JFC approves $72.7 million GPR for reinsurance program, but rejects more positions

The Joint Finance Committee approved putting $72.3 million in general purpose revenue into a plan former Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans devised to help lower the costs for those who purchase their health care on the Obamacare exchanges. But the committee rejected Gov. Tony Evers’ request for an additional position to help administer the program. The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance estim… 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     Forgot

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THU PM Update: JFC Republicans unveil $483.7 million transportation package

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JFC Republicans are proposing increases in the registration and title transfer fees as part of a $483.7 million transportation package they plan to take up this evening. The plan, which doesn’t include a gas tax increase, would boost the registration fee for autos and light trucks $10 to $85. Meanwhile, the title transfer fee w… 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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JFC Republicans unveil $483.7 million transportation package

JFC Republicans are proposing increases in the registration and title transfer fees as part of a $483.7 million transportation package they plan to take up this evening. The plan, which doesn’t include a gas tax increase, would boost the registration fee for autos and light trucks $10 to $85. Meanwhile, the title transfer fee would be increased $95 to $164.50. Gov. Tony Evers had proposed a $10 in… 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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WisDems: New study finds Medicaid expansion would reduce premiums

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — New research published by the nonpartisan leading health policy journal Health Affairs has shed light on the many benefits of expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. In addition to expanding coverage to 82,000 and saving the state $324 million, expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would also substantially lower health care costs for individuals on the private marketplace. “Because Robin Vos refuses to accept federal Medicaid dollars, every Wisconsinite who buys individual health insurance is paying a Vos Tax in the form of higher premiums,” said Ben Wikler, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair. “Every Republican lawmaker has to decide whether to follow the orders

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Milwaukee County Transit System: It’s time to “rise” and ride! MCTS service to PrideFest June 7-9

Contact: Kristina Hoffman Director of Marketing & Communications (414) 937-3250 MILWAUKEE — It’s time to “rise” and ride to PrideFest! The MCTS PrideFest Downtown Shuttle and Local Routes will greet and transport guests with easy, quick and affordable round-trip service to Henry Maier Festival Park June 7-9. DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE During PrideFest, the Downtown Shuttle takes you directly to the Mid Gate of the festival grounds. The Downtown Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes and makes stops along both sides of Wisconsin Avenue (see map), between N. 6th Street and N. Jackson Street, at all bus stops marked with the Summerfest smile logo. Shuttle service runs

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Announces new press secretary

Contact: Samara Sheff 202-225-4572 Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement regarding a new staff addition to the Washington D.C. office. “I am excited to announce that Samara Sheff has joined my office as press secretary. In her role, she is responsible for creating press releases, social media, newsletters and coordinating local and national press outreach.” “I am grateful to be able to add yet another talented staffer to my team to serve the constituents of the Fourth,” said Rep. Moore.

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NextGen Wisconsin: Launches Summer Pledge to Vote Campaign at Chippewa Valley Pride

Contact:NGA Press Office, 415-802-2423 or press@nextgenamerica.org Eau Claire, WI – On June 9th, NextGen Wisconsin will launch its Summer Pledge to Vote Campaign at Chippewa Valley Pride. NextGen Wisconsin will support the LGBTQIA+ community, recruit volunteers, and pledge Pride attendees to vote for progressive leaders that support LGBTQIA+ rights in every upcoming election. In 2018, NextGen Wisconsin ran the largest youth vote program in the state. NextGen collected 50,869 pledges to vote, sent 528,781 text messages, and knocked on 178,477 doors to mobilize young people to vote in the midterm elections. Young Wisconsinites voted overwhelmingly to remove Scott Walker from the

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JFC Republicans unveil $483.7 million transportation package

JFC Republicans are proposing increases in the registration and title transfer fees as part of a $483.7 million transportation package they plan to take up this evening. The plan, which doesn’t include a gas tax increase, would boost the registration fee for autos and light trucks $10 to $85. Meanwhile,

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WisDems: New study finds Medicaid expansion would reduce premiums

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — New research published by the nonpartisan leading health policy journal Health Affairs has shed light on the many benefits of expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. In addition to expanding coverage to 82,000 and saving the state $324 million, expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would also substantially lower health care costs

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Milwaukee County Transit System: It’s time to “rise” and ride! MCTS service to PrideFest June 7-9

Contact: Kristina Hoffman Director of Marketing & Communications (414) 937-3250 MILWAUKEE — It’s time to “rise” and ride to PrideFest! The MCTS PrideFest Downtown Shuttle and Local Routes will greet and transport guests with easy, quick and affordable round-trip service to Henry Maier Festival Park June 7-9. DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE During PrideFest, the Downtown Shuttle takes

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Announces new press secretary

Contact: Samara Sheff 202-225-4572 Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement regarding a new staff addition to the Washington D.C. office. “I am excited to announce that Samara Sheff has joined my office as press secretary. In her role, she is responsible for creating press releases,

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