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Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Mauston is now using an electronic health records system, marking the end of a multiyear transformation in how the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) provides services and supports at the seven state facilities
Washington, D.C. – Connect Americans Now (CAN) executive director Richard T. Cullen released the following statement celebrating the inaugural Telehealth Awareness Week. “Too many Americans without broadband access, devices or digital skills are unable to unlock the full potential of telehealth solutions
On Monday, Sept. 20, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the “Return to School Road Trip”—a bus tour to showcase students and communities safely returning to in-person learning—with several events in Wisconsin. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Eau Claire
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil introduced several amendments to the nation’s annual defense funding bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen the legislation and hold our adversaries accountable. “Our top priority must be to protect American citizens at home and
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Sunday evening the Senate Parliamentarian issued an opinion excluding a pathway to citizenship for essential workers, farmworkers, Dreamers and TPS recipients in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill. Statement from Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de
Since the launch of the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced more than 142,400 Wisconsinites have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility to earn the vaccine reward for receiving the
OSHKOSH — On Saturday, September 18, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin’s 6th District, and the mayor of Port Washington hosted a ceremony to rename the Port Washington Post Office in honor of World War II veteran Joe Demler.
MADISON — Turning back the clock, the Class of 2020 (finally) got its Camp Randall moment Saturday. On a gorgeous September afternoon, about 2,700 graduates of spring, summer and winter 2020 — a little over 25 percent of the total
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding election integrity efforts: “On June 25th, Speaker Vos offered the role of Special Counsel to former Justice Michael Gableman. Fast forward to July 15th, I put out a press
Madison – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced grant awards today to 15 recipients totaling $915,265 to study the feasibility of Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers (CIMCRC) across Wisconsin. The PSC established the CIMCRC pilot grant program on
La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 70,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cut payments were delivered to families in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in August. A total of $33.4 million in tax cuts went back in
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a
On Monday, Sept. 20, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the “Return to School Road Trip”—a bus tour to showcase students and communities safely returning to in-person learning—with several events in Wisconsin. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Eau Claire
Hunter Nation, the fastest growing grassroots organization in the country dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, issued the following statement today in response to a Dane County Judge’s ruling that effectively maintains Dr. Frederick Prehn as the rightful and
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MADISON, Wis. — As the country braces at the threat of yet another round of violent protests defending the actions of insurrectionists who ransacked the Capitol on January 6th, open questions remain about Derrick Van Orden’s participation in the deadly
Honorees represent Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, Sept. 16, 2021 — Four “Heroes of the 50 States,” representing Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, will be inducted Sept. 30 into the National Freedom of Information Coalition’s State Open Government
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Mauston is now using an electronic health records system, marking the end of a multiyear transformation in how the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) provides services and supports at the seven state facilities for people living with psychiatric disorders and intellectual disabilities. DHS
Washington, D.C. – Connect Americans Now (CAN) executive director Richard T. Cullen released the following statement celebrating the inaugural Telehealth Awareness Week. “Too many Americans without broadband access, devices or digital skills are unable to unlock the full potential of telehealth solutions that can increase access to care, improve health care outcomes
On Monday, Sept. 20, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the “Return to School Road Trip”—a bus tour to showcase students and communities safely returning to in-person learning—with several events in Wisconsin. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Eau Claire for a tour of Locust Lane Elementary School and a Return to
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Bryan Steil introduced several amendments to the nation’s annual defense funding bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen the legislation and hold our adversaries accountable. “Our top priority must be to protect American citizens at home and abroad. We must ensure that our nation’s defense bill includes
(MILWAUKEE, WI) – On Sunday evening the Senate Parliamentarian issued an opinion excluding a pathway to citizenship for essential workers, farmworkers, Dreamers and TPS recipients in the Build Back Better reconciliation bill. Statement from Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera: “It’s important to know that the Parliamentarian’s decision
Since the launch of the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced more than 142,400 Wisconsinites have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility to earn the vaccine reward for receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has now closed. However,
OSHKOSH — On Saturday, September 18, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin’s 6th District, and the mayor of Port Washington hosted a ceremony to rename the Port Washington Post Office in honor of World War II veteran Joe Demler. Senator Johnson said, “Joe Demler served courageously in the Battle
MADISON — Turning back the clock, the Class of 2020 (finally) got its Camp Randall moment Saturday. On a gorgeous September afternoon, about 2,700 graduates of spring, summer and winter 2020 — a little over 25 percent of the total class — swarmed the stadium for an in-person celebration, something
MADISON – State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) released the following statement regarding election integrity efforts: “On June 25th, Speaker Vos offered the role of Special Counsel to former Justice Michael Gableman. Fast forward to July 15th, I put out a press release requesting the Legislature conduct a full forensic physical cyber
Madison – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced grant awards today to 15 recipients totaling $915,265 to study the feasibility of Critical Infrastructure Microgrids and Community Resilience Centers (CIMCRC) across Wisconsin. The PSC established the CIMCRC pilot grant program on June 4, 2021, as part of the Office of Energy
La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind is highlighting a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 70,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cut payments were delivered to families in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District in August. A total of $33.4 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking families across the district. Statewide, 601,000 monthly tax
OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office
On Monday, Sept. 20, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will launch the “Return to School Road Trip”—a bus tour to showcase students and communities safely returning to in-person learning—with several events in Wisconsin. First, Secretary Cardona will visit Eau Claire for a tour of Locust Lane Elementary School and a Return to
Hunter Nation, the fastest growing grassroots organization in the country dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, issued the following statement today in response to a Dane County Judge’s ruling that effectively maintains Dr. Frederick Prehn as the rightful and lawful Chairman of the State’s Natural Resources Board. “Today’s
Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.
MADISON, Wis. — As the country braces at the threat of yet another round of violent protests defending the actions of insurrectionists who ransacked the Capitol on January 6th, open questions remain about Derrick Van Orden’s participation in the deadly attack on our democracy — including from the Federal Elections
Honorees represent Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, Sept. 16, 2021 — Four “Heroes of the 50 States,” representing Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, will be inducted Sept. 30 into the National Freedom of Information Coalition’s State Open Government Hall of Fame, as the Class of 2021. The inductees