Meijer: Recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer earned the title of Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion from the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect for its team members. The DEI is a unique, joint initiative of Disability:IN

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Cosponsors and supports passage of legislation to protect access to reproductive health care funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her Democratic colleagues in introducing the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act. The legislation would protect access to critical reproductive health care services—like birth control, pregnancy counseling, cancer screenings and more—by providing a consistent and strong source of funding for the Title X Family

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on markup of Vaccine Discharge Parity Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fitzgerald issued the following statement in response to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs markup of H.R. 6671, which ensures members of the Armed Forces granted a general discharge for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine remain eligible for GI Bill education benefits. “Yesterday, Democrats on the House Veterans

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UW-Madison: UW professor confirmed as assistant commerce secretary

MADISON — Michael C. Morgan, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, was confirmed on July 14 by the U.S. Senate as assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction. In that capacity, he will serve as deputy administrator of the National Oceanic

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WED News Summary: Vos says he refused Trump push in a phone call to decertify 2020 election; Michels slams Foxconn deal after profiting off project

STORY TOPICS – White house – Governor’s race – Congressional races – State government – Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Economy – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Military – Philanthropy – Real estate –

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Gov. Evers: Files lawsuit against Tyco Fire Products, Chemguard, 3M, DuPont, and others for PFAS contamination and damage to Wisconsin’s water and natural resources

Lawsuit seeks to hold polluters responsible for costs to clean up PFAS contamination LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today they have filed a lawsuit against three Wisconsin manufacturers and 15 other defendants for “wrongful, deceptive, and tortious conduct” that led directly to

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City Of Waupaca Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Waupaca is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Waupaca. Activities

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pelosi must press ahead with trip to Taiwan

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today called on Speaker Pelosi to continue with her planned CODEL visit to Taiwan after President Biden cautioned against her trip. In a video statement, Rep. Gallagher slammed the President’s comments, saying in part, “This is a bad message from the President and an overall weak

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