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Don’t Get Caught in Last-minute Rush

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection LogoMadison, Wi -  – Tuesday, August 31 is the final day to sign up for Wisconsin’s next No Call List which takes effect in October. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection encourages consumers to sign up early to avoid the last-minute rush. Read More→

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HHS Secretary releases review and recommendations driven by pandemic flu experience

Kathleen Sebelius

Washington, D.C – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released an examination of the federal government’s system to produce medications, vaccines, equipment and supplies needed for a health emergency, known as medical countermeasures. The Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasure Enterprise Review: Transforming the Enterprise to Meet Long Range National Needs reviews the process and makes recommendations for a better approach. Read More→

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Job Gains Made Earlier Than Expected, Manufacturing Sector Leading Job Growth

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue released its quarterly Wisconsin Economic Outlook today, which indicates that an economic recovery is underway in 2010. Read More→

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Attorney General J.B.Van Hollen

Madison, WI – Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today announced development of a new online resource for government officials and employees, media representatives, and members of the public seeking information about the Wisconsin Public Records Law. A dedicated area of the Wisconsin Department of Justice website now offers easy access to Attorney General Van Hollen’s formal and informal opinions about various aspects of the Public Record Law; sample documents such as required pre-release notices and letters seeking clarification of public records requests; and other resources including Attorney General Van Hollen’s recent memo about the Schill decision, a PowerPoint presentation, and a video recording of the Department’s 2009 public records seminar. Additional and updated resource materials will be posted as they become available. Read More→

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