State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Tuesday October 22, 2024 ( 8 items ) |
GWU Media Tip Sheet USDA Identifies Schools Who May be Impacted by Meat Recall
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Following a recall of ready-to-eat meat by BrucePac over possible listeria contamination, the USDA has released a list of schools that received the products.
The list includes schools in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
The recall has now expanded to additiona
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ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate $12.5 Million Federal Grant to Expand Truck Parking, Improve Safety and Accessibility at Manitowoc County Rest Areas
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Gov. Tony Evers celebrated a $12.5 million federal grant received by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to upgrade road safety, expand truck parking by 280 percent, and modernize two safety rest areas along the I-43 corridor between Green Bay and Manitowoc. The investment, through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program, comes from the fe
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Inclement weather policy for employees
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
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With winter just around the corner, UW-Madison employees should review the inclement weather policy.
Key points include:
Only the chancellor has the authority to cancel classes, suspend services and close the campus to the public and employees. Individual schools, colleges, divisions and o
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Jill Stein Caught in a Lie: FEC Filings Prove Stein is Paying Republican Consultants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
Third-party spoiler Jill Stein denies claims that her campaign and the Green Party were being propped up by Republicans and MAGA allies. But Stein is lying her FEC reports prove it.
Yesterday's filing shows Stein's campaign paid attorney Michael Dean, best known for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results on behalf of Donald Trump, to help her get ballot access in Wisconsin.
THE LIE:
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Messages kick off Homecoming week
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
To mark the start of Homecoming week, UW student organizations painted messages on the windows of Memorial Union's Lakeview Lounge and elsewhere on campus on Sunday. Homecoming. Homecoming events include a medallion hunt, spirit days, a concert and of course the Homecoming Parade not to mention the games, both football and volleyball, on Saturday.
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Packers, American Family Insurance Renew Partnership
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024:
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Gate partnership, Titletown Gameday Live and DreamDrive sponsorship to continue.
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The Green Bay Packers and American Family Insurance today announced a multi-year renewal and expansion of the partnership between the Packers and Titletown and the Madison, Wisconsin-based insurance company.
The partnership is highlighted by American Family's sponsorship of Lambeau Field's e
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Quarles Honors Recipients of 10th Annual Pro Bono Awards
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
(Milwaukee) - The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today the recipients of the firm's 10th annual Gonring Pro Bono Awards. The firm is donating $1,000 on behalf of each recipient to the nonprofit organization of their choice.
The award, given each year in conjunction with National Pro Bono Week, recognizes Quarles personnel who have demonstrated dedication to the development and
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Wis. Workforce Development Dept.: Draft Guidance Published for Non-Union Apprenticeship Wage Rates
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release:
As part of an annual process to offer guidance for compensating non-union construction apprentices, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today published maps and accompanying data that are used for establishing local skilled wage rates.
The draft rates, which vary by geographical region, are meant to inform the base rate for apprentice compensation for workers in constru
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