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The absence today of political interest in controlling health costs in Wisconsin, given our antitrust history, is puzzling. Neither Democrat Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, nor GOP legislative leaders, have taken up the cause for consumers.
In the last few years, Congress has taken steps to bring down medication prices, including by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices of certain drugs. But to truly bring down costs for all Americans, Congress must now look to PBMs and address the conflicts of interest that exist in their business model, or costs will never be contained.
We stand at a time in our nation’s history where there is great division and consternation about our direction as a nation moving forward. The time to honor the birth of this great nation should be a time when we set aside our differences and seek to foster a greater understanding.
As tensions deepen with America’s relations with Russia and China, satellite images reveal all three nations are actively expanding their nuclear testing facilities, cutting roads and digging new tunnels at long-dormant proving grounds, including in Nevada.
Challenger Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.
Dane County law enforcement agencies issued 209 citations and 65 warnings to Dane County drivers for speeding as part of a county-wide education and enforcement effort May 24-31. The week-long increased surveillance by 19 county law enforcement agencies was coordinated by the Law Enforcement
Justice Butler joins the majority of current justices and more than 100 judges and court commissioners in supporting Crawford MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has received the endorsement of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler. Former Justice Butler joins
The liberal-controlled state Supreme Court backed hearing a case that argues the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion, along with a separate case challenging an 1849 law that had been interpreted as banning abortion in Wisconsin except to save the life of the mother.
Byron Ellison possessed a “ghost gun” converted to machinegun MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Byron Ellison, 28, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley
STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, Rep. Katrina Shankland rolled out her next three ads across broadcast and digital platforms in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ads highlight her endorsement from Eau
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the White House has nominated one of her and Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) recommended candidates for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Conway was recommended
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Baldwin announced that Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies have been awarded $49 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop a biohealth tech hub in the Badger State. This critical funding—which every Wisconsin
Two highly partisan and potentially harmful measures have been rammed through the Wisconsin Legislature over the past several years. They are in the form of amendments to the state constitution. They will appear as questions on the August primary election
After successfully stopping Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Dr. Lyerly’s lawsuit is heading to the Wisconsin Supreme Court (De Pere, WI) ― Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Candidate for Congress in WI-08 and a practicing OB-GYN physician, praised the Wisconsin Supreme Court for
MADISON, Wis.— Tomorrow, Tammy Baldwin will launch her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour. From Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th, Tammy will embark on a four day tour to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake this Election
Nicholas Kelly, president of School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) announced that he has appointed Susan Mitchell to serve as Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Mitchell succeeds Amy Loudenbeck, who resigned. Mitchell will serve on an interim basis until the position
EAU CLAIRE, WI – The Nickolas Butler for Assembly Campaign announces that it raised over $40,000 in contributions in the first reporting period of the campaign, ending June 30th. “I’m so proud of where this campaign is today. It’s not
MILWAUKEE– Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the results of the July 2nd special election: “With the results of the district 4 special election having been tallied and complete, I am thankful to the people of the
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Conservative Coalition released their 2023-2024 Legislator Scorecard and State Senator André Jacque was the ONLY legislator to score a perfect 100% rating. The WCC, a coalition of three patriot groups in Northeast Wisconsin,
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The absence today of political interest in controlling health costs in Wisconsin, given our antitrust history, is puzzling. Neither Democrat Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, nor GOP legislative leaders, have taken up the cause for consumers.
In the last few years, Congress has taken steps to bring down medication prices, including by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices of certain drugs. But to truly bring down costs for all Americans, Congress must now look to PBMs and address the conflicts of interest that exist in their business model, or costs will never be contained.
We stand at a time in our nation’s history where there is great division and consternation about our direction as a nation moving forward. The time to honor the birth of this great nation should be a time when we set aside our differences and seek to foster a greater understanding.
As tensions deepen with America’s relations with Russia and China, satellite images reveal all three nations are actively expanding their nuclear testing facilities, cutting roads and digging new tunnels at long-dormant proving grounds, including in Nevada.
Challenger Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.
Dane County law enforcement agencies issued 209 citations and 65 warnings to Dane County drivers for speeding as part of a county-wide education and enforcement effort May 24-31. The week-long increased surveillance by 19 county law enforcement agencies was coordinated by the Law Enforcement Group of the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) to remind
Justice Butler joins the majority of current justices and more than 100 judges and court commissioners in supporting Crawford MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has received the endorsement of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler. Former Justice Butler joins current Justices Ann Walsh Bradley, Rebecca Dallet, Jill Karofsky, and
The liberal-controlled state Supreme Court backed hearing a case that argues the Wisconsin Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion, along with a separate case challenging an 1849 law that had been interpreted as banning abortion in Wisconsin except to save the life of the mother.
Byron Ellison possessed a “ghost gun” converted to machinegun MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Byron Ellison, 28, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 3 ½ years in federal prison for possessing heroin and fentanyl intended
STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, Rep. Katrina Shankland rolled out her next three ads across broadcast and digital platforms in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ads highlight her endorsement from Eau Claire-area State Senator and Democratic leader Jeff Smith; her commitment
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the White House has nominated one of her and Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) recommended candidates for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Conway was recommended to the Senators by the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Baldwin announced that Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies have been awarded $49 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop a biohealth tech hub in the Badger State. This critical funding—which every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against—will help Wisconsin grow its biotechno…
Two highly partisan and potentially harmful measures have been rammed through the Wisconsin Legislature over the past several years. They are in the form of amendments to the state constitution. They will appear as questions on the August primary election ballot for approval or rejection by Wisconsin voters. The ballot
After successfully stopping Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Dr. Lyerly’s lawsuit is heading to the Wisconsin Supreme Court (De Pere, WI) ― Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Candidate for Congress in WI-08 and a practicing OB-GYN physician, praised the Wisconsin Supreme Court for their decision to hear Kaul v. Urmanski, the case regarding
MADISON, Wis.— Tomorrow, Tammy Baldwin will launch her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour. From Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th, Tammy will embark on a four day tour to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake this Election Day. “I’m so excited to kick off my Fired Up
Nicholas Kelly, president of School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) announced that he has appointed Susan Mitchell to serve as Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Mitchell succeeds Amy Loudenbeck, who resigned. Mitchell will serve on an interim basis until the position is filled on a permanent basis. “Amy was our boots
EAU CLAIRE, WI – The Nickolas Butler for Assembly Campaign announces that it raised over $40,000 in contributions in the first reporting period of the campaign, ending June 30th. “I’m so proud of where this campaign is today. It’s not just that we raised $40,000 in forty days. It’s our
MILWAUKEE– Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the results of the July 2nd special election: “With the results of the district 4 special election having been tallied and complete, I am thankful to the people of the fourth district who participated in the electoral process. The people
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Conservative Coalition released their 2023-2024 Legislator Scorecard and State Senator André Jacque was the ONLY legislator to score a perfect 100% rating. The WCC, a coalition of three patriot groups in Northeast Wisconsin, the Fox Valley Initiative, Northeast Wisconsin (NEW)Patriots, and Wolf River
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