Bill Lueders: Tweak to dog-bite law improves public safety

On April 16, with no discussion, the Madison Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to allow humane officers to require that dogs who bite other dogs or people be physically restrained when outside, lest their owners be fined up to $500. Last month, the Dane County Board passed a nearly identical amendment. Both are now in effect.

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PPWI: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson.  “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Releases new report highlighting advances in efforts to combat UI fraud

MADISON – Vigorous efforts to combat Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud have intensified in recent years, Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek shared with members of the department’s Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC). “Over the past five years, more than 30 program integrity projects and activities have been adopted,

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Bill Lueders: Tweak to dog-bite law improves public safety

On April 16, with no discussion, the Madison Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to allow humane officers to require that dogs who bite other dogs or people be physically restrained when outside, lest their owners be fined up to $500. Last month, the Dane County Board passed a nearly identical amendment. Both are now in effect.

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Carthage College: Names Philip Hood vice president for advancement

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has hired Philip Hood, a candidate with exemplary leadership skills and fundraising acumen, as its next vice president for advancement. Tasked with elevating the college’s advancement efforts and carrying forward the ambitious Light that Travels campaign, Hood’s expertise promises to propel future initiatives. Hood brings to

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin: Biden-Harris Administration awards more than $27 Million in Rural Energy Investments for Wisconsin

ROTHSCHILD, Wisc., June 13, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $27 million in USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) investments bolstering 15 rural Wisconsin businesses’ efforts to adapt or expand clean energy use. The announcement was made by White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera

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PPWI: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President and CEO Tanya Atkinson.  “Today’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court is a win for patients and access to abortion care. Mifepristone remains approved with no new restrictions and the legal status of abortion in Wisconsin remains unchanged. Patients can continue to

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