Twenty-five entries representing sectors as broad as health, cleantech, education and innovations in products or services are competing in the finalist round of the 18th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The contestants have emerged after two rounds of judging in the contest organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and its sponsors and volunteers. “It will

Contact: Sara Vinson, (608) 852-2605, svinson@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – Experts at UW Health are seeing a significant rise in liver disease in young people, particularly young women. Liver disease and cirrhosis –significant scarring in the liver– are caused by conditions such as viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and frequently

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Fifth DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the fifth community-based vaccination clinic in the state will open in Douglas County on April 13. The site will be located at the University of

CONTACT: Peter Isely Program Director of Nate’s Mission 414-429-7259 peter@natesmission.org Sarah Pearson Associate Program Director of Nate’s Mission sarah@natesmission.org Group calls on Brown County DA to investigate, prosecute Norbertine priest for child sexual assaults New documents reveal stunning admission by De Pere Abbot concerning organizational management of known child sex

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Derrick Van Orden is announcing his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District to unseat Ron Kind. Derrick challenged Ron Kind in 2020 resulting in the closest race Kind has had in his more than two decades in office. This race has already been highlighted by

Green Bay, Wis.— Governor Tony Evers visited UW-Green Bay today, getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cofrin Library and need for replacement of the 50-year-old building. He joined UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander, UW-Green Bay’s Council of Trustees Chairman and Managing Director of Titletown Tech Craig Dickman and Student Government Association

MADISON, Wis. — Calling for honesty for customers and fairness for farmers, the Dairy Business Association today applauded the state Assembly Committee on Agriculture for approving legislation aimed at stopping misleading labeling of imitation dairy and meat products. “First and foremost, this is about transparency for people deciding what food

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to celebrate Citizen Science Month by honoring the many volunteers across the state who help with scientific research and monitoring. Early efforts by DNR staff and the continued work by the citizen scientists of the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI – Aisha Carr earned 2,001 votes, 58% of votes cast, winning MPS District 4’s school board race. Reflecting on her victory, Aisha said, “I want to thank all of my supporters, all of my family members, youth organizers, and all the community members who came out and supported me.

STEVENS POINT – The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will host a COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marshfield Clinic Health System Champions Hall (building 5) – Multi Activity Center, 2050 4th Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54481-1910. Marshfield Clinic Health System will

Contact: Jeff Pritzl, DNR Deer Ecologist Jeffrey.Pritzl@wisconsin.gov or 920-366-3450 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the public is invited to weigh in on recommendations beginning April 12 for the 2021 county-level antlerless deer harvest goals and the 2021 white-tailed deer hunting season structure. Now is the chance to