SAVE IRIS: Medicaid cuts endanger people with disabilities
Medicaid is critical for people with disabilities and older adults, providing them with necessary health care and the support to live and work in their communities. The House Energy & Commerce Committee held a markup hearing yesterday on proposals that
WisGOP: Announces special guest for state convention
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to announce that Representative Nancy Mace will be our featured guest for the 2025 WisGOP State Convention in Rothschild. “Representative Nancy Mace is a principled leader who tirelessly defends our commonsense
SOPHIA: Saving healthcare and Medicaid services from serious disruption
Medicaid funding provides healthcare and support services to individuals with disabilities, seniors, children who need help in school, families who care for a loved one at home, and many others. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee has released the
Capitol Chats: Revenue Secretary Casey says evaluating tariffs’ impact on revenue ‘very difficult’
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Revenue Secretary David Casey talks about the challenges of measuring tariffs’ impact, the agency’s budget priorities and more.
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on proposed cuts to federal Medicaid and SNAP
Today, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee is holding a mark up hearing on its proposal to cut at least $715 B in federal spending from Medicaid. The proposal would be the largest cut to Medicaid ever. The initial Congressional Budget Office
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: Presents first-ever comprehensive map of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs in collaboration with Vicente LLP
Cambridge, Wis., May 14, 2025 — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) is giving a first-of-its-kind look into the state of Indigenous cannabis enterprises with a new map of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs (above), created in collaboration with leading cannabis law firm Vicente LLP. Developed
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Kay Kertz promoted to Senior Vice President
Click here to view this release on our website. MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Wednesday that Kay Kertz has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Human Resources. Kertz joined WMC in 1991 as an
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in public meeting room G09,
U.S. Small Business Administration: Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness to retire
Long tenure marked by unifying, expanding Wisconsin small business ecosystem; Two other staff members also retiring MILWAUKEE—SBA Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness is retiring after 35 years of public service with the U.S. Small Business Administration. He has served as the
Bad River Band: Testifies to US Army Corps about Line 5 dangers
Enbridge’s oil pipeline construction would pollute wetlands, rivers, and streams St. Paul, MN – Experts and leaders of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa gave testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday to the US Army Corps of Engineers detailing
Action! Wisconsin: Another positive step forward for legislative efforts to provide film production incentives & establish State Film Office
Proposed Assembly Bill Advances with Growing Bipartisan Support Statewide Madison, WI, May 14, 2025 – Members ofAction! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers, producers, businesses, and film and television project supporters, remain positive as legislative efforts to create film production incentives
Medical College of Wisconsin: Central Wisconsin campus announces Interim Dean
Wausau, Wis. – May 14, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is pleased to announce Matthew L. Hunsaker, MD, FAAFP, Founding Dean of MCW-Green Bay, as the Interim Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin. This appointment, effective June 1, 2025, allows for a one
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants until June 9
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants until 10 a.m. on June 9, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently notified DATCP that the
Wisconsin Farmers Union: Farm to Families program delivers over $53,000 in WI LFPA purchased food to Madison families
Building a resilient food system that works for all takes strong relationships and support for communities and farmers. REAP Food Group, based in Madison, Wisconsin is doing just that, recently with help from the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (WI
Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy: Releases Wisconsin storybook ahead of 60th anniversary of head start
Stories from Wisconsin providers, educators and parents demonstrate the foundational importance of Head Start, and the devastation that would occur if the program were eliminated or cut Madison, WISCONSIN – The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy (CFFE) released a storybook