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Governor Walker Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State of Emergency
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding.”
Jul 13th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Highlights Economy, Workforce Development Investments in Milwaukee
During the past four years, Governor Walker has invested more than $200 million of state funding in workforce development
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
State of Wisconsin Mails Postcards to Inactive Voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is sending the postcards to voters who have not voted since the November 2012 presidential election.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Governor Walker Congratulates Sentry Theater Project SEARCH Graduates
Project SEARCH is a business-led internship program providing employment opportunities in the workplace environment to Wisconsin youth with disabilities.
May 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces Winner of 34th Annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award
The annual award is given in honor of Virginia Hart, Wisconsin’s first female cabinet member.
May 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Medicaid Waiver Proposal Would Undermine Access to Health Care
Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health Submits Comments in Opposition to Proposed Medicaid Waiver
May 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health
Serious Concerns Remain about BadgerCare Waiver Request
"If the state’s goal is to make health care more affordable and accessible while reducing drug use, then this waiver should be denied."
May 1st, 2017 by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
UWM conference to address trauma and its treatments
The effects of trauma can be devastating to individuals, their families and their communities.
Apr 14th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Governor Walker Announces Success with Initiatives That Assist People with Disabilities in Gaining Employment
During the two most recent federal fiscal years, Wisconsin helped a record 9,500 individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to employment.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Community Meeting Set to Discuss Milwaukee River Floodplain Soil and Sediment Sample Results
The public meeting will be held April 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gordon Park Pavilion.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Sober Housing Legislation Helps Address Addiction Epidemic
Rep. Sargent introduces bill to support and expand access to sober living residences in Wisconsin
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
One Wisconsin Now Calls on Gov. Scott Walker to Host Wisconsin Town Hall
After Endless Invite-Only, Lobbyist-Riddled Events, Walker Tells Electeds at CPAC ‘Do What I Say, Not What I Do’
Feb 23rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Legislators Call on Governor Walker to do More to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning, especially in children under 6, causes a lifetime of health and behavioral issues, including reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”
Jan 5th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit
Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development
Nov 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse
Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay
Oct 25th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Mark Spreitzer praises same-sex parentage ruling
“While I’m thankful for this decision, I hope we can codify this decision by passing the MFEA, and bring permanent certainty to Wisconsin families.”
Sep 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Governor Walker Announces 14,410 FoodShare Members Enter the Workforce
Average hourly wage is $11.99, average hours worked is 32.2
Aug 31st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Recognizes State and County Fraud Prevention Efforts
Nearly 11,000 Medicaid and FoodShare investigations result cost avoidance and overpayments of more than $26 million in 2015
Aug 30th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Dental Clinic Opens Serving Wisconsin Residents with Disabilities
The dental clinic adds to St. Ann Center’s commitment to providing comprehensive health care to the community.
Aug 26th, 2016 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Governor Walker Appoints Linda Seemeyer to Lead the Department of Health Services
Linda Seemeyer will begin on August 22, 2016.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Leads State Efforts to Aid Northern Wisconsin Recovery
Governor Walker also requested a Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Damage Assessment as the first important step to requesting federal disaster assistance.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Lobbyists, Republican Donors Central to Gov. Walker Closed-Door ‘Listening Sessions’
‘Are Walker’s Agencies Using Citizens’ Personal Government Data to Select Attendees?’ Asks One WI Now
Jul 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Works to Combat Opioid Addiction in Wisconsin, Across the Nation
46 of the nation’s governors sign the Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction
Jul 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Recognizes Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Hospital Project SEARCH Graduates
Project SEARCH is a one-year, transition program providing training and professional skills to disabled students with the end goal of increasing employment opportunities.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Tom Engels Interim Secretary of the Department of Health Services
Following the news of DHS Secretary Kitty Rhoades’ passing, Gov.Scott Walker wrote to DHS Deputy Secretary Tom Engels and named him Interim Secretary.
Jun 20th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Commonsense Prevails… For Now
"While we may have won the battle today, we have seen attempts from Governor Walker and legislative Republicans to resurrect their unpopular and ineffective policies despite their initial failure and massive public opposition."
Jun 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus
Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
State Must Take Immediate Action to Address Lead Poisoning of Wisconsin Children
Outdated standards and testing procedures pose public health threat
Apr 28th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Governor Scott Walker Increases Support in the Fight Against Elizabethkingia
Approves nine project positions to assist in search to find the source of the potentially deadly bacteria
Apr 8th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Governor Scott Walker Signs Three Bills Into Law
All three bills focus on building dementia-friendly communities throughout Wisconsin.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs Law Creating New WIC Internship Program for Dieticians
Senate Bill 402 – requires the Department of Health Services to establish a dietetic internship program under the state’s Women, Infants, and Children supplemental food program.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Announces Wisconsin Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fights Fraud, Saves Taxpayer Dollars
New report illustrates OIG successes in the first five years
Mar 7th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Investment in Fight Against Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
Opioid abuse and drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin growing at an alarming rate
Mar 1st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Fight Opioid Addiction from Prevention to Recovery
Opioids contributed to 45 percent of the 843 Wisconsin drug overdose deaths in 2013
Feb 24th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Emergency Funding Bill to Combat Opioid and Heroin Abuse
Opioids contributed to 45 percent of the 843 Wisconsin drug overdose deaths in 2013
Feb 8th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Scott Walker Signs Family Care Bill into Law at Rock County Courthouse
Wisconsinites deserve access to quality health care options, where they need it and when they need it, Governor Walker said.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Improving Mental Health Programs: Governor Scott Walker Highlights Initiatives in State of the State Address
“The mental health of the people of Wisconsin is just as important as their physical health.”
