Marquette University: Biological sciences professor receives NSF grant to study behavioral and physiological reactions to climate fluctuations
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Chelsea Cook, assistant professor of biological sciences in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $754,826 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the behavioral and physiological response of animals to manage daily
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help benefit Wisconsin wildlife by completing citizen-science surveys for deer & birds
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help in collecting crucial deer and game bird management data. Starting Aug. 1, the DNR will begin conducting the Operation Deer Watch Survey and the Game Bird Brood Survey. The surveys
Barnes campaign: WI Columnist – “Mandela Barnes consolidates support, builds a winning coalition”
Top Wisconsin Political Columnist Dan Schafer: “That’s the word that comes up most often when you talk to Barnes supporters – coalition.” MADISON — Following last week’s endorsements from Tom Nelson, Alex Lasry, and Sarah Godlewski, a new report from top Wisconsin political
LCV Action Fund: Endorses Mandela Barnes for Senate
Washington D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced today the endorsement of Mandela Barnes for election to the U.S. Senate representing Wisconsin. “Mandela Barnes is a true environmental champion with a
Modine: Launches campaign to improve IAQ in K-12 schools
Racine, Wis. – Aug. 1, 2022 – Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a leader in technology in the HVAC industry, is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in K-12 schools. As part of that commitment, the company
Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2022 preliminary Equalized Values
MADISON— Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report. DOR posts the 2022 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity
Halverson campaign: Women leaders in Assembly endorse Anna Halverson for State Assembly in District 80
Wisconsin State Representatives Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Kristina Shelton (D-Green Bay) have endorsed Anna Halverson as the next Representative from District 80. Halverson has earned more public endorsements from current legislators than any other candidate
Barnes campaign: Raises $1.1 million in one week
Mandela Barnes Campaign Receives Over 21,000 Donations In One Week MADISON — With less than 100 days to go until election day, Mandela Barnes has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to build momentum and unite Democrats across Wisconsin, raising $1.1 million in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases Annual Drinking Water Report
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report. The report features statewide efforts that help public water systems provide safe and adequate drinking water supplies despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and other
NRSC: Barnes refuses to say we’re in a recession
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Mandela Barnes refused to say that we are in a recession. He said we are actually dealing with “unprecedented growth.” Yes, he says this despite GDP declining for the second quarter in a row, signaling that the United States is
WisGOP: Barnes supports higher taxes and more inflation
This weekend, radical U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes stated he would support the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” – the Senate Democrats’ latest party-line attempt to push their social agenda through Congress, which would only increase inflation in the near future. So what
Toney campaign: Milwaukee Police Supervisor’s Organization has endorsed Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney for Attorney General
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, today released the following statement in response to the Milwaukee Police Supervisor’s Organization endorsement of his campaign. “Milwaukee is experiencing a violent
World Dairy Expo: Tanbark Talks return with innovation, market discussion, and an Olympian
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo’s educational opportunities offer everyone in the global dairy industry versatility of topics, times, and structure. Tanbark Talks, one of Expo’s newest educational offerings, invites attendees to begin their day at World Dairy Expo with
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting pre-applications for 2023 Surface Water Grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water. Lake groups, river groups, local governments and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant.
WPS Health Solutions: President and CEO Mike Hamerlik to retire in 2023
MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 1, 2022—WPS Health Solutions announces the planned retirement of its President and CEO, Mike Hamerlik. The WPS Board of Directors will identify WPS’ next president and CEO following an established succession and transition plan. A board-appointed transition committee
Wisconsin Towns Association: Sen. Marklein receives Friend of Towns Award
Senator Howard Marklein of the 17th Senate District was recently awarded the 2021-22 Friend of the Towns Award at the Juneau County Unit Meeting of the WTA for his efforts supporting town government. “Senator Marklein’s extraordinary leadership as Co-Chair of
WRTP BIG STEP: Named Apprenticeship Ambassador by the US Department of Labor
MILWAUKEE, WI (August 1, 2022) — On July 12, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced its first cohort of Apprenticeship Ambassadors and Wisconsin workforce intermediary WRTP | BIG STEP is honored to be among them. The cohort includes community-based
Dept. of Health Services: Receives first opioid settlement funds payment, submits updated proposal to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that it has received the first payment of more than $6 million from the National Prescription Opiate Litigation (NPOL) settlement funds. In anticipation of receiving these funds, and in compliance with
Dept. of Natural Resources: New PFAS administrative rules now in effect
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that new administrative rules for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are now in effect. Two rules set regulatory standards for PFAS in drinking water and surface water and
Washington County Exec. Schoemann: Waukesha and Washington County Executives and Sheriffs address surging fentanyl crisis
(WEST BEND, WI) – County Executive Josh Schoemann and Sheriff Martin Schulteis joined Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson today to address the surging fentanyl crisis in our community. Our country is in the midst of a