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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Saturday March 23, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Certified Student Data Now Available on DPI's WISEdash Public Portal
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 23 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published updated student data that is now available on its WISEdash Public Portal. The information published today includes 2023-24 certified enrollment data for public and private schools and certified data on public school graduation rates, attendance and absenteeism, career and technical education participat  more

DNC Launches Digital Ads in Local Newspapers Across Battleground States on Threat Trump Poses to Americans' Health Care on ACA Anniversary
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, ahead of the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Democratic National Committee launched a new ad campaign in local newspapers in seven battleground states blasting Donald Trump for his plan to repeal the ACA and decimate health coverage for millions of Americans. The ads will appear as digital homepage takeovers of local newspaper websites in the key battleground states of Pennsylv  more

Herzing University and Medical College of Wisconsin Forge Strategic Partnership to Launch Innovative 4+1 Program
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 23 -- Herzing University issued the following news: Herzing University and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) are excited to announce a pioneering collaboration aimed at providing students with a streamlined route to obtain both undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. The newly established 4+1 Program integrates Herzing University's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) curriculum with MCW's renowned Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, offeri  more

Kirkland Advises I Squared Capital on Acquisition of WOW Logistics
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, on the acquisition of WOW Logistics, a Wisconsin-based integrated supply chain solutions provider. WOW Logistics is one of the largest food-grade temperature controlled and ambient storage operators in North America, with facilities located across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Idaho. Read I Sq  more

Va. Health Dept.: 2024 County Health Rankings Report Areas of Improvement in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 23 (TNSres) -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Earlier this week, the 2024 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, released data highlighting health factors and measures for counties in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) remains dedicated to its vision of Virginia becoming the healthiest state in the nation, as the data points t  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Seeking Public Comment On Elk Management Plan
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 23 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on updates to the state's Elk Management Plan now through April 20, 2024. Updates to the 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan include changes based on recommendations from the Natural Resources Board, Wisconsin Elk Advisory Committee and feedback from private landowners in the elk management zones. The public is e  more

Wis. Republican Party: Baldwin Chooses Woke Over Wisconsin Parents
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 22 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Tammy Baldwin just chose Woke over Wisconsin parents. They say money speaks louder than words. The latest release of congressionally directed spending items reveals Tammy Baldwin cares more about bankrolling extreme special interest groups than defending the rights of mothers and fathers. It turns out that Senator Baldwin set aside $400,000 of taxpayer money for the organization Briarpatch Youth Services.  more