WisDems: On historic GDP growth under Bidenomics

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide.

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ABC for Health: Patient medical debt and inequities persist

Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on H.Res. 771

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “I am a proud cosponsor

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PSC: Commissioner Tyler Huebner elected OMS Board President

MADISON – On Thursday, October 26, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) Board of Directors elected Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner as its new President beginning in January 2024. Established in 2003, the OMS represents the collective interests of state and local utility regulators in the Midcontinent

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WisDems: On historic GDP growth under Bidenomics

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 4.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, showing remarkable economic growth nationwide. “Today’s staggering GDP numbers are just further proof that Biden…

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Advisor to fake Trump elector scheme in Wisconsin pleads guilty to felony charge for similar plot in Georgia

MADISON, Wis. — The promoter of a fake elector scheme intended to keep 2020 presidential election loser Donald Trump in office, Kenneth Chesebro, will plead guilty to a felony charge for his role in the scheme in Georgia. He joins several other defendants who have pleaded guilty in the criminal case brought by prosecutors there.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Edgar, Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Edgar and the cities of Hayward, Medford, Mellen and Phillips are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water systems. These projects are all located

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ABC for Health: Patient medical debt and inequities persist

Madison, WI – Uncompensated care in Wisconsin hospitals was $1.28 billion in 2022, according to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s “Uncompensated Health Care Report, Wisconsin Hospitals Fiscal Year 2022.” The report identifies a slight drop in overall uncompensated care, a measure that combines both charity care and bad debt totals at

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Lakes At Stake Wisconsin: Launches efforts to preserve Wisconsin lakes

Madison… Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, (LSW) a Wisconsin-based bipartisan group, has formed with a single focus, stopping the damage being done to Wisconsin lakes caused by wake enhanced boating. “Wisconsinites love our lakes and are very concerned by the impact from wake enhanced boats. We have heard from people throughout

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on emergency funding to address child care crisis, curb opioid and fentanyl epidemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, released the following statement in response to the President’s emergency funding request that includes resources to address the child care crisis and the opioid epidemic: “When

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Granted authority to construct new history center

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin History Center project reached another significant milestone today when the State Building Commission unanimously approved the Society’s request for authorization to construct the new facility. The approval effectively moves the project into the demolition and construction phase. Demolition is slated to begin in early 2024, while construction is

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on H.Res. 771

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the House vote on H.Res. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “I am a proud cosponsor of H.Res. 771, and I am very glad to see it

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Protest Our Care: U.S. Rep. Moore, advocates discuss Biden Administration’s latest action to lower costs for Wisconsinites

MILWAUKEE – Today, US Rep Gwen Moore (WI-04) and healthcare advocates from Milwaukee joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss how Medicare negotiations will lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites.  The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that will have lower prices negotiated by Medicare under the Inflation

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