UW-Madison: How mindfulness boosts pain regulation

MADISON — Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training — pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment. The study, published today (July

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Waushara County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Camp Napowan project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’

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Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: Assists Safety Fresh Foods with revolving loan fund process, company sees 600% growth

SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation aims to provide services that assist new and existing businesses, this includes the administration of the County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The RLF is available through Sheboygan County’s Industrial Development and Revolving Loan Agency. This fund is designed to create a

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Main Street Alliance: Responds to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the news that Leader Schumer and Senator Manchin announced a breakthrough in their negotiations on the Reconciliation bill, Main Street Alliance/Main Street Action Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say:   “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 addresses some key concerns Main Street business owners face today,

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Announces update to mask wearing policy

MILWAUKEE (July 28, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced tonight updates to the district’s COVID-19 mask wearing policy during the July monthly meeting with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. Effective immediately, the district will transition to mandatory mask wearing only when COVID-19 community levels in Milwaukee County are designated as high.

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Milwaukee County Board: Chairwoman Nicholson proposal to change parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way approved

  MILWAUKEE – Today the County Board of Supervisors adopted (14-4) a resolution by Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis to change the name of the parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way. “Frederick Law Olmsted’s impact on Milwaukee deserves to be celebrated,” said Chairwoman Nicholson. “From Lake and Riverside parks

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UW-Madison: How mindfulness boosts pain regulation

MADISON — Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds has isolated the changes in pain-related brain activity that follow mindfulness training — pointing a way toward more targeted and precise pain treatment. The study, published today (July 27) in The American Journal of Psychiatry, identified pathways in

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