U.S. Rep. Kind: Helps secure over $28.4 million for WI-03 rural health providers

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that rural health providers in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District are set to receive over $28.4 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The ARP Rural payments are being distributed to providers and suppliers who serve rural Medicaid, Children’s

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Rep. Duchow: Introduces a constitutional amendment for bail reform

Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) has introduced a joint resolution to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution and reform the legal procedure for how judges apply bail to individuals with criminal histories. Under current law, the Wisconsin Constitution provides that all persons are eligible for release prior to conviction

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Dept. of Natural Resources CWD Response Plan public comment session

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a virtual public comment meeting on the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Review on Friday, Dec. 3 from 9-11 a.m. The meeting provides an opportunity for public input to the CWD Response Plan Review Committee

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Gov. Evers: Announces Insurance Commissioner Afable leaving administration

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is leaving the Evers Administration. Commissioner Afable will leave his position next month and retire from public service. “Mark has been a part of our administration from the very beginning, and his dedication to expanding health insurance access, protecting a

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Milwaukee County Supervisors Logsdon, Rolland: Call for DA’s internal review to be heard at the county’s Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee meeting

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Patti Logsdon (District 9) and Shawn Rolland (District 6) are calling for Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to share the findings of his office’s internal review with Milwaukee County’s Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee. Supervisor Logsdon also serves as a member of the

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