UW–Madison: Gene therapy protects against motor neuron in rats
MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers targeting a group of hereditary neurodegenerative diseases have found success using a gene therapy treatment in an animal model. The approach, which uses CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, offers a unique and promising strategy that
TUE News Summary: Hovde yet to concede in Senate race
TOP STORIES Nearly a week after the election, Hovde has yet to publicly concede or request recount … issued a statement Wednesday morning saying in part, “We will continue to monitor returns and make sure that every vote is counted.” …
Rural Policy Institute: Releases executive summary highlighting substantial rural population of Wisconsin
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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Lame ducks should not fly away
In a move that highlights the absolute corruption and abuse of power that has typified the two party system for decades, President Biden has announced an upcoming trip to Brazil to, among other things, visit areas of the Amazon. With
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Announces the 2024 Woman Veteran of the Year
Since 2008, the WDVA has recognized women veterans in Wisconsin who have compiled exemplary records of military service, veteran advocacy, and community engagement. The department is excited to recognize the 16th Woman Veteran of the Year, Yolanda Medina. Yolanda is
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Cumberland Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cumberland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes constructing well #6
WILL: With leading public interest law firms, release comprehensive Title IX resource guide
The News: As K-12 education leaders across the country face an increasingly complex Title IX regulatory regime, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI), and the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) released
Dept. of Military Affairs: Ready Wisconsin: November 18-22 is Winter Weather Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. – As winter approaches and before colder temperatures set in, now is the perfect time to plan and be prepared for the upcoming season. To help encourage everyone to be winter ready, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Nov.
Red Cross: Bring friends to give lifesaving blood
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Underly to seek more than $4 billion boost in state aid for DPI
The agency sought a $2.5 billion increase during the previous budget cycle, and the Legislature ended up approving just over $1 billion in additional state aid.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in case over whether 1849 law bans abortion
Justice Jill Karofsky said she fears the Supreme Court is being asked to “sign the death warrant” for women and others as the Sheboygan DA seeks to restore an 1849 law that had been interpreted to ban abortions except to save the life of the mother. Meanwhile, fellow liberal Rebecca Dallet questioned whether the state could still enforce a law that was written by white, landowning men considering the string of changes made to abortion statutes since then.
TUE AM Update: Assembly Republicans, Senate Dems meet for leadership elections today
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Republicans and Senate Dems meet today for leadership elections with a handful of contested races. Rep. Scott Krug, of Nekoosh, and Shae Sortwell, of Two Rivers, both circulated letters last week indicating plans to run
Wisconsin Public Education Network: Statement on DPI budget priorities
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Wisconsin State Legislature: Declares November as Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month
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WAICU: Important details about the Wisconsin veterans grant for private, nonprofit schools
MADISON, WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Veterans Grant for Private, Nonprofit Schools is a State of Wisconsin veterans benefit available to qualified veterans, as well as certain spouses and children of qualified veterans, for use at Wisconsin private, nonprofit colleges and