Contact: Amy Lebowitz, amy.lebowitz@berlinrosen.com, (412) 805-7389 Rachel Hogan, rachel.hogan@seiu.org, (202) 549-9678 ‘We are still deep in this crisis nine months later because of the failure of lawmakers to act … No matter how late or small, a step forward is welcomed’ WISCONSIN — Following Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos’ announcements this week that they will roll out new initiatives to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic across the state, essential healthcare workers are encouraged, but caution lawmakers that failure to enact prompt and comprehensive policies will lead to more of the devastation already faced by Wisconsinites. Ramon Argandona, President of SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@abwt.org · (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — The basis of our democracy is that the people pick their leaders — our leaders don’t pick their voters. Wisconsinites turned out in record numbers despite an out-of-control pandemic and deliberate attempts to suppress their voices and ultimately made their will clear. As in every other election, our trusted local officials have counted and verified every vote. It’s clear that Joe Biden got more votes, 20,600 more. It’s time to move forward together and address the COVID-19 crisis by helping families and small businesses whose economic well being

Contact: Mark Grapentine, JD mark.grapentine@wismed.org The following statement on Governor Evers’ plans to issue a new public emergency order and face coverings requirement until mid-January can be attributed to Society President Erik Gundersen, MD: “Every day, more Wisconsin physicians and other health care staff are personally affected by the pandemic, and that means hospital capacities are even more strained. We can all help ‘bend the curve’ of the virus if we wear masks, wash hands and stay distant from others. This includes avoiding even small groups and staying home when we can. “Physicians want to be able to take care

CONTACT: Nicole Tardif, NTardif@afphq.org MADISON, WI-– Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today released a statement as Wisconsin’s public health and economy continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and related business shutdowns. The grassroots organization urged elected officials to work through the legislative process to pass solutions that will help Wisconsin, the economy, and citizens recover and rebuild. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement offering solutions for elected officials to consider: “Each branch of our government has a critical role to play in getting our state back on track to address the health and economic hardships our state is facing

Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin jumped by nearly $90 million in 2019. The Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2019” documented a 7.3% increase above 2018 in combined medical bad debt and charity care for Wisconsin hospitals. This increase reverses most of the drops in uncompensated care from 2013-2015 when the ACA Marketplaces started.  Increased uncompensated care is also expected in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. “Sadly, our client cases reflect that some uncompensated care is avoidable, particularly for disparity populations in Wisconsin,” says Bobby Peterson, Public Interest Attorney at ABC for Health,

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:                                                                    Reid.Magney@wi.gov, 608-267-7887 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has received a partial recount petition and a wire transfer from the Trump campaign for $3 million. “The request is for all of Milwaukee and Dane Counties. No other counties or jurisdictions were requested,” said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief election official.  “It was filed in-person in our office today at 10:58 a.m. and appears, upon

WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov New online system allows online vehicle registration renewal, improves efficiency The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) launches eMV Fleet Registration System. The new program features an online renewal for businesses renewing their registration for each vehicle in their fleet. Businesses and organizations with multiple vehicle types, including fleet cars, heavy trucks, trailers and vehicles registered at 54,000 lbs and under, can use DMV’s new online renewal program to manage their fleet’s license plates. They can view their entire fleet on a customizable dashboard, select vehicles scheduled for renewal, renew

Media Contact:  Ti Gauger, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5007 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is urging consumers to use caution when purchasing a new pet online, after receiving multiple reports of scammers stealing money from unsuspecting purchasers. How does this scam work? Scammers post pictures online of what appear to be legitimate puppies or kittens for sale. They may even seem to be in the buyer’s local area. Once contacted, the seller claims to have just sold their last animal and instead offers information about a second seller further away who may be able

Climate expert determines goal is aggressive and consistent with global climate science. Madison, Wis., Nov. 18, 2020—The University of Wisconsin-Madison has evaluated Madison Gas and Electric’s (MGE) goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, comparing it to the modeled pathways for the electricity sector in industrialized nations to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Relative to publicly available model results for carbon reductions through 2050, MGE’s goal is in line with or more aggressive than these model benchmarks for climate solutions. Led by Dr. Tracey Holloway in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Atmospheric and

Madison, WI – This year’s recipients of the MadiSUN Backyard Solar grants were announced Wednesday by the City of Madison and RENEW Wisconsin, a renewable energy advocacy organization. Four grants totaling $40,000 were awarded to three Madison nonprofit organizations and one affordable housing developer: ·      Movin’ Out, an affordable housing developer, was awarded a $10,000 grant to construct a 124-kilowatt solar system on their new housing facility. ·      Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, an affordable housing provider, was awarded a $10,000 grant for a 30-kilowatt project at their administrative building. ·      Bethel Lutheran Church, a house of worship providing clothing donations and a