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ACTION REQUIRED | Policy & Form Update | Administrative Policy 1228 - Telecommuting (Remote Work) Policy
On August 1, 2024, the Universities of Wisconsin updated their Administrative Policy 1228 - Telecommuting (Remote Work) Policy and Telecommuting Agreement Form. A summary of the changes and updates are detailed below. Please review the full policy for all updates and changes. Telecommuting Agreement Form and Action Required:. A renewed...
‘We can sleep when we’re dead’: Walz rallies Wisconsin sprint to Election Day
CHICAGO – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, made a surprise appearance at a Democratic National Convention breakfast program for the delegation from Wisconsin — one of a handful of battleground states — to encourage attendees to continue their hard campaign push to the Nov. 5 election. Repeating a refrain from […]
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
The Scrappy Rats erupt late, defeat Green Bay 8-6 at home
The Scrappy Rats erupt late, defeat Green Bay 8-6 at home. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – In classic 2024 Rafters fashion, Wisconsin Rapids got out to a big lead on Friday against Green Bay, fell behind late in the ballgame, and then stormed back and snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat.
End Time Ministries International provides 400 backpacks for young people at annual Back 2 School event
End Time Ministries International distributed over 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in the Madison and Monona areas during its annual Back 2 School Giveaway and mini-carnival on Saturday, Aug. 17, at their new End Time Ministries International grounds in Monona. End Time Ministries International, Families Back to...
Johnson: Wisconsin Dems refuse to clean up voter rolls
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Republican U.S. Senator says it’s not accidental Wisconsin’s voter rolls remain filled with dead people and voters who have moved out of state. Sen. Ron Johnson was on Fox Business over the weekend, and once again criticized Democrats for wanting “to make it easy to cheat in elections.” “They're not going to clean up the voter rolls. In Wisconsin for example, we have about 7.5...
The DNC is in Chicago but Kamala Harris' Fiserv Forum rally puts Wisconsin front and center
CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago. But early this week, Wisconsin is taking the spotlight. Democrats will gather Tuesday evening in Fiserv Forum for a rally with...
Spinning the State: Palmyra, Kenosha, New Glarus
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Palmyra: Fishery becomes first aquaculture company to join effort to use 100% of each fish grown. Who doesn’t love a good fish fry or fish filet? Have you ever wondered what happen to the rest of the fish once the tasty parts are removed? Only 40% of a fish caught by commercial fisheries is eaten. The remaining 60% is often relegated to inexpensive uses or thrown away. Rushing waters Fisheries is trying to change that math. Widely regarded as the states premiere aquafarm, Rushing waters has signed on to the “100% great lake Fish Plan”. This means they are publicly committing to use 100% of the fish they raise in 2025. As part of the commitment, the company will be sharing information with other companies in the fish supply chain about ways to incorporate innovative applications for fish byproducts. Twenty Nine companies across North America have signed the pledge. Peter Fritsch, President of Rushing waters Fisheries said in a statement, “We have been committed to sustainable practices before it was ever popular, so joining the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge is just an extension of what we do every day.” Full Story.
Live Vape Free program expands
A program that helps young people reduce or quit vaping is expanding to serve adults between 18 and 26, the Department of Health Services said last week. To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.
Know your legal rights: Here’s what you can do if you disagree with land zoning decisions
Many people become upset when their local government enacts new zoning ordinances or makes zoning decisions that can alter the neighborhood or community, such as by allowing commercial businesses in areas that were previously zoned for residential. Local officials strive to balance everyone’s interests, but their decisions can sometimes anger...
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