Author: Staff

Governor Tony Evers announced a comprehensive agenda that will help combat vaping among kids and educate the public about the potential dangers associated with vaping products on January 19, coinciding with bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to protect children from the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. Governor Evers is directing state agencies to strengthen enforcement measures related to preventing the sale of vaping products to kids, bolster partnerships with public health officials and local school districts, educate the public on potential risks and hazards associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vapor products by kids, and prevent...

The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced the launch of a pilot program on January 17. Women inPower will be uniquely focused on providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to high-potential women with a goal of advancing them to the highest levels of leadership. The pilot program is supported by the JCCs of North America, modeled after a successful launch through the 92Y Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact. The twelve-month fellowship will begin in March and feature a mix of formal and informal engagements; focused on skill building, peer-to-peer mentoring, network building, and...

Those serving at The Information Warrior Training Command (IWTC) in San Diego believe in the importance of continued education, and their sailors are trained in areas they will need to execute information warfare throughout their military service. One of those continuing the tradition of maritime superiority through information warfare is Lt. Darnell Harris, an intelligence officer responsible for overseeing the intelligence courses at the school. Harris is a 1997 Nathan Hale High School and native of Milwaukee. According to Harris, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Milwaukee. “My mom was a...

The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, announced a new partnership with Smart City Media on February 20 to implement a smart kiosk infrastructure program designed to support streetcar operations while fostering stronger connections between the streetcar route and key activity centers throughout the central business district. The initial launch will include 35 digital kiosks, called CityPosts, installed along and near The Hop’s route later this spring. When not in use, the kiosk screens will display a mix of streetcar arrival times, advertising and local content, including public service announcements and community messaging from government departments and local...

Merit Badges are embroidered patches earned by members of the Boy Scouts of America, based on specific activities or areas of study. The company Winks for Days decided that young adults should have similar rewards for their real-life accomplishments. As the Millennial generation has graduated from school into the workforce, aged into parenthood and the PTA, and been funneled into mortgage responsibilities, many memes address the issue of being an adult. In short, “Adulting” is hard. One online manufacturing company thought it was time to offer recognition for the particulars of the struggle, with humorous awards. Morgan and Jason...