Exact Sciences launches new genetic cancer test

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers.  The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780. Badger Fund of Funds Gov. Evers today signed AB 890, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 98, which makes several modifications to the current Badger Fund of Funds investment program at the Wisconsin Department of Administration

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Sen. Pfaff: Introduces comprehensive PFAS legislation

La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced comprehensive legislation to help Wisconsin communities address toxic PFAS contamination. Key provisions of this legislation include: ·         PFAS standards for groundwater and drinking water ·         New grant programs to

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JFC Dems: GOP continues to delay important funding

MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to release $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin after Republicans cut the funds from the Universities of Wisconsin budget last year in an attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers celebrates Public Schools Week delivering radio address on new teacher apprenticeship program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Public Schools Week by delivering the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s need to recruit, retain, and train talented workers in the education workforce through the launch of a new teacher apprenticeship pathway, as announced in his 2024 State of the

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UW-Whitewater: College of Business and Economics celebrates 110th anniversary

WHITEWATER, WI: March 1, 2024- The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics, the state’s largest business school, is celebrating 110 years of offering business education and 25 years of offering online courses and degrees during the 2023-24 academic year. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Votes to avert damaging government shutdown

“Today, I voted to prevent a government shutdown. As a federal lawmaker, I know that any government shutdown is damaging and if prolonged, can endanger access to key services that millions of Americans depend on and create financial hardship for government workers and military services members forced to go without

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Statement on House passage of new continuing resolution

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement after the House passed the latest continuing resolution earlier today: “Congressional Republicans have had months to introduce proposals that fund the government without harmful cuts to programs that support many Wisconsinites – they’ve failed. Instead, they’ve floated

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden to fund Wisconsin Tech Hub, applauds state’s new application

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Biden Administration to support the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub’s application for funding potentially unlocking between $40 million and $75 million to help grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – spurring innovation, growing our economy, and boosting American competitiveness in this cutting-edge

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Exact Sciences launches new genetic cancer test

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers.  The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for order starting March 12. It can provide insights on familial

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Rep. Palmeri: Legislative Dems release comprehensive PFAS legislation

MADISON, Wis. – Today, legislative Democrats released LRB-5352- comprehensive PFAS legislation to address standards for drinking water, soil cleanup, well testing, and much more. LRB-5761 was also released which creates a ban on products containing intentionally added PFAS. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Addressing PFAS contamination was one of

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780. Badger Fund of Funds Gov. Evers today signed AB 890, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 98, which makes several modifications to the current Badger Fund of Funds investment program at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). “We’re continuing our efforts to support Wisconsi… Please log

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Sen. Pfaff: Introduces comprehensive PFAS legislation

La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced comprehensive legislation to help Wisconsin communities address toxic PFAS contamination. Key provisions of this legislation include: ·         PFAS standards for groundwater and drinking water ·         New grant programs to assist local governments, organizations and private well owners test and

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JFC Dems: GOP continues to delay important funding

MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to release $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin after Republicans cut the funds from the Universities of Wisconsin budget last year in an attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. After today’s meeting, the Democratic members of the

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