In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget
With Republicans rejecting his call to expand Medicaid under Obamacare, Gov. Tony Evers announced a new partnership aimed at boosting the number of state residents enrolled in the existing program. In a news conference on the steps of the Capitol
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** FRIDAY: WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com discussion: Closing the urban-rural health care gap The recent 2019 County Health Rankings report showed gaps in health care between suburban-urban areas and rural counties in Wisconsin. In southwestern Wisconsin, La
Madison, WI – Following through on his promises to assist nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care workers with a much-needed rate increase, Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) today joined Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance in voting for a
MADISON – Tonight, Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance, once again, refused to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin. Medicaid expansion would draw down $1.6 billion in federal funding that would be invested into programs around the state, and provide increased
MADISON – Despite overwhelming public support for accepting federal dollars to expand Medicaid, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee rejected the pillar policy of Governor Tony Evers state budget proposal. Under Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal, the state would save $324.5
MILWAUKEE – From June 5 – 7 Milwaukee will host the Urban Manufacturing Alliance’s (UMA) national gathering. The event will bring more than 120 civic leaders, manufacturers, and workforce and real estate practitioners to Milwaukee to discuss issues, including workforce development, youth engagement,
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In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget
With Republicans rejecting his call to expand Medicaid under Obamacare, Gov. Tony Evers announced a new partnership aimed at boosting the number of state residents enrolled in the existing program. In a news conference on the steps of the Capitol Monday, Evers said the new partnership between the Department of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** FRIDAY: WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com discussion: Closing the urban-rural health care gap The recent 2019 County Health Rankings report showed gaps in health care between suburban-urban areas and rural counties in Wisconsin. In southwestern Wisconsin, La Crosse County was ranked 6th among the state’s 72 count…
Madison, WI – Following through on his promises to assist nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care workers with a much-needed rate increase, Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) today joined Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance in voting for a budget motion that more than doubles the increases proposed by
MADISON – Tonight, Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance, once again, refused to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin. Medicaid expansion would draw down $1.6 billion in federal funding that would be invested into programs around the state, and provide increased access to affordable health care. Due to Republican inaction, Wisconsin
MADISON – Despite overwhelming public support for accepting federal dollars to expand Medicaid, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee rejected the pillar policy of Governor Tony Evers state budget proposal. Under Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal, the state would save $324.5 million and bring in $1.6 billion in federal funds. “Obstructionist
MILWAUKEE – From June 5 – 7 Milwaukee will host the Urban Manufacturing Alliance’s (UMA) national gathering. The event will bring more than 120 civic leaders, manufacturers, and workforce and real estate practitioners to Milwaukee to discuss issues, including workforce development, youth engagement, innovative financing, and land use policy and redevelopment. “Milwaukee is
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