Jan 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Working for Wisconsin: Project SEARCH Prepares Youth with Disabilities for Workforce, Career Success
Innovative program expands under Governor Walker's workforce development agenda
Jan 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 10 Bills into Law
Including Assembly Bill 387 which repeals and recreates Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin statutes relating to campaign finance.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barnes to Gov. Walker – Help Milwaukee Avoid Hunger Crisis
2,700 Milwaukee residents affected each month by failed service model
Nov 30th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Medicaid Claims Majority of New State Spending During 2015-17
New State Budget Also Has Major Implications for Education and Transportation
Nov 12th, 2015 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the Joint Committee on Finance action today
“Today’s action marks a step in the right direction for the I-90/39 highway project.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Republicans Put Women’s Health and Lives in Jeopardy in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood
“Again, Republicans are putting politics ahead of people...”
Sep 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Governor Scott Walker Approves Scope Statements Relating to Entitlement Reform
Allows state agencies to begin implementation of drug testing requirement
Sep 8th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Budget Doesn’t Reflect Wisconsin Values
From beginning to end, it is difficult to imagine a budget that less reflects the values of Wisconsinites.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Statement on Changes to Wisconsin’s Well Woman Program
"With the changes DHS is proposing, women in many areas of the state will no longer have those health care professionals nearby providing timely care."
Jun 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Sen. Vinehout: Reps Craig and Jarchow Display “Staggering Ignorance” of Legislative Audit Bureau
“Their bill embeds auditors in the agencies making them ripe for corruption by executive staff and partisan leaders.”
Jun 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Erpenbach Motion in Finance to Support WI Cancer Reporting System
Cancer statistics will help provide insight and treatment options
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Growth of Poverty Wage Jobs Makes Rejection of BadgerCare Dollars a Fiscal Threat
The number of Wisconsin workers eligible for BadgerCare and who work for large poverty wage employers has increased by 8% over the last year.
May 4th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
County Executive Asks State Leaders to Build on Family Care’s Strength
MCDFC’s most recent quality audit noted measures in the Quality Management Program were 100% met.
Apr 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Citizen Action Files Open Records Request for Insurance Industry Lobbying on BadgerCare
Citizen Action asks Walker Administration to release all correspondence with insurance industry on the issue of federal funding for BadgerCare.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Senior Citizens Mistakenly Cut from FoodShare
Many local seniors are eligible to have their FoodShare benefits restored to previous levels
Oct 6th, 2014 by Hunger Task Force
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Action on Special Enrollment Period for 38,000 Wisconsinites Dropped from BadgerCare under Governor Walker’s Plan
Last Week, Baldwin Asked Obama Administration for Special Enrollment Period to Close Coverage Gap Created By Walker Administration
Sep 4th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Over 1.6 Million Wisconsinites to See Referendum on BadgerCare Funding on November Ballot
Today the Milwaukee County Board approved placing an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether the State of Wisconsin should accept enhanced federal funds for BadgerCare.
Jun 26th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Eau Claire County Approves Referendum to Accept Funds for BadgerCare
Earlier this week the Eau Claire County Board approved placing an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether the State of Wisconsin should accept enhanced federal funds for BadgerCare rejected by Walker and conservatives in the Legislature.
May 23rd, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Representative Goyke: Assembly Republicans Fail to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Victims of Sexual Assault
State Rep. Goyke issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly adjourning without passing Assembly Bill 518.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Leadership Recognized with Annual Awards
On Thursday, March 20 2014, 11 Wisconsin leaders will receive recognition awards from Diverse and Resilient.
Jan 27th, 2014 by Diverse & Resilient
Representative Goyke Testifies on Assembly Bill 518 – “Lindsey’s Law”
Today, State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) testified before the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice in support of Assembly Bill 518, “Lindsey’s Law.”
Jan 9th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model
On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens
Jul 30th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Common Council members call on state to house sex offenders elsewhere
Members of the Milwaukee Common Council sharply criticized a state program that houses dangerous sex offenders in residential neighborhoods this week, calling it “disruptive to neighborhoods” and a “foolish waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
County Executive Abele Applauds Gov. Walker’s Commitment to Mental Health
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele applauds Governor Scott Walker’s announcement today of a $29 million investment in mental health programs and services.
Feb 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns
An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo
Dec 11th, 2012 by State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo
Mayor Barrett Encourages City Employees To Say “Not Me” To Diabetes
The City of Milwaukee is among the first public sector employers in the state to offer employees the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a 12-month lifestyle behavior intervention designed especially for people with prediabetes, the clinical precursor for type 2 diabetes. To screen its employees at the highest risk for diabetes, the City will host UnitedHealthcare’s 18-wheel mobile testing clinic at City Hall.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
