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It is my hope that our elected officials will embrace Walker’s recommendation. In doing so, they will be investing in Wisconsin’s future, giving state employees better care at a lower cost. That’s a win for state employees and a win for taxpayers.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s latest health insurance proposal.
State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
The harm being done to the state’s environment may not be all that noticeable now, but in years to come, all Wisconsin will pay the price.
Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.
Thompson was able to sell his vision to a Legislature controlled by Democrats. Today, we have the same party controlling all three branches of government, and we can’t seem to come to any agreement on a long-term vision for transportation. That needs to change.
Since its introduction the Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit accounted for a total gain of nearly 21,000 manufacturing jobs (a 4.6% increase) and over 42,000 total jobs (a 1.8% increase) in Wisconsin.
Today, Wisconsin boasts a balanced budget, lower property tax obligations, and unemployment and labor participation rates that are almost impossible to top.
Wisconsin’s Fab Labs initiative is helping schools provide students with hands-on learning in STEAM-related areas of study.
Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner said Trump’s presidency has been “a complete disaster”. True especially for middle-working class and rural folks who voted for Trump.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Kanavas, debate Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to drug test Medicaid recipients, approved by the Joint Finance Committee this week. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
We are supposed to believe that America was “great” throughout its history, equally “great” when we were young, and, by God, can be similarly “great” once more. That world view was a springboard for a propagandist like Roger Ailes and a demagogue like Donald Trump. And it has contributed mightily to bitterly dividing the nation.
Fewer people, especially fewer children, are living in poverty in Wisconsin than ever before. In fact, we’ve seen a “significant reduction” in poverty across our state the past several years.
Our proposal provides help. Trump budget makes things worse.
But Pocan was simply flat out wrong on a number of items, clearly more interested in scoring political points with his Madison constituents than having a substantive conversation about education policy with the Education Secretary.
The party needs to find a way to communicate what it stands for to citizens — especially working people — who obviously have formed a perception at odds with reality.
There are currently almost 1.2 million Wisconsinites who participate in Medicaid-funded programs, and whose health care will be at risk if the president’s proposals are approved.
The reasons are personal and political.
A worthwhile and efficient meeting usually requires solid preparation and strong organization. A leader putting in a little time up-front goes a long way toward achieving objectives and making meeting attendees believe their time is valued.
It is my hope that our elected officials will embrace Walker’s recommendation. In doing so, they will be investing in Wisconsin’s future, giving state employees better care at a lower cost. That’s a win for state employees and a win for taxpayers.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s latest health insurance proposal.
State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
The harm being done to the state’s environment may not be all that noticeable now, but in years to come, all Wisconsin will pay the price.
Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.
Thompson was able to sell his vision to a Legislature controlled by Democrats. Today, we have the same party controlling all three branches of government, and we can’t seem to come to any agreement on a long-term vision for transportation. That needs to change.
Since its introduction the Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit accounted for a total gain of nearly 21,000 manufacturing jobs (a 4.6% increase) and over 42,000 total jobs (a 1.8% increase) in Wisconsin.
Today, Wisconsin boasts a balanced budget, lower property tax obligations, and unemployment and labor participation rates that are almost impossible to top.
Wisconsin’s Fab Labs initiative is helping schools provide students with hands-on learning in STEAM-related areas of study.
Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner said Trump’s presidency has been “a complete disaster”. True especially for middle-working class and rural folks who voted for Trump.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Kanavas, debate Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to drug test Medicaid recipients, approved by the Joint Finance Committee this week. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
We are supposed to believe that America was “great” throughout its history, equally “great” when we were young, and, by God, can be similarly “great” once more. That world view was a springboard for a propagandist like Roger Ailes and a demagogue like Donald Trump. And it has contributed mightily to bitterly dividing the nation.
Fewer people, especially fewer children, are living in poverty in Wisconsin than ever before. In fact, we’ve seen a “significant reduction” in poverty across our state the past several years.
Our proposal provides help. Trump budget makes things worse.
But Pocan was simply flat out wrong on a number of items, clearly more interested in scoring political points with his Madison constituents than having a substantive conversation about education policy with the Education Secretary.
The party needs to find a way to communicate what it stands for to citizens — especially working people — who obviously have formed a perception at odds with reality.
There are currently almost 1.2 million Wisconsinites who participate in Medicaid-funded programs, and whose health care will be at risk if the president’s proposals are approved.
The reasons are personal and political.
A worthwhile and efficient meeting usually requires solid preparation and strong organization. A leader putting in a little time up-front goes a long way toward achieving objectives and making meeting attendees believe their time is valued.
