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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – joined a coalition of fifty-three business groups and employers on Tuesday opposing AB 718/SB 753. The legislation would eliminate what is commonly known as “white-bagging,” a process that delivers clinically administered drugs directly to providers. With ever-rising health care costs, this is a necessary tool to address significant hospital mark-ups and keep medications reasonably affordable. A recent study prepared for PhRMA found that on average hospitals charge 479% of their cost for drugs nationwide. Eighty-three percent of hospitals charge patients and insurers more than double their acquisition

MADISON, Wis. — State Senator Julian Bradley, R–Franklin, and State Representative Chuck Wichgers, R–Muskego, unveiled legislation Wednesday that would set minimum bail amounts for criminals who have already been convicted of a felony or violent misdemeanor. This bill package is being released after Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm’s office let serial offender Darrell Brooks Jr. out on seriously low bail, which allowed him to murder six people and injure many more in Waukesha. “Community safety has to be a factor as our state considers the flight risk of criminals,” Senator Bradley said. “Wisconsin lives are in danger because of the low bail that

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the Republican-led investigation into the 2020 election: “Wisconsinites are furious that Wisconsin Republicans have already wasted $676,000 in taxpayer dollars to continue to push The Big Lie that the 2020 Presidential election was stolen, even though it has already been concluded by Wisconsin’s nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau and by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty that there was no widespread voter fraud. “An unaccountable and secretive commission was cooked up by GOP Speaker Robin Vos to discredit our democratic elections. There is no end in sight for Gableman‘s partisan inquisition

(Madison, WI). State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement regarding the release of a bill to help recruit and retain law enforcement officers. “Very few professions demand the level of physical and mental toughness, professionalism, integrity, courage, and humanity necessary to be a law enforcement officer. Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect their communities, and we owe them a debt of gratitude and respect,” said Rep. Penterman. “Unfortunately, crime is on the rise in Wisconsin and the total number of law enforcement officers on our streets is at the lowest

Follows moves to shut down in-person learning in Milwaukee and Madison   [Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch’s campaign for Wisconsin governor launched its first television ad of 2022 Wednesday, highlighting Governor Evers’ refusal to provide education stability. The ad entitled “Open Schools” comes after decisions by schools in Madison and Milwaukee to shut their doors to students once again. The 30 second ad will run on television and digital media and will launch this week.   “The race for the future of Wisconsin is in full swing and it’s time to pick a side,” said Charles Nichols, Kleefisch’s campaign manager.

MILWAUKEE— The campaign for Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced today it has raised over $280,000 in the most recent campaign finance period and held $353,000 cash on hand as of January 1, 2022.   “I’m proud to have supporters in every corner of the city, and we are ready to take our case to the voters,” said Mayor Johnson. “Our fundraising total comes alongside a robust grassroots campaign with volunteers in every neighborhood gathering signatures and talking to voters. I want to make Milwaukee safer, stronger, and more prosperous, and our campaign’s message is being incredibly well-received.”

Indian Health Service and other tribal health organizations currently lack guaranteed, direct access to federal repository of drugs and medical supplies for emergencies Legislation would allow the Indian Health Service, tribal health authorities, and urban Indian organizations to access the Strategic National Stockpile and help combat the COVID-19 pandemic Washington, D.C. – United States Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting the reintroduction of the Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act. The bipartisan and bicameral legislation would guarantee that the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health authorities, and urban Indian organizations have access to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a federal repository of drugs and medical

Madison, Wis. (January 5, 2022) – Edgewood College has updated the start of the Spring 2022 semester for in-person undergraduate courses to Monday, January 24, 2022. The change comes as a response to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. This update does not impact graduate courses, online courses, or accelerated courses, which will adhere to originally published schedules. “This change represents an effort to balance our commitment to our face-to-face undergraduate experience with our commitment to the safety of all of our community,” President Andrew Manion said. “While this adjustment creates more work for some of us, I am

STURGEON BAY, WI – Amid a COVID-19 global pandemic and a time where workforce shortages are hitting highs never experienced before, leaving local employers bracing for what the future holds if they can’t find reliable employees. To help understand those impacts locally, DCEDC is seeking feedback from the County’s residents and the current workforce to better understand how the pandemic induced changes have influenced them relating to their livability and employment in Door County, additionally DCEDC wants to understand what key things are important to our residents and workforce.   The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is launching a

Under the leadership of President Biden and Democrats, communities across the country are experiencing a record economic recovery. Jobless claims have plunged to a near 50-year low, supply chain bottlenecks are easing, consumers are spending in record amounts, and folks from Nevada, to Tennessee, to New Jersey, are seeing that progress in their local economies.  Here’s a look at what voters in states across the country are reading this week:  In Connecticut: Hartford Business Journal: Gioia: Despite headwinds, U.S. and CT economies in good shape heading into 2022 In Florida: CBS Miami: Florida Unemployment Claims At Pre-Pandemic Levels In Georgia: The Covington News: Newton County reaches