UW-Madison: Researchers identify ways to improve emergency care for people living with dementia
MADISON, Wis. – A new collection of research papers sets out priority areas to better provide emergency care for people living with dementia in the United States. While delirium – which, like dementia, also disrupts attention, cognition and consciousness –
Dept. of Workforce Development: Participating in NASWA’s integrity data hub to detect and prevent fraud
MADISON – Building on its multifaceted, modernized approach to detect and prevent fraud, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now participating in the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ Integrity Data Hub, which provides states with cross-matching verification options
Wisconsin BBB: Scam alert – 6 scams for college students to avoid
Milwaukee, Wis. – College students must spend money on tuition payments and school supplies as they prepare for the new year. However, scammers are taking this opportunity to try to steal some of that money through various schemes and scams.One tactic that
American Lung Association: Launches Woodstove Changeout Program in Northern Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (August 8, 2022) – The American Lung Association is pleased to announce the launch of the Northern Wisconsin Woodstove Changeout Program, which provides funding to residents who want to replace old, wood-burning stoves with new, healthier heating appliances. The program is for
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Democrats are as detached from economic reality as they are from the truth
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the Democrats’ latest big-government spending package. “The Orwellian named ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ will do no such thing, as a number of prominent experts and economic policy
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition: August 9th election- resources for voters with disabilities
Tuesday, August 9, is Election Day in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition urges voters with disabilities to cast a ballot and participate in our democracy. The Disability Rights Wisconsin Voter (DRW) Hotline is available to answer your voting questions.
AARP Wisconsin: Thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin for historic vote toward real relief on prescription drug pricing
Madison, WI – Earlier today the Senate voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill that includes several key provisions to lower the prices of prescription drugs. AARP Wisconsin thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin for supporting this critical legislation
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Free Dale Carnegie training offered for PULSE Young Professionals
(Fox Cities, WI; August 7, 2022) The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has announced a free Dale Carnegie seminar series for members of its Pulse Young Professionals Group. The program, which will be held at the Chamber, kicks off on August
WisDems: Statement on Ron Johnson’s vote against Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Ron Johnson voting against the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that would lower prescription drug costs and make the ultra wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Legislation will make big corporations pay a fair share of taxes and lower out-of-pocket costs for working families on energy, prescription drugs, and health care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Discusses Inflation Reduction Act on MSNBC
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Yasmin Vossoughian on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act. This bill, passed by the Senate today, is expected to pass in the House when Members reconvene this Friday. Click here
Opportunity Wisconsin: Johnson abandons Wisconsin workers and families in favor of the status quo
Inflation Reduction Act passes Senate, will make historic investments in economy, climate, health care and middle class, no thanks to Sen. Johnson MADISON, Wis.—Today the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a historic bill that will make
Concord Coalition: Welcomes deficit reduction goals of Democratic Climate, Tax and Health Care Bill, but warns that back-loaded savings may never take effect
WASHINGTON, DC – The Concord Coalition today welcomed the deficit reduction goals of the Democratic Climate, Tax and Health Care bill, but cautioned that the heavily back-loaded nature of the savings poses a significant risk that some of those savings
WisDems: Key vote alert – Ron Johnson votes against lower prescription drug costs for Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — In response to Ron Johnson voting against legislation that would lower prescription drug costs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Senate Communications Advisor Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Ron Johnson has made it clear he is on the side of Big
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: 2022 Fox Cities Future 15 awards nominations now open
FOX CITIES, Wis. (Aug. 6, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and its Pulse Young Professionals Network are ready to select the 12th annual class of Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professionals. Nominations are open now through Aug. 26 at https://form.jotform.com/222015730278147. These awards
Reps. Kind, Gallagher, and Beyer: Introduce the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust imports in the interest of national security under
WisDems: Republican gubernatorial candidates are radical and wrong on public safety
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch prioritize the gun lobby and partisan politics over the safety of Wisconsinites. Their radical agendas will make people less safe. Tim Michels wants 18-year-olds to be able to buy AR-15s, with no waiting
Kleefisch campaign: What they’re saying – Tim Michels’ Trump flip-flop
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In case you missed it, Tim Michels flip-flopped in less than 24 hours this week over whether or not he would support Trump for President in 2024. The flip-flop is the latest in a series of high-profile mistakes from
BLOC: For the people of Milwaukee, the RNC should stay away
The community of Milwaukee spoke. Neighbors, business owners, folks of all race, ideology, and identity, spoke as one voice. But city, and state officials had another plan and heard only their own voices. The vision they shared for the RNC
WisDems: Ahead of Trump rally, WisDems condemn radical candidates for Governor
MADISON, Wis. – Hours ahead of Donald Trump’s campaign rally in support of Tim Michels, Wisconsin Democrats condemned the disgraced former president and the radical politics he and Tim Michels want to bring to Wisconsin. Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch are