WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The ads will run across the Midwest, highlighting Trump's disastrous economic agenda that would hike costs across the board, from gas prices to everyday essentials Today, the Democratic National Committee is launching a new ad campaign at hundreds of gas stations and convenience stores across the Midwest reaching voters in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska calling out Donald Trump's exp  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: A dairy worker in Texas became infected with H5N1 avian influenza likely during the course of milking cows. A sample of the virus taken from the worker was 100% lethal in ferrets, though it spread inefficiently and does not appear to be continuing to spread. Photo: Althea Dotzour A strain of H5N1 avian influenza virus found in a Texas dairy worker who was infected this spring was able to spread  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For Marcus Weaver-Hightower, a professor in Virginia Tech's School of Education, studying school food is an fascination. While finishing his dissertation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Weaver-Hightower contemplated areas of research that might sustain his interest upon graduation. He landed on school meals. Seventeen years later, his interest continues, and in the past year, the topic has moved into the politi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: As part of UW-Madison's ongoing commitment to maintaining a professional and respectful work environment, the university upholds policies on nepotism and consensual relationships. These policies outline the guidelines and expectations regarding employment and supervisory relationships among family members and close associates. These policies are in place to ensure fairness and transparency in o  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 29 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Fermented Food Holdings Inc. leverages state tax credits and local expertise to boost state-wide sauerkraut production and create 60 full-time jobs * * * Tailgaters and brat fans of Wisconsin, rejoice! One of the world's leading producers of sauerkraut is moving its headquarters to Wisconsin and expanding its manufacturing operations in the state, with help from the Wis  more