Madison, Wis. — Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that during the recent Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 212,209 Wisconsinites signed up for health insurance on Healthcare.gov. This is Wisconsin’s highest enrollment since the 2018 OEP. “Ensuring every Wisconsinite
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Health care –
MILWAUKEE (January 30, 2022) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Fernwood Montessori School will move to virtual learning starting Monday, January 30, 2022. Students will return to in-person
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. (WGO) — Wisconsin’s only no-compromise gun rights organization — opposes the ATF’s labeling any person in possession of anything that can increase the rate of fire, resembles a part that can increase the
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement after the release of Election Reform Bills. “As Vice-Chair of the Joint Audit Committee, the Legislative Audit Bureau’s report on Election Administration provided the legislature with a great road map
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson had another busy week on the campaign trail convincing Wisconsin voters that he’s in Washington to serve himself. Johnson told Wisconsin voters: It isn’t “society’s responsibility to take care of other people’s children.” But Johnson
The community has 30 days to give feedback on the first three final draft reports of watershed study models, which are posted online and propose potential solutions to flooding issues. The first three draft reports focus on watershed studies on
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) joined colleague Senator Kathy Bernier (R – Chippewa Falls) to introduce the first bill in a legislative initiative aimed at taking up the recommendations shared in both the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) and
(Madison)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) joined Senators Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), and Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Representatives Barb Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc), Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield), and John Macco (R-Ledgeview) in introducing a slate of election
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, March 1, local nonprofit organizations will host The Big Share®, an online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin and focused on social and environmental justice. Now in its eighth year, the annual
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce that the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. has notified the speaker’s
Madison, WI – Disability Rights Wisconsin appreciates that Governor Evers’ proposal for recently announced state surplus revenues would provide much-needed investments for individuals with disabilities and their families, particularly students and family caregivers. The proposed plan would create a family
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chairman of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement in response to the failure of the Wisconsin Elections Commission to comply with the directive on absentee ballot drop boxes issued
MADISON – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) recognized Connor Hartje, a junior at Mauston High School, for successfully completing the 2022 Senate Scholar Program. Hartje is the only Senate Scholar from the 17th Senate District selected for the program for
The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread support seen in poll results. “We do polling every year across the country, we do polling here in
The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as it develops the state’s clean energy plan. “So we recognize that legislative might be a bit of a
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children,
Madison, Wis. — Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that during the recent Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 212,209 Wisconsinites signed up for health insurance on Healthcare.gov. This is Wisconsin’s highest enrollment since the 2018 OEP. “Ensuring every Wisconsinite has access to quality, affordable health care is more important
STORY TOPICS – White house – Coronavirus – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Elections – Health care – Illinois – Law and order – Real estate – Retail
MILWAUKEE (January 30, 2022) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Fernwood Montessori School will move to virtual learning starting Monday, January 30, 2022. Students will return to in-person learning on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, after the conclusion of
Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. (WGO) — Wisconsin’s only no-compromise gun rights organization — opposes the ATF’s labeling any person in possession of anything that can increase the rate of fire, resembles a part that can increase the rate of fire, or has the potential of being altered
Madison, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) released the following statement after the release of Election Reform Bills. “As Vice-Chair of the Joint Audit Committee, the Legislative Audit Bureau’s report on Election Administration provided the legislature with a great road map of what we can improve on in our elections statewide.
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson had another busy week on the campaign trail convincing Wisconsin voters that he’s in Washington to serve himself. Johnson told Wisconsin voters: It isn’t “society’s responsibility to take care of other people’s children.” But Johnson had no problem changing the 2017 tax bill in a
The community has 30 days to give feedback on the first three final draft reports of watershed study models, which are posted online and propose potential solutions to flooding issues. The first three draft reports focus on watershed studies on the City’s west side: Spring Harbor, Stricker’s/Mendota and Wingra West.
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) joined colleague Senator Kathy Bernier (R – Chippewa Falls) to introduce the first bill in a legislative initiative aimed at taking up the recommendations shared in both the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) and WI Institute for Law and Liberty reports. Both of these
(Madison)…. Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) joined Senators Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), and Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Representatives Barb Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc), Cindi Duchow (R-Town of Delafield), and John Macco (R-Ledgeview) in introducing a slate of election reform bills today. The non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) conducted
Madison, WI – On Tuesday, March 1, local nonprofit organizations will host The Big Share®, an online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin and focused on social and environmental justice. Now in its eighth year, the annual campaign is themed “Make Change Happen” and set to raise
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce that the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. has notified the speaker’s office that President Shannon Holsey of Stockbridge-Munsee will be giving
Madison, WI – Disability Rights Wisconsin appreciates that Governor Evers’ proposal for recently announced state surplus revenues would provide much-needed investments for individuals with disabilities and their families, particularly students and family caregivers. The proposed plan would create a family caregiver tax credit, increase reimbursement rates for special education and
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater), Co-chairman of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement in response to the failure of the Wisconsin Elections Commission to comply with the directive on absentee ballot drop boxes issued by the JCRAR on January 10, 2022. WEC held a
MADISON – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) recognized Connor Hartje, a junior at Mauston High School, for successfully completing the 2022 Senate Scholar Program. Hartje is the only Senate Scholar from the 17th Senate District selected for the program for 2022. “I am very proud of Connor’s representation on behalf
The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread support seen in poll results. “We do polling every year across the country, we do polling here in Wisconsin, it doesn’t matter if you’re polling right-of-center voters, middle
The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as it develops the state’s clean energy plan. “So we recognize that legislative might be a bit of a challenge, but we’re not totally pushing away legislative opportunities,” Director
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children, families, young adults and others. “Mental health services are a