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GOP health leader is open to some recommendations by Evers’ healthcare workforce task force

GOP health leader is open to some recommendations by Evers’ healthcare workforce task force

by | Aug 20, 2024 | , | 0 |

The Republican leader of the Senate’s health committee said Monday she sees merit in some of the proposals recommended by the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, but criticized Gov. Tony Evers for vetoing healthcare-related bills passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature.  
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Future of Medicaid long-term care fee schedule will be topic next budget, say GOP lawmakers

Future of Medicaid long-term care fee schedule will be topic next budget, say GOP lawmakers

by | Aug 2, 2024 | , , , | 0 |

Legislators will consider the future of a fee schedule for some Medicaid long-term care services during the state’s next biennial budget process, the Republican co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee said Thursday. 
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Evers urges voters to reject GOP-backed push for legislative oversight of federal dollars

Evers urges voters to reject GOP-backed push for legislative oversight of federal dollars

by | Jul 30, 2024 | , , | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers on Monday urged Wisconsin voters to reject a Republican-backed push to amend the state’s Constitution to give the Legislature more say over the spending of federal dollars, following a fight between the governor and GOP lawmakers over COVID-19 relief money. 
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JFC approves positions for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion, after objecting in February

JFC approves positions for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion, after objecting in February

by | Jul 18, 2024 | , , | 0 |

The Legislature’s budget-writing committee this week signed off on a Department of Health Services’ plan for about 124 full-time positions to staff an expansion of the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center, after lifting an objection to the proposal raised in February.
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Legislative Council: Budget committee can release western Wisconsin health dollars, with legal risk

Legislative Council: Budget committee can release western Wisconsin health dollars, with legal risk

by | Jun 11, 2024 | , | 0 |

The Legislature’s budget-writing committee can release dollars to help western Wisconsin respond to healthcare facility closures, “although doing so may involve some legal risk,” according to a recent memo from legislative attorneys. 
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Meningitis vaccine requirement takes effect after suspension expires 

Meningitis vaccine requirement takes effect after suspension expires 

by | May 21, 2024 | , , | 0 |

The Department of Health Services is moving again to implement a meningitis vaccine requirement for students entering the seventh grade, after a suspension placed on it by Republican lawmakers expired. Students also need a booster dose when they enter 12th grade. 
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