Gov. Tony Evers in his 2024 State of the State address tonight announced he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to issue a standing order that will remove barriers for over-the-counter contraception, including emergency contraception, for BadgerCare Plus members. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily, oral … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy
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Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, fast food wrappers, … [Read more...] about Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available
Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek Encourage Wisconsinites to Sign Up for Healthcare Coverage During Open Enrollment
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable healthcare coverage during the 11th annual ‘Open Enrollment’ period. On Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, open enrollment will begin and continue through Jan. 15, 2024. During this limited time, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek Encourage Wisconsinites to Sign Up for Healthcare Coverage During Open Enrollment
Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Resuming Abortion Care for Patients
Gov. Evers today released a statement regarding the decision by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to resume providing abortion services to patients in Wisconsin. Over a year ago now, on June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Resuming Abortion Care for Patients
Local Banker Completes Graduate School of Banking
First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), is pleased to announce that Keith McCormick has recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He also received a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development. The Graduate School of Banking was … [Read more...] about Local Banker Completes Graduate School of Banking