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Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is urging Western Wisconsinites impacted by severe weather this week to protect themselves from “storm chasers.” This warning follows a disaster declaration for Chippewa, Clark, and Dunn counties issued by Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON — Following months of analysis, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is taking steps to consolidate its skilled-nursing operations on the campus of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The Veterans Home at King, a five-star rated facility located
(MADISON, WI) – Today marks the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump introducing his tax scam bill. The bill, which Trump promised would improve wages, bring back jobs from overseas, and improve hard working people’s well being, has turned out to be nothing
MADISON – Due to recent severe weather in the west central region of the state, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted contractors for repairs and to be leery of
The Bureau announces the release of report 19-17, Department of Employee Trust Funds. We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements for the separate funds presented in the Department of Employee Trust Funds’ (ETF’s) 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which can be found
The Bureau announces the release of report 19-21, State Retiree Health Insurance Reporting for the State of Wisconsin. We provided unmodified opinions on the employer schedules prepared by the Department of Administration for the State Retiree Health Insurance program as of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (VET HP) Act that aims to better educate future health care professionals on the specific medical needs of veterans
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State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor congratulated eight schools in the Bayfield, Boyceville, Hamilton, Kenosha, Lake Geneva J1, Madison, Oak Creek-Franklin, and Winneconne Community school districts that received National Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education today.
MADISON – According to a new memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin Republicans have now cut taxes by more than $13 billion since 2011. The memo analyzed tax law changes since 2011 when Republicans, including local Representative Jim
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), is calling for a hearing on the outbreak of severe lung disease connected to vaping. In a letter to Senate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Tony Stella to the Iron County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the unexpected passing of Judge Patrick Madden. “Tony Stella has been a lifelong advocate for the
In honor of National Health IT Week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating advances in health technologies that connect members and providers.Health information technology (Health IT) improves the quality of health care delivery, increases patient safety, and decreases
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MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced today the funding amounts for the 2019-20 Children and Families Allocation (CFA) paid to counties. The figures reflect the increase to the CFA made through the 2019-21 state budget. The
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement after the Air Force extended their comment period 30-days for the F-35A mission at Truax Air National Guard Base, after requests from the Congressman. “We thank John
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Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is urging Western Wisconsinites impacted by severe weather this week to protect themselves from “storm chasers.” This warning follows a disaster declaration for Chippewa, Clark, and Dunn counties issued by Gov. Tony Evers Tuesday, September 25. “Severe weather events like the tornadoes in
MADISON — Following months of analysis, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is taking steps to consolidate its skilled-nursing operations on the campus of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The Veterans Home at King, a five-star rated facility located on Rainbow Lake in Waupaca County, is comprised of four
(MADISON, WI) – Today marks the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump introducing his tax scam bill. The bill, which Trump promised would improve wages, bring back jobs from overseas, and improve hard working people’s well being, has turned out to be nothing more than a handout to the richest Americans and largest
MADISON – Due to recent severe weather in the west central region of the state, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted contractors for repairs and to be leery of storm chasers that come knocking at your door with aggressive
The Bureau announces the release of report 19-17, Department of Employee Trust Funds. We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements for the separate funds presented in the Department of Employee Trust Funds’ (ETF’s) 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which can be found on its website. ETF’s financial statements present 11 separate funds
The Bureau announces the release of report 19-21, State Retiree Health Insurance Reporting for the State of Wisconsin. We provided unmodified opinions on the employer schedules prepared by the Department of Administration for the State Retiree Health Insurance program as of and for the year ended June 30, 2018. The schedules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow’s Health Professionals (VET HP) Act that aims to better educate future health care professionals on the specific medical needs of veterans so they can provide the highest quality care to those
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State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor congratulated eight schools in the Bayfield, Boyceville, Hamilton, Kenosha, Lake Geneva J1, Madison, Oak Creek-Franklin, and Winneconne Community school districts that received National Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education today. Wisconsin’s 2019 Blue Ribbon Schools were nominated by the state
MADISON – According to a new memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin Republicans have now cut taxes by more than $13 billion since 2011. The memo analyzed tax law changes since 2011 when Republicans, including local Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna), gained control of the Legislature and began prioritizing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), is calling for a hearing on the outbreak of severe lung disease connected to vaping. In a letter to Senate HELP Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ranking Member Patty
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Tony Stella to the Iron County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the unexpected passing of Judge Patrick Madden. “Tony Stella has been a lifelong advocate for the people of Iron County,” said Gov. Evers. “He has the
In honor of National Health IT Week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating advances in health technologies that connect members and providers.Health information technology (Health IT) improves the quality of health care delivery, increases patient safety, and decreases medical errors. Wisconsin was recently ranked #2 nationwide in a
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MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced today the funding amounts for the 2019-20 Children and Families Allocation (CFA) paid to counties. The figures reflect the increase to the CFA made through the 2019-21 state budget. The opioid epidemic has drastically impacted the need for additional county
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement after the Air Force extended their comment period 30-days for the F-35A mission at Truax Air National Guard Base, after requests from the Congressman. “We thank John Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment