Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee should end Konnech contract

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the statement below regarding the City of Milwaukee Elections Chief Claire Woodall-Vogg and Michigan-based data firm Konnech. Eugene Yu, Konnech’s CEO, has been arrested for stealing poll worker data and

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Rep. Brandtjen: Milwaukee should end Konnech contract

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the statement below regarding the City of Milwaukee Elections Chief Claire Woodall-Vogg and Michigan-based data firm Konnech. Eugene Yu, Konnech’s CEO, has been arrested for stealing poll worker data and storing it on servers based in China. “It is absolutely

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Dept. of Health Services: Free fentanyl test strips now available statewide

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced that 120,600 fentanyl test strips have been distributed to organizations across the state to help prevent drug overdose deaths. Drugs mixed with fentanyl are the leading cause of overdose deaths in Wisconsin. “Wisconsinites who use drugs are more likely to encounter fentanyl than ever

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Khanna introduce bill to strengthen Medicare, define alternative plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Medicare Open Enrollment period, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) are introducing the “Save Medicare Act” to rename so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibit private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and impose significant fines for any insurer that engages in this

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DWD: Innovative partnership working to address nursing shortage

GREEN BAY – As a nurse, Nichole Lauf’s experience and empathy have guided countless patients through their most vulnerable moments. As a co-clinical nursing instructor for Aurora BayCare Medical Center, she is motivated by the opportunity to teach technical skills and help cultivate a strong sense of compassion in the

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WisGOP: Johnson adds to Senate race lead, Michels even with Evers

[Appleton, WI] – The Marquette Law School Poll Wednesday showed Senator Ron Johnson expanding his lead over Mandela Barnes. “The more voters hear about Mandela Barnes’ support for defunding police and reducing our prison population by releasing violent criminals, along with his extreme views on abortion, support for the Green

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DOA: Evers administration visit highlights over $800,000 state investment for Potosi recovery

Potosi, Wis. –Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld and Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers toured Main Street businesses with Village President Mick Whitaker and former president Frank Fiorenza as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor Tony Evers made a combined $821,000 investment in Potosi

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Dept. of Children and Families: Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse presents Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues awards

MADISON – The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, honored three individuals for their contributions in assisting survivors of domestic violence in a special ceremony held today at the state Capitol. The ceremony was hosted as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,

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