Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition: Copay accumulator bill similar to WI’s passes Texas Legislature – WI should be next
MADISON, Wis (May 24, 2023) – The Wisconsin All Copays Count Coalition (WACCC) which represents patients whose health and finances are at risk from an unfair insurer policy that stops drug assistance programs from counting toward patient deductibles or out of pocket
U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley: To Durham: Why did former FBI officials not cooperate with your investigation?
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, sent a letter to Special Counsel John Durham raising questions about why
Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of the Village Of Wheeler Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Wheeler is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its public
Baldwin Campaign: End Citizens United / Let America Vote endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, End Citizens United (ECU) / Let America Vote (LAV) announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. With more than four million members nationwide, ECU / LAV is committed to upholding our democracy by
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds continuing decline in approval of the way the U.S. Supreme Court is doing its job, with amount varying according to respondents’ partisanship
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 41% of adults approve of the way the U.S. Supreme Court is doing its job, while 59% disapprove. This is a 6-percentage-point decline from January when 47% approved
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Announces remote online notarization rules
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Code of chapter DFI-CCS 25, relating to notaries public and notarial acts. These administrative rules help the state implement 2019 Wisconsin Act 125, which revised
Dept. of Natural Resources: Only a few days left to apply for a 2023 elk hunting license
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31 to apply for a chance at a 2023 elk hunting license. This year’s elk hunting season will run from Saturday, Oct. 14
A Better Wisconsin Together: State Republicans put corporations over constituents with inaction on lowering prescription drug costs
MADISON, Wis. — Across zip codes and tax brackets, nobody in Wisconsin should have to choose between paying rent, putting food on the table, or affording their prescribed medications. But Republicans on the state budget committee have chosen greedy corporations over
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party: Gallagher statement on Micron ban
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the statement below following the Chinese Communist Party ban on microchips made by the Boise, Idaho-based Micron. “On May 21, the Cyberspace Administration of China determined, without providing evidence, that products made
Dept. of Transportation: Public meetings scheduled for Madison Beltline study
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host two public involvement meetings to discuss the Madison Beltline Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study. The meetings will provide an update on the status of this ongoing study and gather public input on
Rep. Duchow: JFC approves funding for Lapham lodge
Madison, WI – The Joint Finance Committee approved Rep. Duchow’s (R-Delafield) budget request for a new lodge at Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine State Forest. “As the only state park with the ability to produce its own snow, Lapham Peak
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Kicks off “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” in New Richmond and Wausau
WISCONSIN – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin kicked off her “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” with roundtables in New Richmond and Wausau to discuss the Senator’s work to increase health care and disability benefits for Wisconsin veterans who have been
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal
World BEYOND War: Joins 100 organizations to publish ceasefire petition and deliver it to U.S. Sens. Johnson, Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Pocan
Madison for a World BEYOND War joins the Peace in Ukraine Coalition to fan out across Capitol Hill and congressional home district offices on Wednesday, May 24th, to deliver a petition that urges Presidents Biden, Putin and Zelensky to support
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Appointed to new task force on agriculture and nutrition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to a new task force on Agriculture and Nutrition. The task force will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming
Road America: MotoAmerica superbikes return for an exciting weekend of racing and festivities
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 23, 2023 – Road America, the premier racetrack located in the heart of Wisconsin, is poised and ready to host the MotoAmerica Series at America’s National Park of Speed June 2-4. The weekend event promises to be an
Acuity Health: Challenge to benefit neonatal intensive care
The 2023 Acuity Health Challenge will be held Saturday, July 15, with proceeds supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Family Birth Center of Aurora Medical Center-Sheboygan County. The Challenge features a 2-mile or 5K run/walk, with donation
UW–Madison: Bucky’s Classroom reaches record-breaking number of Wisconsin students
The Bucky’s Classroom program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is doing its part to inspire the next generation of college students in the Badger State. From its beginnings in 2016 serving seven schools and 300 students, the initiative has grown
Dept. of Natural Resources: Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant recognized as DNR Lab Of The Year
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient. The award recognizes a small registered laboratory’s commitment to quality and excellent work. More than
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County wins five 2023 NACo Achievement Awards
MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work