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Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of 15 public and private partners has been formed to advance an economic development strategy aimed at bolstering Wisconsin's leadership in personalized medicine and biohealth technology.

Key Points: 
  • These efforts are anticipated to enhance the health and economic well-being of Wisconsinites and the global community.
  • Additionally, by keeping sensitive biohealth and genomic data in Wisconsin and within U.S. borders, the creation of a RTH here is expected to increase the strength of the nation's global competitiveness as well as its national security.
  • "Wisconsin is now at the forefront of one of the most dramatic advances we're seeing in medical care – personalized medicine.
  • We owe it to the people of our state – and the world -- to continue to build on that momentum."

Aspen Institute’s 2022 Job Quality Fellows Advocating for Economy that Values Workers

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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This cohort of Fellows includes leaders with varied perspectives and backgrounds from across the country who will focus on the intersection between workforce development, worker organizing, and advocacy to advance workers interests and boost job quality.

Key Points: 
  • This cohort of Fellows includes leaders with varied perspectives and backgrounds from across the country who will focus on the intersection between workforce development, worker organizing, and advocacy to advance workers interests and boost job quality.
  • Factors that influence job quality include wages, benefits, opportunities to learn, working conditions that are safe and free from discrimination or harassment, and more.
  • Low job quality not only harms workers and their families, but also the US economy, society, and aspirations as a country.
  • As characterized by previous Fellows, a quality job is one in which individuals work is valued and respected and meaningfully contributes to the goals of the organization.