M.D. Kittle: Mandated health care worker shortage

Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake insist the worker shortage has little to do with strict COVID vaccine mandates. Health care professionals who have quit or have been fired for just saying no to compulsory COVID-19 shots tell a different story.

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UW Health: Offers toy safety reminders this holiday season

MADISON, Wis. – Soon children will be eagerly opening presents. To ensure this is a safe and happy holiday gift giving season, UW Health officials are offering toy safety reminders. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that emergency rooms treated 198,000

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Gov. Evers, Evers Administration: Sign tribal consultation agreements

ONEIDA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with several members of his cabinet, joined Tribal chairs and presidents from several of Wisconsin’s eleven federally recognized Native Nations to sign agreements relating to consultation between the state of Wisconsin and Native Nations. The agreements underscore the importance of respectful and cooperative communication in government-to-government relations with Native Nations.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for the Protecting Our Democracy Act

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Protecting Our Democracy Act. This comprehensive package will strengthen our system of checks and balances, enhance accountability and transparency, and safeguard our elections from foreign interference. “The framers of our Constitution made sure to

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M.D. Kittle: Mandated health care worker shortage

Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake insist the worker shortage has little to do with strict COVID vaccine mandates. Health care professionals who have quit or have been fired for just saying no to compulsory COVID-19 shots tell a different story.

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UW Health: Offers toy safety reminders this holiday season

MADISON, Wis. – Soon children will be eagerly opening presents. To ensure this is a safe and happy holiday gift giving season, UW Health officials are offering toy safety reminders. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that emergency rooms treated 198,000 toy-related injuries in 2020. The most important things parents or

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USDA: Launches loan guarantee program to create more market opportunities, promote competition and strengthen America’s food supply chain

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 9, 2021 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees; these loan guarantees will back private investment in processing and food supply infrastructure

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly sends letter in response to the Joint Finance Committee co-chairs

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly sent the attached letter today the Joint Finance Committee co-chairs. December 9, 2021 Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Howard Marklein and Mark Born: I am in receipt of your disappointing, disingenuous, and nakedly political letter. Despite numerous warnings about how the intent of parts of your

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Gov. Evers, Evers Administration: Sign tribal consultation agreements

ONEIDA — Gov. Tony Evers, together with several members of his cabinet, joined Tribal chairs and presidents from several of Wisconsin’s eleven federally recognized Native Nations to sign agreements relating to consultation between the state of Wisconsin and Native Nations. The agreements underscore the importance of respectful and cooperative communication in government-to-government relations with Native Nations. The agreements also stress the importance of collaboration to help improve the planning

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes for the Protecting Our Democracy Act

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the Protecting Our Democracy Act. This comprehensive package will strengthen our system of checks and balances, enhance accountability and transparency, and safeguard our elections from foreign interference. “The framers of our Constitution made sure to include a system of Checks and Balances in order to

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Rep. Habl: Federal infrastructure bill is a winner for Wisconsin

The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, is going to bring much-needed infrastructure improvements to Wisconsin. Some of the provisions include funding for transportation improvements, replacing poisonous lead pipes, providing Wisconsinites with clean, safe drinking water, and

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