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It’s Time to Prioritize Rural Prosperity PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31   
Wednesday, 29 January 2020 09:23

wisconsin_farmSen. Smith writes about the SOS Address and the urgency of prioritizing rural prosperity. He shares information about Evers’ three-part plan to support our farmers and invest in our agricultural industries and rural communities.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 January 2020 09:59
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AFSCME Comments on Aurora Health Care Inc. Anti-Worker Tactics PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 28 January 2020 17:14

bamc-bargaining-signsAurora Health Care Inc.’s tactics show disrespect for employees and the patients we serve, says union.


Marinette, WI - AFSCME Wisconsin categorically condemns Aurora Health Care Inc.’s attack on workers’ freedom to organize at Aurora Medical Center Bay Area. Aurora Health Care Inc. anti-worker tactics include proposing poor benefits and wages shamefully below cost of living increases, stifling employees’ ability to pay union dues, and extending bargaining by consistently providing employees with inaccurate and incomplete information.

AFSCME Local 3305 represents nearly three hundred employees at the Aurora Medical Center Bay Area hospital in Marinette, Wisconsin. Employees’ contract expired on September 30, 2019. On December 17, 2019, Aurora Health Care Inc. utilized employees’ contract expiration to cease union dues checkoff, a tactic described by the National Labor Relations Board as an “economic weapon” in bargaining.

AFSCME Local 3305 President Chris Schneider stated, “throughout bargaining, Aurora Health Care Inc.’s tactics show disrespect for employees and the patients we serve. How could Aurora Health Care Inc. use an ‘economic weapon’ against employees? We’re devoted to our patients; we’re part of this community and we serve it with pride.”

Contract bargaining is ongoing. On January 29, 2020, employees will meet with management for their twelfth bargaining session. Still, with numerous incomplete offers from management on the table, bargaining will likely be extended.

Schneider continued, “It’s time that management respect our community by offering a fair contract with livable wages, quality benefits, and dignity.”

Last Updated on Friday, 31 January 2020 17:27
 
Gov. Evers requests FEMA damage assessments in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Tuesday, 28 January 2020 17:01

lake-michigan-shoreIn response to severe winter storms and lakeshore flooding that occurred Jan. 10-12, 2020.

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Hintz Plan for School-Based Mental Health Care Resources PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Assembly, Aaron Collins   
Saturday, 25 January 2020 10:36

school_shooting_sandy_hookOshkosh Legislator's plan would have provided $44 million for mental health services in schools, $14 million for grants to collaborate with health agencies, and $5.16 million for mental health and school climate training.


MADISON – On Tuesday, Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) co-authored two amendments to increase access statewide to school-based mental health care services. One amendment would provide $22 million annually in categorical aids for school mental health services. The other would provide $14 million in grant funding to school districts for collaboration with community health agencies to provide mental health services to pupils.

Republicans rejected each of these amendments along party lines. Rep. Hintz released the following statement regarding these amendments:

gordon_hintz“If you talk to any teacher, principal, or administrator across the state, they will tell you they need more resources to deal with school-based mental health care. After the officer-involved shooting at Oshkosh West High School, my superintendent and I discussed the challenges school districts face to meet the mental health needs for students across all grade levels. There is a significant demand for resources, and we must do all we can to fund these important programs.”

The amendments introduced Tuesday were based on Governor Evers budget proposal which included important mental health care funding and programs including:

·         $44 million for mental health services in schools that could go toward hiring counselors, psychologists or nurses. The Legislature approved $6 million.

·         $14 million for grants for schools to collaborate with health agencies to provide therapy and other services to students. The Legislature approved $6.5 million.

·         $5.16 million for mental health and school climate training, which districts could use for training school resource officers how to handle a student in crisis. The Legislature approved $220,000.

The increased funding for the mental health grants to schools has already proven to be successful. The Department of Public Instruction reported that in the first year of this program (2018-19) 141 applications were received, representing 182 schools districts. 52 received funding under the program, indicated there is more demand than grant funding available.

“If we, as legislators, are serious about addressing mental health care access in our schools, we need to do more than a pilot program in one county. We know what works because the funding and programs the governor proposed in his budget were built off of existing programs with high participation rates. Democrats will continue to work hard to give our schools the resources they need to support our students and keep them safe.”

 
Special Session, Executive Orders Will Support and Invest in Farmers and Rural Communities PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Saturday, 25 January 2020 09:54

wisc-dairy-farmGovernor's Special Session legislation includes investments in mental health, farm-to-school and farm-to-fork programs, and increasing dairy exports.

