The Anna Westin Legacy Act will permanently authorize the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, which provides training on how to identify eating disorders and support patients in recovery WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize the Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (the Center), which provides training and technical assistance to health care workers, teachers, and parents on how to identify eating disorders and support patients in recovery. The Center was created in 2018 after provisions from Baldwin, Klobuchar, and Capito’s Anna Westin Act were enacted as

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly will recognize World War II veterans Elmer Wisherd and Clarence Stine as “Hometown Heroes” during its upcoming floor session on February 22nd.   Wisherd and Stine, who were nominated by their state representative James ‘Jimmy Boy’ Edming (R-Glen Flora), served their nation heroically during the Second World War and have volunteered extensively throughout their communities during their lifetimes. “Serving in World War II is already a noble feat worthy of recognition,” said Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) who selected them for the award. “Yet, Elmer and Clarence, who are both centenarians, have continued to serve their

Senate Committee on Health holds hearing on Tittl-Petrowski proposal relating to grants to mental health clubhouses  Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) testified in favor of Senate Bill 901 at the Senate Committee on Health. This bill, introduced by Representative Tittl and Senator Petrowski, would create a matching grant up to $50,000 per mental health Clubhouse per year. Representative Tittl released the following statement: “Mental health clubhouses are non-residential recovery-based programs providing support and services to people with diagnosed mental health issues. Wisconsin has five certified clubhouses including Painting Pathways in Manitowoc. “As the number of people dealing with mental

MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and CSH announced that seven teams will participate in the inaugural 2022 Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute. The teams include diverse professionals from across the state. All groups will create a plan to develop affordable housing with access to supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness. “Homelessness greatly impacts our rural and urban communities alike,” said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. “Housing is critical to the health and wellness of individuals, and by connecting affordable housing with supportive services, we can have a lasting impact on the well-being of our communities statewide.” “WHEDA is excited

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, the Biden-Harris administration announced that $1 billion from President Biden’s infrastructure plan will clean up projects across the Great Lakes and fund critical restoration efforts right here in Wisconsin. Across the state, Wisconsin Democrats are applauding President Biden and Democrats in Congress for securing this funding – a historic investment that every Wisconsin Republican voted against.   Here’s what state and local leaders are saying about this once-in-a-generation investment in Wisconsin’s lakeside communities:   Gov. Tony Evers: “As Chair of the Council of Great Lakes Governors, I’m proud of our bipartisan efforts to secure historic

It was truly a high honor to be a part of the historic City Hall signing ceremony this morning for legislation creating the first parental paid leave policy for City of Milwaukee employees. I am proud to say that this policy – which I envisioned and championed – will be a life-changing and positive tool for reducing inequality and improving health outcomes for everyone in our city. Thank you to the Mayor for inviting me to witness his signing of this groundbreaking legislation. As the mother of two toddlers, it wasn’t long ago that I experienced the challenges of childbirth

MADISON, Wis. – This morning, President Biden and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced that the Biden-Harris administration will allocate $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund projects that clean up and restore the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded sites.   These projects will address “Areas of Concern” around the Great Lakes and deliver significant environmental, economic, health, and recreational benefits for lakeside communities – including right here in Wisconsin. By 2030, the following clean up projects across the Badger State will be completed: St. Louis River, MN and WI Fox River, WI Milwaukee Estuary, WI

Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Allen mailed a letter to Attorney General Josh Kaul asking him to confirm or deny his awareness of the alleged illegal activities of spying on former President Trump as revealed in the filings of Special Counsel John Durham. Specifically, the filings disclose that Michael Sussman and Marc Elias were allegedly involved, and they both have ties to Perkins Coie LLC. Michael Sussman has also been indicted for concealing his part in working for Hillary Clinton’s campaign. These activities took place during the time that AG Kaul was employed by Perkins Coie. Rep. Allen stated, “These

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through April 1, 2022 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Producers who grow and sell potatoes in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board: District 1: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Vilas, and Washburn counties District 2: Marathon, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, and Waushara counties District At-Large: State-wide

Dane County and Alliant Energy to Partner on Construction this Spring of 90-Acre Solar Facility in Town of Cottage Grove Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined Alliant Energy to announce final plans for the construction to begin this spring of a 90-acre solar project on county-owned land in the Town of Cottage Grove. Known as the Yahara Solar Project, this solar project will achieve Dane County’s goal of using 100% renewable electricity at all county facilities. “Partnering with Alliant Energy on our largest solar project yet results in Dane County achieving our goal of 100% renewable electricity,” said Dane County Executive