger, smarter transportation infrastructure in Wisconsin and across the country. I’m looking forward to the Senate supporting my reforms so we can

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Sen. Shilling: Co-Authors Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Teen Dating Violence

MADISON – Bipartisan legislation to help prevent teen dating violence was introduced by Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse), Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Rep. John Spiros (R-Marshfield). In the United States, 1 in 5 female students and 1 in 10 male students experience physical and/or sexual dating violence. This legislation would require the Department of Public Instruction to create model policies for preventing and responding to teen dating violence in schools and incorporate teen dating violence curriculum into its age appropriate health education curriculum. “Experiencing unhealthy relationship practices as a young adult can have lifelong negative

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Fair Elections Project: Non-denial means Wisconsin should be worried

MILWAUKEE—After a news report yesterday morning in the Wisconsin Examiner that the Republican leadership intends to try and circumvent the Governor in the next redistricting, confirmed by top Republican activist Rick Esenberg, the GOP’s ‘not being discussed’ cannot possibly be read as ‘no, we won’t do this.’ The double-talk used by the Speaker and Majority Leader is neither an effective denial nor a promise the people of Wisconsin can count on. They can put this issue to rest by answering a simple question—will they, under any circumstance, try to pass a legislative district map without the Governor’s signature? What the people of

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Mediasite: Announces new integration with Zoom

MADISON, Wis., July 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mediasite users can now automatically publish and manage all their Zoom Video Communications cloud recordings directly in Mediasite thanks to a new integration between the two technologies. Mediasite announced its new Mediasite for Zoom app, designed to extend the value of unified communications (UC) for its customers. The integration allows Mediasite users to turn their single-stream Zoom recordings from meetings and classes into rich, searchable and easily shareable on-demand videos — all in one central and secure place with their other rich media. Mediasite downloads the content from Zoom — along with

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WMC: Selected as State Chamber of the year finalist

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) was selected as one of three finalists for the State Chamber of the Year Award, presented by the Council of State Chambers (COSC). The State Chamber of the Year Award provides recognition to state-based Chambers of Commerce who have distinguished themselves by providing exceptional services and results for their members. Finalists were selected because they demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following categories: Public Policy; Political Engagement; Membership and Development; Organizational Development; Best Communications Program; and Membership Services. “It is extremely humbling to be selected among our peers as a finalist for

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UW-Madison: Experts weigh in on record number of candidates

MADISON – If you can’t name all of the Democrats running for president, don’t feel bad. It’s even a struggle for Barry Burden, director of the Elections Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Without any effort, he rattles off the names of 15 candidates. “It gets a lot harder

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UW-Madison: WIAA rule limiting full-contact practice in high school football cuts concussion rate by more than half

MADISON–The rate of sport-related concussions during high school football practice in Wisconsin decreased by 57 percent following a rule change limiting the amount and duration of full-contact activities during practice, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Published

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Bipartisan Infrastructure Reforms pass Senate Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) passed the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act that includes U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s bipartisan reforms to rebuild America’s infrastructure and improve transportation access for workers and families. “I worked to secure critical measures in this legislation that will help local

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Fair Elections Project: Non-denial means Wisconsin should be worried

MILWAUKEE—After a news report yesterday morning in the Wisconsin Examiner that the Republican leadership intends to try and circumvent the Governor in the next redistricting, confirmed by top Republican activist Rick Esenberg, the GOP’s ‘not being discussed’ cannot possibly be read as ‘no, we won’t do this.’ The double-talk used by the

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Mediasite: Announces new integration with Zoom

MADISON, Wis., July 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mediasite users can now automatically publish and manage all their Zoom Video Communications cloud recordings directly in Mediasite thanks to a new integration between the two technologies. Mediasite announced its new Mediasite for Zoom app, designed to extend the value of unified

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WMC: Selected as State Chamber of the year finalist

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) was selected as one of three finalists for the State Chamber of the Year Award, presented by the Council of State Chambers (COSC). The State Chamber of the Year Award provides recognition to state-based Chambers of Commerce who have distinguished themselves by providing exceptional

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