Politics
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Washington County to Meet with Local Officials Working on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis
Senator Baldwin joined 14 of her Senate colleagues last week to introduce the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
The President’s emergency declaration only makes about $57,000 available which fails to adequately address this epidemic.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Despite Mounting Questions of Fitness and Legitimacy of Trump Administration Another Extreme Judicial Nominee Approved for Lifetime Slot on Federal Judiciary
Repercussions Are Dire and Could be Felt For Generations to Come
Nov 3rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
Changing Our Identity for Special Interests
Republicans seek to change Wisconsin’s well-known slogan for influential lobbyists on a whim
Nov 3rd, 2017 by State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein
Georgia Maxwell Elected Chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission
Maxwell previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces Wisconsin Awarded More Than $15 Million to Fight Opioid Epidemic
$7.6 million federal grant approved for second year
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs Bill Banning Synthetic Types of Fentanyl
The bill adds forms of fentanyl to the synthetic opiates category under Schedule I.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Democrats Introduce CNA Pay Act to Address Nursing Aide Shortage
The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Speaker Vos Announces New Assembly Committee on International Affairs and Commerce
Wisconsin exported $21 billion in products last year.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Republican Plan Would Diminish Nursing Care Quality
Democrats Provide Alternative Solution to Wisconsin’s Certified Nursing Aide Shortage
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Assembly Passes Bill Banning Abortion Coverage
"If this policy becomes law, families in Wisconsin will have to pay the full cost of an unexpected medical emergency out of pocket."
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Eureka! WI Assembly Ready to Strike Job-Creating Pay Dirt with Passage of Mining for America Act
AFP-Wisconsin Activists Redouble Grassroots Efforts as Measure Advances to Senate
Nov 2nd, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
