Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Black History Month 2022

MADISON, WI- On Tuesday, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Black History Month 2022 alongside Governor Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. As the Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Stubbs released the following statement:

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BBB: Warns of Facebook quiz scams

Milwaukee, Wis. – Social media is used as a fun distraction for some people, and taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think?How the Scam Works:

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M.D. Kittle: Expanding access to school choice

The crash this week of the state Department of Public Instruction’s Private School Choice application webpage underscored the popularity of Wisconsin’s Parental Choice Program — and parents’ growing dissatisfaction with public schools.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Urges USOPC chair to keep U.S. Olympians safe

WASHIGTON, D.C.- Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), China Task Force Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL), and other members of the China Task Force in sending a letter to Board Chair of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)

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Nelson campaign: Again urges 1/6 Committee to subpoena Johnson after damning new report shows ‘insurrection Senator’ as go-to clearinghouse for plots and plans

Appleton, Wis. – U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson on Thursday again called on the January 6th Committee to subpoena Sen. Ron Johnson (R.-Wis.) after a damning new report in The Washington Post painted a disturbing picture of Johnson as a major clearinghouse for the January 6th insurrection plots and plans.

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World Dairy Expo: Names Herschleb as next general manager

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to introduce Laura Herschleb, DeForest, Wis., as the next WDE General Manager. Herschleb will begin her duties on February 28, 2022, as current General Manager Scott Bentley prepares to retire. In this role, Herschleb will provide leadership, vision and strategic oversight to the

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New North: Launches More YOU in NEW digital marketing campaign

Video series shares stories of individuals who moved to Northeast Wisconsin from outside region NEW NORTH, February 3, 2022 – New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, this week is launching a multi-pronged digital campaign – More YOU in NEW (North East Wisconsin)

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Rep. Stubbs: Statement on Black History Month 2022

MADISON, WI- On Tuesday, members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus kicked off Black History Month 2022 alongside Governor Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. As the Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Stubbs released the following statement:   “Black History Month is a special time in our

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Waukesha County Public Health: Amends contact tracing to align with new recommendations

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health will shift COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing efforts to high-priority prevention and response activities, in alignment with new recommendations by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued last week, and in a joint statement by multiple national public health entities. Isolation and quarantine recommendations are not impacted by

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UW-Health: Omicron subvariant spreading in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – This week, a subvariant of the omicron COVID-19 variant was detected in Dane County raising questions about the current state of the pandemic. The new subvariant, known as BA.2, appears to be 1.5 times more contagious than its original form, according to a pre-print Danish observational study. This

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BBB: Warns of Facebook quiz scams

Milwaukee, Wis. – Social media is used as a fun distraction for some people, and taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think?How the Scam Works: A fun quiz pops up on your Facebook feed or

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Co-sponsors Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 to require new transparency and accountability for automated decision systems

Legislation Requires Assessment of Critical Algorithms and New Public Disclosures; Bill Endorsed by AI Experts and Advocates; Bill Will Set the Stage for Future Oversight by Agencies and Lawmakers Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin co-sponsored the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 led by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Discusses ISIS raid in Syria on America’s Newsroom

This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the special forces raid that killed ISIS leader, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, and reports that the Biden Administration failed to plan for their withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read highlights of the conversation below, or

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Asks Secretary Austin if DOD has seen an increase in medical diagnoses among military personnel

DOD whistleblowers reveal data showing increases in medical conditions among service members; raise concerns about COVID-19 vaccine safety   WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighting concerning reports from three

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M.D. Kittle: Expanding access to school choice

The crash this week of the state Department of Public Instruction’s Private School Choice application webpage underscored the popularity of Wisconsin’s Parental Choice Program — and parents’ growing dissatisfaction with public schools.

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