Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson is in the middle of her second term at the agency as the programs she facilitates have been increasingly in the state spotlight. She and Governor Evers have repeatedly warned about a child care crisis and an industry heading toward collapse, yet despite a record state surplus, […]
Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson is in the middle of her second term at the agency as the programs she facilitates have been increasingly in the state spotlight. She and Governor Evers have repeatedly warned about a child care crisis and an industry heading toward collapse, yet despite a record state surplus, […]
On February 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Lawmakers Pass Gov. Evers Voting Maps GOP Approves Tax Package Session Recap: Assembly Medical Marijuana Bill U.S. Senate Race Gallagher Not Seeking […]
On February 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Lawmakers Pass Gov. Evers Voting Maps GOP Approves Tax Package Session Recap: Assembly Medical Marijuana Bill U.S. Senate Race Gallagher Not Seeking […]
On February 15, 2024, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Bouche, Mary Of Green Bay, as a Public Member on the Board on Aging and Long Term Care, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2028; Donovan, Amber Of […]
On February 14, 2024, the Senate Committee on Health will held a public hearing on the following: Mortara, Dr. Justin Of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the Board of Trustees of the Medical College of Wisconsin, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2029; McNally, Patrick J. Of Elm Grove, as a Registered […]
On February 14, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a public hearing and executive session on the following: Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 1077: transfer from the state building trust fund to the general fund, funding for grants to support hospital emergency department services, and making an appropriation; Assembly Bill 1078: […]
On February 13, 2024, the Wisconsin State Legislature held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 100: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines; Assembly Bill 180: establishing a hotline for employers interested in hiring individuals with a conviction record; Assembly Bill 197: procedures for reviewing commercial building […]
Kirsten Johnson has led the Department of Health Services for nearly a year. Before that she was the head of the Milwaukee Health Department and she also oversaw the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department. On February 13, 2024, Wisconsin Health News hosted a Newsmaker Event in Madison featuring Johnson outlining her priorities at DHS, provide […]
On February 13, 2024 the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 158. preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals; Senate Bill 174: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death; Senate Bill 58: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program; Senate Bill […]
A pair of Wisconsin legislators continue to advocate for an issue many wouldn’t see as bi-partisan, the rights of undocumented immigrants. Specifically, Republican Representative John Macco and Democratic Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez introduced a package of bills supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA recipients in December. So far, none of the bills have reached […]
