Gov. Evers: Evers, WisDOT, DWD announce over $4 million to expand access to transportation, help reduce barriers for joining the workforce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $4 million in Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program (WETAP) grants for organizations across 54 Wisconsin counties to expand access to employment-related transportation opportunities and promote Wisconsinites’ ability to enter and remain successful in the workforce. Funded by the Federal Transit Administration...
People First Wisconsin: Medicaid cuts are cruel, unnecessary, and devastating; needs don’t go away when funding does
Yesterday, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee began a mark-up hearing on its proposal to cut at least $715 billion in federal spending from Medicaid. The initial Congressional Budget Office estimates this proposal will result in at least 13.7 million people losing health coverage. The facts are that this would be the largest cut to Medicaid...
Kids Forward: $700B Medicaid cuts put Wisconsin families, kids, & rural hospitals at risk
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee is taking its first step on proposed efforts to cut at least $715 B from Medicaid over the next 10 years—which would be the largest Medicaid cut in the health program’s 60 year history—and weaken the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill would lead to 13.7 million people losing their health...
Rep. Stroud: Applauds Governor Evers’ support for Douglas County HUBZone designation
MADISON, Wis. — In a major step forward for economic development in Northwest Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers has issued a letter of support for designating Douglas County as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), following advocacy from State Representative Angela Stroud (D-Ashland).
Representative Stroud wrote to the Governor earlier this year urging support for...
Family Governed Southeastern Waukesha County Inc: Stop Medicaid cuts
Family Governed Southeastern Waukesha County Inc, a not-for-profit corporation is a collective of innovative families who have come together with the commitment to assuring that our adult children with disabilities (self-advocates) live healthy, safe, andcommunity-based lives. Our young adults rely on Medicaid to meet their healthcare needs and to receive the support necessary to live and work...
SAVE IRIS: Medicaid cuts endanger people with disabilities
Medicaid is critical for people with disabilities and older adults, providing them with necessary health care and the support to live and work in their communities.
The House Energy & Commerce Committee held a markup hearing yesterday on proposals that threaten to undermine the very foundation of Medicaid. These proposals would result in at...
SOPHIA: Saving healthcare and Medicaid services from serious disruption
Medicaid funding provides healthcare and support services to individuals with disabilities, seniors, children who need help in school, families who care for a loved one at home, and many others. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee has released the legislative text which includes ideas that would shift some costs to states, make changes that could impact...
Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association: Presents first-ever comprehensive map of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs in collaboration with Vicente LLP
Cambridge, Wis., May 14, 2025 — The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) is giving a first-of-its-kind look into the state of Indigenous cannabis enterprises with a new map of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs (above), created in collaboration with leading cannabis law firm Vicente LLP. Developed through in-depth research and interviews with Tribal leaders, the ICIA’s Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs Map demonstrates...
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Kay Kertz promoted to Senior Vice President
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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Wednesday that Kay Kertz has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance & Human Resources.
Kertz joined WMC in 1991 as an accountant and held numerous accounting and human resources roles before being...
U.S. Small Business Administration: Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness to retire
Long tenure marked by unifying, expanding Wisconsin small business ecosystem; two other staff members also retiring
MILWAUKEE—SBA Wisconsin District Director Eric Ness is retiring after 35 years of public service with the U.S. Small Business Administration. He has served as the district director since 2001. He has been responsible for the delivery of SBA programs...
Action! Wisconsin: Another positive step forward for legislative efforts to provide film production incentives & establish State Film Office
Proposed Assembly Bill Advances with Growing Bipartisan Support Statewide
Madison, WI, May 14, 2025 – Members ofAction! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers, producers, businesses, and film and television project supporters, remain positive as legislative efforts to create film production incentives and establish a State Film Office continue to move forward. This morning the Assembly...
Medical College of Wisconsin: Central Wisconsin campus announces interim dean
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Wausau, Wis. – May 14, 2025 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is pleased to announce Matthew L. Hunsaker, MD, FAAFP, Founding Dean of MCW-Green Bay, as the Interim Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin. This appointment, effective June 1, 2025, allows for...
