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In a letter responding to the U.S. DOJ’s request, commissioners wrote that Wisconsin law “explicitly prohibits the Commission” from providing the full unredacted voter registration list, which includes information like driver’s license numbers and the last four digits of residents’ Social Security numbers.
MADISON, Wis. – A randomized trial from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health showed that introducing ambient artificial intelligence scribes in UW Health clinics reduced health care practitioner burnout and time spent documenting
WEST BEND — Washington County Executive and candidate for Governor Josh Schoemann today announced plans to move key agencies out of Madison to make state government closer to more accountable and responsive to residents all across Wisconsin. In addition, the plan calls
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the start of The Festival of Lights. The governor and first lady’s
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered his weekly radio address highlighting action he took this week to enact 35 bills into law. Bills enacted by the governor this week include new efforts to keep
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing entitled “Defining Our Healthcare Problem, and Principles We Should Follow to Solve It.” The four Majority witnesses discussed how Obamacare’s structural problems are fueling
MADISON, Wis. – Following the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to extend health care tax credits this afternoon, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joined local healthcare professionals and Wisconsin families to demand members of
APPLETON, WI – This week, Governor Evers announced increased funding that municipalities across Wisconsin will be receiving through the Municipal Services Payments (MSP) Program. Municipalities in Senate District 18 will be receiving a total of $1.8 million through MSP. “Local governments
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills regarding paid family leave, school funding, agriculture, criminal justice, and more. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “My Democratic colleagues and I remain steadfast in our commitment to address affordability
Washington, D.C – Today, Senator Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues delivered a devastating blow to hard-working 271,589 Wisconsinites by hiking their health insurance premiums, pushing thousands toward crippling medical debt, and kicking hundreds of thousands off their health care
MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Clinton Anderson and Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation, LRB-5640, that increases funding for essential programs supporting job stability, promoting local farmers, and providing food accessibility. Financial support for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin and Something Special for
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3383, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act. “America’s capital markets are the backbone of our economy. As a member of
Madison, WI – This week Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) invited key stakeholders to a meeting with the Speaker at the State Capitol to discuss how the State of Wisconsin could partner with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to improve outcomes in
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) introduced a proposed amendment to the state constitution for second consideration this week that aims to restore balance between the executive and legislative branches. Wisconsin’s partial veto is widely regarded as one of the
Madison, Wis. — Since the beginning of the legislative session, Rep. Roe and Legislative Democrats have put forward legislation to lower costs and improve lives. It has been over 250 days since Rep. Ann Roe (D–Janesville) co-sponsored three major cost-saving bills—Free
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed the impact Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act will have on Wisconsinites. Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs spoke with Spectrum News, explaining that the ACA has helped him afford health care while living with a
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Joan Fitzgerald endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Fitzgerald (AD-46) joins fellow Representatives Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other state Democratic lawmakers and leading social justice and business interest groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable to the needs of working families in Wisconsin. If passed, the
Hi, I’m Representative Shae Sortwell and I represent the 2nd Assembly District. I wanted to take some time today to talk about this Christmas season! Christmas is a sacred time that calls us to remember the birth of Jesus Christ
MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee Alderperson and former State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa announced the major endorsement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Senator Baldwin, a champion for working families and equality, cited JoCasta’s proven
In a letter responding to the U.S. DOJ’s request, commissioners wrote that Wisconsin law “explicitly prohibits the Commission” from providing the full unredacted voter registration list, which includes information like driver’s license numbers and the last four digits of residents’ Social Security numbers.
MADISON, Wis. – A randomized trial from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health showed that introducing ambient artificial intelligence scribes in UW Health clinics reduced health care practitioner burnout and time spent documenting patient notes. The clinical trial also provided one of the
WEST BEND — Washington County Executive and candidate for Governor Josh Schoemann today announced plans to move key agencies out of Madison to make state government closer to more accountable and responsive to residents all across Wisconsin. In addition, the plan calls for selling state property in Madison and requiring state employees
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the start of The Festival of Lights. The governor and first lady’s video message is available on Gov. Evers’ YouTube page here, and
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered his weekly radio address highlighting action he took this week to enact 35 bills into law. Bills enacted by the governor this week include new efforts to keep kids, families, and communities safe, including promoting roadway safety, increasing
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing entitled “Defining Our Healthcare Problem, and Principles We Should Follow to Solve It.” The four Majority witnesses discussed how Obamacare’s structural problems are fueling higher costs and rampant fraud, and they identified the harms
MADISON, Wis. – Following the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to extend health care tax credits this afternoon, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joined local healthcare professionals and Wisconsin families to demand members of Congress, including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden, take
APPLETON, WI – This week, Governor Evers announced increased funding that municipalities across Wisconsin will be receiving through the Municipal Services Payments (MSP) Program. Municipalities in Senate District 18 will be receiving a total of $1.8 million through MSP. “Local governments and taxpayers have been drawing the short-stick for years. The
MADISON, Wis. — This week, Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills regarding paid family leave, school funding, agriculture, criminal justice, and more. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “My Democratic colleagues and I remain steadfast in our commitment to address affordability in Wisconsin, and our bill rollouts this week demonstrate this
Washington, D.C – Today, Senator Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues delivered a devastating blow to hard-working 271,589 Wisconsinites by hiking their health insurance premiums, pushing thousands toward crippling medical debt, and kicking hundreds of thousands off their health care altogether. After months of chaos and uncertainty, Senate Republicans voted
MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Clinton Anderson and Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation, LRB-5640, that increases funding for essential programs supporting job stability, promoting local farmers, and providing food accessibility. Financial support for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin and Something Special for Wisconsin, shows the importance of local producers and keeping dollars
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3383, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act. “America’s capital markets are the backbone of our economy. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I’ve seen firsthand how urgently
Madison, WI – This week Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) invited key stakeholders to a meeting with the Speaker at the State Capitol to discuss how the State of Wisconsin could partner with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to improve outcomes in our state’s largest district. “MPS is our largest school district
MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) introduced a proposed amendment to the state constitution for second consideration this week that aims to restore balance between the executive and legislative branches. Wisconsin’s partial veto is widely regarded as one of the most expansive executive powers in the country. Unlike many states,
Madison, Wis. — Since the beginning of the legislative session, Rep. Roe and Legislative Democrats have put forward legislation to lower costs and improve lives. It has been over 250 days since Rep. Ann Roe (D–Janesville) co-sponsored three major cost-saving bills—Free School Meals for All, Less for Rx, and the Homestead
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report detailed the impact Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act will have on Wisconsinites. Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs spoke with Spectrum News, explaining that the ACA has helped him afford health care while living with a preexisting condition. Jacobs is one of nearly 300,000 Wisconsin residents
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Joan Fitzgerald endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Fitzgerald (AD-46) joins fellow Representatives Jenna Jacobson (AD-50), Alex Joers (AD-81), Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and … Please log in to access subscriber content. If
MILWAUKEE–This week, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) alongside other state Democratic lawmakers and leading social justice and business interest groups, unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable to the needs of working families in Wisconsin. If passed, the Paid Family Medical Leave Act will create a family and
Hi, I’m Representative Shae Sortwell and I represent the 2nd Assembly District. I wanted to take some time today to talk about this Christmas season! Christmas is a sacred time that calls us to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope He brought into the world. The season
MILWAUKEE — Today, Milwaukee Alderperson and former State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa announced the major endorsement of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. Senator Baldwin, a champion for working families and equality, cited JoCasta’s proven record as a coalition-builder and her commitment to addressing the