Contact: Brandon Weathersby (608) 260-2409 brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – Today, as “Republicans are growing increasingly worried” about the bloated Senate GOP primary field, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin unveiled a new advertising blitz, highlighting one of the critically flawed contenders, anchored
The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing Wisconsin education systems for minimizing environmental impact, teaching sustainability, and prioritizing health and wellness. Green Ribbon Schools from the state include Houlton Elementary School, Middleton’s Kromrey Middle School, Washburn School District and UW-Stevens
“Repeal and replace” is really a ruse to take away health coverage for lower-income Americans and save those in the top tax brackets millions of dollars that have gone to help pay for that health coverage.
There is a lot of misinformation circulating through various news outlets and social media channels, so I’d like to take this opportunity to address some of the most common questions and misconceptions surrounding the American Health Care Act.
The Senate still will have its say, but ultimately, whatever passes will be a retreat from a plan that didn’t work. And in that sense, it represents the right kind of progress.
My fervent hope now is that reason and compassion prevail in the Senate and prevent this abomination of a bill from worming its way any further toward becoming law.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on the health care bill that is now in the U.S. Senate’s hands.
Somebody should give credit to Congressional Republicans for creating one of the greatest economic opportunities of all time.
Walker says late Friday never mind about his eagerness to get on board the ‘opt out of pre-existing conditions’ bandwagon set in motion by his best pal Paul Ryan.
Last week, Rep. Kooyenga put forth a large, multi-faceted, and rather complicated proposal to address the long-simmering issue of road funding. He should be applauded for doing his research and having the courage to stand up and make his case.
McCabe offers something rare in a challenge to Walker — an actual vision for improving Wisconsin.
The party needs to get to work on the midterm elections.
The fact that the state is now attempting to codify a process that may provide civil legal services to indigent and disabled residents is good public policy, and is desperately needed.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – The Group Insurance Board and the Division of Personnel Management today submitted the successfully negotiated self-insurance third-party administrator contracts to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). These contracts achieve the $60 million of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 18: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Focus on UpLift MKE: Jobs and inner-city Milwaukee.” The luncheon at UW-Milwaukee’s Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee features a panel discussion with Milwaukee County Exec Chris
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Is Democratic National Convention keynote speaker Kevin Nicholson running away from his pro-choice past to appease his Illinois millionaire benefactor Dick Uihlein, given Uihlein’s robust financial support for anti-choice organizations
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— The Democratic Party of Wisconsin took their disarray to a new level today with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison scheduled to keynote their annual Founder’s Day Dinner. After voters overwhelmingly rejected them last
Mount Pleasant, WI – Ryan Solen, the 2016 Democratic candidate for the 1 st Congressional District of Wisconsin, has officially decided that he will not be running against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan in the 2018 election cycle. “My
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Cable – Governor Scott Walker kicked off the Wisconsin fishing season this morning by catching two walleye on Lake Namekagon in Cable for the 52nd Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. He released the following statement about
CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Madison, Baraboo – Today, Rep. Considine issued the following statement in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12: “I am so grateful for all the amazing educators in my district and I’m very proud
Contact: Brandon Weathersby (608) 260-2409 brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – Today, as “Republicans are growing increasingly worried” about the bloated Senate GOP primary field, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin unveiled a new advertising blitz, highlighting one of the critically flawed contenders, anchored by KevinForWisconsin.com. The new website walks through political opportunist and wannabe
The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing Wisconsin education systems for minimizing environmental impact, teaching sustainability, and prioritizing health and wellness. Green Ribbon Schools from the state include Houlton Elementary School, Middleton’s Kromrey Middle School, Washburn School District and UW-Stevens Point — one of only nine post-secondary institutions in the
“Repeal and replace” is really a ruse to take away health coverage for lower-income Americans and save those in the top tax brackets millions of dollars that have gone to help pay for that health coverage.
There is a lot of misinformation circulating through various news outlets and social media channels, so I’d like to take this opportunity to address some of the most common questions and misconceptions surrounding the American Health Care Act.
The Senate still will have its say, but ultimately, whatever passes will be a retreat from a plan that didn’t work. And in that sense, it represents the right kind of progress.
My fervent hope now is that reason and compassion prevail in the Senate and prevent this abomination of a bill from worming its way any further toward becoming law.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on the health care bill that is now in the U.S. Senate’s hands.
Somebody should give credit to Congressional Republicans for creating one of the greatest economic opportunities of all time.
Walker says late Friday never mind about his eagerness to get on board the ‘opt out of pre-existing conditions’ bandwagon set in motion by his best pal Paul Ryan.
Last week, Rep. Kooyenga put forth a large, multi-faceted, and rather complicated proposal to address the long-simmering issue of road funding. He should be applauded for doing his research and having the courage to stand up and make his case.
McCabe offers something rare in a challenge to Walker — an actual vision for improving Wisconsin.
The party needs to get to work on the midterm elections.
The fact that the state is now attempting to codify a process that may provide civil legal services to indigent and disabled residents is good public policy, and is desperately needed.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – The Group Insurance Board and the Division of Personnel Management today submitted the successfully negotiated self-insurance third-party administrator contracts to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). These contracts achieve the $60 million of General Purpose Revenue (GPR) savings that Governor Walker’s budget invests
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 18: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Focus on UpLift MKE: Jobs and inner-city Milwaukee.” The luncheon at UW-Milwaukee’s Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee features a panel discussion with Milwaukee County Exec Chris Abele; DR. Eve Hall, leader of the Milwaukee Urban League;
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Is Democratic National Convention keynote speaker Kevin Nicholson running away from his pro-choice past to appease his Illinois millionaire benefactor Dick Uihlein, given Uihlein’s robust financial support for anti-choice organizations and candidates? According to One Wisconsin Now, Nicholson, who is
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— The Democratic Party of Wisconsin took their disarray to a new level today with U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison scheduled to keynote their annual Founder’s Day Dinner. After voters overwhelmingly rejected them last November it is surprising that the Democrats’ would embrace someone
Mount Pleasant, WI – Ryan Solen, the 2016 Democratic candidate for the 1 st Congressional District of Wisconsin, has officially decided that he will not be running against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan in the 2018 election cycle. “My campaign in 2016 was a true grassroots effort to effect
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Cable – Governor Scott Walker kicked off the Wisconsin fishing season this morning by catching two walleye on Lake Namekagon in Cable for the 52nd Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. He released the following statement about the importance of fishing in Wisconsin: Fishing has long been
CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Madison, Baraboo – Today, Rep. Considine issued the following statement in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12: “I am so grateful for all the amazing educators in my district and I’m very proud to represent them. They work hard every single day to