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MADISON, Wis. – COVID-19 “long haulers” is the informal term used for people who have recovered from COVID-19 but have one or more chronic symptoms that continue for many months. The scientific term is “post-acute COVID-19 syndrome,” and health experts are continually learning more about it. Dr. Aurora Pop-Vicas, infectious disease specialist, is focused on this phenomenon at UW Health, and can share what experts know so far. Who is most likely to get post-acute COVID-19 syndrome? From what we know so far, there are two main categories of “long haulers.” First, patients who have been hospitalized for weeks or months
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The Joint Finance Committee co-chairs told a WisPolitics.com luncheon about a number of items in Evers’ budget that they oppose: raising the minimum wage, accepting additional federal money to expand Medicaid and legalizing recreational marijuana. Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, said yesterday they want a budget with fewer broad policy changes, though they d… 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.
Growth and innovation in STEM has become a guiding force in the economy, but minorities continue to be underrepresented in these fields, according to a Milwaukee business panel. Leaders from Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Jet Constellations and IC Stars spoke at a virtual event put on by Fuel Milwaukee to discuss the importance of diversity in science and technology. The failure of corporate leaders to properly integrate diversity into their hiring strategies is the root cause of low numbers of women, African Americans and Hispanics in the industry, they said. “It’s time that we hold leadership, executives and
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Former state and national GOP Chair Reince Priebus has been talking with Wisconsin Republicans about a statewide bid in 2022, according to a source who’s spoken with him. Politico reported this morning that Priebus was exploring a bid for guv in 2022. But the source told WisPolitics.com that the conversations were sparked in part by people reaching out to Priebus about a statewide run. The source added the U.S. Senate could be an option, too, if Republican Ron Johnson doesn’t run for reelection. “I think he’s more in the listening stage than a pitch stage,” the source said. “I think
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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio file of radio address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his Badger Bounceback plan to help families, businesses, and the state bounce back and better from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Right now Wisconsin is at a critical point in time. With COVID-19 affecting our state and the world, we have to face the problems this pandemic has brought to the forefront and not only put this virus behind us, but get beyond the pandemic so that we can move our state forward. That is what my 2021-23 biennial budget proposal
PECATONICA, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has received the endorsement of three former candidates in the race including Sheila Briggs, Troy Gunderson, and Steve Krull. Jill Underly advanced to the General Election Tuesday as the top vote getter among the seven candidates on the primary ballot. “Jill will be a fierce champion for public education in Wisconsin,” said assistant state superintendent Sheila Briggs. “She will fight for high-quality early childhood education for all kids. Her experience running a rural school district will ensure our rural communities will also get
MADISON, Wis. – COVID-19 “long haulers” is the informal term used for people who have recovered from COVID-19 but have one or more chronic symptoms that continue for many months. The scientific term is “post-acute COVID-19 syndrome,” and health experts are continually learning more about it. Dr. Aurora Pop-Vicas, infectious
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** March 4: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Democratic legislative leaders Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion with Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley, D-Mason, and Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh. They will discuss Dem priorities in the new session. The program is set to run…
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The Joint Finance Committee co-chairs told a WisPolitics.com luncheon about a number of items in Evers’ budget that they oppose: raising the minimum wage, accepting additional federal money to expand Medicaid and legalizing recreational marijuana. Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, said yesterday they want
Growth and innovation in STEM has become a guiding force in the economy, but minorities continue to be underrepresented in these fields, according to a Milwaukee business panel. Leaders from Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Jet Constellations and IC Stars spoke at a virtual event put on by Fuel
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — The campaign manager for state schools superintendent candidate Deb Kerr is leaving, telling WisPolitics.com he can’t provide the general election strategy she will need to win. Brandon Savage has worked almost exclusively with Dem candidates and groups in
Former state and national GOP Chair Reince Priebus has been talking with Wisconsin Republicans about a statewide bid in 2022, according to a source who’s spoken with him. Politico reported this morning that Priebus was exploring a bid for guv in 2022. But the source told WisPolitics.com that the conversations
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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio file of radio address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his Badger Bounceback plan to help families, businesses, and the state bounce back and better from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Right now Wisconsin is at a critical point in time.
PECATONICA, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has received the endorsement of three former candidates in the race including Sheila Briggs, Troy Gunderson, and Steve Krull. Jill Underly advanced to the General Election Tuesday as the top vote getter among