Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Instead, Republican legislators support short-term, election year gimmick MADISON – Today, as President Trump continues to try to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Republican legislators in the Joint Finance Committee once again rejected Democratic efforts
Five Indiana startups will have the chance to participate in the new gBETA Indy program this spring, put on by gener8tor and hosted by a Beloit-based operation. This nationally ranked startup accelerator runs its full program in Madison, Milwaukee and
The Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to change the guv’s rural economic development fund program to target some of the money to local development organizations. Gov. Scott Walker called for directing $50 million annually to the 56 rural counties
CONTACT: 608/206-1818 campaign@sheliastubbs.com A bevy of State, County, and City elected leaders have endorsed Shelia Stubbs for State Assembly during the first days of her campaign. Supervisor Stubbs is a Democrat running in the 77th Assembly District. That district is currently represented
CONTACT: Andrew Hellpap (608) 316-9786 ahellpap@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – A new study by UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers has found that dense breasts and inflammation are associated with poor prognosis in breast-cancer patients, and suggests that an FDA-approved drug may improve
The committee voted 16-0 Tuesday to approve requiring DWD to approve an incentive grant program for school districts that create programs to train individuals for occupations as firefighters and emergency medical responders. Currently, the Department of Workforce Development must award
CONTACT: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Walker’s Health Care Stability Plan with bipartisan support. “Since Washington has failed to act, Wisconsin will lead. Our
CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters to bring an acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls for the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. “Most people already have the ID they
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to approve an additional $8 million in 2018-19 to increase child care subsidies under the Wisconsin Shares program. The program helps low-income working families cover the costs of quality child care when the
Milwaukee City Hall CONTACT: Robert Miranda, 414.469.4182 rmiranda@wi.rr.com We are a coalition of citizens and community organizations that are fighting for the removal of toxic lead infrastructure in our Milwaukee communities. We believe a more transparent city government that puts the
CONTACT: Carly Wilson 414.278.4212 Carly.Wilson@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proposing to cancel the Pay to Park program included in the approved 2018 Budget. Instead he is asking the County Board to fill the $1.6 million shortfall in the Parks
The Joint Finance Committee voted 13-3 Tuesday to change the guv’s plan to create a reinsurance program in the federal marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. That includes stripping out the state funding of $50 million for the $200 million
CONTACT: Rep. Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) announced that he has been selected by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) to serve as State Lead in Wisconsin for 2018. “I am excited to have
Hinterland Brewery, 1001 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative David Steffan with special guest Speaker Robin Vos Thursday, May 31st 5- 6:30 PM Hinterland Brewery 1001 Lombardi Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304 More Details to
Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative Pat Snyder Monday, April 23rd 5:30- 7 PM Jefferson Street Inn 201 Jefferson Street Wausau, WI 54403 More Details to Follow
Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Instead, Republican legislators support short-term, election year gimmick MADISON – Today, as President Trump continues to try to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Republican legislators in the Joint Finance Committee once again rejected Democratic efforts to expand health care coverage to 79,000 low-income Wisconsinites, many
Five Indiana startups will have the chance to participate in the new gBETA Indy program this spring, put on by gener8tor and hosted by a Beloit-based operation. This nationally ranked startup accelerator runs its full program in Madison, Milwaukee and the Twin Cities, where it invests $140,000 in each of
The Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to change the guv’s rural economic development fund program to target some of the money to local development organizations. Gov. Scott Walker called for directing $50 million annually to the 56 rural counties that would qualify under the program administered by the Wisconsin
CONTACT: 608/206-1818 campaign@sheliastubbs.com A bevy of State, County, and City elected leaders have endorsed Shelia Stubbs for State Assembly during the first days of her campaign. Supervisor Stubbs is a Democrat running in the 77th Assembly District. That district is currently represented by Terese Berceau, who announced on February 2, 2018 that
CONTACT: Andrew Hellpap (608) 316-9786 ahellpap@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – A new study by UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers has found that dense breasts and inflammation are associated with poor prognosis in breast-cancer patients, and suggests that an FDA-approved drug may improve prognosis for those patients with dense breasts. These symptoms have
The committee voted 16-0 Tuesday to approve requiring DWD to approve an incentive grant program for school districts that create programs to train individuals for occupations as firefighters and emergency medical responders. Currently, the Department of Workforce Development must award incentive grants to school districts in the amount of $1,000
CONTACT: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Walker’s Health Care Stability Plan with bipartisan support. “Since Washington has failed to act, Wisconsin will lead. Our plan will provide stability to people in Obamacare’s individual market
CONTACT: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters to bring an acceptable photo ID when they go to the polls for the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. “Most people already have the ID they need to vote,” said Michael Haas, Wisconsin’s chief election official.
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to approve an additional $8 million in 2018-19 to increase child care subsidies under the Wisconsin Shares program. The program helps low-income working families cover the costs of quality child care when the parents are working or participating in another approved activity. The
Milwaukee City Hall CONTACT: Robert Miranda, 414.469.4182 rmiranda@wi.rr.com We are a coalition of citizens and community organizations that are fighting for the removal of toxic lead infrastructure in our Milwaukee communities. We believe a more transparent city government that puts the well-being of its citizens first and foremost is needed to
CONTACT: Carly Wilson 414.278.4212 Carly.Wilson@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is proposing to cancel the Pay to Park program included in the approved 2018 Budget. Instead he is asking the County Board to fill the $1.6 million shortfall in the Parks Department budget via a one-time draw from the County’s contingency
The Joint Finance Committee voted 13-3 Tuesday to change the guv’s plan to create a reinsurance program in the federal marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. That includes stripping out the state funding of $50 million for the $200 million plan in 2018-19. Backers said that’s because a payment would
CONTACT: Rep. Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) announced that he has been selected by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) to serve as State Lead in Wisconsin for 2018. “I am excited to have been selected as the Wisconsin State Lead by NCEL,” Hebl
Hinterland Brewery, 1001 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative David Steffan with special guest Speaker Robin Vos Thursday, May 31st 5- 6:30 PM Hinterland Brewery 1001 Lombardi Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304 More Details to Follow
Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau Save the Date! Fundraiser for Representative Pat Snyder Monday, April 23rd 5:30- 7 PM Jefferson Street Inn 201 Jefferson Street Wausau, WI 54403 More Details to Follow