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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday September 15, 2023 ( 17 items )  

Fall Issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine Spotlights Everything 'Rooted in Wisconsin'
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/wnrmag/2023/Fall/e-Edition). The latest issue celebrates all the autumn traditions "Rooted in Wisconsin," with stories offering a little something for everyone around the stat  more

Fox Nation to Premiere New Docuseries 'My Son Jeffrey: The Dahmer Family Tapes'
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX Nation, FOX News Media's subscription-based streaming service, will present a new docuseries My Son Jeffrey: The Dahmer Family Tapes on September 18th, announced FOX Nation President Jason Klarman. The four-part limited series features exclusive never-before-heard conversations between serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer and his father Lionel, along with exclusive Dahmer family home movies  more

Marquette University Police Department Receives Accreditation From Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: The Marquette University Police Department has received accreditation from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG), the governing body for state accreditation in Wisconsin, through its Core Standards Verification program. The voluntary accreditation process measures a department against the highest standards of professionalism to better serve their respective communities. Of the nearly 6  more

Mid-State Technical College Foundation Names New Director
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news: The Mid-State Technical College, Foundation, Inc., has named Micki Dirks-Luebbe as its new Foundation & Alumni director. The decision was made by unanimous vote by the Foundation Board on Thursday, July 26. "I am honored to be selected to continue the Foundation's 44-year history of supporting students in their educational goals," said Dirks-Luebbe. "I look forward to working with Foundation Board m  more

Northcentral Technical College: Automation Leadership Partnership With the University of Wisconsin-Stout
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Northcentral Technical College issued the following news: By Kelsi Seubert Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for those interested in pursuing a degree in Automation Leadership. This one-of-a-kind degree features industry-backed credentials from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and dep  more

University of Wisconsin-Platteville: 'Life-Changing Experience' - Reflecting on 2023 Short-Term Faculty-Led Programs
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: Imagine a world where you can travel to another country, immerse yourself in its culture and earn college credits simultaneously. At UW-Platteville, this is a reality through the Short-Term Faculty-Led courses. Last academic year, more than 130 students had the opportunity to participate in these programs during the winterim and summer semesters. Under the guidance of UW-Platteville fa  more

University of Wisconsin: Research Partnership Uses Data Science to Look at Household Wealth and Homeownership
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's Milwaukee Campus issued the following news release: Home values appreciate more slowly for lower-income, minority and female homeowners. These were among the findings of a recent research project by a team from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The project was funded by the Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC). The study used data science to find insights into what contributes to disparities in home values   more

UW System: Enrollment Up, and Steady, Across the UW System
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin System issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2023: University of Wisconsin System enrollment increased this fall compared to the previous year for the first time since 2014, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. Excluding UW-Madison, new freshman enrollment increased by 3 percent overall. "Wisconsin is in a war for talent and our universities play a key role to help build the vibrant future we all wan  more

UW-Superior Poised to Welcome New Developments to Campus
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Superior campus issued the following news release: The University of Wisconsin-Superior is poised to welcome a new wave of renovations with two projects that could become beneficial for the campus and community. "The potential Belknap and 28th Street Projects explore how UW-Superior can work with partners to create community assets and revitalize underutilized areas on campus," said Jenice Meyer, senior government and external relati  more

Vernon Memorial Healthcare, SSM Health Monroe Hospital and Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics Receive Quarles & Brady/Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative Community Engagement Award
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news: The national law firm of Quarles & Brady and Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) are proud to jointly announce the winners of the eighth annual Community Engagement Award. The first-place $2,500 grant was awarded to Vernon Memorial Healthcare (VMH) and honorable mention $500 grants were given to SSM Health Monroe Hospital and Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinics. "Every year, it is a privileg  more

Wis. Agriculture Dept. Participates in National Agricultural Policy Discussions
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 - 13, 2023. While there, Romanski supported numerous policy amendments and action items that will benefit Wisconsin agricult  more

Wis. Agriculture Dept.: Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Election Results Announced
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the Wisconsin Soybean Board election results. The following soybean producers started their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Board on September 1, 2023: District 1: Andy Bensend, Dallas Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark,  more

Wis. Health Services Dept. Calls on Wisconsinites to Make Plan to Protect Against Respiratory Illnesses This Fall
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is calling on Wisconsinites to make a plan to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. The reminder comes as the updated COVID-19 vaccine has received federal regulatory approval, a new annual flu vaccine is available, and a vaccine and antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is on the market. With cooler te  more

Wis. Health Services Dept. Highlights New Grant Program and Exceptional Partner Work at Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities. The announcements are part of the Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference happening today and tomorrow   more

Wisconsin Democratic Party: Robin Vos Renews Impeachment Threats
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Less than 24 hours after unveiling a deeply flawed redistricting bill in an effort to distract from his unlawful impeachment threats--while retaining power over redistricting for himself--Robin Vos renewed his threats to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Speaking to far-right talk show host Jay Weber this morning, Vos announced he was creating a panel of unnamed former Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to  more

Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds Publishes WRS Financial Report for Year Ending December 31, 2022
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds issued the following news: The Department of Employee Trust Funds published a Wisconsin Retirement System Financial Report as of and for the year ending December 31, 2022. This report provides information about the WRS, including the related financial statements and an unmodified, or "clean," audit opinion. The WRS continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financ  more

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's BadgerLink Online Library Celebrates 25 Years
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is celebrating 25 years of its innovative, online library containing hundreds of thousands of resources for K-12, postsecondary, and lifelong learners being available to any Wisconsinite. BadgerLink, which originated as a collection of 4,000 periodicals and more than 40 newspapers, has grown over the past quarter century to include mor  more