UW Health: Lab performs nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health’s lab performed its first COVID-19 test at University Hospital on March 19, 2020. Almost a year later, they have run nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests. Today, UW Health is recognizing the efforts of the medical technologists, specimen receiving technicians, pathology faculty, development specialists, lab quality and many lab leaders who have often worked 80-100 hours per week to achieve this remarkable feat. Some weeks they ran as many as 1,100 COVID-19 test per day. In early March 2020, the state lab was the only one that could test for COVID-19 and supplies were limited. Patient placement

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DOT expects boost in federal aid to make up for $172 million shortfall in transportation revenue

The state’s transportation fund is expected to end the fiscal year June 30 with a deficit of about $172 million, according to DOT. Still, in a letter to the co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson noted the state is also expecting an influx of federal funds. And the agency wants to use that money to mitigate the most significant impacts of the expected red… 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 *

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Pat Testin: National anthem inspires, unifies

American symbols like the flag and our national anthem have the power to unite. They remind us that despite our differences, we share a common bond. That is why I joined with Representatives Tony Kurtz and Scott Krug to author the Star Spangled Banner Act.

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Gov. Evers: Grants 13 pardons, brings total pardons granted to 157

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 13 pardons. The governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on Feb. 12, 2021. Applicants whom the Board recommended for pardon were given to Gov. Evers for final consideration. To date, the governor has granted 157 pardons. “Through a pardon, an individual is given the opportunity to make amends and give back to their community and our state,” said Gov. Evers. “It continues to be extraordinary listening to the stories of so many who have paid their debt and deserve a second chance. Today, I am glad to

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Mike McCabe: Wackos vs. wimps

One thing has become crystal clear: America has one political party that’s downright scary. And growing scarier by the day, posing a major threat to the country’s health and welfare. Problem is, the U.S. has another party that’s scared. That makes a big mess far harder to clean up.

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UW Health: Lab performs nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health’s lab performed its first COVID-19 test at University Hospital on March 19, 2020. Almost a year later, they have run nearly 200,000 COVID-19 tests. Today, UW Health is recognizing the efforts of the medical technologists, specimen receiving technicians, pathology faculty, development specialists, lab quality and

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Pat Testin: National anthem inspires, unifies

American symbols like the flag and our national anthem have the power to unite. They remind us that despite our differences, we share a common bond. That is why I joined with Representatives Tony Kurtz and Scott Krug to author the Star Spangled Banner Act.

Read More »

Gov. Evers: Grants 13 pardons, brings total pardons granted to 157

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 13 pardons. The governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on Feb. 12, 2021. Applicants whom the Board recommended for pardon were given to Gov. Evers for final consideration. To date, the governor has granted 157 pardons. “Through

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Mike McCabe: Wackos vs. wimps

One thing has become crystal clear: America has one political party that’s downright scary. And growing scarier by the day, posing a major threat to the country’s health and welfare. Problem is, the U.S. has another party that’s scared. That makes a big mess far harder to clean up.

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