DHS Sec. Palm defends Medicaid expansion

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee today grilled Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm on the plan to accept the federal Medicaid expansion, a proposal Palm said is the center of her agency’s budget. Gov. Tony Evers’ budget calls for expanding

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Sen. Johnson: Governor’s budget makes critical investments in our public schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                       CONTACT: April 3, 2019                                                                                                                        LaTonya Johnson                                                                                                                                                608.266.2500     Governor’s Budget Makes Critical Investments in our Public Schools   MADISON – The following is a statement from State Senator LaTonya Johnson regarding today’s

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Rep. Nygren and Sen. Darling: Budget hearing set for Janesville

For Immediate Release April 3, 2019   Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 ***MEDIA ADVISORY***   Budget Hearing Set for Janesville Madison – The Joint Committee on Finance is holding a public hearing on the

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DHS Sec. Palm defends Medicaid expansion

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee today grilled Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm on the plan to accept the federal Medicaid expansion, a proposal Palm said is the center of her agency’s budget. Gov. Tony Evers’ budget calls for expanding to cover people whose income was up to 130 percent

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WED PM Update: Hagedorn says his lead in Supreme Court race appears ‘insurmountable,’ Neubauer urges backers to ‘stick with me’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — With a potential recount on the horizon, Appeals Court Judge Brian Hagedorn described his nearly 6,000 vote lead in the Supreme Court race as “insurmountable.” Hagedorn told reporters during a press conference in Pewaukee today that a few days back people on

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Elections Commission: Turnout 26.6% in close April 2 spring election

Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – Very few problems were reported in Tuesday’s Spring Election in which more than 26 percent of Wisconsin adults voted, according to preliminary results analyzed by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. According to unofficial, Election Night results gathered by WEC from county clerk websites, Brian Hagedorn

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Fight for $15: Milwaukee workers declare McDonald’s move to end lobbying against minimum wage isn’t enough

Contact: Jennifer Owens, jennifer.owens@thefightfor15.org, 312-218-8785 Cooks, Cashiers Nationwide Protest, Calling Fast-Food Giant’s Announcement ‘A Day Late, $15 and a Union Short’ MILWAUKEE – Waving signs reading “McDonald’s: A Day Late, $15 and a Union Short,” McDonald’s workers in the Fight for $15 and a Union protested during the lunchtime rush in Milwaukee and 10 cities

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Rep. Goyke: Commends Secretary Thompson & Gov. Evers on transportation investments

CONTACT: Rep. Goyke, 608.266.0645 Governor Evers Invests in Wisconsin’s Transportation Infrastructure & Public Transit MADISON – Today the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) received public testimony from Secretary Craig Thompson regarding the vital investments made by Governor Evers in Wisconsin’s transportation budget. JFC Democratic member State Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee)

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Neubauer campaign: Judge Neubauer weighs in on election results

CONTACT: press@judgeneubauer.com Racine, WI — Today, Judge Lisa Neubauer posted the following video on her Facebook page in response to the latest election results. The video can be viewed here. Full transcript below. “Friends, this is Judge Lisa Neubauer. I’m so very thankful for all your hard work on this campaign. Thanks to

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Calls on USDA Secretary Perdue to protect access to Mexican market for Wisconsin farmers

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov President Trump recently threatened to close the Mexican border, potentially closing trade markets for Wisconsin exports  WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind called on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to protect Wisconsin farmers’ access to the Mexican trade market, which could be in jeopardy if the President

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Sen. Johnson: Governor’s budget makes critical investments in our public schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                       CONTACT: April 3, 2019                                                                                                                        LaTonya Johnson                                                                                                                                                608.266.2500     Governor’s Budget Makes Critical Investments in our Public Schools   MADISON – The following is a statement from State Senator LaTonya Johnson regarding today’s agency briefings in the Joint Finance Committee on Governor Tony

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Clean Wisconsin: Urges action on drinking water in Water Quality Task Force testimony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Contacts:  Scott Laeser, Water Program Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 13 or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org   Clean Wisconsin urges action on drinking water in Water Quality Task Force testimony Calls for support of Gov. Evers’ budget proposals to address

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Rep. Nygren and Sen. Darling: Budget hearing set for Janesville

For Immediate Release April 3, 2019   Contact: Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) 1-608-266-2343 ***MEDIA ADVISORY***   Budget Hearing Set for Janesville Madison – The Joint Committee on Finance is holding a public hearing on the 2019-21 proposed state budget Friday, April 5th from 10:00 a.m.

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Gov. Evers: Proclaims April 3, 2019 ‘Recovery Alignment Day’ in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2019 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443   Gov. Evers Proclaims April 3, 2019 ‘Recovery Alignment Day’ in Wisconsin   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 3, 2019 as ‘Recovery Alignment Day’ throughout Wisconsin. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes presented the proclamation on behalf of the governor at an event in

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