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The state Department of Employee Trust Funds is disputing claims that local governments could get kicked off the state’s health insurance program for employees under Gov. Scott Walker’s self-insurance proposal. Walker’s proposing to shift coverage of state employees to self-insurance,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly and Senate versions of a bill that would require juvenile correctional officers to report child abuse are before an Assembly committee this morning. The legislation would require
The authors of a bill removing FoodShare eligibility for those who don’t pay child support said at a committee hearing today the bill is aimed at lifting children out of poverty by helping ensure both parents are involved in their
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a
A fourth candidate has emerged for Wisconsin’s open DNC seat. Adam Brabender, who ran unsuccessfully for the Dane County Board last year, ticked off a list of issues that he said inspired him to run for a spot on the
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is warning its members over Walker’s proposal to self-insure those in the state employee health insurance program, saying it puts “the future of your health benefits in question.” That’s because 368 local government employers choose
Two GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to completely repeal prevailing wage, days after a provision in Walker’s budget doing just that was eliminated by JFC. The bill, from Sen. Leah Vukmir and Rep. Rob Hutton, also prevents local governments
The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a setback because he prefers the standalone bill anyway.
A new bipartisan bill that looks to connect veterans with farming opportunities would open up new workforce possibilities for servicemen and women, according to the bill’s authors. Dem Rep. Evan Goyke, along with Republican co-authors Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep.
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s personal campaign committee raised $564,662 from individuals and committees in the first three months of the year, and he reported almost $9.4 million cash on hand at the end of March, according to his filing with
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: –
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — A bill that would require FoodShare recipients to pay child support in order to get benefits gets a public hearing this morning before an Assembly committee. Under the
From WisPolitics.com … — An amendment the Senate added to a rural broadband bill that would ban providers from collecting their customers’ information without permission appears to be in trouble in the Assembly. Chair Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, said his
Peter Peckarsky, a Milwaukee attorney who ran unsuccessfully to chair the national Dem Party, is now running for Wisconsin’s open seat on the DNC. Meanwhile, Dane County Chair Michael Basford has decided against running for the spot. Peckarsky dropped out
An amendment the Senate added to a rural broadband bill that would ban providers from collecting their customers’ information without permission appears to be in trouble in the Assembly. Chair Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, said his Energy and Utilities Committee
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said amending the state constitution to strengthen the rights of crime victims would even the playing field between victims and defendants. Schimel, who
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said amending the state constitution to strengthen the rights of crime victims would even the playing field between victims and defendants. Schimel,
Dems hoping for major electoral victories in 2018 will likely only get them if President Trump’s base begins to pull away from him, according to pollster Charles Franklin. So far, there’s little sign that’s happening, the Marquette Law School Poll
Union officials and some business owners say the state would be less safe under a Walker administration budget plan to exempt those who finished some state-approved apprenticeship programs from taking an exam to get their license. The exemption would apply
The state Department of Employee Trust Funds is disputing claims that local governments could get kicked off the state’s health insurance program for employees under Gov. Scott Walker’s self-insurance proposal. Walker’s proposing to shift coverage of state employees to self-insurance, but the proposal would also affect employees at the 368
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly and Senate versions of a bill that would require juvenile correctional officers to report child abuse are before an Assembly committee this morning. The legislation would require juvenile correctional officers to report suspicions of child abuse they
The authors of a bill removing FoodShare eligibility for those who don’t pay child support said at a committee hearing today the bill is aimed at lifting children out of poverty by helping ensure both parents are involved in their lives. But critics said the measure would be counterproductive, making
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a setback because he prefers the standalone bill anyway. Still, Rep.
A fourth candidate has emerged for Wisconsin’s open DNC seat. Adam Brabender, who ran unsuccessfully for the Dane County Board last year, ticked off a list of issues that he said inspired him to run for a spot on the DNC. That includes adding dental coverage to Medicaid, addressing student
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is warning its members over Walker’s proposal to self-insure those in the state employee health insurance program, saying it puts “the future of your health benefits in question.” That’s because 368 local government employers choose to participate in the state’s current program, and there’s a
Two GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to completely repeal prevailing wage, days after a provision in Walker’s budget doing just that was eliminated by JFC. The bill, from Sen. Leah Vukmir and Rep. Rob Hutton, also prevents local governments from enacting their own prevailing wage requirements, and extends a
The Assembly author of what backers call the REINS Act said the decision by the Joint Finance Committee to pull the guv’s version of the regulation overhaul from the budget isn’t a setback because he prefers the standalone bill anyway. Still, Rep. Adam Neylon, R-Waukesha, said there are no assurances
A new bipartisan bill that looks to connect veterans with farming opportunities would open up new workforce possibilities for servicemen and women, according to the bill’s authors. Dem Rep. Evan Goyke, along with Republican co-authors Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep. Ed Brooks, told reporters this afternoon the legislation harnesses the
House Speaker Paul Ryan’s personal campaign committee raised $564,662 from individuals and committees in the first three months of the year, and he reported almost $9.4 million cash on hand at the end of March, according to his filing with the FEC. When including transfers from other committees, Ryan, R-Janesville,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John R…
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — A bill that would require FoodShare recipients to pay child support in order to get benefits gets a public hearing this morning before an Assembly committee. Under the legislation, certain individuals and parents would be required to cooperate
From WisPolitics.com … — An amendment the Senate added to a rural broadband bill that would ban providers from collecting their customers’ information without permission appears to be in trouble in the Assembly. Chair Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, said his Energy and Utilities Committee will exec the Assembly version of
Peter Peckarsky, a Milwaukee attorney who ran unsuccessfully to chair the national Dem Party, is now running for Wisconsin’s open seat on the DNC. Meanwhile, Dane County Chair Michael Basford has decided against running for the spot. Peckarsky dropped out of the balloting after the first round and endorsed Keith
An amendment the Senate added to a rural broadband bill that would ban providers from collecting their customers’ information without permission appears to be in trouble in the Assembly. Chair Mike Kuglitsch, R-New Berlin, said his Energy and Utilities Committee will exec the Assembly version of the broadband bill next
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said amending the state constitution to strengthen the rights of crime victims would even the playing field between victims and defendants. Schimel, who appeared Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” is backing Marsy’s
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said amending the state constitution to strengthen the rights of crime victims would even the playing field between victims and defendants. Schimel, who appeared Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” is backing
Dems hoping for major electoral victories in 2018 will likely only get them if President Trump’s base begins to pull away from him, according to pollster Charles Franklin. So far, there’s little sign that’s happening, the Marquette Law School Poll director says, with Trump’s national approval rating hovering around 42
Union officials and some business owners say the state would be less safe under a Walker administration budget plan to exempt those who finished some state-approved apprenticeship programs from taking an exam to get their license. The exemption would apply to journeyman plumbers, electricians and sprinkler fitters, as well as