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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday October 25, 2024 ( 14 items )  

AM Best Affirms American Family's 'A' Financial Strength Rating and Stable Outlook
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release: * * * AM Best has affirmed American Family Insurance's 'A' (Excellent) financial strength rating and its outlook as "stable." * * * AM Best affirmed American Family Insurance's 'A' (Excellent) financial strength rating, the third highest of their 13 ratings, for the 22nd consecutive year. It also affirmed the issuer credit rating of 'a+', the fifth highest of their 21 ratings, for the seventh year in   more

Campus dresses up in red, orange and yellow for fall
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: It happens each autumn on the UW-Madison campus: Ivy-covered buildings become colorful mosaic backdrops, and maple and oak trees offer a brilliant canopy overhead. Pedestrians wearing sweatshirts cast long shadows as the sun drops lower in the sky. Enjoy these shots from Office of Strategic Communication photographers that illustrate the beauty of the season on campus. 1 A   more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Reminder - Bryan Steil Voted Against Lowering Prescription Drug Costs, Capping Insulin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In a new op-ed, Bryan Steil is desperately trying to flip the script on his record of prioritizing his special interests donors over Wisconsin families. The truth is that Steil took tens of thousands from the drug industry and voted against lowering prescription drug costs and capping insulin - three different times, including the law that is actually capping insulin at $35 per month for s  more

Foley Publishes a 'How-To' Manufacturing Guide on Today's Pressing Legal Challenges and Those That Lie Ahead
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Foley & Lardner LLP today released its 2024 End-to-End Manufacturing Manual, a compilation of essays focused on helping companies navigate the ever-changing future of manufacturing. From digital disruption to supply chain resiliency to the ubiquity of AI, the manufacturing space is evolving at an alarming pace. Manufacturers must be keenly attuned to these trends and the legal in  more

Foley Strengthens Florida Presence With Addition of Two Corporate Partners
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * The firm enhances its corporate and transactional capabilities in the Innovative Technology Sector * * * Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it has expanded its Innovative Technology Sector and Transactions Practice Group with the addition of partners Joshua Ehrenfeld and Charles Curley to the firm's Jacksonville office. Ehrenfeld and Curley bring significant experie  more

FSU Expert Available to Discuss Latest E. Coli Outbreak
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders. According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Known widely as E. coli, the bacteri  more

Fun in the name of science
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Science on the Square fused with the Madison Night Market on Oct. 17 for a fun and energetic night filled with hands-on science and local vendors in downtown Madison. It was part of the Wisconsin Science Festival, which featured in-person and virtual events across the state Oct. 14-20. During what was officially proclaimed "Wisconsin Science Week" by Governor Tony Evers, the festival hosted more  more

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Nine Counties in Wisconsin Achieve Record-Low Unemployment
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Door, Langlade, Oconto, Pepin, Rock, and Sawyer counties achieved record-low unemployment rates in September 2024 * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced nine counties across the state, including several counties in Northern Wisconsin, showed the lowest rates of unemployment on   more

Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Health and Children's Wisconsin Honored by AMA for Promoting Well-Being and Reducing Burnout
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- The Medical College of Wisconsin issued the following news: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Froedtert Health and Children's Wisconsin have earned Silver level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine(TM) health organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program and acknowledges the nation's leaders in priori  more

RISE-AI gets $15 million boost from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Building (WARF) and Lake Mendota shoreline are seen from Picnic Point. Photo: Jeff Miller The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will commit $15 million over the next three years to extend the University of Wisconsin-Madison's strength in artificial intelligence research and education by supporting the university's Research, Innovation and Schol  more

Universities of Wisconsin, Alliant Energy Recognize Outstanding Students, Instructors for 2024
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024: Two Universities of Wisconsin students and four educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursu  more

WARF announces $159.8 million in support for UW-Madison
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Disclose your invention Sign up for tech alerts Watch Videos See $68.8 M grant to UW Grants and additional support for research total $159.8 million CONTACT: Jeanan Yasiri Moe Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs jyasirimoe@warf.org | (608) 960-9892 MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has announced $159.8 millio  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept., Wis. Transportation Dept., Partner To Add 420 Acres Of Restored Habitat To Turtle Valley Wildlife Area
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the restoration of Jacobson Wetland Mitigation Bank, 420 acres of wetland habitat in the town of Richmond. The site has been added to Turtle Valley Wildlife Area for public use. Each year, WisDOT constructs hundreds of highway   more

Wis. Workforce Development Dept.: Winning With Wisconsin's Workforce Events Highlight Strategies to Gain and Retain a Skilled Workforce
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 25 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) invites employers, educators, and other community leaders to attend a local "Winning with Wisconsin's Workforce" event to explore initiatives and strategies to help gain and retain skilled employees, incorporate artificial intelligence, and more. These free sessions will bring together professionals from various industries   more