Eric Borgerding: Wisconsin hospitals committed to transparency

A recent Urban Milwaukee article echoed several inaccurate claims about hospitals’ – specifically in the Milwaukee area – compliance with federal price transparency regulations. The article was predominantly based on a seven-month-old, slanted report from Patient Rights Advocate. PRA is an agenda-driven advocacy group based in Massachusetts with a long track record of outlandish attacks on hospitals and misleading reports that have repeatedly been debunked.

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Paul Fanlund: My advice: look for Trump appointees when following the news

I find myself reading news stories about courts and judicial topics differently than I once did. I begin in the usual way, understanding the basics of who, what, when, where, why and how. My more recent, added step is to determine whether some key player — a judge or a special prosecutor — was appointed during Donald Trump’s presidency.

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse

Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees

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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity

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U.S. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Hearing wrap up: Biden Administration’s catch and release operation has inflamed the raging crisis at the southern border

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled, “The Consequences of Catch and Release at the Border.” Members discussed with subject matter experts how the Biden Administration’s policy of catch and release and erosion of interior enforcement have led to an out-of-control situation along

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Eric Borgerding: Wisconsin hospitals committed to transparency

A recent Urban Milwaukee article echoed several inaccurate claims about hospitals’ – specifically in the Milwaukee area – compliance with federal price transparency regulations. The article was predominantly based on a seven-month-old, slanted report from Patient Rights Advocate. PRA is an agenda-driven advocacy group based in Massachusetts with a long track record of outlandish attacks on hospitals and misleading reports that have repeatedly been debunked.

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Paul Fanlund: My advice: look for Trump appointees when following the news

I find myself reading news stories about courts and judicial topics differently than I once did. I begin in the usual way, understanding the basics of who, what, when, where, why and how. My more recent, added step is to determine whether some key player — a judge or a special prosecutor — was appointed during Donald Trump’s presidency.

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WisDems: Wisconsin Democrats welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to the Badger State

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to Green Bay today to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments in education and job training programs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Cassi Fenili released the following statement: “We’re excited to once again welcome Dr. Jill Biden back to Wisconsin. Thanks to the efforts of

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Trump campaign: Statement on fake news New York Times article

“As President Trump has stated, he would sit down with both sides and negotiate a deal that everyone will be happy with. President Trump appointed strong Constitutionalist federal judges and Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade and sent the decision back to the states, which others have tried

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Sen. Hesselbein: Senate Republicans reject protecting contraception access

MADISON, Wis – On Tuesday, February 13, the State Senate took action on several proposals. With limited session days remaining this year, Senate Democrats attempted to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill authored by Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Lisa Subeck to create a statutory right to access birth control. 

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Jefferson County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from the Cole Memorial Bridge project along State Highway 19 in Jefferson County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse

Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent

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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity for individuals to grow professionally and personally:Orientation, Time Ma… Please

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) through March 8, 2024. Seats are available in each of the following categories: orga… Please log

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