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MADISON — Eleven years ago today, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, with Joe Biden by his side. Since then the ACA has saved lives with provisions helping millions of Americans get coverage or afford their
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a redesign of the vaccine distribution summary on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The new allocation and administration dashboard displays key metrics related to Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination program,
Contact: Sarah Abel, Phone: 202-225-5506, Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov LA CROSSE — Rep. Ron Kind marked the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming the law by highlighting the health care savings for working families in Wisconsin thanks to the American Rescue
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a redesign of the vaccine distribution summary on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The new allocation and administration dashboard displays key metrics related to Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination program,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), alongside Congressmen Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers expressing their concern about Wisconsin’s data shortfalls in reporting long-term care COVID-19 deaths.
(MADISON) — Ron Johnson has spent the month of March spouting racist bile, delaying — and rejecting — COVID relief for families, promoting hydroxychloroquine (instead of vaccines), and getting compared to Joe McCarthy by not one, but two, fellow Republicans
CALEDONIA, WI – Deb Kerr, candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, released her first television ad since the February 16 primary. The ad focuses on her plans to reopen schools safely and her vision to reform DPI. Click below
Madison – After more revelations into election irregularities in Green Bay, State Senator Alberta Darling is renewing her call for Attorney General Josh Kaul to investigate. On Monday, Empower Wisconsin revealed a former Democratic operative had access to “hidden” internet networks
Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that business expansions at Sub-Zero and Promega in Fitchburg that are expected to add 205 jobs will be supported by a $1 million Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA)
Madison, WI – It is not the first time the Legislature has had records requests blocked by the Evers administration. The difference this time, is that Rep. Steffen is committed to taking the Department of Corrections to court if they
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement as millions of Wisconsinites are today eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, one week earlier than anticipated. On Friday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services also announced four additional organizations will be administering vaccines through
MADISON — Eleven years ago today, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, with Joe Biden by his side. Since then the ACA has saved lives with provisions helping millions of Americans get coverage or afford their health care, protecting those with pre-existing conditions from insurance company
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a redesign of the vaccine distribution summary on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The new allocation and administration dashboard displays key metrics related to Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination program, including total doses administered by provider type. “The updated dashboard
Contact: Sarah Abel, Phone: 202-225-5506, Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov LA CROSSE — Rep. Ron Kind marked the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) becoming the law by highlighting the health care savings for working families in Wisconsin thanks to the American Rescue Plan. The plan builds on the ACA by lowering the
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a redesign of the vaccine distribution summary on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The new allocation and administration dashboard displays key metrics related to Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination program, including total doses administered by provider type. “The updated dashboard
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), alongside Congressmen Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers expressing their concern about Wisconsin’s data shortfalls in reporting long-term care COVID-19 deaths. In the letter, the Members request information on questions that
(MADISON) — Ron Johnson has spent the month of March spouting racist bile, delaying — and rejecting — COVID relief for families, promoting hydroxychloroquine (instead of vaccines), and getting compared to Joe McCarthy by not one, but two, fellow Republicans in The New York Times. Ben Wikler, Chair of the
CALEDONIA, WI – Deb Kerr, candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, released her first television ad since the February 16 primary. The ad focuses on her plans to reopen schools safely and her vision to reform DPI. Click below to view now. Kerr commented on her stance to swiftly
Madison – After more revelations into election irregularities in Green Bay, State Senator Alberta Darling is renewing her call for Attorney General Josh Kaul to investigate. On Monday, Empower Wisconsin revealed a former Democratic operative had access to “hidden” internet networks where ballots were counted. State Senator Alberta Darling says it’s time
Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that business expansions at Sub-Zero and Promega in Fitchburg that are expected to add 205 jobs will be supported by a $1 million Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant for road construction. The grant, approved by WisDOT Secretary-designee
Madison, WI – It is not the first time the Legislature has had records requests blocked by the Evers administration. The difference this time, is that Rep. Steffen is committed to taking the Department of Corrections to court if they fail to immediately respond regarding their convict vaccination program. “This
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement as millions of Wisconsinites are today eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, one week earlier than anticipated. On Friday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services also announced four additional organizations will be administering vaccines through the federal retail pharmacy program. The American Rescue Plan, signed into