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For more information, please contact: Rebekah Sweeney, 608-286-1001 or rsweeney@wischeesemakers.org MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Wisconsin State Senate for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill 219, which expands capital access for rural businesses, including cheese manufacturers and processors, a change certain to spark economic growth. WCMA thanks Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) for authoring the legislation and shepherding it through committee to the floor, as well as co-authors Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason), Representative Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel), and Representative Don Vruwink (D-Milton). “Current lending practices favor development projects in big cities, and
Contact: Emelia Rohl 608-266-5300 MADISON- Today, Senate Bill 26 passed the Senate with unanimous, bipartisan support. This bill aims to improve prescription drug access and create more transparency and flexibility in the process of step therapy. When a patient is prescribed a certain drug treatment, their health insurance plan may require them to try a less expensive treatment before the originally prescribed drug. This process is known as step therapy. Senate Bill 26 requires step therapy protocol to take into account a patient’s medical history and how their medical condition might interfere with the drug’s effect. Senate Bill 26 empowers
Angie Thies – National Psoriasis Foundation State Govt. Relations Manager 614.208.3794 / athies@psoriasis.org Senators pass SB26 on voice vote to update insurer policy that delays access to provider-prescribed medications MADISON, WI (June 5, 2019) – The Wisconsin State Senate passed legislation today on a unanimous voice vote to improve an insurer process known as step therapy. Senate Bill 26 (SB26), which will put commonsense patient protections in place, now moves to a full Assembly vote, according to the Wisconsin Step Therapy Coalition – a statewide organization representing individuals with chronic diseases and health care providers. “We are so thankful for
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Allison Cramer, (608) 257-0125 MADISON – The Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) today thanked the Joint Finance Committee for approving budget proposals to support long-term care in Wisconsin. “Joint Finance Committee members demonstrated true leadership by working to address Wisconsin’s long-term caregiver workforce crisis through budget motions increasing funding for nursing home reimbursement and Family Care,” said John Vander Meer, WHCA/WiCAL President & CEO. “The Medicaid budget approved by JFC will help providers fill needed caregiver positions and increase care access for Wisconsin’s frail elderly and disabled residents.” The committee
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The Senate today approved a bill that would set standards and fees for wireless providers when they seek to install 5G infrastructure after Dem Sen. Tim Carpenter temporarily blocked a final vote on the measure. The Milwaukee Dem brought forward a number of amendments to the bill, ranging from a measure that would require a study committee to research health impacts stemming from increased transmissions to a proposal he said would allow for more input for the siting of these locations. But the body rejected each one in turn. Carpenter and fellow Milwaukee Dem Lena Taylor slammed the timeframe in
Come watch the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders take on the Madison Mallards! Herr-Baker Field Rooftop Dockyard 6:35 Game time, Gates open at 5:30 $51 Walk- 1 game ticket $100 Single- 2 game tickets $500 Double- $ game tickets Host- Triple $750 8 game tickets Host- Home Run- $1,000 10 game tickets Host- Grand Slam- $2,000 10 game tickets All tickets include food and beverage at the game. For more information and required RSVP’s please contact: feyenforsenate@gmail.com or 920-960-5381 Feyen for Senate PO Box 1768 Fond du Lac, WI 54936
CONTACT: Sen. Howard Marklein – 608-266-0703 Sen. Devin LeMahieu – 608-266-2056 Sen. Tom Tiffany – 608-266-2509 Sen. Jerry Petrowski – 608-266-2502 Sen. Dan Feyen – 608-266-5300 Sen. Luther Olsen – 608-266-0751 Sen. Alberta Darling – 608-266-5830 Sen. Duey Stroebel – 608-266-7513 Sen. Van Wangaard – 608-266-1832 Sen. Howard Marklein, Sen. Devin LeMahieu, Sen. Tom Tiffany, Sen. Jerry Petrowski, Sen. Dan Feyen, Sen. Luther Olsen, Sen. Alberta Darling, Sen. Duey Stroebel and Sen. Van Wanggaard MADISON— Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua), Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), Sen. Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), Sen. Luther
A GOP bill to require care for those who survive an abortion is heading to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk after clearing a divided Senate this afternoon. It was one of four abortion-related measure that the body approved today, though Gov. Tony Evers has said he will veto the package and slammed it “nothing more than a distraction” from other priorities. The “born alive” bill passed the body 17-14 with GOP Sen. Andre Jacque, of DePere, joining all Dems in opposing it. He voted against the bill after his amendment was rejected. The bill would outline care requirements for children born
