Rep. Udell: Reflects on bipartisan legislation

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a number of bipartisan healthcare bills, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives and establishing a palliative care council. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Today, we saw that

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Rep. Palmeri: Statement on May 13th Assembly session

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from recognizing mental health struggles to commemorating Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, we were able to pass

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Rep. Goodwin: Responds to devastating fire on 27th Street

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Representative Russell Goodwin made the following statement after receiving news regarding the Milwaukee apartment fire. “My heart is with the families and businesses impacted by the devastating fire on 27th Street. When one part of Milwaukee hurts, all

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Rep. Vining: “We have to match our words today with action.” -Rep. Robyn Vining on Mental Health Awareness Month

MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to take up several bills and resolutions, including Assembly Joint Resolution 55, designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Ranking Member on the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention, issued the following

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Rep. Udell: Reflects on bipartisan legislation

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a number of bipartisan healthcare bills, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives and establishing a palliative care council. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Today, we saw that bipartisan efforts can build effective, necessary, commonsense policy for Wisconsin.

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Rep. O’Connor: Votes to improve healthcare access and economic development, cut red tape

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after joining Legislative Republicans to advance a package of bills focused on healthcare reform and economic development: “Today I proudly voted in favor of legislation that empowers patients through greater access to affordable, personalized healthcare, reduces burdensome government regulations,

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Rep. Duchow: Assembly unanimously passes direct primary care legislation

Madison, WI – Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield). Assembly Bill 8 codifies direct primary care (DPC) agreements into State law. This bill also clarifies that direct primary care agreements are not insurance, and are therefore not subject to Office

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressman Van Orden must reject cuts to SNAP as Agriculture Committee begins markup of budget proposal tonight

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s scheduled markup of their budget proposal this evening, Republicans in Congress and committee members like Rep. Derrick Van Orden have an opportunity to reject the bill’s disastrous cuts to SNAP.  According to an analysis of the package, Republicans on the committee are

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Rep. Rodriguez: Supports access to quality, patient-driven healthcare

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at increasing access to quality, patient-driven healthcare. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) clarifies Direct Primary Care agreements in Wisconsin. Direct Primary Care agreements allow patients to choose a primary healthcare provider on a

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Rep. Palmeri: Statement on May 13th Assembly session

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from recognizing mental health struggles to commemorating Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, we were able to pass a lot of good, bipartisan legislation that will move this

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Rep. Krug: Passes legislation protecting affordable healthcare options

(Madison) – The Assembly passed bipartisan legislation to protect more affordable healthcare options during their latest floor session today in Madison. “Access to quality and affordable healthcare options are crucial for those here in the 72nd Assembly District and across Wisconsin,” said Rep. Krug. “Today, we helped prevent the heavy

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Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Council: Applauds state Assembly for approving bill establishing a State Palliative Care Council

Kimberly, WI – Today, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 23, a bill that would establish a state Palliative Care Council.  The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) strongly supports this legislation, which would ultimately help increase awareness and utilization of this specialized type of medical care throughout the state.

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Rep. Goodwin: Responds to devastating fire on 27th Street

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Representative Russell Goodwin made the following statement after receiving news regarding the Milwaukee apartment fire. “My heart is with the families and businesses impacted by the devastating fire on 27th Street. When one part of Milwaukee hurts, all of Wisconsin feels the pain. As a State Representative and

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Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act heads to governor’s desk

MADISON — The State Assembly today gave final approval to legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (R–New Franken) that will require hospitals to obtain explicit, written consent from female patients before medical students can perform pelvic examinations while the patient is under anesthesia or unconscious. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously following a similar

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U.S. Small Business Administration: Wisconsin Farmers Mark and Shawn Bula of Signature Farms named SBA’s National 1st Runner Up Small Business Persons of the Year

MILWAUKEE. — Mark and Shawn Bula, who used SBA financing to buy out investors in their 40-year-old family farm Signature Farms in Adams County, Wis., were named the runners-up for the National Small Business Person of the Year during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., last week during National Small Business

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