Incumbent Tom Barrett will face state Sen. Lena Taylor in the April election as he seeks a fifth term as Milwaukee mayor. With almost all of the vote in, Barrett was at 50 percent, while Taylor, D-Milwaukee, was at 31
Two state Dem lawmakers will square off in April to decide the next Milwaukee County exec. With almost all of the vote in, Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, was at the top of a four-way pack at 36 percent, while Rep.
Conservative Justice Daniel Kelly and liberal Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky will advance to the April 7 general election to decide a 10-year term on the state’s highest court after Tuesday’s primary. With all but two precincts in as of
MADISON – Today, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) supported a bipartisan package of legislation aimed at improving water quality across Wisconsin. Last year, Governor Evers declared 2019 as the “Year of Clean Drinking Water” which was one of the catalysts for
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MADISON – Today, the State Assembly unanimously passed 10 bipartisan bills related to water quality. Last year, Governor Evers declared 2019 as the “Year of Clean Drinking Water” which was the catalyst for these efforts. After the governor introduced significant
Madison – Today, Rep. Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) praised the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 538. “I want to thank the State Assembly for their overwhelming bipartisan support for this vital bill,” said Rep. Fields. AB 538 and
MADISON – Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) displayed his support for clean Wisconsin water today through a number of votes for bills that promote better, cleaner water throughout the state. Rep. Steineke voted in favor of each bill from the bipartisan Speaker’s
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The state’s largest dairy lobbying group applauded today’s approval by the state Assembly of a streamlined process for trading water quality credits, saying the change is an important step toward improving water quality by capitalizing on
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill 91, legislation which would support clean water initiatives and rural economic development. “Environmental and business advocates have
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Madison – Today, two bills authored by State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. Assembly Bill 737 removes the limit on the number of schools a student can apply to under open enrollment for applications to a
Madison – After serving for the last year on the Speaker’s Task Force on Water, Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome) is pleased to announce that thirteen bills prepared by the Task Force have been passed by the State Assembly. “Water is
MADISON – Today, 10 bipartisan bills that Rep. Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens Point) co-authored as Vice-Chair of the legislative Water Quality Task Force were passed unanimously by the Wisconsin State Assembly. The bills (Assembly Bills 789, 790, 791, 792, 795,
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MADISON – Thirteen bills recommended by the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality chaired by Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) passed the Assembly today with bipartisan support. The task force report detailing the committee’s recommendations was released in January following a
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Assembly approved two efforts lead by Cowles in Senate to protect children’s health. One of the efforts passed includes part of the Supporting Children’s Health by Ousting Outdated
Today, the Assembly unanimously passed patient-centered legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and ensuring consumers’ interests are placed before the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have a multifaceted role in our healthcare system. They create formularies, contract with
(Madison, WI) Representative Michael Schraa’s (R-Oshkosh) Pharmacy Benefit Manager bill passed the Assembly unanimously. This bill will lower drug costs for consumers across the state. “A small town pharmacy owner first told me about Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their
Incumbent Tom Barrett will face state Sen. Lena Taylor in the April election as he seeks a fifth term as Milwaukee mayor. With almost all of the vote in, Barrett was at 50 percent, while Taylor, D-Milwaukee, was at 31 percent. Ald. Tony Zielinski was in third at 16 percent.
Two state Dem lawmakers will square off in April to decide the next Milwaukee County exec. With almost all of the vote in, Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, was at the top of a four-way pack at 36 percent, while Rep. David Crowley, D-Milwaukee, was next at 35 percent. County Board
Conservative Justice Daniel Kelly and liberal Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky will advance to the April 7 general election to decide a 10-year term on the state’s highest court after Tuesday’s primary. With all but two precincts in as of early this morning, Kelly was at 50.1 percent, while Karofsky
MADISON – Today, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) supported a bipartisan package of legislation aimed at improving water quality across Wisconsin. Last year, Governor Evers declared 2019 as the “Year of Clean Drinking Water” which was one of the catalysts for these efforts. After the governor introduced significant initiatives in his
200218 WWA … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly unanimously passed 10 bipartisan bills related to water quality. Last year, Governor Evers declared 2019 as the “Year of Clean Drinking Water” which was the catalyst for these efforts. After the governor introduced significant initiatives in his budget proposal, the Water Quality Task Force
Madison – Today, Rep. Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) praised the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 538. “I want to thank the State Assembly for their overwhelming bipartisan support for this vital bill,” said Rep. Fields. AB 538 and its Senate companion bill Senate Bill (SB) 438 would bring
MADISON – Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) displayed his support for clean Wisconsin water today through a number of votes for bills that promote better, cleaner water throughout the state. Rep. Steineke voted in favor of each bill from the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality recommendations, along with a bill
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The state’s largest dairy lobbying group applauded today’s approval by the state Assembly of a streamlined process for trading water quality credits, saying the change is an important step toward improving water quality by capitalizing on farmers’ innovative nutrient management practices. Tom Crave, president of the
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) thanks members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for their unanimous approval of Senate Bill 91, legislation which would support clean water initiatives and rural economic development. “Environmental and business advocates have a shared mission in protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources,” said John
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Madison – Today, two bills authored by State Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. Assembly Bill 737 removes the limit on the number of schools a student can apply to under open enrollment for applications to a virtual charter school. Current law allows a family to apply
Madison – After serving for the last year on the Speaker’s Task Force on Water, Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome) is pleased to announce that thirteen bills prepared by the Task Force have been passed by the State Assembly. “Water is critical. I’m proud to be asked to participate in such
MADISON – Today, 10 bipartisan bills that Rep. Katrina Shankland (D- Stevens Point) co-authored as Vice-Chair of the legislative Water Quality Task Force were passed unanimously by the Wisconsin State Assembly. The bills (Assembly Bills 789, 790, 791, 792, 795, 796, 797, 799, 800, and 801) represent a total investment
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MADISON – Thirteen bills recommended by the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality chaired by Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) passed the Assembly today with bipartisan support. The task force report detailing the committee’s recommendations was released in January following a total of fourteen hearings held around the state. “When this
MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after the Assembly approved two efforts lead by Cowles in Senate to protect children’s health. One of the efforts passed includes part of the Supporting Children’s Health by Ousting Outdated Lead (SCHOOL) Acts to address lead in school drinking water
Today, the Assembly unanimously passed patient-centered legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and ensuring consumers’ interests are placed before the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have a multifaceted role in our healthcare system. They create formularies, contract with pharmacies, and negotiate with manufacturers. Despite how important their role
(Madison, WI) Representative Michael Schraa’s (R-Oshkosh) Pharmacy Benefit Manager bill passed the Assembly unanimously. This bill will lower drug costs for consumers across the state. “A small town pharmacy owner first told me about Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their unfair business practices. It really hit home when our PBM