Marquette University: College of Nursing first in nation to collaborate with Epic to integrate electronic health records software into curriculum
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University College of Nursing has entered into a collaboration with Epic, the industry leader in electronic health records software, to integrate the company’s new Lyceum platform for electronic health records into the college’s nursing curriculum. Marquette
U.S. Rep. Steil: Advocates to save Milwaukee taxpayers thousands of dollars
Washington, D.C. (October 26, 2023) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today called on Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to waive a federal grant requirement that mandates Milwaukee’s streetcar “the Hop” begin service on October 31. As it stands, “the Hop” will be operating on a non-viable route to satisfy the gran… Please
SSDC: Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard: Sen. Howard Marklein is failing his district and community
MADISON, WI – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard issued the following statement in response to the news that UW-Platteville would be cutting more than 110 positions to balance its budget. “Senator Howard Marklein is asleep at the wheel and
Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 30 members to the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and set the first public task force meeting for Mon., Oct. 30, 2023. Administered by the Wisconsin Department
Wisconsin Historical Society: Villa Louis presents a historical Christmas celebration
Prairie du Chien, Wis. – For two December weekends, guests can step back in time and enter a Victorian-era holiday experience at Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Formerly home of the Dousman family, this Wisconsin Historical site recreates a Christmas
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Watertown, Wis.
WATERTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Watertown, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 18, 2023. At approximately 11:17
Opportunity Wisconsin: “Van Orden is silent on Republican plans to cut $50 billion from the Farm Bill”
LA CROSSE, Wis. – In case you missed it, Up North News detailed Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s silence on proposed cuts to the next Farm Bill as the legislation remains stalled in Congress. The Farm Bill, which expired at the end of
Wisconsin Historical Society: Come “Home for the Holidays” at Old World Wisconsin
Eagle, Wis. – For three December weekends, “Home for the Holidays” will take place at Old World Wisconsin. Celebrating holiday traditions, from near and far, this historic village will present a bounty of activities that showcase the spirit of the season. Old
PSC: Commissioner Tyler Huebner elected OMS Board President
MADISON – On Thursday, October 26, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) Board of Directors elected Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner as its new President beginning in January 2024. Established in 2003, the OMS represents the
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Organizations and community want action from County Board and MCSO
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference at 5PM on Monday, October 30th, ahead of the Milwaukee County Board Public Hearing. The press conference will be held outside of the Marcus
WisDems: On historic GDP growth under Bidenomics
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide.
A Better Wisconsin Together: Advisor to fake Trump elector scheme in Wisconsin pleads guilty to felony charge for similar plot in Georgia
MADISON, Wis. — The promoter of a fake elector scheme intended to keep 2020 presidential election loser Donald Trump in office, Kenneth Chesebro, will plead guilty to a felony charge for his role in the scheme in Georgia. He joins several other defendants who
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Launches new service line to provide PrEP and PEP
Madison, Wis. – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin today announced pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are available by prescription at all PPWI Family Planning health centers. PrEP and PEP are innovative and safe medications prescribed to those at risk
Alliant Energy Foundation: $515,000 donated to support food insecure families in Iowa and Wisconsin
MADISON, WI - (Oct. 26, 2023) – Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Edgar, Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Edgar and the cities of Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in
ABC for Health: Patient medical debt and inequities persist
Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure
WVA: Citizens file federal civil rights lawsuit against Wisconsin Election Commissioners and Administrator
October 25, 2023. Kewaunee Wisc. Ron Heuer, Wisconsin Voter Alliance (WVA) President announced that he, the WVA, and WVA member Ken Brown are plaintiffs in a civil rights lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in the United States District Court
Lakes At Stake Wisconsin: Launches efforts to preserve Wisconsin lakes
Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact
Dept. of Natural Resources: Board approves 2023 Wolf Management Plan and rule
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved with amendments the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) revised 2023 Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan and an administrative rule for wolves. The board approved the wolf plan with an amendment to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on emergency funding to address child care crisis, curb opioid and fentanyl epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to