Contact: Samara Sheff (202) 225-4572 Today, Congresswoman Moore joined Congressman John Katko in introducing the Preventing Lead Poisoning Act (H.R./ 3842) which will help ensure that children enrolled in both Medicaid and CHIP are tested for lead poisoning at the
Contact: Mike Nichols, Badger Institute president 414-225-9940 mike@badgerinstitute.org July 19, 2019 — State funding for local roads should be used only for projects that create better and more efficient transportation routes or spur economic development, Badger Institute President Mike Nichols said
On Thursday in Milwaukee, DNC Chair Tom Perez joined Wisconsin Democrats, local dairy farmers, and health care experts at Shadow Clock Cramery to slam Donald Trump’s broken promises on the economy — kicking off a multi-week-long campaign ahead of the
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 MILWAUKEE, WI – According to a new report from Families USA, 9,531 veterans in Wisconsin would lose their health care coverage if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is overturned in the current Texas v. United States
Contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Communication collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 The News: Courts dismissed two separate challenges to Eau Claire TIF (tax incremental finance) districts this week, showing an unwillingness to hold cities to the strict requirements state statutes place on
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a State of Emergency for the City of Madison and Dane County following two fires this morning at electric substations in the downtown metropolitan area of Madison. The declaration is to provide
MILWAUKEE, WI – This week, bipartisan legislation to delay impending cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program – essential to providing support for hospitals that serve vulnerable populations – was approved in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. H.R. 2328,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Wisconsin farmers continue to face enormous challenges from retaliatory tariffs caused by the trade wars, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging the Trump administration to prioritize investments in dairy innovation and market development so farmers and
Today, Priorities USA is launching Priorities Wisconsin with the announcement of its battleground state communications program. A part of the group’s initial $100 million investment in key states, this innovative program will combine traditionally separate press and digital communications operations
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday introduced HR 3805, the Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2019. This bill would bring transparency to drug pricing and help lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by requiring all patients’ coinsurance obligations to
Contact: Samara Sheff (202) 225-4572 Today, Congresswoman Moore joined Congressman John Katko in introducing the Preventing Lead Poisoning Act (H.R./ 3842) which will help ensure that children enrolled in both Medicaid and CHIP are tested for lead poisoning at the proper ages to increase the likelihood of preventing long-term effects
Contact: Mike Nichols, Badger Institute president 414-225-9940 mike@badgerinstitute.org July 19, 2019 — State funding for local roads should be used only for projects that create better and more efficient transportation routes or spur economic development, Badger Institute President Mike Nichols said today following reports that Gov. Tony Evers might divert state
On Thursday in Milwaukee, DNC Chair Tom Perez joined Wisconsin Democrats, local dairy farmers, and health care experts at Shadow Clock Cramery to slam Donald Trump’s broken promises on the economy — kicking off a multi-week-long campaign ahead of the second Democratic presidential primary debate in Detroit focusing on how
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 MILWAUKEE, WI – According to a new report from Families USA, 9,531 veterans in Wisconsin would lose their health care coverage if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is overturned in the current Texas v. United States lawsuit. Nationally, 689,000 veterans would become uninsured by 2026 –
Contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Communication collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 The News: Courts dismissed two separate challenges to Eau Claire TIF (tax incremental finance) districts this week, showing an unwillingness to hold cities to the strict requirements state statutes place on their creation. Voters With Facts, a local grassroots organization, and many
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a State of Emergency for the City of Madison and Dane County following two fires this morning at electric substations in the downtown metropolitan area of Madison. The declaration is to provide state support during the large power outage that is exacerbated
MILWAUKEE, WI – This week, bipartisan legislation to delay impending cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program – essential to providing support for hospitals that serve vulnerable populations – was approved in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. H.R. 2328, co-authored by Rep. O’Halleran (D-AZ) and Rep. Stefanik (R-NY), delays
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Wisconsin farmers continue to face enormous challenges from retaliatory tariffs caused by the trade wars, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging the Trump administration to prioritize investments in dairy innovation and market development so farmers and dairy businesses can build brighter futures. In a letter to
Today, Priorities USA is launching Priorities Wisconsin with the announcement of its battleground state communications program. A part of the group’s initial $100 million investment in key states, this innovative program will combine traditionally separate press and digital communications operations to reach voters in all the places where they get
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday introduced HR 3805, the Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2019. This bill would bring transparency to drug pricing and help lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by requiring all patients’ coinsurance obligations to be set as a percentage of net price, rather than