Madison… The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved a budget motion, authored by Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield), which will increase funding for child welfare services in Wisconsin by $25.5 million annually. The increase is intended to help counties, who administer child protective services, with the cost of caring for abused and neglected children. Following passage of the motion, Rep. Snyder made this statement: “I am so pleased that my colleagues on the Joint Committee on Finance agreed that this is a priority. Abused and neglected children are among our most vulnerable citizens, and this legislation helps provide the critical services that

MADISON, WI, June 5, 2019—The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging and Health Groups today commended Assembly Speaker Vos, Joint Committee on Finance Co-Chairs Senator Darling and Representative Nygren and the Committee membership for the inclusion of funding to conduct a statewide, science-based public outreach and educational campaign related to vaccinations. “With measles north and south of us it’s only a matter of time until we start seeing cases here in Wisconsin. I thank and commend the Speaker and the Joint Committee on Finance for their forward thinking in addressing this issue before it gets here” said Rob Gundermann, President and Executive

Contact: Senator Howard Marklein – 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senate Bill (SB) 219, authored by Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), passed the State Senate today. SB 219 increases access to capital for agricultural businesses seeking financing for building and expansion projects. The bill received unanimous, bi-partisan support. “This bill was recommended by the Dairy Task Force 2.0 and provides state support to close the financing gap for rural agricultural producers,” Marklein said. “This bill evens the playing field for businesses seeking financing for facilities in rural Wisconsin. A property and project in rural Wisconsin is usually appraised at a lower