WisDems: TrumpCare to cost 23 million Americans their health insurance by 2026

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON — Last month, Congressional Republicans scrambled to ram their TrumpCare bill through the House of Representatives on a tight vote despite reports that the bill would likely kick millions of Americans off their health insurance – including those with pre-existing conditions. Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirmed that speculation and brought Republican’s vote into clear context. According to a report released by the CBO and JCT, Wisconsin Republicans voted to kick 23 million Americans off of their health insurance by the year 2026 and to raise premiums

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WED PM Update: Walker says Twitter part of ‘bully pulpit’; House health care bill CBO score

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker defended his use of Twitter today as part of his modern-era “bully pulpit.” Walker this week threatened via Twitter to veto the entire state budget if it increased property taxes. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos knocked the governor for using the social media platform to issue the threat, saying, “I don’t know why … 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 * Remember Me    

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Children’s Leadership Council: Children’s advocacy groups blast Trump’s budget via press call

Contact: Brad Woodhouse 202-251-5669 Woodhousebrad1@gmail.com Washington, DC – On a national press conference call today, the Children’s Leadership Council (CLC) and children’s advocacy groups slammed the President’s budget as a disservice to the American people which turns its back on our nation’s most important resource, our children.  On the call, children’s advocates said the Trump budget represents the same misguided priorities we’ve seen too often in the past: very large tax cuts that primarily benefit those who need them the least and cuts to critical domestic priorities, including those vital to the health and welfare of our children. “Our children

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Speaker Ryan: Congressional Budget Office again confirms AHCA lowers premiums, lowers the deficit

Contact(s): AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON D.C.—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring of the American Health Care Act: “Under Obamacare, premiums have more than doubled, and choices have dwindled to the point that many families have no options at all. We are on a rescue mission to bring down the cost of coverage and make sure families have access to affordable care. This CBO report again confirms that the American Health Care Act achieves our mission: lowering premiums and lowering the deficit. It is another positive step toward keeping

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Rep. Summerfield: The show must go on

Contact: Rep. Rob Summerfield (608) 266-1194 Wisconsin’s Large Music Festivals to Continue as Planned Madison…Today, Assembly Bill 194, authored by Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) and Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls), was signed into law (2017 Wisconsin Act 7) by Governor Walker. “I’m extremely happy that we were able to pass this common-sense legislation,” stated Summerfield. “These large music festivals are incredibly important not just to the Chippewa Valley, but the entire state, and it’s great to see such widespread support for keeping them intact.” Assembly Bill 194 added large music festival venues to the list of exceptions for venues in

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WisDOT: Delays likely on I-39/90 in Dane and Rock counties over Memorial Day weekend

Contact: Steven Theisen, WisDOT Project Communications Manager (608) 884-1230 steven.theisen@dot.wi.gov Lane shifts, crossovers and orange barrels are located in work zones along Interstate 39/90 in Dane and Rock counties. With heavy traffic volumes anticipated for Memorial Day weekend, delays are likely on this stretch of Interstate for northbound motorists on Fridayafternoon (May 26) and southbound travelers on Monday afternoon (May 29). Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use alternate routes and allow extra time to safely reach their destination. For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s southwest region: Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTsouthwest

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WisDems: TrumpCare to cost 23 million Americans their health insurance by 2026

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON — Last month, Congressional Republicans scrambled to ram their TrumpCare bill through the House of Representatives on a tight vote despite reports that the bill would likely kick millions of Americans off their health insurance – including those with pre-existing conditions. Today, the Congressional

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Children’s Leadership Council: Children’s advocacy groups blast Trump’s budget via press call

Contact: Brad Woodhouse 202-251-5669 Woodhousebrad1@gmail.com Washington, DC – On a national press conference call today, the Children’s Leadership Council (CLC) and children’s advocacy groups slammed the President’s budget as a disservice to the American people which turns its back on our nation’s most important resource, our children.  On the call,

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Rep. Summerfield: The show must go on

Contact: Rep. Rob Summerfield (608) 266-1194 Wisconsin’s Large Music Festivals to Continue as Planned Madison…Today, Assembly Bill 194, authored by Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) and Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls), was signed into law (2017 Wisconsin Act 7) by Governor Walker. “I’m extremely happy that we were able to pass

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