Sens. Hesselbein and Carpenter, Reps. Hong and Clancy: Committee warns Republican-backed audit could exacerbate delays in license processing and jeopardize licensing modernization efforts, call for audit co-chairs to prepare mitigation plan before audit approval

MADISON — Members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee today in a letter to committee co-chairs Sen. Eric Wimberger and Rep. Robert Wittke warned a Republican-backed licensing audit could divert limited available resources away from license and credential processing, cause delays in

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Secretary-designee Dan Hereth announces new service to help physicians, physician assistants, and others manage continuing education requirements

Madison, Wis. –   Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dan Hereth today announced a new partnership with CE Broker to offer a cloud-based continuing education management platform to Wisconsin credential holders. Wisconsin joins states including Texas, Wyoming, and New Mexico

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding meeting with Lac du Flambeau tribal leadership

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding his meeting with leaders of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The governor met with President John Johnson and the Tribal Council on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation this weekend regarding an ongoing, private dispute over right-of-ways on land that is part of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. Gov. Evers released the following statement: “I

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Sen. Testin: Hooked on fishing

Madison – Fishing is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and a passion that many pursue throughout their lives. Today, State Representative Ron Tusler (Harrison) and Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) circulated a proposal to create a lifetime fishing license

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Prepare for wet weather with flood insurance

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 6-12, 2023, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Federal

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Sens. Hesselbein and Carpenter, Reps. Hong and Clancy: Committee warns Republican-backed audit could exacerbate delays in license processing and jeopardize licensing modernization efforts, call for audit co-chairs to prepare mitigation plan before audit approval

MADISON — Members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee today in a letter to committee co-chairs Sen. Eric Wimberger and Rep. Robert Wittke warned a Republican-backed licensing audit could divert limited available resources away from license and credential processing, cause delays in now-improved license and credential processing times, and potentially slow modernization

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Secretary-designee Dan Hereth announces new service to help physicians, physician assistants, and others manage continuing education requirements

Madison, Wis. –   Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dan Hereth today announced a new partnership with CE Broker to offer a cloud-based continuing education management platform to Wisconsin credential holders. Wisconsin joins states including Texas, Wyoming, and New Mexico in offering CE Broker services to individuals who must satisfy

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Gov. Evers: Releases statement regarding meeting with Lac du Flambeau tribal leadership

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding his meeting with leaders of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The governor met with President John Johnson and the Tribal Council on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation this weekend regarding an ongoing, private dispute over right-of-ways on land that is part of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation. Gov. Evers released the following statement: “I want to thank President Johnson, the Tribal Council members, and other officials from the

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Sen. Testin: Hooked on fishing

Madison – Fishing is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and a passion that many pursue throughout their lives. Today, State Representative Ron Tusler (Harrison) and Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) circulated a proposal to create a lifetime fishing license for Wisconsin residents. “This is an opportunity for people of

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Protect Our Care: Republicans, following through on campaign promise, take aim at Inflation Reduction Act, threatening health care for millions of Americans

Washington DC — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) introduced legislation to fully repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. After running on repealing the historic legislation, Republicans are making good on this promise. Backed by major conservative groups including Heritage Action and Americans for Prosperity, the GOP plan would raise premiums,

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Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Applaud federal grants for safer roads

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced more than $6 million in federal grants will be distributed to eight Wisconsin counties and municipalities to help develop comprehensive plans to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Safe Streets

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Biden administration awards $800,000 grant to Milwaukee County to address reckless driving

MILWAUKEE, WI – This week, the United States Department of Transportation announced awarding Milwaukee County $800,000 in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funds. Milwaukee County will use the funds to create an SS4Aaction plan in collaboration with the municipalities within its borders. “According to preliminary state data, Milwaukee

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of Mayville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of the existing water treatment system in the City

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