Dairy Challenge®: Elects new leadership

Madison, WI, July 27, 2023 – North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including three new board members and Executive Committee. As described in the NAIDC mission statement, the board focus is to “Develop tomorrow’s dairy leaders

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Rep. Stubbs: Congratulations Justice Janet Protasiewicz

MADISON – On August 1st, Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I am beyond excited to welcome our newest member on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Janet

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on redistricting lawsuit

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu608-266-2056 Madison- In response to the lawsuit brought today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin’s current legislative maps are valid and constitutional. Instead of redefining their radical political platform to match the values

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Sen. Agard: Statement on redistricting court filing

MADISON – Today, Law Forward filed a lawsuit with the State Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s legislative maps. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement: “For far too long, Republicans in power gerrymandered

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement on gerrymandering lawsuit 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to a lawsuit filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps. “For years, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have consistently ignored the will of the people, and they’ve been able to do

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CLC: Wisconsinites sue over gerrymandered voting map

Madison, WI – Today, several Wisconsin voters from across the state filed a lawsuit to block further use of Wisconsin’s extremely gerrymandered state legislative map.   The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center (CLC) partnered with Law Forward, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School,

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Sen. Spreitzer: Reacts to challenge to partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin

BELOIT – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) reacted to the filing of Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, a newly-filed lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering under the Wisconsin Constitution: “Today, a lawsuit was filed that directly challenges the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin. Rigged maps have hurt

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NDRC: Responds to lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s gerrymandered state legislative maps

Washington, D.C. – Today, John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), released the following statement in response to the legal challenge against Wisconsin’s gerrymandered state legislative maps:  “For more than a decade, Wisconsinites have been reduced to voting on some of the most egregiously gerrymandered state legislative

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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber: Applications open for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for it’s second LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp. Building off of a successful Entrepreneurial Bootcamp in 2022, this two day intensive workshop will provide new and potential business owners the tools and education to start up a successful business in Wisconsin. “The

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UWHealth: University of Wisconsin hospitals ranked no. 1 in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – For the 12th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals on its Best Hospitals list as the best in Wisconsin. This prestigious achievement reflects a reputation for innovation and remarkable patient care, which is unmatched in the state and recognized worldwide, according to

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Association of Wisconsin School Administrators: Executive director leaves lasting legacy in Wisconsin public education

MADISON, WI — Charles R. “Chuck” Hilston, executive director Emeritus of the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. “Chuck spent his entire career advocating and serving as a voice for school children and educators,” said Jim Lynch, AWSA Executive Director. “We are forever grateful

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Dairy Challenge®: Elects new leadership

Madison, WI, July 27, 2023 – North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge® (NAIDC) recently elected new leadership, including three new board members and Executive Committee. As described in the NAIDC mission statement, the board focus is to “Develop tomorrow’s dairy leaders and enhance the progress of the dairy industry, by providing

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Rep. Stubbs: Congratulations Justice Janet Protasiewicz

MADISON – On August 1st, Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “I am beyond excited to welcome our newest member on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Beginning her tenure on our state’s highest court, Justice

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Sen. LeMahieu: Statement on redistricting lawsuit

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu608-266-2056 Madison- In response to the lawsuit brought today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “Wisconsin’s current legislative maps are valid and constitutional. Instead of redefining their radical political platform to match the values of everyday Wisconsinites, liberal Democrats are counting on judicial fiat

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Sen. Agard: Statement on redistricting court filing

MADISON – Today, Law Forward filed a lawsuit with the State Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s legislative maps. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, released the following statement: “For far too long, Republicans in power gerrymandered Wisconsin’s legislative maps to retain control, rather than represent the

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement on gerrymandering lawsuit 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement in reaction to a lawsuit filed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps. “For years, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have consistently ignored the will of the people, and they’ve been able to do so comfortably and without facing any real accountability because they

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CLC: Wisconsinites sue over gerrymandered voting map

Madison, WI – Today, several Wisconsin voters from across the state filed a lawsuit to block further use of Wisconsin’s extremely gerrymandered state legislative map.   The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center (CLC) partnered with Law Forward, the Election Law Clinic at Harvard Law School, Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, and Arnold & Porter to file the

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Ubicept raises $8M to continue developing advanced imaging system

Ubicept, a Boston tech company based on research done at UW-Madison and MIT, recently closed on a $8 million investment round that included WARF.  The startup says it’s “redefining boundaries in the field of computer vision” by developing a perception system and image processing algorithms that use imaging sensors in

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Partners with Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement to strengthen America’s rural workforce

STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 2, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Rural Development Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is partnering with the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement to strengthen the nation’s rural workforce. Through this partnership, USDA and the Alliance will provide community college students in the

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