Gov. Walker announced the lifting of the caps on Wisconsin’s long-term care programs.
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A seclusion and restraint bill is being circulated among members of the legislature to see if they want to co-sponsor it. Legislators have until Friday, December 23, to sign on in support. Please contact your state senator and state representative to voice your opinion on this bill if this is an issue that concerns you.
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The Wisconsin legislature cut $1.6 billion from the 2011-13 public education budget. With this survey, parents of children with disabilities can share important information about how cuts may be impacting their children in their classrooms.
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The Department of Health Services is requesting comments on a plan to develop a coordinated system of care for people on both Medicaid and Medicare called Virtual PACE.
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On Thursday, November 10, Democrats in the Assembly and Senate will hold a hearing about the changes to the Medicaid program proposed by the Department of Health Services.
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Medicaid funding supports BadgerCare, Family Care, and other programs. On Thursday, November 10, 2011 the Joint Finance Committee of the state legislature will discuss a request from the Department of Health Services (DHS) to make changes to these programs. If you are concerned about the proposed changes, contact your legislators.
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The State Superintendent’s Council on Special Education will hold a public forum to gather input from parents and other stakeholders about special education. This public forum will be held on November 14, 2011, between 5:00 and 7:00 PM in Middleton.
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