Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears Senate

Contact: Senator André Jacque (608) 266-3512 MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation that unanimously

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Institute for Reforming Government: Court Watch: The Wisconsin Supreme Court can protect or damage family values and freedom for people of faith

Contact: Alesha Guenther, AG@ReformingGovernment.org Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Tuesday, detailing recent decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court pertaining to religion. The primer outlines how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decisions

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces bills to support veterans and families

Contact: Michael Donatello Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation aimed at providing support and fairness to veterans and their families: the No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act and the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act.  “Our

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UW-Milwaukee: Chancellor finalists named

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an R1 (Research I) doctoral university that enrolls 23,000 students and offers 214 academic programs. A Special Regent Committee

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Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act clears Senate

Contact: Senator André Jacque (608) 266-3512 MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation that unanimously passed the State Senate today.  The measure unanimously cleared an

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Institute for Reforming Government: Court Watch: The Wisconsin Supreme Court can protect or damage family values and freedom for people of faith

Contact: Alesha Guenther, AG@ReformingGovernment.org Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Tuesday, detailing recent decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court pertaining to religion. The primer outlines how the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decisions can protect or damage religious liberty in Wisconsin.  WHY IT

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces bills to support veterans and families

Contact: Michael Donatello Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation aimed at providing support and fairness to veterans and their families: the No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act and the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act.  “Our men and women who have worn the uniform deserve the

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Protect Our Care: FACT SHEET: The Economic Impact of Medicaid

CONTACT: Joe Zepeckijz@jzcomms.com This Week, Protect Our Care Highlights the Economic Benefits of Medicaid As Part of the “Hands Off Medicaid” Campaign   Medicaid currently serves over 72 million people, that’s one in five Americans. As an essential pillar of our health care system, Medicaid covers seniors in nursing homes, children,

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on the 2025 State of the Tribes address

Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, (608) 266-0634 MADISON, Wis. – Today, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 2025 State of the Tribes address in the Wisconsin State Assembly. After the conclusion of the address, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement:  “It was

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Rep. Hysell: Responds to the annual State of the Tribes address

Contact: Kyra McKeska (608) 237-9148 MADISON- Today, at the Capitol, Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the annual State of the Tribes address. This address gives the people of Wisconsin the opportunity to understand the challenges faced by the Wisconsin’s tribes and to celebrate the year’s triumphs.

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UW-Milwaukee: Chancellor finalists named

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an R1 (Research I) doctoral university that enrolls 23,000 students and offers 214 academic programs. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by

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Rep. Andraca: Honors the life and service of Jonathan Brostoff

Contact: Rep. Deb Andraca 608.237.9123 MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly considered 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 18, which honors the life and public service of Milwaukee Alderman and former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide on November 5, 2024.  Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) released the following

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces legislation to give law-enforcement advanced less-lethal technology

Contact: Rob Wagener 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act of 2025 to ensure law enforcement departments across the country have access to the most effective less-than-lethal equipment on the market. This legislation modernizes the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) by excluding “less-than-lethal proj…

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Applications now open for grant program supporting students with disabilities

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced that the application period is now open for the Transition Readiness Grant Program, designed to support students with disabilities as they transition to competitive employment and post-secondary education opportunities. The program, which offers a total of $1.5 million in funding,

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Sen. Testin: Joint Finance Committee announces 2025 listening sessions

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and other leadership members of the Joint Finance Committee have announced the details for the panel’s 2025 listening sessions where residents across Wisconsin can provide their input on the 2025-27 state budget. The dates and locations are as follows: Wednesday, April 2,

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