by Andrew Beckett | Dec 24, 2010
Governor Jim Doyle hopes the state will continue moving ahead as a leader in stem cell research. Wisconsin has seen work with stem cells boom under Governor Doyle, with the UW-Madison adding facilities to explore the science and private companies locating here so they...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 29, 2010
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold says cutting off embryonic stem cell research would be an inhuman thing to do. Feingold is attacking Republican opponent Ron Johnson over his opposition to embryonic stem cell research. The Middleton Democrat says Johnson’s support for...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 27, 2010
Concerns raised in the race for governor about embryonic stem cell research are prompting members of the industry to speak up. Republican candidate for governor Scott Walker says he wants the state to support adult stem cell research, instead of work using embryonic...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 22, 2010
The Democratic candidate in the race for governor continues to go after his Republican opponent’s views on stem cell research. Democrat Tom Barrett has been criticizing Republican Scott Walker in ads and on the campaign trail for saying he’d stop state...
by Brian Moon | Oct 16, 2010
With a format more like a conversation than their first meeting the candidates for Governor went round two Friday night. During the second debate between Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, a town hall participant asked on how to...
by Andrew Beckett | Oct 13, 2010
The Republican candidate for governor is avoiding questions on whether he’d pursue a ban on embryonic stem cell research. A campaign attack ad from Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett claims Republican opponent Scott Walker wants to ban stem cell...
by Bob Hague | Oct 9, 2010
With Election Day less than a month away, the candidates for Wisconsin governor are crisscrossing the state and staking out their issues, but it’s not always easy for voters to keep up with who’s talking about what. In Madison on Thursday, Democrat Tom...
by Jackie Johnson | Sep 7, 2010
The state joins national efforts to ensure that federal funding is available for stem cell researchers in Wisconsin, so says Governor Jim Doyle at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Speaking at the University of Wisconsin Waisman Center; Governor Doyle says losing...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 26, 2010
A US District court ruling this week blocked federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, although the Justice Department is expected to appeal. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the Democratic candidate for governor, hopes the decision will be overturned. If it that...
by Bob Hague | Jun 21, 2010
The Democratic candidate for governor is defending UW research using embryonic stem cells. There’s been groundbreaking work on Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, or IPS cells, derived from adult stem cells, at the University of Wisconsin. But Democrat Tom...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 18, 2010
The state commits to collaborating with California on stem cell research. Wisconsin signs an agreement with California to help scientists in both states to combine forces and more quickly discover better treatments for patients. “It is very, very critical, in my...
by Bob Hague | Nov 20, 2009
There’s bad news from the front lines in the battle to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Agencies which have been monitoring the area around the so-called “carp barrier” in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal say environmental DNA samples...
by Jackie Johnson | Oct 15, 2009
The issue of driving while using a cell phone gets another hearing at the capitol. Eric Peterson from State Senator Lena Taylor’s office testified on the Milwaukee Democrat’s behalf regarding her proposal. “We’re pleased to join with...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 15, 2009
Type 1 diabetes is a disorder of the body's immune system, which attacks the cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. Can stem cells provide a cure? Finding an answer to that is the goal of research which the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 9, 2009
Opposition in Wisconsin to the president's move today to remove restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. "President Obama is allowing his ideology to trump science," says Barbara Lyons, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life . "When...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 9, 2009
President Obama has reversed predecessor's restrictions on embryonic stem cell research funding. Ed Fallone, President of Wisconsin Stem Cell Now , says the move is evidence that President Obama is separating politics and ideology from scientific research. Some...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 7, 2009
Creating a road-map to progress for Wisconsin… A Task Force will reveal its recommendations to move Wisconsin forward by strengthening arts and creativity in our schools. Lt Governor Barbara Lawton says the new report aims to prepare our communities to be competitive...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 24, 2008
Three Wisconsin companies focused on stem cell research are merging. The companies are joining under the banner of Cellular Dynamics International (CDI), based in Madison. Stem Cell pioneer, Dr. James Thomson, says they're looking at the commercial use of stem...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 8, 2008
Looming state and federal budgets may not only affect roads and infrastructure, but what goes on in the labs as well. An advocate says Wisconsin may be able to remain a leader in one area, stem cell research. Ed Fallone of Wisconsin Stem Cell Now cites strong work...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 6, 2008
A decade ago the journal Science reported Dr. James Thomson's team at UW-Madison had discovered embryonic stem cell lines which can regenerate tissues and organs inside the body. Much of the technology has not yet reached patients but Ed Fallon of Wisconsin Stem...
