Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ challenges the U.S. Department of Education’s discontinuation of critical grants awarded for special education services

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional

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Americans for Contraception, Committee to Protect Healthcare, Medical Students for Choice, Planned Parenthood: Wisconsin leaders mark 61st anniversary of Griswold and call for action to protect the right to contraception

MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Cramer lead bipartisan ;egislation to lower housing costs for Volunteer First Responders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of housing for volunteer firefighters and first responders. The effort would help recruit and retain more volunteer first responders, especially in rural and underserved communities. “Our

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on his appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me to the Foreign Affairs Committee. President Trump has done significant

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Marquette University: Marquette biological sciences professor receives grant to study cellular mechanisms in diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Emily Sontag, assistant professor of biological sciences in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study the basic cellular mechanisms that fail in protein misfolding diseases such as cancer

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Tiffany campaign: Tiffany launches third statewide ad focused on affordability and accountability

WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, today announced a new seven-figure statewide ad campaign running across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The new spot, titled “Udderly Ridiculous,” focuses on Tiffany’s commitment to making Wisconsin more affordable by stopping Wall Street from buying homes, protecting farmland from Big Data,

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Tech Council’s talent recruitment grant to support frontier technology growth

The Wisconsin Technology Council has been awarded a Talent Recruitment Grant to support efforts aimed at attracting specialized talent to frontier technology companies in Rock County and south central Wisconsin, helping strengthen the state’s innovation economy. The grant is part of a statewide initiative announced by Gov. Tony Evers and WEDC that

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UW-Stout Polytechnic: Cybersecurity faculty win Pentagon-sponsored competition to build workforce preparedness

A cybersecurity training platform developed by University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic faculty has won a high-stakes, Pentagon-sponsored competition and will now serve as a blueprint for scalable cybersecurity learning nationwide.  The Department of War’s Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design (ASCEND) Challenge received innovative entries from a pool of more

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National Republican Congressional Committee: Launches “Inside the Majority” video highlighting Derrick Van Orden

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an “Inside the Majority” video highlighting Ret. Navy SEAL Senior Chief Derrick Van Orden’s background and how he delivers commonsense wins for his fellow veterans and Wisconsin families.  “Congressman Derrick Van Orden served our nation with honor as a Navy SEAL and now he

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Barnes campaign: Releases The Wisconsin Way agenda to tax the rich, freeze the rates, and keep Wisconsin safe

Wisconsin Way” Policy Agenda Calls For Tax On Millionaires And Ultra-Wealthy, Cutting Taxes for Middle-Class Families Lays Out Plans To Keep Wisconsinites Safe, Fully Fund Education, Make Life More Affordable LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WISCONSIN WAY HERE Today, Mandela Barnes is rolling out his Wisconsin Way platform to make life more affordable for Wisconsin families.

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin DOJ challenges the U.S. Department of Education’s discontinuation of critical grants awarded for special education services

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) discontinuation of awarded grants under the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) program. These competitive grants provide critical funding for the professional development of special education staff and support services for children

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Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance: Seeks applicants for next director

MADISON — The Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance (WSAA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Government Relations. SAA advocates on behalf of school and district leaders to ensure Wisconsin students receive the highest-quality education possible. The Director of Government Relations will serve as a key voice for more

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Americans for Contraception, Committee to Protect Healthcare, Medical Students for Choice, Planned Parenthood: Wisconsin leaders mark 61st anniversary of Griswold and call for action to protect the right to contraception

MADISON, Wis. — Today, state legislators, healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders gathered in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol to mark the 61st anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, the landmark Supreme Court decision that established the constitutional right to contraception, and to highlight growing threats to that

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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Kristin Silva appointed to WHEDA Board of Directors

MADISON, Wis. — Kristin Silva, Community Development Manager for Waukesha County, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Board of Directors. Silva has focused her career on advancing affordable housing and currently oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the four-county HOME Consortium for

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