Dept. of Administration: Katie Rosenberg and Peter Barca to testify at People’s Map Commission hearing Feb. 11 featuring 1st Congressional District  commissioners

CONTACT: DOA Communications, DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Feb. 11, 2021, beginning at 5:30 pm. Barca, a life-long

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WisGOP: Statement on President Biden’s Wisconsin visit

MADISON – Following the announcement that President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin to hold a CNN town hall at the same time as Gov. Tony Evers’ budget address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson: “It is telling that President Biden has decided to

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Alzheimer’s Association: Applauds Governor Evers’ historic investments to support Alzheimer’s and dementia

Contact: Mary Pat Rick, Marketing Communications Manager, (414) 479-8800 x 1935 | mrick@alz.org MADISON –  The Alzheimer’s Association thanks Governor Tony Evers for including funding for many key initiatives in his proposed 2021-2023 State Budget that will help persons living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their family and professional caregivers.

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Dept. of Administration: Katie Rosenberg and Peter Barca to testify at People’s Map Commission hearing Feb. 11 featuring 1st Congressional District  commissioners

CONTACT: DOA Communications, DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov     MADISON – Today, the People’s Maps Commission announced Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca will provide expert testimony to the Commission during the online virtual public hearing on Feb. 11, 2021, beginning at 5:30 pm. Barca, a life-long resident of Kenosha, currently serves as the secretary of the

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Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association: Supports meat labeling requirements

Contact: Matt Ludlow, 608-632-1607 MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) testified in support of Senate Bill 82, legislation authored by Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Clint Moses, which would allow only products that are derived from animals to be labeled as “meat.” WCA’s support for SB ­­­­82 is

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Dairy Business Association: Urges Senate to support truthful labeling

Contact: Jamie Mara (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com MADISON— Standing up for customers and farmers, the Dairy Business Association today pressed the state Senate to approve legislation aimed at stopping the use of misleading labels on imitation dairy and meat products. The Senate was holding a hearing on bills that seek to

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Dept. of Health Services: Identify second case of variant strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin

Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 On February 6, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and laboratory partners identified a second case of variant strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin. This variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was first discovered to be circulating widely in England during November

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Waukesha Co. Exec. Farrow: Expo Center opens as community vaccination clinic

Contact: Nicole Armendariz, Phone: 414-916-2724 On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, interview and video opportunities are available for members of the media who are interested in previewing the Waukesha County Expo Center community vaccination clinic. The Center began vaccinating eligible individuals on Monday, February 8 with assistance from a Wisconsin Department

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