UW-Madison: Announces Master’s Program Scholarship to Address Inequities

CONTACT: Julia Rutledge, jrutledge@wisc.edu READ THIS STORY ONLINE: https://news.wisc.edu/school-of-education-announces-masters-program-scholarship-to-address-inequities/ MORE INFORMATION: https://learninganalytics.education.wisc.edu/ MADISON-Graduate students committed to tackling education achievement gaps can apply for the Committed Scholars Program to earn their master’s in educational psychology with a concentration in the growing field of learning

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Tells State Legislature Not to Overturn Mask Mandate

Contact: Usamah Andrabi, 832-878-4839 MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Legislature voting to overturn Governor Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate. “There is no excuse for Wisconsin potentially being one of only ten states without

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces judgment requiring installation of runoff controls and $30,000 penalty

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that his office has obtained a judgment against Kostechka Dairy, LLC and Michael and Shirley Baroun requiring installation of improved runoff controls at their facility in Whitelaw, Wisconsin and payment of $30,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, court costs, and attorney fees

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LFB: Overturning Evers’ public health declaration would end millions in food stamps for low-income Wisconsin families

Overturning Gov. Tony Evers’ public health declaration would strip the state of enhanced federal funding for food stamps, denying low-income Wisconsin families millions of dollars in assistance, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The LFB said for January, the Department of Health Services estimates 242,507 households will receive emergency federal

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Wisconsin National Guard: New firehouse at 128th Air Refueling Wing paying off

CONTACT: Maj. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 MILWAUKEE — A recently renovated firehouse at the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing is enhancing training and helping ensure readiness for emergencies at the base, airport, and in surrounding areas. Firefighters at the 128th Air Refueling Wing moved into their new

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UW-Madison: Announces Master’s Program Scholarship to Address Inequities

CONTACT: Julia Rutledge, jrutledge@wisc.edu READ THIS STORY ONLINE: https://news.wisc.edu/school-of-education-announces-masters-program-scholarship-to-address-inequities/ MORE INFORMATION: https://learninganalytics.education.wisc.edu/ MADISON-Graduate students committed to tackling education achievement gaps can apply for the Committed Scholars Program to earn their master’s in educational psychology with a concentration in the growing field of learning analytics. The Master of Science in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics

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Underly campaign: Julie Underwood and John Matthews Endorse Jill Underly campaign

Contact: Alanna Conley, (608) 520-0547 JULIE UNDERWOOD AND JOHN MATTHEWS ENDORSE JILL UNDERLY CAMPAIGN HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has been endorsed by education leaders John Matthews and Julie Underwood. “Jill has the most diversified experience, among

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THU News Summary: Move to end Evers’ health order could cost $49M in FoodShare benefits; DWD renews call for UI system upgrades

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Edgewood College: Partners with SSM Health to Vaccinate Tier 1A Clinical Instructors, School of Nursing Students  

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Strategic Communications 608-663-2333, Lisa Adams, SSM Health, Sr. Communications Consultant, 608-206-5628 (cell), lisa.adams@ssmhealth.com Madison, Wis. (January 28, 2021) – SSM Health believes that a healthcare worker vaccinated is a healthcare worker protected. That includes clinical instructors providing direct health care services. Because clinical faculty and instructors

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Tells State Legislature Not to Overturn Mask Mandate

Contact: Usamah Andrabi, 832-878-4839 MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Legislature voting to overturn Governor Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate. “There is no excuse for Wisconsin potentially being one of only ten states without a statewide mask mandate. With new variants of COVID-19 emerging

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Pushes for Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period, President Biden Delivers

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) repeatedly called on the Trump administration to open a special enrollment period during the pandemic, but instead of working to expand access to care, the Trump administration ignored the advice of public health experts and created obstacles for the uninsured

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Dept. of Revenue Attempts to Hit Small Businesses with Surprise $450 Million Tax Hike

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber, manufacturers’ association and safety council – denounced plans by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) to hit small businesses across the state with an unexpected $450 million tax bill. The nearly half-billion-dollar tax increase stems from the wildly

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