Protasiewicz campaign: Statement of Alejandro Verdin, campaign manager for Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Justice on Jennifer Dorow’s entry into the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The following is a statement from Alejandro Verdin, campaign manager for Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign: “As a judge and 25-year prosecutor, Judge Janet Protasiewicz has spent her career keeping our community safe and upholding the law. Judge Janet brings

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Cautions investors regarding FTX bankruptcy filings and allegations of hacks and scams

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) cautions Wisconsin investors to avoid FTX.US and FTX.COM websites as they may be corrupted by malware and/or experiencing cyber-attacks following the bankruptcy of U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange FTX.US along with FTX.COM and 130+ other businesses (“FTX”) affiliated with founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Collins: Introduce Healthcare for Our Troops Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for members of the National Guard and Reserve. The Healthcare for Our Troops Act addresses the Chief of the National Guard Bureau’s most pressing

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UW-System: UW-Whitewater chancellor finalists named

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a university with more than 11,000 students on two campuses that offer 60 majors, 21 master’s degree programs,

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UW-Madison: Algae Blooms

MADISON — In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The

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Protasiewicz campaign: Statement of Alejandro Verdin, campaign manager for Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Justice on Jennifer Dorow’s entry into the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The following is a statement from Alejandro Verdin, campaign manager for Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign: “As a judge and 25-year prosecutor, Judge Janet Protasiewicz has spent her career keeping our community safe and upholding the law. Judge Janet brings a common sense approach to the bench and she will

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Sen. Cowles: Audit reviews the We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow grant programs

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow grant programs (report 22-21). These programs, which used supplemental federal funding and were intended to assist Wisconsin businesses that experienced economic damages during the public health emergency, were administered by the

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Cautions investors regarding FTX bankruptcy filings and allegations of hacks and scams

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) cautions Wisconsin investors to avoid FTX.US and FTX.COM websites as they may be corrupted by malware and/or experiencing cyber-attacks following the bankruptcy of U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange FTX.US along with FTX.COM and 130+ other businesses (“FTX”) affiliated with founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Investors should also beware of “reload” scams where fraudsters purport

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Legislative Audit Bureau: Reviews the We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow grant programs

MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the We’re All In and Wisconsin Tomorrow grant programs (report 22-21). These programs, which used supplemental federal funding and were intended to assist Wisconsin businesses that experienced economic damages during the public health emergency, were administered by the Department

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Milwaukee County Transit System: Awards long time local partner first transit with 7-Year paratransit van contract

MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2022) — Following Federal Transit Administration guidelines, an evaluation panel representing Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Transport Services unanimously chose First Transit as its next paratransit van service provider. First Transit has served Milwaukee County for over 30 years. Transit Plus riders are familiar with the timely performance of First Transit:

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Rep. Brandtjen: Military ballots mysteriously decrease by 83 percent

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, responds to the 83 percent decrease in military voters: “When Milwaukee deputy election clerk Kim Zapata created three military members out of thin air and sent requests for legitimate ballots to my home address, the

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Collins: Introduce Healthcare for Our Troops Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, bipartisan legislation to provide premium-free medical insurance coverage for members of the National Guard and Reserve. The Healthcare for Our Troops Act addresses the Chief of the National Guard Bureau’s most pressing concern: healthcare for our troops, no matter the duty status.

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UW-System: UW-Whitewater chancellor finalists named

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a university with more than 11,000 students on two campuses that offer 60 majors, 21 master’s degree programs, one doctoral degree, and one education specialist degree. A Special

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UW-Madison: Algae Blooms

MADISON — In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem. Not only are the floating green scums a nuisance for anyone hoping to enjoy the water, they can turn toxic and threaten public health. The main driver behind these blooms is phosphorus, an element used

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Milwaukee County Transit System: Reaches agreement with ATU local 998

MILWAUKEE (November 29, 2022) — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the union that represents MCTS bus drivers and mechanics, have reached an agreement on a 3-year contract. The contract includes significant wage increases, increased work/life balance and minimal changes to healthcare. MCTS Interim Managing

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Sen. Agard: Reacts to WERC’s UW Health nurses union decision

MADISON – On Friday, the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) issued the opinion that nurses at UW Health can’t organize a union and collectively bargain under current Wisconsin law. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “In September, UW nurses reached a groundbreaking agreement with UW Health management that

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