State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday July 12, 2024 ( 12 items ) |
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
An invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats with deadly consequences is a stealthy invader that uses multiple strategies to slip into the small mammals' skin cells and quietly manipulate them to aid its own survival. The fungus, which causes the disease white-nose syndrome, has devastated several North American species over the last 18 years.
Scientists have learned much abou
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American Family Life Insurance Company Once Again Named to the Ward's Top 50 List
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 12 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release:
American Family Life Insurance Company (AFLIC) has been named to the Ward's 50 list for the 17th consecutive year. Ward Group is a consulting firm that helps insurance companies optimize performance and improve profitability by providing operational and compensation benchmarking and best-practices.
Ward Group analyzes the financial performance of more than 700 life/health insurance companies domiciled i
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AP, Knight to Expand Access to Election Content, Services
NEW YORK, July 12 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
The Associated Press and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced they will work together to ensure AP's election content and services are accessible to local newsrooms in battleground states ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Select nonprofit and local newsrooms in key states including Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada that are members of the Institut
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Foley Expands Health Care Capabilities With National Team of Corporate and Regulatory Lawyers, Simultaneously Opens Office in Raleigh
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 12 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm significantly strengthened its Health Care & Life Sciences Sector capabilities with the addition of a well-accomplished national group of attorneys and, in tandem, opened a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina to serve clients in another strategic market. The location is Foley's 26th office worldwide and 23rd across the United Sta
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ICYMI: As RNC Prepares to Descend on Milwaukee, DNC Blankets Milwaukee Highlighting President Biden's Vision for America and Stakes for Freedoms and Democracy in November
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
With the Republican National Convention mere days awaywhere MAGA Republicans from across the country will descend on Milwaukee to fall in line with Donald Trump's toxic plan to ban abortion nationwide, dismantle democracy, and destroy the economy for the middle classthe DNC is going on the offensive across the city that Trump recently called 'horrible.' In the lead-up to the RNC, the DNC has launched rob
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MATC Ready to Help Fill State's Biohealth Talent Pipeline
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 11 -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news:
The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub has moved from dream to reality.
Now Milwaukee Area Technical College and four partners will roll up their sleeves and work together to recruit and train 2,000 skilled professionals for the high-tech initiative.
On July 2, Wisconsin was selected as one of 12 regional tech hubs across the country and received $49 million in federal funding to boost the state's personali
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NPR's 2024 Republican National Convention Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
Leading up to the presidential election, NPR will provide comprehensive multimedia coverage of the nominating conventions and all major breaking news events from the campaigns. Audiences can turn to NPR across all platforms to watch and listen to live speeches and sharp analysis from NPR correspondents. Live video coverage of the convention featuring NPR hosts and correspondents will be availa
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Quarles & Brady: Randall Fearnow Named to Center for Disability and Elder Law's Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 12 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Randall Fearnow, a Chicago-based partner in the firm's Health & Life Sciences Practice Group, has been named to the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL) Board of Directors.
"A legal career in long term care, along with service on the board of the Chicago Bar Foundation, has prepared me for this opportunity," said Fearnow. "I look forward to sharing my expertise and knowledge to improve the
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Spectrum Enterprise Completes Fiber Network Expansion and Technology Upgrades at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 12 -- Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
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The Resort is Providing Guests With Reliable, High-Speed Internet, WiFi and TV Entertainment With 120+ Channels Through the Simplicity of One Service Provider
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Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., today announced the completion of a fiber network expansion and technology upgrade at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin De
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Wis. Health Services Dept. Launches Maternal and Child Health Needs Survey to Gather Community Feedback
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) invites state residents to share information about family health in their communities to help influence the priorities and focus of maternal and child health programs in the state. The Maternal and Child Health, Title V Needs Assessment Survey is part of a comprehensive, statewide assessment the DHS Maternal and Child Health Program cond
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Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 (TNSres) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99% of the public water systems in Wisconsin met all water quality standards for contaminants.
The 2023 report summarizes compliance with the drinking water requirements and highlights statewide efforts to help public water systems provide a sa
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Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: Chart Energy and Chemicals Renews Tier 2 Participation in Green Tier
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on July 9, 2024:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green Tier participation contract with Chart Energy and Chemicals (Chart) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The agreement with Chart is a continuation of the original Tier 2 contract signed in 2017.
The DNR's Green Tier program provides credible recognition to organizations committed to going
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