The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) is thrilled to announce that the third annual Toward One Wisconsin Conference – Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges – will be Oct. 12-13, 2021, at the Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire. Toward One Wisconsin offers those in businesses, health care, government service, education and other sectors

(MADISON) — This morning, Gov. Evers announced that his budget will include more than $150 million in critical mental health services for Wisconsinites as well as expand BadgerCare. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement of support: “Too many people in Wisconsin struggle to access quality, affordable mental health

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chair of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), announced action to compel the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to stop issuing directives to local municipal clerks prohibiting special voting deputies (SVDs) from going to nursing homes, residential care facilities and retirement homes to assist

MADISON – Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable and Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Randy Romanski are urging Wisconsin consumers to be wary of robocalls and suspicious sales calls ahead of the new Enrollment Period on Healthcare.gov Wisconsinites who need health insurance are encouraged to work with a

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mike Braun (R-IN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are leading the Senate introduction of the bipartisan Medicaid Reentry Act, legislation expanding access to addiction treatment and other health services for Medicaid-eligible individuals 30 days before their release from jail or prison. The bipartisan legislation is also being re-introduced in

Contact: Julie.benkoske2@wisconsin.gov or (920) 420-8279   MADISON, Wis. – State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security released today five innovative, bipartisan, and cost-effective solutions to ensure Wisconsinites can retire with financial security and peace of mind — including a brand-new program for Wisconsinites to save at

Contact: Rep. Brandtjen (414) 915-8425 MADISON – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) sent a letter to the members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) asking them to uphold the law and require Special Voting Deputies (SVD) in care facilities during elections. SVDs are appointed people who assist with

CONTACT: Lisa Schiller, 414- 847- 6055, lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org MILWAUKEE – It’s another unwelcome byproduct of the pandemic: crooks are taking advantage of increased unemployment to collect benefits in the names of unsuspecting victims. This unemployment fraud is costing the United States government billions of dollars. Be sure to guard your personal information and report

CONTACT: Alex Walker, alex@steilforwisconsin.com JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN — After a convincing 18 point victory in November, Congressman Bryan Steil’s campaign ended 2020 with more than $375,000 cash on hand. The Steil for Wisconsin campaign is now well-positioned to defend the First Congressional District seat. “From my very first day in Congress, I