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>>Governor Wants State Law On Pre-Existing Conditions, Health Coverage (Madison, WI)  —  Governor Scott Walker will call for a state law to guarantee health insurance coverage for Wisconsin residents with pre-existing medical conditions.  Walker is giving a preview of parts of his State of the State address to be delivered Wednesday night.  The Republican governor says he wants his state to join four others in getting a federal waiver so re-insurance can be offered.  That could lower premiums for consumers in the private insurance marketplace.  He also wants a permanent federal waiver for Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program.   >>Woman’s Frozen Body Found Next To Car In Rock County (Town of Harmony,

On Wednesday January 17th, a high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle, resulted in Michael Vierck, age 30, of Elroy, being arrested and receiving 5 citations. Shortly after Vierck alleged allegedly stole the vehicle, authorities spotted it travelling in downtown Mauston.  Police attempted to pull him over, instead he  led them on a high-speed chase with speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.  The chase ended when he struck a tree in a field after leaving Sumiec Road. Charges include charges against Vierck include; Recklessly Endangering Safety, Operating without Owner’s Consent, Attempting to Flee or Elude Officer, Resisting an Officer, and Disorderly Conduct. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State

The Isthmus Beer and Cheese Festival for 2018 was full of new beers and breweries, and some hidden — literally — gems. Which was the most covetable? Source: Isthmus.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Now that industrial hemp farming has been legalized in the Badger State, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau will hold a seminar on the crop’s marketing potential later this month. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Swine moving into and within Wisconsin will have to meet new testing requirements beginning on February 1. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]