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On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee held a markup hearing on its proposal to cut at least $715 billion in federal spending from Medicaid-the largest proposed cuts to the program in history. The scale of these cuts would blow holes in State budgets and force Wisconsin to reduce...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (May 15, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber is now accepting vendor applications for its AI Business Summit on Wednesday, November 5. This is the premier event for businesses, innovators, and professionals looking to explore the power of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This event will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and cutting-edge businesses to...

— The Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives just concluded its markup of their portion of the federal budget reconciliation bill. The bill as it currently stands would cut $715 billion from the Medicaid program over the next 10 years and result in 13.7 million people losing their health insurance coverage through...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,053,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to April 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for April 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.3% over last month, which is 0.9 percentage...

Bill Would Require Governor’s Administration to Follow State Law and Turn Over Millions in Covid-Era Interest Payments to State Treasury MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing LRB-3000/LRB-3235, which would require Governor Evers and Department of Administration Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld to hand over $170 million in earned interest on unspent...

MILWAUKEE — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. The ceremony will take place at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument obelisk, located in the northwest corner of the cemetery near I-94, at the western end of Walker Road.

Yesterday, the Energy & Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill which would cut $715 billion in Medicaid funding over 10 years and would result in 13.7 million people losing health care coverage. Despite stated intent to protect people with disabilities from funding cuts and changes to Medicaid, Wisconsinites with disabilities would not...

Last night, Derrick Van Orden voted to slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps feed thousands of children across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Republican bill would cut nearly $300 billion from the program relied on by over 34,000 households in Van Orden’s district, over 40% of which have children. Van Orden’s vote also...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year. As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership. He and his team of mortgage professionals have helped WHEDA fund a record-breaking number...

MADISON, WI — May 14, 2025 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading Wisconsin organization supporting employment for people with disabilities, is raising concerns about a proposal under consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee to cut at least $715 billion in federal spending from Medicaid. ERI warns these potential cuts could significantly impact workforce...

Hortonville, WI (May 14, 2025): Wolf River Community Bank is proud to welcome Steve Lonigro as its new Director of Retail Banking. Steve brings more than 25 years of banking experience from across the greater Fox Valley area. He has a strong background in retail banking, with a deep commitment to people-first leadership, team development,...

Yesterday’s vote by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee would make the biggest cut in Medicaid history, cutting at least $715 B in federal spending from Medicaid that will have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s disability community. The Survival Coalition of more than 20 statewide disability organizations has been following the proposed cuts closely, and...

This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) and Tribal partner agencies. The campaign directs customers to new and improved ways to contact local ADRCs, including a searchable online...

The Assembly Ways and Means Committee has voted unanimously in favor of AB 231, which would create the State Film Office and a tax credit incentive for producing films in Wisconsin. Filmmakers told lawmakers at a public hearing last week the bill would boost Wisconsin’s economy by providing resources and support to bring more...

-- The Assembly Ways and Means Committee has voted unanimously in favor of AB 231, which would create the State Film Office and a tax credit incentive for producing films in Wisconsin. Filmmakers told lawmakers at a public hearing last week the bill would boost Wisconsin’s economy by providing resources and support to bring...