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Initial supply of molnupiravir and Paxlovid is limited, both drugs require a prescription The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that they have received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments molnupiravir and Paxlovid to treat patients
Twenty-three years after leaving college to become a mom, Mara Harter shared a commencement stage with her first-born son, Jacob, as both graduated with their bachelor’s degrees on Dec. 18 from University of Wisconsin-Stout. “I am so excited,” Mara, of
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, and Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake are celebrating the implementation of the federal No Surprises Act and encouraging consumers to
MADISON, Wis. – Extremely cold air expected in the state this week will lead to dangerous conditions that can affect people and pets in a matter of minutes. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to plan ahead to help keep themselves and
MADISON, Wis. – A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The 19th annual Wisconsin
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside is accepting nominations for its 2022-23 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Deadline for nominations is February 4, 2022. The nomination form is available on the UW-Parkside website. The university will honor alumni in the categories of Achievement and Service awards, recognizing
WASHINGTON — Congressional Leadership Fund announced the first slate of candidates to earn the endorsement of its Trailblazers Fund. Trailblazers, the recently formed hard dollar arm of Congressional Leadership Fund, endorses and provides direct financial support to key Republican candidates with
MILWAUKEE (January 5, 2022) — The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it will temporarily suspend Freeway Flyer Routes 40, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 79, and 143 through March 6, 2022, due to a shortage of bus drivers.
The Issue: Wisconsin local governments obtain their power from the state. But, a series of mandates and other legislative actions have continuously shifted powers from the local to the state level. More recently, the concept of local control has been weaponized
GREEN BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Chicago Teachers Union voted to return to remote learning and cancel in-person classes in Chicago. “The Chicago Teachers Union should be ashamed of itself. The simple fact is
Kleefisch: “Are we ready? Knives out?” MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow is the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, but Rebecca Kleefisch isn’t slowing down her divisive campaign rhetoric. Kleefisch has called for building an “army” of “paid fighters” and “mercenaries,”
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government has released the agenda for its premier professional development program, the Leadership Seminar. WWIG has also extended the deadline for applications to the two-day knowledge-building opportunity offered in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Robert M. La Follette School
(January 1, 2022, Madison, WI) The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education in 2022. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email between December 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in
MILWAUKEE – Attorneys Ralph Weber and Craig Johnson will be the featured speakers at a luncheon set for Tuesday, January 18 hosted jointly by the Milwaukee Press Club and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. In the wake of the Waukesha Parade attack in November,
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced they are hosting free online student loan debt relief workshops on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. These workshops will help student
Milwaukee – Single-digit temperatures are in the forecast this week. We Energies is sharing simple steps for customers to keep safe and warm. Space heater safety: Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 6 feet away
MADISON, Wis. – January is often the time for health and wellness-related resolutions, including “Dry January,” when participants choose not to drink alcohol for the first month of the year. Health experts offer input on this trend and outline some
Milwaukee, Wis. – The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people of fraudulent coronavirus tests, vaccines, and treatments as the pandemic continues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, since the arrival of the Omicron variant, the increase of testing for COVID-19 has become
Initial supply of molnupiravir and Paxlovid is limited, both drugs require a prescription The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that they have received the first allocation of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments molnupiravir and Paxlovid to treat patients diagnosed with mild to moderate COVID-19. The initial supply available
Twenty-three years after leaving college to become a mom, Mara Harter shared a commencement stage with her first-born son, Jacob, as both graduated with their bachelor’s degrees on Dec. 18 from University of Wisconsin-Stout. “I am so excited,” Mara, of Sauk City, said. “Jacob’s and my journey has been a
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, and Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake are celebrating the implementation of the federal No Surprises Act and encouraging consumers to learn about this new consumer protection measure. “The No Surprises
MADISON, Wis. – Extremely cold air expected in the state this week will lead to dangerous conditions that can affect people and pets in a matter of minutes. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to plan ahead to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting
MADISON, Wis. – A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2022
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside is accepting nominations for its 2022-23 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Deadline for nominations is February 4, 2022. The nomination form is available on the UW-Parkside website. The university will honor alumni in the categories of Achievement and Service awards, recognizing alumni who excel in their chosen field and/or perform exemplary service to
WASHINGTON — Congressional Leadership Fund announced the first slate of candidates to earn the endorsement of its Trailblazers Fund. Trailblazers, the recently formed hard dollar arm of Congressional Leadership Fund, endorses and provides direct financial support to key Republican candidates with the strength to win back the House Majority. Campaigns that
MILWAUKEE (January 5, 2022) — The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it will temporarily suspend Freeway Flyer Routes 40, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 79, and 143 through March 6, 2022, due to a shortage of bus drivers. Freeway Flyers are buses that operate primarily between Park &
The Issue: Wisconsin local governments obtain their power from the state. But, a series of mandates and other legislative actions have continuously shifted powers from the local to the state level. More recently, the concept of local control has been weaponized as a rhetorical device during political debates. The goal of
GREEN BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Chicago Teachers Union voted to return to remote learning and cancel in-person classes in Chicago. “The Chicago Teachers Union should be ashamed of itself. The simple fact is remote learning is a joke and does more harm than
Kleefisch: “Are we ready? Knives out?” MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow is the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, but Rebecca Kleefisch isn’t slowing down her divisive campaign rhetoric. Kleefisch has called for building an “army” of “paid fighters” and “mercenaries,” as well as asking supporters if they were “ready to
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government has released the agenda for its premier professional development program, the Leadership Seminar. WWIG has also extended the deadline for applications to the two-day knowledge-building opportunity offered in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Twenty-five participants will convene on the UW-Madison
(January 1, 2022, Madison, WI) The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education in 2022. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email between December 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in 4-H, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least three years; have a grade
MILWAUKEE – Attorneys Ralph Weber and Craig Johnson will be the featured speakers at a luncheon set for Tuesday, January 18 hosted jointly by the Milwaukee Press Club and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. In the wake of the Waukesha Parade attack in November, Wisconsin bail practices came under a national spotlight. Weber and Johnson
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced they are hosting free online student loan debt relief workshops on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. These workshops will help student loan borrowers prepare for the end of the federal student loan
Milwaukee – Single-digit temperatures are in the forecast this week. We Energies is sharing simple steps for customers to keep safe and warm. Space heater safety: Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 6 feet away from flammable materials like drapes or blankets. Plug heaters directly
MADISON, Wis. – January is often the time for health and wellness-related resolutions, including “Dry January,” when participants choose not to drink alcohol for the first month of the year. Health experts offer input on this trend and outline some good reasons to cut back on drinking in 2022.
Milwaukee, Wis. – The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people of fraudulent coronavirus tests, vaccines, and treatments as the pandemic continues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, since the arrival of the Omicron variant, the increase of testing for COVID-19 has become a concern. Scarcity often leads to potential scams for a