Will be in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison this week.

MADISON - The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will launch its “Hands Off Our Care” tour tomorrow in Milwaukee to shine light on the devastating effects Scott Walker and Republicans’ sabotage of health care has had on Wisconsin families. Speakers on the tour will also outline Democrats’ vision for the future of healthcare in Wisconsin.

Democratic leaders and stakeholders will highlight Scott Walker’s refusal to fully expand BadgerCare in Wisconsin, a move that has cost an estimated 80,000 Wisconsinites affordable coverage and cost taxpayers over $1 billion in state tax dollars. They will also speak to Scott Walker and Brad Schimel’s moves to rip coverage away from more than 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions.

WHERE AND WHEN:

• MILWAUKEE: Tuesday, August 28 at 9:30 AM -- Clock Shadow Building (130 W Bruce St Milwaukee)

• GREEN BAY: Wednesday, August 29 at 2:00 PM -- Baird Park (601 S Webster Ave, Green Bay)

• MADISON: Thursday, August 30 (time and location TBA)

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-1-s5.jpgBudget cuts and tuition freezes have hampered the UW System’s ability to retain professors, continue research and deliver high quality affordable education.  UW President Ray Cross has a plan to increase funding in the next budget.