State GOP Chair Courtney: Republicans focused on beating Baldwin in 2018

Since becoming state GOP chair in 2011, Brad Courtney has seen Scott Walker become the first governor in U.S. history to fend off a recall, Republicans expand their majorities in both houses of the Legislature and his party’s nominee win Wisconsin’s electoral votes for the first time since 1984. But he’s got one piece of unfinished business — beating Tammy Baldwin. “We have one more Senate seat we… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password *

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Medicaid director: Drug testing enrollees would help people get treatment

Wisconsin Medicaid Director Michael Heifetz says the Walker administration’s push to drug test childless adults on the health care program isn’t about kicking people off the program. Rather, its aim is to help people get the treatment they need and “move back into productive lives.” Heifetz spoke Thursday as part of a WisPolitics.com panel discussion that focused in part on a key Medicaid waiver t… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Walker says state would consider setting up high-risk pool again

Gov. Scott Walker says the House passing the American Health Care Act was a “huge victory for Paul Ryan,” though he’s heard from key senators the bill could change substantially. The bill lets states apply for waivers to opt out of several insurance industry regulations under the Affordable Care Act, including those that prevent insurers from charging higher premiums to those with pre-existing con… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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FRI REPORT: Items in Kooyenga’s transpo plan drew skepticism earlier from Assembly GOP leaders

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Items in Kooyenga’s transpo plan drew skepticism earlier from Assembly GOP leaders Walker says state would consider setting up high-risk pool again Medicaid director: Drug testing enrollees would help people get treatment State GOP Chair Courtney: Republicans focused on beating Baldwin in 2018… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Items in Kooyenga’s transpo plan drew skepticism earlier from Assembly GOP leaders

Nine months ago, Assembly GOP leaders sought to downplay proposals to repeal the prevailing wage, eliminate roundabouts and rely on local fees to address the state’s transportation issues. Now, they’re all key components of the transportation-tax plan state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, unveiled yesterday. But Assembly GOP leadership is also faced with a different task now than it was in Augus… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Insurance Commissioner Nickel: Statement on the American Health Care Act

Contact: Elizabeth Hizmi, Public Information Officer, (608) 267-9460 or elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—By a 217-213 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Ted Nickel today expressed his appreciation. “This is an important step towards returning control back to the states. It is important to remember that states already license the insurers, review their rates and forms, assess insurer solvency, respond to consumer complaints, and conduct market conduct reviews,” said Commissioner Nickel. “Federal interference through the ACA disrupted Wisconsin’s well-functioning market and left

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Rep. Murphy: Congratulates UW-Madison on Opening of Black Cultural Center

For immediate release May 5, 2017 Dave Murphy: 608-266-7500 MADISON, Wis, – Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities, released the following statement in response to the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently opening a Black Cultural Center on campus: “I congratulate the University of Wisconsin–Madison on the opening of a Black Cultural Center. The flagship institution provides so many unique opportunities for students and it is wonderful to see the addition of a place where students can gather and share an important part of our state’s heritage. I applaud the university for this positive move

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Walker says state would consider setting up high-risk pool again

Gov. Scott Walker says the House passing the American Health Care Act was a “huge victory for Paul Ryan,” though he’s heard from key senators the bill could change substantially. The bill lets states apply for waivers to opt out of several insurance industry regulations under the Affordable Care Act,

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Insurance Commissioner Nickel: Statement on the American Health Care Act

Contact: Elizabeth Hizmi, Public Information Officer, (608) 267-9460 or elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—By a 217-213 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Ted Nickel today expressed his appreciation. “This is an important

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Rep. Murphy: Congratulates UW-Madison on Opening of Black Cultural Center

For immediate release May 5, 2017 Dave Murphy: 608-266-7500 MADISON, Wis, – Representative Dave Murphy (R-Greenville), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities, released the following statement in response to the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently opening a Black Cultural Center on campus: “I congratulate the University of Wisconsin–Madison

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