WHAIC: New data shows Wisconsin hospitals facing significant financial challenge
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center (WHAIC) today released its annual Guide to Wisconsin Hospitals for FY2022, which shows Wisconsin hospitals and health systems facing their most significant financial challenges in more than a decade. These financial strains are in
UWHealth: Latest influenza and updated COVID-19 vaccine now available
MADISON, Wis. – As the respiratory illness season begins, UW Health is encouraging everyone to get the latest influenza and updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect themselves and their loved ones. Both vaccines are now available at UW Health, and patients
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Germantown, Wis.
GERMANTOWN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the Village of Germantown, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 6:36
Gov. Evers: Celebrates Wisconsin’s workforce innovations at WEDC Wisconsin Economic Summit
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined more than 400 attendees at the Wisconsin Economic Summit in Appleton to celebrate the state’s successes in creating opportunities for workers, businesses, and communities through smart, strategic investments in child care, jobs and skills training, housing,
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Milwaukee VA marks 100th anniversary of health care for female Veterans
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is marking the 100th anniversary of VA health care for female Veterans with a Women’s Health Resource Fair. The event will be noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the Matousek Auditorium of the hospital, 5000
USDA NASS: Crop progress and condition
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Rep. Emerson: Statement on anti-book banning bill
MADISON – Yesterday, the 2023 Free Speech Week (FSW) came to a close. FSW honors both freedom of speech and freedom of press. These are both foundational pieces of American democracy. However, these freedoms have been under attack as government,
WisGOP: Israel and two-faced U.S. Sen. Baldwin
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Senator Tammy Baldwin is desperately trying to present herself as pro-Israel, but Baldwin’s claims are proven meritless by her long record of aligning herself with anti-semitic organizations and turning a blind eye to
Universities of Wisconsin: President Jay Rothman on Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub designation and strategy grant
MADISON, Wis. – Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant: “Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub and receipt of the Strategy Grant recognizes the significant role the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Natural Resources: Announce $402 million to improve drinking water quality for Wisconsinites
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced more than $402 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to 106 municipalities to improve drinking water
Dept. of Administration: Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Diversity Award winners announced
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management, the Virginia Hart Award Committee, and the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action is pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award and the Diversity Awards. The
Sen. Testin: Introduces bill to honor Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) code talkers
Madison, WI – Legislation introduced by Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (Tomah) would honor Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) Code Talkers – servicemen who used their language to confuse enemy codebreakers and help the Allies win World War II. If passed,
Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to help end childhood lead poisoning
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Purchase your sturgeon spearing license by Oct. 31
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, 2023. While there are unlimited licenses
SEIU: Members, Latino leaders to rally at State Capitol in opposition of anti-democratic SB488
MADISON — SEIU Wisconsin members, Latino leaders with Voces de la Frontera Action and local allies will rally at the State Capitol on Tuesday to support Wisconsin’s independent judiciary and to demand that lawmakers fervently oppose the passage of SB488, which
Dept. of Commerce: Biden-Harris Administration designates 31 Tech Hubs across America
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country. This is the first phase of the new Tech Hubs program, which is
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, WEDC: Celebrate U.S. Regional Tech Hub designation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) celebrated President Joe Biden today recognizing Wisconsin’s leadership in the field of personalized medicine and biohealth technology by designating the state as a Regional
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Sauk County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the WIS 23 (US 14 to County GG) project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is October 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 140 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with more than 270 participating law
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Wisconsin selected as a Tech Hub
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin has been designated by the Biden Administration as a Regional Technology Hub (Tech Hub), an initiative created by the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act. Additionally, Wisconsin is receiving a $350,000 planning