U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the BRIDGE Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Fitzgerald introduced the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act. This legislation directs the Department of State to develop a comprehensive, government-wide strategy on countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive economic development plan aimed to increase

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The Voices of Wisconsin Students Project Presentation

Wednesday, May 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – registration required The Voices of Wisconsin Students Project offers unique insight on middle and high school students’ experiences with learning, coping, and building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project – the first

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Leigh Berman: Let’s get one thing straight about COVID-19

While it is difficult to say that destruction of natural habits, global warming, and agriculture practices directly caused one specific pandemic, like Covid-19, each of these factors increases the probability that a virus will be shared amongst animals, gain the ability to infect humans, and cause severe, easily transmissible disease leading to an epidemic or pandemic. 

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M.D. Kittle: Growing discrimination

Only “socially disadvantaged” farmers may apply for the approximately $4 billion in loan-forgiveness money, which includes direct payments of up to 20 percent of the value of the loan. Specifically, only “Black/African American(s), American Indian(s) or Alaskan native(s), Hispanic(s) or Latino(s), or Asian American(s) or Pacific Islander(s),” need apply.

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Risk and Reward – Startups and Opportunity in Wisconsin

Risk and Reward – Startups and Opportunity in Wisconsin 7:30 AM, Friday, May 21, 2021 Register for this event here: http://www.witwisconsin.com/event-4285341 A Zoom link will be sent the week of the event. Event details:   Join Jill Enos, Managing Director of TitletownTech, to

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the BRIDGE Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Fitzgerald introduced the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy (BRIDGE) Act. This legislation directs the Department of State to develop a comprehensive, government-wide strategy on countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive economic development plan aimed to increase Chinese influence globally while simultaneously expanding the international use of

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UW-Madison: Award named in retired State Sen. Risser’s honor

MADISON – After serving in the Wisconsin State Legislature for 64 years, Sen. Fred Risser retired in December 2020. Now, UW-Madison is honoring his longstanding commitment to public service by naming the Morgridge Center for Public Service Excellence in Civic Engagement Undergraduate Award after the former senator. The Fred Risser

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The Voices of Wisconsin Students Project Presentation

Wednesday, May 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – registration required The Voices of Wisconsin Students Project offers unique insight on middle and high school students’ experiences with learning, coping, and building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project – the first of its kind in the nation – used focus group

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Leigh Berman: Let’s get one thing straight about COVID-19

While it is difficult to say that destruction of natural habits, global warming, and agriculture practices directly caused one specific pandemic, like Covid-19, each of these factors increases the probability that a virus will be shared amongst animals, gain the ability to infect humans, and cause severe, easily transmissible disease leading to an epidemic or pandemic. 

Read More »

M.D. Kittle: Growing discrimination

Only “socially disadvantaged” farmers may apply for the approximately $4 billion in loan-forgiveness money, which includes direct payments of up to 20 percent of the value of the loan. Specifically, only “Black/African American(s), American Indian(s) or Alaskan native(s), Hispanic(s) or Latino(s), or Asian American(s) or Pacific Islander(s),” need apply.

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Risk and Reward – Startups and Opportunity in Wisconsin

Risk and Reward – Startups and Opportunity in Wisconsin 7:30 AM, Friday, May 21, 2021 Register for this event here: http://www.witwisconsin.com/event-4285341 A Zoom link will be sent the week of the event. Event details:   Join Jill Enos, Managing Director of TitletownTech, to discuss venture capital and startup technology ventures. About the presenter: 

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U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Roy: Introduce Legislation to Curb Biden’s Emergency Declaration Powers

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, DC, – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Rep. Chip Roy (R- TX), today introduced legislation to amend the National Emergencies Act and reassert congressional authority over the president’s broad, virtually unchecked powers to declare national emergencies. The Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National

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