Milwaukee Press Club: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines newsmaker lunch hour

MILWAUKEE – Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday, March 29. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club, and  WisPolitics.com. Prior to joining DHS, Willems Van Dijk was Director of County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, a national collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She previously served as Marathon County Public Health Officer and was elected to the Wausau School District Board. Willems Van Dijk will

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Gov. Evers: Visits bridge community clinic in Wausau, signs bill to increase transparency in prescription drug supply chain

WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today visited the Bridge Community Clinic in Wausau to tour their vaccine program and highlight his Badger Bounceback agenda’s investments in affordable and accessible healthcare. The governor also signed Senate Bill 3, which will increase transparency in the prescription drug supply chain by creating licensing and practice requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the state of Wisconsin. “The prescription drug supply chain can be a confusing and opaque system that often sends folks jumping through hoops just to access their life-saving medications. That’s just wrong. Period,” said Gov. Evers. “PBMs play a critical role in the drug

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Kaukauna listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices that sent him to Madison on how taxpayer dollars should be spent. Location: Kaukauna City Hall, Council Chambers 144 W Second Street, Kaukauna, WI

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Kaukauna listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices that sent him to Madison on how taxpayer dollars should be spent. Location: Vandenbroek Town Hall W2030 County Road JJ, Kaukauna, WI

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Hortonville listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices that sent him to Madison on how taxpayer dollars should be spent. Location: Ellington Town Hall N3802 WI-76, Hortonville, WI

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Seymour listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices that sent him to Madison on how taxpayer dollars should be spent. Location: Seymour City Hall, Multipurpose Room 328 N Main Street, Seymour, WI

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Appleton listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices that sent him to Madison on how taxpayer dollars should be spent. Location: Center Town Hall N3990 Highway 47, Appleton, WI

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Black Creek listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices that sent him to Madison on how taxpayer dollars should be spent. Location: Black Creek Town Hall N6051 12 Corners Road, Black Creek, WI

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Opportunity Wisconsin: American rescue plan lowers healthcare premiums by nearly $600 for Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis.— As a result of the American Rescue Plan that became law this month, Badger State residents will pay nearly $600 less for health insurance, according to a new report released today by Opportunity Wisconsin. The report also finds that nearly 52,000 uninsured residents are now eligible for tax credits when purchasing insurance. The full report can be viewed here and is posted below. “This report shows how the American Rescue Plan is paying immediate dividends for Wisconsinites—by reducing premiums and providing significant tax credits to help residents get access to care,” said Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director. “COVID-19 has exacerbated disparities in healthcare coverage

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FRI News Summary: DHS deputy agrees with Vos businesses will reopen by July; French Island residents get bottled water after PFAS contamination

**************************************** MONDAY: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday, March 29. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club, and WisPolitics.c… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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DNR: Seeks public comments for proposed green tier contract with the C.A. Lawton Co.

DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it is requesting comments on a proposed Green Tier contract with The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton), a manufacturer of iron castings and machined components based in De Pere, Wisconsin. Lawton has been a Tier 1 participant in the DNR’s Green Tier program since 2013. The proposed contract would advance the company to Tier 2 of the program. The proposal covers activities at two facilities located on Enterprise Drive in De Pere. The DNR welcomes comments from The C.A. Lawton Co. customers, neighbors and stakeholders through March 30, 2021. Comments and requests should

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Gov. Evers: Visits bridge community clinic in Wausau, signs bill to increase transparency in prescription drug supply chain

WAUSAU — Gov. Tony Evers today visited the Bridge Community Clinic in Wausau to tour their vaccine program and highlight his Badger Bounceback agenda’s investments in affordable and accessible healthcare. The governor also signed Senate Bill 3, which will increase transparency in the prescription drug supply chain by creating licensing and practice requirements

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Kaukauna listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices

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Kaukauna listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices

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Hortonville listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices

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Seymour listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices

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Appleton listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices

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Black Creek listening session with Rep. Steineke

MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) will be holding listening sessions around the 5th Assembly District this spring to hear from constituents and discuss the upcoming state budget. The legislature is beginning its work on the state’s two-year spending plan, and Rep. Steineke wants to hear from the voices

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FRI News Summary: DHS deputy agrees with Vos businesses will reopen by July; French Island residents get bottled water after PFAS contamination

**************************************** MONDAY: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday, March 29. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a

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