UW-Madison: Researchers honored for inventions

MADISON — Three University of Wisconsin–Madison professors — Susan Hagness, Jo Handelsman and Justin Williams — have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. The NAI Fellows Program “highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation

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Pro-Life Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Rep. Brandtjen in Senate special election

(Brookfield, WI) – The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsement of Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) in the 8th Senate District special election recently called by Governor Evers. Brandtjen, a member of the Wisconsin Assembly since 2015, will challenge Rep. Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) in the primary election scheduled for

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Edgewood College: Ruth Foundation for the Arts gifts $75,000

Madison, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) has announced a grant of $75,000 to Edgewood College for Ernest Hüpeden’s Painted Forest Art Environment in Valton, Wisconsin. This grant, as part of their total $11.5 million in gifts to 138 arts organizations this fall, came

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions November 2022

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued

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UW-Richland: Students to deliver petition to save their campus

RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN: UW-Richland students will deliver a petition to save their campus on Thursday, December 8th at 1pm, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Regents in Madison. They will travel from Richland Center to deliver approximately 1,400 signatures to UW System President Jay Rothman.  The petition asks

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UW-Madison: Researchers honored for inventions

MADISON — Three University of Wisconsin–Madison professors — Susan Hagness, Jo Handelsman and Justin Williams — have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. The NAI Fellows Program “highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a

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Goyke campaign: Announces run for Milwaukee City Attorney 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI — Evan Goyke, a Wisconsin State Representative and former public defender, announced today his campaign for Milwaukee City Attorney. “Milwaukee needs leadership that will meet the obligations of today while also building for the future,” said Rep. Goyke. “As City Attorney, I will provide proven, accountable, effective leadership.

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Announced as chairman of select committee on China

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today was selected by Speaker-elect McCarthy to chair the Select Committee on China. Following his selection to lead the committee, Rep. Gallagher released the following statement.  “I’d like to thank Speaker-elect McCarthy for appointing me Chairman of the Select Committee on China and for his

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Dept. of Justice, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announce settlement with direct-mail marketer of extended vehicle warranty products

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), acting on a referral from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has entered into a settlement with Missouri-based US Automotive Protection Services, LLC (USAPS) resolving the State’s claims against the company for violations of Wisconsin direct-mail marketing

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UW-Green Bay: Former Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton and Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy slated to inspire graduates at fall commencement 

GREEN BAY, Wis. –Students graduating from UW-Green Bay’s associate, undergraduate and graduate programs in December will hear from two inspiring speakers. Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony; current Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy will speak at the 2 p.m. ceremony. Both

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Results of the Audit of the November 2022 General Election

West Bend, WI – Washington County has completed a hand count audit of the top two races on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot.  County Clerk Ashley Reichert and County Executive Josh Schoemann asked the County Board’s Executive Committee in September to approve the Strategic Priority funds to support the

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THU News Summary: Republicans consider paid chair position after midterm failures; Employers have two openings for every job seeker

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