MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Ever read one of those books that really leaves you thinking? One that has you recommending it to others in part because you think they'll enjoy it? But also so you'll have someone to discuss it with? Well, now is your time. Go Big Read, UW-Madison's common reading program is seeking title suggestions of any book relating to contemporary issues of broad interest to the campus community. Boo  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman is proud to have represented Alliance Mobile in connection with its acquisition of 33 stores from Master Wireless Holdings, LLC in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Akerman team representing Alliance Mobile was led by Corporate Partner Kenneth Alberstadt and included Federal Tax Practice Chair Bill Sullivan and associates Marc Orlando and Brittany Pushkin. Alliance Mobile is a nationally authorized AT&T retail  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Last week, University of Wisconsin-Madison students and researchers and members of the broader Madison community heard firsthand the importance of local journalism, especially when it comes to climate coverage. From Oct. 14-16, Great Lakes climate solutions reporter Isabelle "Izzy" Ross visited journalism classes, met with experts in clean energy and learned about Madison's (and arguably the wo  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release: The national law firm of Quarles & Brady today announced that Monique Carter has joined the firm's San Diego office as of counsel in the Labor & Employment Practice Group. Carter is an experienced litigator and trial attorney who also advises employers on all aspects of employment law and disputes. She applies her deep knowledge of trial practice to the full spectrum of labor and employment liti  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Artistic expression has a prevalent and powerful history in the Latine community, from dance and music, to the visual arts to comedy. This year's Latine Heritage Month theme, Illuminating Our Voices, centered educational and celebratory events around the arts showcasing how diverse Latine experiences can help create a shared connection. Latine Heritage Month is recognized each year from Sept.   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced Gustavo Zecharies is named president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, effective immediately. As president, Zecharies will report to Scott Genereux, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer, and he succ  more

PULASKI, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * Dr. Jill Underly calls for increased access to mental health services in 2025-27 Biennial Budget request * * * State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly laid out her vision on how the state can meet the growing mental health needs of students, announcing she will propose more than $304 million in new investments to support youth mental health in her 2025-27 Biennia  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * To date, the JCF has not released funding intended to support improving early literacy outcomes * * * State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sent a letter to the chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance regarding a statutorily-required report the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction sent last week. The report is in reference to a statewide literacy c  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Races: Dem Holds Lead In MI, Very Close In WI MICHIGAN: Harris 49%, Trump 46%, other candidates 2% WISCONSIN: Harris 48%, Trump 48% * * * With all eyes on the swing states that are key to winning the 2024 presidential election, Michigan and Wisconsin show races between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump that are too close to call with less  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR expert Andy Crosby says the polls show swing states divided between Harris and Trump, but within the margin of error * * * Polling and surveys expert Andy Crosby with the UCR School of Public Policy has analyzed polls throughout the 2024 election cycle. With two weeks to go, he looks in this article in particular at what polls are telling us about the "swing states" -  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * October 20-26 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week * * * During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20-26), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging all Wisconsinites take steps to prevent and detect childhood lead exposure by getting the facts, helping children get tested for lead exposure, and checking homes for l  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release: State and federal efforts to connect people with disabilities to meaningful career opportunities achieved a new milestone in Wisconsin, setting a record high for the number of working-age individuals employed, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The achievement, celebrated recently at Madison College by Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy  more