AFL-CIO: Statement on President Biden’s visit to Madison, WI

On Wednesday February 8, President Biden will visit with Wisconsin workers in Madison at the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council Training Center. On this occasion, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement.  “On behalf of Wisconsin’s union workers, I

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Rep. Gallagher: Statement on State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address.  “During the past two years, President Biden interpreted a narrow Congressional majority as a mandate for radical change. The American people

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Values diversity within its ranks

In January, Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, hosted the first meeting of the State Joint Diversity Executive Council (SJDEC), a retooled team authorized to drive meaningful change throughout the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. The council is modeled after the National Guard Bureau’s Joint Diversity Executive Council, which

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Rep. Stubbs: Optimistic following the State of the Union

MADISON, WI – Last night, US President Joe Biden delivered the State of the Union Address. He outlined our nation’s progress under his administration and his agenda to keep us moving forward for the next two years. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “President Biden was elected to lead our

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AFL-CIO: Statement on President Biden’s visit to Madison, WI

On Wednesday February 8, President Biden will visit with Wisconsin workers in Madison at the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council Training Center. On this occasion, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement.  “On behalf of Wisconsin’s union workers, I welcome President Biden to Madison today, and we more than

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Rep. Gallagher: Statement on State of the Union

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address.  “During the past two years, President Biden interpreted a narrow Congressional majority as a mandate for radical change. The American people responded by electing a divided government to put a check

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Gov. Evers: Announces budget initiatives to Bolster Forestry Industry, Clean Energy Jobs, and Conservation

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal will include efforts to strengthen Wisconsin’s forestry industry, bolster the state’s clean energy and conservation workforce, and improve transparency and accountability in the state’s allocation of stewardship funds. The governor’s announcement today covers a wide range of investments

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UW-Green Bay: Rising Phoenix Program adds to high schools in Kewaunee County

Kewaunee County, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program continues to gain momentum with a new partnership between Algoma, Kewaunee and Luxemburg-Casco high schools in Kewaunee County. High school students from these schools will have the opportunity to get a head start on earning college credits through

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Sen. Wimberger: Statement on joint legislative audit hearing

MADISON — Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) hearing on February 7th: “The Department of Administration failed to provide the Audit Bureau with even the most basic documents and information used to make federal funding decisions. The public has a

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Rep. Tittl: Reintroduces All Copays Count Legislation to Put Patients First

Madison, WI – Today, State Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) reintroduced a bill relating to the application of prescription drug payments for health coverage. The bill ensures Wisconsin health plans and pharmacy benefit managers count copay assistance towards patient cost-sharing requirements. Already 16 states and Puerto Rico have enacted this policy. “When

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Rep. Sortwell: Releases victims’ rights bill to the legislature

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today regarding the circulation of his victims’ rights legislation, co-authored with Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville): “To ensure justice prevails in our court system, it is integral that all debts are paid back by the perpetrator of a felony to society,

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More than 35 national & Wisconsin advocacy groups urge legislature to support bipartisan legislation: All Copays Count to put patients first

MADISON, WI, February 7, 2023 – Today, more than 35 national and Wisconsin-based advocacy organizations that make up the Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition called on members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to cosponsor bipartisan All Copays Count legislation that would help Wisconsin patients access and adhere to their prescription medications. The All

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