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The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s next provost, Charles Lee Isbell Jr., has a deep and distinguished background that blends institutional leadership in computer science, research into machine learning and artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. “I am tremendously excited to welcome Dr.
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La Quinta, California (April 20, 2023) —The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), America’s only bipartisan association of political professionals, announced today the recipients of the AAPC Campaign Excellence Awards for exceptional work during the 2022 cycle. These awards were
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, all six of Wisconsin’s House Republicans voted to pass Kevin McCarthy’s reckless debt ceiling plan, an ultra-MAGA wishlist that will harm seniors and veterans, threaten jobs, and raise costs for working families all while making it easier for
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after the new shared revenue plan was announced today: “Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues to announce a historic shared revenue plan that will invest in the local
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lance Gooden (R-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan Drone Act, a bill that would create comprehensive federal criminal law prohibiting the most dangerous uses of drones. “Drones can be useful pieces of technology
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that Patti Solis Doyle will be headlining the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5
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Washington, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Congresswoman Moore (D-WI) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service Award at the 20th Annual Friends of National Service Awards. Congresswoman Moore is only the second recipient of
MILWAUKEE, WI—The Milwaukee Press Club today announced that Anna Wolfe, an award-winning investigative reporter for Mississippi Today for her coverage of poverty and economic justice, is the club’s 2023 Sacred Cat Award honoree. The award, given annually since 1973, recognizes
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a
Michael Best Strategies LLC (Strategies) and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (the firm) are continuing to grow their unparalleled team of government and legal experts, delivering clients wins across a vast collection of industries. This week, Strategies and the firm
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the “Grass Routes” Tour – an opportunity to discuss the current landscape of cannabis policy in Wisconsin. The tour will include stops in Platteville, Wauwatosa, Eau Claire, and Wausau. During these events,
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 67, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 2, which eliminates the sunset date for Wisconsin Merit scholarships awarded to Wisconsin high school graduates who are entering their freshman year at a University of Wisconsin System institution. “The Wisconsin
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s next provost, Charles Lee Isbell Jr., has a deep and distinguished background that blends institutional leadership in computer science, research into machine learning and artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. “I am tremendously excited to welcome Dr. Isbell to my leadership team and our community,” says Chancellor
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La Quinta, California (April 20, 2023) —The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), America’s only bipartisan association of political professionals, announced today the recipients of the AAPC Campaign Excellence Awards for exceptional work during the 2022 cycle. These awards were presented at a special ceremony in conjunction with the annual
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, all six of Wisconsin’s House Republicans voted to pass Kevin McCarthy’s reckless debt ceiling plan, an ultra-MAGA wishlist that will harm seniors and veterans, threaten jobs, and raise costs for working families all while making it easier for the ultra wealthy and large corporations to cheat on taxes.
Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after the new shared revenue plan was announced today: “Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues to announce a historic shared revenue plan that will invest in the local governments of the 67th Assembly District and the entire state. “Our
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lance Gooden (R-TX), and Dina Titus (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan Drone Act, a bill that would create comprehensive federal criminal law prohibiting the most dangerous uses of drones. “Drones can be useful pieces of technology for commerce and recreation, but in the hands of terrorist
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that Patti Solis Doyle will be headlining the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The first Hispanic woman to run a
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Washington, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Congresswoman Moore (D-WI) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service Award at the 20th Annual Friends of National Service Awards. Congresswoman Moore is only the second recipient of this award, which is given to a member of Congress
MILWAUKEE, WI—The Milwaukee Press Club today announced that Anna Wolfe, an award-winning investigative reporter for Mississippi Today for her coverage of poverty and economic justice, is the club’s 2023 Sacred Cat Award honoree. The award, given annually since 1973, recognizes excellence in journalism at the national level. Wolfe will accept
MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Evetovich will assume the leadership post immediately. Evetovich served
Michael Best Strategies LLC (Strategies) and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (the firm) are continuing to grow their unparalleled team of government and legal experts, delivering clients wins across a vast collection of industries. This week, Strategies and the firm announced two new additions to their Washington, D.C. offices. Joe
MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) announced the “Grass Routes” Tour – an opportunity to discuss the current landscape of cannabis policy in Wisconsin. The tour will include stops in Platteville, Wauwatosa, Eau Claire, and Wausau. During these events, Senator Agard will give a presentation on legalization efforts, both nationally and
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 67, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 2, which eliminates the sunset date for Wisconsin Merit scholarships awarded to Wisconsin high school graduates who are entering their freshman year at a University of Wisconsin System institution. “The Wisconsin Merit scholarship is the only state-funded merit-based scholarship that goes
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