UW System: Math initiative focused on student success

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Math Initiative has brought mathematics faculty, data analysts, advisors, administrators, and others together for a singular purpose: to support timely completion of introductory mathematics courses (gateway math) that are relevant to students’ majors or

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Rep. Murphy: Honors Fox Valley First Responders

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy October 11,2019  Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov (920) 378-1424 Rep. Murphy Honors Fox Valley First Responders Madison, WI….State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) honored the dedication and sacrifice of two Fox Valley first responders this week during floor session in the

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DNR: Surface Water Sampling Reveals PFAS At Dane County Regional Airport

CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773, sarah.hoye@wisconsin.gov; Steve Martin, Remediation and Redevelopment Program Team Supervisor, (608) 275-3310 or stevenl.martin@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Sampling results sent to the Department of Natural Resources from the Dane County Regional Airport show several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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UW System: Math initiative focused on student success

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Math Initiative has brought mathematics faculty, data analysts, advisors, administrators, and others together for a singular purpose: to support timely completion of introductory mathematics courses (gateway math) that are relevant to students’ majors or intended fields of study. This focus on math matters because

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Rep. Plumer: Honors first responders during Assembly floor session

Madison… Representative Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) had the honor of recognizing Amber Hahn, the Chief of the Poynette/Dekorra EMS as the 42nd District’s First Responder of the Year. On the Assembly floor, members were able to choose a first responder from their districts based on nominations from constituents. The Assembly recognized over

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UW System: Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents heard a presentation from Ashland and Bayfield counties on The Literacy Link, a UW System–funded pilot project that connects children and parents in justice-involved families through literacy-rich experiences and environments. The Literacy Link pilot project is showing great promise

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FRI PM Update: Members of juvenile justice panel critical of group’s work, process called ‘a setup for failure’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Efforts to implement Walker-era legislation to restructure the state’s youth justice program took another hit after members of a panel charged with making recommendations regarding new youth lockups roundly criticized the panel’s work. Members of the Juvenile Justice Grant Committee, in interviews

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DNR: EPA Proposes Updates to Rules Impacting Lead and Copper in Drinking Water

CONTACT: Steve Elmore, Program Director, DNR Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, 608-264-9246, Steve.Elmore@wisconsin.gov DNR to Review Proposed Updates to Lead and Copper Rule MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced a proposal to address how communities across the country can reduce lead in public drinking water. EPA Administrator

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Rep. Murphy: Honors Fox Valley First Responders

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy October 11,2019  Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov (920) 378-1424 Rep. Murphy Honors Fox Valley First Responders Madison, WI….State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) honored the dedication and sacrifice of two Fox Valley first responders this week during floor session in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was nominated posthumously for

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DNR: Surface Water Sampling Reveals PFAS At Dane County Regional Airport

CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773, sarah.hoye@wisconsin.gov; Steve Martin, Remediation and Redevelopment Program Team Supervisor, (608) 275-3310 or stevenl.martin@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Sampling results sent to the Department of Natural Resources from the Dane County Regional Airport show several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were detected on the airport property. In a letter

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