April 20, 2017 |
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I Want to Hear Your Thoughts!
Rural Wellness Bill Introduced
Across rural Wisconsin, better access to healthcare is one of the most pressing needs. Recently, I joined with Senator Jerry Petrowski to introduce legislation that would help address that need, Assembly Bill (AB) 222/Senate Bill (SB) 164. If enacted into law AB 222/SB 164 would invest $500,000 in the creation of rural wellness facilities and programs in the form of grants from the Department of Health Services (DHS). Under the bill, at least two grants would be awarded, with individual grants capped at $250,000. In order for an eligible applicant to receive a grant under this bill, the applicant must match the grant awarded and must prove that the facility or program funded by the grant addresses community health needs. AB 222/SB 164 is part of a healthcare package from the
Rural Wisconsin Initiative (RWI). The RWI is a group of
legislators committed to making the voice of rural Wisconsin heard in
the State Capitol. To find out more about the RWI please visit
www.ruralwisconsininitiative.com. Capitol Happenings
Hospitals Advocates at the Capitol
Human Services Day at the Capitol
Around the 87th District
Talking Broadband
Award Winning Cabbage
Continuing to Gather Feedback on the State Budget
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