Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Invasive Species Council to host information sessions on invasive species identification, classification and control

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will host a series of virtual information sessions regarding proposed revisions to the state’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code). The

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UW-Madison: Researchers first to 3D print functional human brain tissue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE02/01/2024 CONTACT: Su-Chun Zhang, suchun.zhang@wisc.edu; Teresa Palumbo, Waisman Center communications manager, palumbo@waisman.wsic.edu DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/BrainTissuePrinter READ THIS STORY ONLINE: https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-researchers-first-to-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissue/ UW-MADISON RESEARCHERS FIRST TO 3D-PRIN… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

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Gov. Evers: Delivers Radio Address on keeping his promise to continue fighting for fair maps, vetoing GOP legislative maps

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address about keeping his promise to continue fighting for fair maps after vetoing Republicans’ most recent last-ditch effort to prevent fair maps in Wisconsin. Earlier this month, Gov. Evers submitted fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider in ongoing redistricting

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Sen. Testin: Rural dental access bill signed into law

I am proud my bill that helps increase access to dental care in the rural areas of Wisconsin was signed into law earlier this week. Under SB 706, annual scholarships of $30,000 will be provided to no more than 15 Wisconsin resident students who are enrolled at the Marquette University School

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Senate and House colleagues in denouncing Treasury’s continued abuse of COVID recovery funds

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined a bicameral group of legislators, led by U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), in introducing a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act aimed at Treasury’s misuse of COVID recovery dollars, and their redefining of the original intention of Coronavirus State and Local

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Top ten consumer complaints reported to DATCP in 2023

MADISON, Wis. – As the state’s primary consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance and resources each year. In 2023, DATCP received and responded to more than 10,000 written consumer complaints, with mediation and enforcement settlements

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Secures bipartisan tax relief for Wisconsinites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/31/2024 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill, which passed in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, extends key research and development provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and makes

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Sen. Hesselbein: Congratulates good friend and colleague, Rep. Considine, on his retirement and 10 years of service

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) announced that he will not be seeking reelection to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Senator Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement congratulating her friend and colleague: “I want to congratulate Representative Dave Considine on an amazing career and thank him for his service

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Rep. Subeck: Buy Wisconsin legislation sets goals for local purchasing

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced “Buy Wisconsin” legislation to increase local purchasing of materials and services from companies based in Wisconsin by state and local governments. The legislation would require the Wisconsin Department of Administration to ensure that at least 20% of all purchases by state agencies be

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Sen. Jacque: Legislation protecting victims of deep fake pornography advances

MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that overwhelmingly passed a State Senate committee today. “As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) become more and more advanced, bad

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses Biden Administration to prioritize American workers, businesses in review of Vietnam’s non-market economy status

WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and seven of her colleagues are calling on Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to prioritize American workers and businesses when the Department of Commerce (Commerce) reviews Vietnam’s status as a nonmarket economy (NME) under U.S. trade law. The Senators expressed concerns about changing Vietnam’s

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Invasive Species Council to host information sessions on invasive species identification, classification and control

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will host a series of virtual information sessions regarding proposed revisions to the state’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code). The meetings will be hosted by the Wisconsin Invasive Species C…

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UW-Madison: Researchers first to 3D print functional human brain tissue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE02/01/2024 CONTACT: Su-Chun Zhang, suchun.zhang@wisc.edu; Teresa Palumbo, Waisman Center communications manager, palumbo@waisman.wsic.edu DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/BrainTissuePrinter READ THIS STORY ONLINE: https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-researchers-first-to-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissue/ UW-MADISON RESEARCHERS FIRST TO 3D-PRIN… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new

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Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Josh Kaul announces $350 million settlement with marketing firm over its role in opioid epidemic

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Wisconsin will receive more than $6 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis. In

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