Madison – Following the Joint Finance Committee’s omnibus motion for the Department of Health Services (DHS) yesterday evening, Rep. Rick Gundrum (R – Slinger) issued the following statement regarding long-term care funding under Medicaid: “I applaud my colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee for continuing to prioritize the investment in essential programs and services for our aging and disabled populations. The individuals within these populations are disproportionately dependent upon the assistance provided through Wisconsin’s Medicaid program. While the persistent challenges facing our nursing home industry, assisted living facilities, and direct care workforce are not solely attributable to Medicaid funding, it is
The state Senate today approved a measure that would make the insurance appeals process easier. The proposal addresses the so-called “step therapy” process, a cost-saving method employed by insurance companies that makes patients try a number of drugs recommended by the insurer before “stepping” up to cover the cost of the medication recommended by a doctor. The measure, approved by voice vote, now heads to the Assembly. Sen. Alberta Darling, the bill’s author, called it a “win-win” for patients and doctors and said it also had benefits for insurers. “It leads to better health outcomes, which is good for the
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
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For more information, please contact: Rebekah Sweeney, 608-286-1001 or rsweeney@wischeesemakers.org MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the Wisconsin State Senate for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill 219, which expands capital access for rural businesses, including cheese manufacturers and processors, a change certain
Contact: Emelia Rohl 608-266-5300 MADISON- Today, Senate Bill 26 passed the Senate with unanimous, bipartisan support. This bill aims to improve prescription drug access and create more transparency and flexibility in the process of step therapy. When a patient is prescribed a certain drug treatment, their health insurance plan may
Angie Thies – National Psoriasis Foundation State Govt. Relations Manager 614.208.3794 / athies@psoriasis.org Senators pass SB26 on voice vote to update insurer policy that delays access to provider-prescribed medications MADISON, WI (June 5, 2019) – The Wisconsin State Senate passed legislation today on a unanimous voice vote to improve an
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Allison Cramer, (608) 257-0125 MADISON – The Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) today thanked the Joint Finance Committee for approving budget proposals to support long-term care in Wisconsin. “Joint Finance Committee members demonstrated true leadership by working to address Wisconsin’s
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The Senate today approved a bill that would set standards and fees for wireless providers when they seek to install 5G infrastructure after Dem Sen. Tim Carpenter temporarily blocked a final vote on the measure. The Milwaukee Dem brought forward a number of amendments to the bill, ranging from a
Come watch the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders take on the Madison Mallards! Herr-Baker Field Rooftop Dockyard 6:35 Game time, Gates open at 5:30 $51 Walk- 1 game ticket $100 Single- 2 game tickets $500 Double- $ game tickets Host- Triple $750 8 game tickets Host- Home Run- $1,000 10
CONTACT: Sen. Howard Marklein – 608-266-0703 Sen. Devin LeMahieu – 608-266-2056 Sen. Tom Tiffany – 608-266-2509 Sen. Jerry Petrowski – 608-266-2502 Sen. Dan Feyen – 608-266-5300 Sen. Luther Olsen – 608-266-0751 Sen. Alberta Darling – 608-266-5830 Sen. Duey Stroebel – 608-266-7513 Sen. Van Wangaard – 608-266-1832 Sen. Howard Marklein, Sen.
A GOP bill to require care for those who survive an abortion is heading to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk after clearing a divided Senate this afternoon. It was one of four abortion-related measure that the body approved today, though Gov. Tony Evers has said he will veto the package and
Madison – Following the Joint Finance Committee’s omnibus motion for the Department of Health Services (DHS) yesterday evening, Rep. Rick Gundrum (R – Slinger) issued the following statement regarding long-term care funding under Medicaid: “I applaud my colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee for continuing to prioritize the investment in essential
The state Senate today approved a measure that would make the insurance appeals process easier. The proposal addresses the so-called “step therapy” process, a cost-saving method employed by insurance companies that makes patients try a number of drugs recommended by the insurer before “stepping” up to cover the cost of
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here