On May 7, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 Meeting on the following: I. Department of Military Affairs Requesting supplement of $2M GPR in fiscal year 2023-24 for division of emergency management; pre-disaster flood resilience II. Department of Transportation Requesting supplement of $6M SEG in fiscal year 2023-24 for driver education […]
On May 7, 2024, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee held a public hearing followed by an executive session. Public Hearing: Proposed Audit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities Audit Report 24-3: State of Wisconsin FY 2022-23 Single Audit Audit Report 23-6: Administration of Certain Supplemental Federal Funds, Department of Health Services Executive Session: Proposed Audit: Diversity, […]
Patients across Wisconsin rely on innovative drug therapies for their health and well-being. But, the rising cost of prescription drugs is threatening patient access and squeezing healthcare budgets. It’s also prompted finger-pointing on who is to blame, preventing consensus on how to move forward. On April 30, 2024, Wisconsin Health News hosted a virtual panel […]
On April 29, 2024, the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health – Population Health Sciences hosted the 39th annual Rankin-Skatrud Memorial Professorship and Lecture featuring Dr. Maria Glymour from Boston University. She will be speaking about, “Evidence Triangulation in Dementia Research.”
On April 26, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services hosted a news conference to address a confirmed case of measles in Dane County featuring Dr. Stephanie Schauer, Wisconsin Immunization Program Manager.
On April 16, 2024, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance held a news conference upon the conclusion to Tuesday’s 13.10 on the committee’s progress regarding the release of $125 million to combat PFAS and $15 million to support healthcare access in western Wisconsin. Speakers included: Governor Tony Evers Sen. Latonya Johnson Rep. […]
On April 16, 2024, the CommNS hosted the 2024 CommUnity Conference, in collaboration with the Civic Health of Wisconsin Initiative. Coverage includes: 9am | Opening Remarks & Sneak Peek/Preview into 2024 Civic Health of WI Report featuring the following speakers: Dr. Laura Schlachter UW Madison Mary Beth Collins, J.D., M.A. Executive Director of the Center for Community and […]
A new Governor-appointed Task Force on the healthcare workforce is rushing to meet a 6 month timeline to submit solutions to the Governor while some say the state’s healthcare system is mid-crisis. Last month two Western Wisconsin hospitals closed suddenly – leaving area communities without essential services. State officials describe that situation as a canary in […]
A new Governor-appointed Task Force on the healthcare workforce is rushing to meet a 6 month timeline to submit solutions to the Governor while some say the state’s healthcare system is mid-crisis. Last month two Western Wisconsin hospitals closed suddenly – leaving area communities without essential services. State officials describe that situation as a canary in […]
On April 4, 2024, the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce met on the following agenda: 1. Welcome Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez 2. Survey Results and Scope Discussion Dr. Hannah Maxey, Veritas Health Solutions 3. Partner Presentations Bridgett Willey, Director, Allied Health Education and Career Pathways, UW Health; David Polk, Director, Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, Department […]
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has submitted a plan to the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) on how to use $36 million in opioid settlement funds to work to end the state’s opioid epidemic. On April 3, 2024, Attorney General Josh Kaul and DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson answered questions about the plan. *Short segment […]
