The Foxconn deal is “transformational.” It’s a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” And if you don’t like it, you can “go suck lemons,” the governor says. I’ll pass on the lemons. But I would like an independent analysis to chew on.
While the media were preoccupied with the fate of the Affordable Care Act, important news about Social Security, Medicare, and an impending federal debt crisis went unreported.
School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.
New York Times leaves out some of the story. Where’s that liberal media bias?
Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo warns the more people on BadgerCare, the fewer providers will accept it because reimbursement rates from the government are so low. That means decreased access to health care for the state’s most vulnerable populations.
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Washington, D.C. – The NRSC released a radio ad in Wisconsin today, calling attention to Tammy Baldwin’s attempt to cover up the scandal at Tomah Veterans Affairs Hospital. The ad will run this week in the Wausau & La Crosse markets. “Tammy Baldwin tried to cover up the serious problems at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Hospital to protect her own political future,” said NRSC Communications Director Katie Martin. “Her stunning level of incompetence put Wisconsin veterans in danger and she should be held responsible.” Click HERE to listen to the ad. SCRIPT They called it Candyland – the Tomah Veterans Affairs Hospital that was overprescribing
Contact: Monica Guerra, Associate Director +1-646-582-4924 Fitch Ratings, Inc. 33 Whitehall Street New York, NY 10004 The recent announcement by Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, that it will make a $10 billion investment in southeastern Wisconsin could have a positive effect on Fitch’s consideration of revenue growth prospects as well as the affordability of debt and pension liabilities for local governments in that region. While the final location for the Foxconn development has yet to be determined, the corporation has identified several potential locations in Racine and Kenosha counties. Fitch does not expect the Foxconn development to result directly in any
Karen Orr, founder and CEO of tech startup PAWS by O-no, seeks funding for iMyK9, a product designed to keep dog owners from leaving their pets in a vehicle for too long. “Studies show that statistically, at least 5,000 dogs die of heat stroke in America every year,” Orr said at a recent meeting of entrepreneurial group 1 Million Cups in Madison. “And honestly, experts believe this is two or three… 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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Contact: EconomicsWisconsin | 414-221-9400 EconEd@EconomicsWisconsin.org | www.EconomicsWisconsin.org August 28th & 29th Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI EconomicsWisconsin invites you to participate in a two-day seminar on basic economic concepts. The seminar features presenters who are talented, experienced economists with a unique ability to help you understand and communicate economic principles in ways that are powerful, entertaining, and engaging to those with little or no formal training in economics. A Wisconsin school finance expert will help you better understand Wisconsin school district financial issues. Registration fee is $45 and includes breakfast and lunch both days of the seminar, along with a reception following
The Foxconn deal is “transformational.” It’s a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” And if you don’t like it, you can “go suck lemons,” the governor says. I’ll pass on the lemons. But I would like an independent analysis to chew on.
While the media were preoccupied with the fate of the Affordable Care Act, important news about Social Security, Medicare, and an impending federal debt crisis went unreported.
School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.
New York Times leaves out some of the story. Where’s that liberal media bias?
Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo warns the more people on BadgerCare, the fewer providers will accept it because reimbursement rates from the government are so low. That means decreased access to health care for the state’s most vulnerable populations.
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Washington, D.C. – The NRSC released a radio ad in Wisconsin today, calling attention to Tammy Baldwin’s attempt to cover up the scandal at Tomah Veterans Affairs Hospital. The ad will run this week in the Wausau & La Crosse markets. “Tammy Baldwin tried to cover up the serious problems at the Tomah
Contact: Monica Guerra, Associate Director +1-646-582-4924 Fitch Ratings, Inc. 33 Whitehall Street New York, NY 10004 The recent announcement by Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, that it will make a $10 billion investment in southeastern Wisconsin could have a positive effect on Fitch’s consideration of revenue growth prospects as well as
Karen Orr, founder and CEO of tech startup PAWS by O-no, seeks funding for iMyK9, a product designed to keep dog owners from leaving their pets in a vehicle for too long. “Studies show that statistically, at least 5,000 dogs die of heat stroke in America every year,” Orr said
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** With the health care industry facing big changes, track developments here and in DC through the new Health Care Report from WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com. If you haven’t signed up, now is the time. As a WisPolitics.com or WisBusiness.com subscriber, you can get it free. Click
Contact: EconomicsWisconsin | 414-221-9400 EconEd@EconomicsWisconsin.org | www.EconomicsWisconsin.org August 28th & 29th Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI EconomicsWisconsin invites you to participate in a two-day seminar on basic economic concepts. The seminar features presenters who are talented, experienced economists with a unique ability to help you understand and communicate economic principles in ways