On September 25, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors met on the following agenda: Presentations by invited speakers: Elizabeth Manley, LSW, Faculty and Senior Advisor for Health and Behavioral Health Policy, University of Connecticut Kathy Markeland, Executive Director, and Emily Coddington, Associate Director, Wisconsin Association of Family […]

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting state efforts to save lives. Experts share what these efforts are and take your questions on what we can all do to prevent deaths by suicide. Speakers include: Paula Tran, State Health Officer and Administrator of the DHS Division of Public Health Caroline Crehan-Neumann, […]

On August 29, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met in Green Bay, Wisconsin on the following agenda: Organizational matters Roundtable discussion recapping and developing themes from July 24, 2024 meeting Presentations by invited speakers: Krister Mattson, Vice President, Enterprise Analytics and Data Science, Emplify Health Frank […]

On July 30, 2024, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly unveiled new data in a news conference showing Wisconsin students continue dealing with unprecedented mental health challenges and call for additional investment in school mental health services. Speakers include: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly Wisconsin Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge Office of Children’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 187: local government review of commercial building plans; Senate Bill 462: crisis urgent care and observation facilities; Senate Bill 789: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies; Senate Bill 11: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion […]

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 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: […]