Rep. Brandtjen: Asks for vote on AB 94

Contact: Rep. Brandtjen (608) 267-2367 Madison, Wisconsin — State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has joined with several other State Representatives to ask for an up or down vote on Assembly Bill 94 authored by State Representative Joe Sanfelippo

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Rep. Kolste: Releases package of prescription drug legislation

Contact: Debra Kolste 608-266-7503 Madison, Wisconsin – Representative Deb Kolste (D-Janesville) introduced a package of bills focused on reforming the pharmaceutical industry, including legislation to increase transparency in how prescription drug manufacturers set their prices. LRB 3681 would require drug

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Rep. Brandtjen: Asks for vote on AB 94

Contact: Rep. Brandtjen (608) 267-2367 Madison, Wisconsin — State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) has joined with several other State Representatives to ask for an up or down vote on Assembly Bill 94 authored by State Representative Joe Sanfelippo (R- New Berlin). The measure would require the Department of

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Rep. Kolste: Releases package of prescription drug legislation

Contact: Debra Kolste 608-266-7503 Madison, Wisconsin – Representative Deb Kolste (D-Janesville) introduced a package of bills focused on reforming the pharmaceutical industry, including legislation to increase transparency in how prescription drug manufacturers set their prices. LRB 3681 would require drug manufacturers of name brand and generic prescription drugs to notify

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Sen. Shilling: Democrats introduce bill to strengthen health care for women

Contact: Kate Constalie 608-266-5490 kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov Madison, Wisconsin – After legislative Democrats introduced the Respect Women Act to improve access to safe health care, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “We need to end the unprecedented Republican interference between a patient and their physician. Women make hundreds of

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Focus on Energy: Geothermal pays off for innovative Edgerton hospital

MEDIA CONTACT: Casey Langan, Senior PR & Media Relations Specialist 608.230.7031 Casey.Langan@focusonenergy.com Checking in on a Focus on Energy Incentive Success Story EDGERTON – It started as a big idea for a little hospital. In an energy-intensive industry, using geothermal technology is just what the doctor ordered to deliver patient comfort and

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Kohl campaign: White House undermines health care, Grothman silent

Executive Order risks higher costs and less access Grafton – This morning’s Executive Orders on healthcare represents further efforts by the Trump Administration to destabilize the health insurance marketplace. In the name of expanding access for small businesses and increasing options for individuals, these actions are more likely to lead

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WisDems: Nicholson brags about being bought by out-of-state megadonors

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org “It’s like Nicholson was dying to confess that he already sold out Wisconsin working families” MADISON — Best known for selling out early to a billionaire CEO and megadonor from Illinois to the tune of $3.5 million, GOP Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson evidently remains highly committed to maintaining his reputation

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Legal fellow awarded California Indian Law Association honor

Velasquez first to receive the diversity bar review scholarship CONTACT: Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, (608)251-5047 x 1, sharbaugh@midwestadvocates.org Jacklyn Velasquez, Legal Fellow, (608)251-5047 x 7, jvelasquez@midwestadvocates.org MADISON, WI – Jacklyn Velasquez, a two-year legal fellow serving Midwest Environmental Advocates law center, is being honored by the California Indian Law Association

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Security Health Plan: Again ranks among top Medicare Advantage plans

CONTACT: Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has again been recognized among the nation’s leading health plans by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its Medicare Advantage plans for 2018. The Plan received an overall rating of 4.5 stars in the 5-star

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