Last Updated on Saturday, 25 January 2020 10:13
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Trump’s Huge Vulnerability on Social Security and Medicare PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Priorities USA Press   
Thursday, 23 January 2020 11:12

donald-trumpTrump wants to cut Medicare and Social Security, and that's a direct contradiction to his 2016 campaign promises. People have noticed and Democrats should continue to hold him accountable.

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Excerpts from Governor Evers' 2020 State of the State Address PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 23 January 2020 10:26

tony-evers-2019-sosHere are the points the Governor most wanted to emphasize in his State of the State speech Wednesday night.


MADISON — Below are excerpts from Gov. Tony Evers' 2020 State of the State Address as prepared for delivery. Gov. Evers gave his address at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday in the Assembly Chambers of the Wisconsin State Capitol:

… As I reflect on my first year in office, although there were setbacks and occasional political posturing—what I call ‘huffing and puffing’—we also had a lot of success, and I am proud of everything we accomplished in just a year’s time.

…One of the best parts of my job is getting out of the Capitol and visiting with people all across our state. And holy mackerel, that’s what we did. Lieutenant Governor Barnes and I both visited all 72 Wisconsin counties this past year.

…I was also proud to sign executive orders affirming equity, inclusion, respect, and dignity for state workers in Wisconsin. Last year, I visited every single one of our agencies to thank our employees and hear about the good work they’re doing for our state.

…This past year, I also made good on my campaign promise to reinstate the pardon review board. We granted the first pardons in our state in nine years, offering forgiveness and a second chance to folks who’ve made amends in their lives and communities.

…In my last State of the State Address, I asked the legislature to set politics aside so we could work together on the issues facing our state. I said I expected bills to be passed with broad support and in the spirit of bipartisanship. So one of the things I’m most proud of is that more than 95 percent of the bills I signed my first year in office had bipartisan support.

…We have to work on making higher education available to more folks in our state. We have to understand how education-related debt affects not just our students, but their families, too. And we have to address the fact that student debt is preventing folks from buying a car, starting a business, saving for retirement, and starting a family.

…From nonpartisan redistricting and investing in our rural communities, to addressing youth vaping and capping the cost of insulin, to closing the dark store loophole and getting PFAS out of our water, we’ve got work to do. There’s no rest for the elected, folks, and we’ve got a lot to get done before anyone takes a vacation.

 
Gov. Evers Delivers 2020 State of the State Address PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 23 January 2020 09:52

sos-2020The complete text of the Governor's address Wednesday night is presented.

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Dark Store Loophole Stands Despite Pleas from Community Leaders PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Katie Iliff   
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 16:59

wisconsin_senateSen. Testin turns his back on homeowners as Madison Republicans have once again prioritized large corporations.


MADISON - Large corporate retailers all across Wisconsin have taken advantage of the Dark Store tax loophole that allows them to shift their property tax burden onto homeowners and small main street businesses. Despite repeated efforts from Governor Evers and Democrats to close this loophole and restore tax fairness, Republicans have once again prioritized large corporations by blocking action.

“This issue isn’t going away and it’s caused a rise in homeowners’ property taxes,” said SSDC Executive Director Katie Iliff. “Senator Testin has been given multiple opportunities to close this corporate tax loophole and he continues to vote against the interests of Wisconsin families and small business owners. Residents in the 24th Senate District deserve more than just another rubber stamp for the Republican agenda that favors corporations over people.”

Municipalities across Wisconsin, including Portage, Wisconsin Rapids and Plover that Senator Testin represents, have sent resolutions calling on state legislators to close the Dark Store Loophole. Gov. Tony Evers and Legislative Democrats have made multiple attempts to close the loophole only to be obstructed by Republicans. Many local officials have expressed sincere frustration with Republican politicians for their failure to close the loophole.

 
Republicans Reject Closing the “Dark Store Loophole” PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Kate Constalie   
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 16:39

menardsHomeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 January 2020 17:11
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Watch live: Day 2 of the impeachment trial of President Trump PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 14:43

donald-trumpHouse impeachment managers are expected to focus their efforts on pushing Trump's defense team to respond to the substance of the charges against him.


WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate will continue with the second day of President Trump's impeachment trial on Wednesday.

House impeachment managers are expected to focus their efforts on pushing Trump's defense team to respond to the substance of the charges against him, instead of concentrating on procedural arguments as Republicans have done in recent months.

Both sides will first have to get through the first round of motions that may come up now that the Senate has set its rules for the trial.

Watch the proceedings live here

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 January 2020 08:23
 
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