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GREEN BAY - The Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services (DHS) will be hosting a public hearing today regarding a waiver request from Gov. Walker’s administration to reject available federal funding for health care and limit access in Wisconsin. Additional information on the issue can be found here.

DHS Public Hearing on Gov. Walker Health Care Waiver
Thursday, December 7, 2017
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Brown County Central Library
515 Pine St.
Green Bay, WI 54301

Several statewide health care advocacy organizations have been working to raise awareness of this hearing and encouraging members of the public to attend and share their stories. In addition to local residents, Sen. Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) will be available at the event to talk to members of the press. If you are unable to attend the event but would still like to cover this issue, you can reach Sen. Hansen’s office at 608-266-5670 or email him at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .