Healthcare policy is complex. But solving problems is possible. If those in Washington have given up, let’s consider new ideas at our state Capitol. We might land on an idea that really works.
AG Brad Schimel today disputed his agency has a backlog of untested rape kits, even though earlier this year there were some 6,000 stored at Wisconsin hospitals and police departments that had not been submitted for testing. Schimel told the
To those who are ready for something better – please join the effort to fix our broken campaign finance reform system, so that we get health care reform that actually works for We The People.
Last week Republicans struggled to do what they had done so easily dozens of times in the past: pass a bill to repeal Obamacare. But it got tricky this time because they had to make good on the “replace” part of their “repeal and replace” mantra that worked so well for them in every election since the law was passed.
Youth Empowered in the Struggle, teachers, & parents to rally before vote in support of the resolution Who: Youth Empowered in the Struggle, Schools and Communities United, Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association, students, parents, community supporters What: Rally and Vote on MPS Sanctuary
Trump’s histrionics should be viewed for exactly what they are: Calculated distractions intended to keep one from peering behind the curtain of lies that he routinely espouses.
Republicans, who couldn’t launch enough investigations into Hillary Clinton’s emails or who said what about Benghazi — both issues that even Republicans knew were phony — can’t bring themselves to get behind probing the lies that are as clear as the noses on their faces.
The Wisconsin Retirement System is a great example of government working well. Thanks to decades of prudent management by both Democrats and Republicans, it has provided an ample retirement income to generations of Wisconsin’s public employees and remains one of the only fully funded public pension systems in the nation.
“How often do ethics change in massage therapy?” wonders Sara Cerwin, a Milwaukee massage therapist who says the state should ease up on continuing education requirements.
Gov. Scott Walker’s fresh appeal to Donald Trump for federal permission to drug test public aid recipients is another Walker pre-election dog whistle to the GOP base.
Fitchburg – I am excited to announce that I have joined the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus. As many Midwesterners know, our Great Lakes are a national treasure that need to be defended and preserved. Unfortunately, under President Trump’s proposed
Event will feature a life-size mock solitary confinement cell MADISON – On Thursday, March 30, Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) will be joined by Rev. Jerry Hancock from the statewide faith-based advocacy group WISDOM, and other lawmakers
Contact: Melissa Mulliken Campaign Manager Jill Karofsky for Judge 608/206-1818 Attorneys Surveyed by Dane County Bar Association Regarding Qualifications of Candidates Running for Judge Attorney Jill Karofsky, a candidate for Dane County Judge, was rated more highly than her opponent
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 5: A WisPolitics.com Conversation with Speaker Paul Ryan in DC –EARLY, ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED (DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY 3/31)– When: Wednesday April 5, 11:30 a.m. check-in/lunch; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. program with Speaker
Contact: Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 There is probably not a worse time to have a constitutional convention in our nation MILWAUKEE – State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) yesterday, as ranking Democrat on the Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee, heard testimony regarding
Madison – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold a Rock County town hall on Monday, April 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., to discuss his work in Congress, issues important to Rock County residents, and field questions from attendees. “I
Earn & Learn Provides Young Individuals with Job Skills, Work Experience MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett opened the application process for the 2017 Earn & Learn initiative, a summer youth employment program that assists young people from Milwaukee in making
BROOKFIELD, WI – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner will be hosting town hall meetings this coming weekend in the Fifth District communities of Delafield, Greenfield, and Watertown, as well as Newburg, Kewaskum, and Addison. Congressman Sensenbrenner frequently hosts town hall meetings throughout the
BROOKFIELD, WI – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner will be hosting town hall meetings this coming weekend in the Fifth District communities of Delafield, Greenfield, and Watertown, as well as Newburg, Kewaskum, and Addison. Congressman Sensenbrenner frequently hosts town hall meetings throughout the
Healthcare policy is complex. But solving problems is possible. If those in Washington have given up, let’s consider new ideas at our state Capitol. We might land on an idea that really works.
AG Brad Schimel today disputed his agency has a backlog of untested rape kits, even though earlier this year there were some 6,000 stored at Wisconsin hospitals and police departments that had not been submitted for testing. Schimel told the Joint Finance Committee the Department of Justice is keeping pace
To those who are ready for something better – please join the effort to fix our broken campaign finance reform system, so that we get health care reform that actually works for We The People.
Last week Republicans struggled to do what they had done so easily dozens of times in the past: pass a bill to repeal Obamacare. But it got tricky this time because they had to make good on the “replace” part of their “repeal and replace” mantra that worked so well for them in every election since the law was passed.
Youth Empowered in the Struggle, teachers, & parents to rally before vote in support of the resolution Who: Youth Empowered in the Struggle, Schools and Communities United, Milwaukee Teacher’s Education Association, students, parents, community supporters What: Rally and Vote on MPS Sanctuary District Resolution When: Thursday, March 30th. Rally at 5:45pm, vote begins
Trump’s histrionics should be viewed for exactly what they are: Calculated distractions intended to keep one from peering behind the curtain of lies that he routinely espouses.
Republicans, who couldn’t launch enough investigations into Hillary Clinton’s emails or who said what about Benghazi — both issues that even Republicans knew were phony — can’t bring themselves to get behind probing the lies that are as clear as the noses on their faces.
The Wisconsin Retirement System is a great example of government working well. Thanks to decades of prudent management by both Democrats and Republicans, it has provided an ample retirement income to generations of Wisconsin’s public employees and remains one of the only fully funded public pension systems in the nation.
“How often do ethics change in massage therapy?” wonders Sara Cerwin, a Milwaukee massage therapist who says the state should ease up on continuing education requirements.
Gov. Scott Walker’s fresh appeal to Donald Trump for federal permission to drug test public aid recipients is another Walker pre-election dog whistle to the GOP base.
Fitchburg – I am excited to announce that I have joined the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus. As many Midwesterners know, our Great Lakes are a national treasure that need to be defended and preserved. Unfortunately, under President Trump’s proposed budget, he has requested significant cuts to the EPA including
Event will feature a life-size mock solitary confinement cell MADISON – On Thursday, March 30, Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) will be joined by Rev. Jerry Hancock from the statewide faith-based advocacy group WISDOM, and other lawmakers to discuss the use of solitary confinement in Wisconsin prisons.
Contact: Melissa Mulliken Campaign Manager Jill Karofsky for Judge 608/206-1818 Attorneys Surveyed by Dane County Bar Association Regarding Qualifications of Candidates Running for Judge Attorney Jill Karofsky, a candidate for Dane County Judge, was rated more highly than her opponent in every category, and across all respondent groups, in the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 5: A WisPolitics.com Conversation with Speaker Paul Ryan in DC –EARLY, ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED (DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY 3/31)– When: Wednesday April 5, 11:30 a.m. check-in/lunch; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. program with Speaker Paul Ryan Where: AT&T Forum, 601 New Jersey Ave. NW,
Contact: Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 There is probably not a worse time to have a constitutional convention in our nation MILWAUKEE – State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) yesterday, as ranking Democrat on the Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee, heard testimony regarding AJR 20, AJR 21, and AB 165, all pertaining to
Madison – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold a Rock County town hall on Monday, April 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., to discuss his work in Congress, issues important to Rock County residents, and field questions from attendees. “I am pleased to invite my constituents to attend this Rock
Earn & Learn Provides Young Individuals with Job Skills, Work Experience MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett opened the application process for the 2017 Earn & Learn initiative, a summer youth employment program that assists young people from Milwaukee in making a successful transition from adolescence into adulthood through job skills
BROOKFIELD, WI – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner will be hosting town hall meetings this coming weekend in the Fifth District communities of Delafield, Greenfield, and Watertown, as well as Newburg, Kewaskum, and Addison. Congressman Sensenbrenner frequently hosts town hall meetings throughout the Fifth Congressional District to give constituents the opportunity to share
BROOKFIELD, WI – Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner will be hosting town hall meetings this coming weekend in the Fifth District communities of Delafield, Greenfield, and Watertown, as well as Newburg, Kewaskum, and Addison. Congressman Sensenbrenner frequently hosts town hall meetings throughout the Fifth Congressional District to give constituents the opportunity to share