Eleven years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became the law of the land and millions of people gained coverage and critical protections as a result. Because of the ACA, insurers in the individual market can no longer drop or deny coverage, or charge people more because of a pre-existing

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced today that the decommissioning process has begun for the Alternate Care Facility (ACF) at Wisconsin State Fair Park, as COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state continue to trend downward and Wisconsin remains a leader in the nation for vaccination distribution.   “The Alternate Care Facility was constructed as hospitalizations from COVID-19 were increasing

Menomonie, Wis. — A powerful weapon, hopefully the knockout punch, has arrived in the yearlong battle against COVID-19: vaccines. Now, it’s up to individuals to do their part and get vaccinated when the opportunity arises, said two health care professionals and a University of Wisconsin-Stout administrator during a recent online

For the past year, the Wisconsin National Guard has found new ways to apply its assets and capabilities to support Wisconsin’s response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along the way, Guard members found new challenges to overcome. Tech. Sgt. Tyler Schmitz, a command and control battle management operator with the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give back to nature by donating to Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations to the Endangered Resources Fund from your tax form are tax-deductible and matched dollar for dollar. Your gift will go directly

MADISON, Wis. — The following are the statements of A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Nicole Safar on the nurse members of SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin efforts to negotiate a fair contract with UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital: “Nurses are some of the heroes among the frontline workers who have been helping our communities

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Park Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes both street and utility reconstruction on sections of Avery

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the next round of recipients for the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The PSC awarded $28.4 million for 58 projects to expand high-speed broadband internet access to unserved and underserved locations in 44 counties. This is the second round of

NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is committed to providing the most current and accurate COVID-19 vaccine information regarding eligibility, available doses, scheduling access and answers to frequently asked questions. Vaccine Availability at ThedaCare – March 17-30 From March 17 to March 30, 2021, ThedaCare is expecting to receive 1,932 doses of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Mark G. Schroeder to the Outagamie County Circuit Court. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John Des Jardins. Schroeder will serve a term ending July 31, 2022. “Mark Schroeder is a highly respected and hardworking

MADISON, Wis.— Today, Opportunity Wisconsin released a report summarizing the provisions of the American Rescue Plan that help Wisconsin families the most, including a program that will massively reduce child poverty. “Wisconsin families have been hit hard by the pandemic and the American Rescue Plan addresses those hardships while making historic investments in

MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Today, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson makes a rare spring election endorsement of Judge Shelley Grogan for Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Senator Johnson joins an overwhelming majority of conservatives who want to replace liberal Governor Tony Evers’ appointee with a constitutional conservative who will defend the constitution and

[Madison, Wis.] – Platform Communications, a Midwestern strategic communications firm, announced an expansion today with the hire of Erin Collins, who is joining the team as Director of Public Relations. Collins comes to Platform from Washington D.C., where she served as a Communications Director for U.S. Representative Troy Balderson. Prior

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603, two immigration bills that would worsen the crisis on our southern border and incentivize more illegal immigration. “Whether or not the Biden Administration wants to admit it, there’s a crisis on

“Dreamers are Americans in every sense of the word. Many Dreamers serve in our communities and work selflessly on the front lines of the pandemic as health care workers and grocery store workers or they serve as teachers to our young people. It’s time that our laws reflect their incredible