Sen. Jacque: ‘Problem-solving’ courts bill clears senate

Initiative reducing recidivism and promoting efficient dispute resolution heads to Governor MADISON, WI… Legislation enhancing public safety and efficiency in our justice system by establishing specialized “problem-solving” courts in state law that provide expertise in the treatment of substance abuse,

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Hands Off Medicaid: Proposed federal Medicaid cuts threaten healthcare access and vital services for over a million Wisconsinites, particularly vulnerable populations

Proposed federal legislation includes the largest cuts to the Medicaid program in its 60-year history, aiming to reduce federal spending by at least $715 billion over the next 10 years. These cuts are part of a budget reconciliation bill. These proposed changes threaten essential health coverage and care for millions

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JFC Democrats: Trump chaos threatens freedom to build a better life

MADISON — Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released revenue projections for the state, which show declining payroll and corporate income tax collections, a clear sign of an economy on the brink as the Trump regime carries out a global trade war.  The four Democratic members of the Joint Committee

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Serve Wisconsin: Gov. Evers recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their service at the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards

Governor Tony Evers congratulated the honorees at the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards, stating, “I want to recognize all the individuals and programs being honored today for the truly extraordinary work and service you’ve provided to communities across Wisconsin…and I’m incredibly grateful for the work that you do. Whether it’s helping

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Rep. Born, Sen. Marklein: Revenue re-estimates require cautious budgeting

MADISON, WI – Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released new revenue re-estimates. In response to the re-estimates, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) made the following statement:  “While we are not surprised by these new estimates, we remain cautious

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Sen. Cabral-Guevara: As families spend less, Evers wants to take more

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau released its revised revenue projection. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner and chair of the Senate Committee on Health, released the following statement: “The new revenue projections show Wisconsinites are tightening their belts. The last thing we want to do

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Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition: Urges action on Cole’s Act

Oregon, North Dakota, Indiana, and Vermont join 19 other states that have passed copay accumulator bans Madison, WI — As the national momentum to protect patients from harmful copay accumulator policies continues to grow, the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition calls on state lawmakers to act on “Cole’s Act,” Assembly Bill 173 and

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Sen. Jacque: ‘Problem-solving’ courts bill clears senate

Initiative reducing recidivism and promoting efficient dispute resolution heads to Governor MADISON, WI… Legislation enhancing public safety and efficiency in our justice system by establishing specialized “problem-solving” courts in state law that provide expertise in the treatment of substance abuse, mental health, veterans, complex commercial cases and similar issues is

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