Gov. Evers, Officer of the Commission of Insurance: Announce Wisconsin among 14 states to receive federal funding to support access to reproductive and maternal healthcare under Affordable Care Act

Initiative to ensure compliance with key provision in the Affordable Care Act requiring most insurance plans to cover contraception at no out-of-pocket cost MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today announced Wisconsin has been awarded nearly $500,000 in federal funding to evaluate, support,

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WisDems: Statement on Sen. Marco Rubio event cancellation

MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez released the following statement in response to the cancellation of Sen. Marco Rubio’s Republican Party of Wisconsin event:  “Even Marco Rubio is backing away after the hateful, racist attacks on Puerto Ricans at

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WisDems: ICYMI: The Democrats’ secret weapon in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Mother Jones reported on Democrats’ secret weapon in Wisconsin: the return of fair maps. Wisconsin Democrats have an opportunity to flip the Wisconsin State Assembly this election after years of Republican gerrymandering, fueling enthusiasm from state legislative races to the

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Spaude campaign: Responds to anti-LGBTQ attack ads

GREEN BAY, WI – Ryan Spaude, candidate for Assembly District 89, released this statement: “Hate has no place in Green Bay. It’s sad to see how the Republicans are launching anti-LGBTQ attacks during the final week of the election. These

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Van Orden campaign: Rebecca Crook refuses to debate

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Monday, the Adams County Chamber of Commerce announced that the scheduled debate for Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM in Adams-Friendship has been canceled because Rebecca Crook lied – AGAIN. After claiming that she had

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UW Health: shares 2024 patient visit totals, financial performance

MADISON, Wis. – For fiscal year 2024, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, UW Health is sharing key care, workforce and financial outcomes for the health system. This past fiscal year UW Health achieved many milestones that showcase the system’s innovation and leadership, according to Dr. Alan Kaplan, CEO,

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WisDems: College women in WI release open statement responding to Eric Hovde saying ‘College Age Girls’ are ‘Single Issue’ voters

MADISON, Wis. — Today, a group of over 60 and count college women in Wisconsin released a open statement in response to Eric Hovde saying young college-aged women are single-issue voters on abortion ahead of his event at UW-Madison tonight:  “Eric Hovde has insulted Wisconsinites time and time again, saying young people don’t

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Gov. Evers, Officer of the Commission of Insurance: Announce Wisconsin among 14 states to receive federal funding to support access to reproductive and maternal healthcare under Affordable Care Act

Initiative to ensure compliance with key provision in the Affordable Care Act requiring most insurance plans to cover contraception at no out-of-pocket cost MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today announced Wisconsin has been awarded nearly $500,000 in federal funding to evaluate, support, and expand coverag… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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WisDems: Statement on Sen. Marco Rubio event cancellation

MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez released the following statement in response to the cancellation of Sen. Marco Rubio’s Republican Party of Wisconsin event:  “Even Marco Rubio is backing away after the hateful, racist attacks on Puerto Ricans at Donald Trump’s rally. These kinds of divisive comments aren’t just

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WisDems: ICYMI: The Democrats’ secret weapon in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Mother Jones reported on Democrats’ secret weapon in Wisconsin: the return of fair maps. Wisconsin Democrats have an opportunity to flip the Wisconsin State Assembly this election after years of Republican gerrymandering, fueling enthusiasm from state legislative races to the top of the ticket—including for community leaders like Joe Sheehan.

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Rep. Stubbs: Joins Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly’s roundtable on educator workforce development

MADISON, WI – After attending a roundtable discussion on educator workforce development at Robert M. La Follette High School hosted by Department of Public Instruction State Superintendent  Dr. Jill Underly, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “First, I would like to express my gratitude to Superintendent Underly for hosting

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USDA: Invests in more projects to increase access to clean, affordable domestic biofuels and provide more cost-effective options for people in Wisconsin

Stevens Point, Wis., Oct. 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing in more projects to increase access to clean, affordable domestic biofuels and provide more cost-effective options for Wisconsin consumers. In Burnett County, $445,500 will be used by

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers nearly $450,000 to lower prices at the pump in northwest Wisconsin

WEBSTER, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive more than $445,000 to lower prices at the pump and give Wisconsinites cleaner fuel options. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, funded by the Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act.   “Homegrown biofuels

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Baldwin campaign: LG Sara Rodriguez goes on Spanish-language radio to highlight contrast between Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez appeared on La GranD Radio to talk about the contrast between Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin and how their respective policies would impact Wisconsin’s Latino communities. Rodriguez highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s work to support small businesses, protect Dreamers, stand up for Wisconsinites’ hard-earned Social

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Spaude campaign: Responds to anti-LGBTQ attack ads

GREEN BAY, WI – Ryan Spaude, candidate for Assembly District 89, released this statement: “Hate has no place in Green Bay. It’s sad to see how the Republicans are launching anti-LGBTQ attacks during the final week of the election. These new ads have no basis in reality. There’s no citations

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Van Orden campaign: Rebecca Crook refuses to debate

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Monday, the Adams County Chamber of Commerce announced that the scheduled debate for Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM in Adams-Friendship has been canceled because Rebecca Crook lied – AGAIN. After claiming that she had no problem traveling or debating in any county, stating in part, “there’s

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Rep. Stubbs: Joins Dept. of Public Education Secretary Dr. Jill Underly’s roundtable on educator workforce development

MADISON, WI – After attending a roundtable discussion on educator workforce development at Robert M. La Follette High School hosted by Department of Public Education Secretary Dr. Jill Underly, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “First, I would like to express my gratitude to Secretary Underly for hosting

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WisDems: ‘Abortion is child sacrifice:’ Eric Hovde’s closing message on abortion one week from Election Day

MADISON, Wis. — There’s one week to Election Day, and Eric Hovde is setting his closing message on abortion: campaigning with the endorsement of one of the most extreme anti-abortion groups. Hovde is ending his campaign by campaigning with the endorsement of an “unapologetically” anti-abortion group that pushes fetal personhood, wants to ban abortion from conception,

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul provides resources for parents to facilitate online safety discussions with kids during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month, is reminding parents of the importance of talking to children about online safety early and often and sharing resources available to help facilitate these conversations.   “Talking to kids about online safety is a critical

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