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Written by The Hill Press
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019 10:42 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Silicon Valley is bracing for a showdown as Congress and regulators step up their oversight of tech giants and how they wield their power.
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019 07:13 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-dairy-farm-s5.jpg Sen. Smith writes about the challenges facing our local farmers, their hard work and commitment, and the important role they play in our communities.
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Written by GBP Staff
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Saturday, 08 June 2019 10:58 |
https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-putin-helsinki-s5.jpg GREEN BAY, WI - The Executive Summary for Volume 1 of the Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election, commonly known as the Mueller Report, as taken directly off the Department of Justice web site. It is presented here free for each American to read.
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Thursday, 06 June 2019 15:39 |
Will block scientists from using federal funds to conduct research
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will block scientists from using federal funds to conduct research that relies on the material collected from elective abortions.
In a victory for anti-abortion groups, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) also canceled a multimillion-dollar contract with the University of California, San Francisco, that uses fetal tissue to test new HIV treatments.
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Kate Constalie
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Thursday, 06 June 2019 14:07 |
https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpg Birth Outcomes to Worsen in Wisconsin after Republicans Reject MA Expansion
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Written by The Hill Press
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Thursday, 06 June 2019 13:53 |
Trump said Tuesday during a press conference that “it’s more likely that the tariffs go on”
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Written by The Hill Press
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Tuesday, 04 June 2019 15:48 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mueller-speaks-s5.jpg Hearing, entitled "Lessons from the Mueller Report: Presidential Obstruction and Other Crimes," will start on June 10.
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Written by Joint Finance Committee Democrats
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Tuesday, 04 June 2019 15:24 |
JFC Republicans willing to double tax their constituents in the name of politics.
MADISON, WI - Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance will be passing on another opportunity to save hundreds of millions of Wisconsin’s tax dollars that could be re-invested into programs around the state, and provide access to affordable health care for every Wisconsinite.
If Republicans continue to refuse the enhanced federal funding available in the Affordable Care Act, Wisconsin will be forced to spend state tax dollars to backfill what could have been funded through our federal tax dollars, essentially making us pay twice for the same services. Republicans claim they are looking out for the Wisconsin taxpayer, but their actions demonstrate just the opposite.
“Like many Wisconsinites, I look for deals and use coupons when I shop so I can save where I can and spend the savings on other necessities and priorities. We owe it to hardworking taxpayers to use state dollars effectively. Expanding Medicaid would save $324.5 million of our own money and allows us to invest the savings elsewhere,” said Senator Johnson, (D-Milwaukee).
Under the people’s budget, Governor Evers covers more people with less state money, while saving the sate $324.5 million and attracting $1.6 billion in federal monies. The Governor wisely invests those state savings back into vital health care programs such as preventing child lead poisoning, reducing youth tobacco use, addressing the opioid crisis, improving access to dental and mental health care, and increased funding for nursing homes and dementia care specialists.
“We have definitive proof that in the 29 states that have expanded Medicaid, there is a positive impact on financial well-being. Not only does it bring the cost of health insurance premiums down and prevent medical bankruptcies for individuals, but it also allows us to access pots of money we wouldn’t otherwise be able to—large sums of money,” said Senator Erpenbach, (D-West Point).
“Republicans are continuing to choose to follow their partisan marching orders rather than listening to the will of the people,” said Representative Taylor, (D-Madison). “The people are begging for health care investments in their communities, yet Republicans threw the one vehicle we had to fund all of the People’s priorities out of the window—Medicaid Expansion. They would rather not adequately fund K-12 special education and the UW System, effectively picking winners and losers when we could have done it all. Republicans continue to march our state right off of a cliff with their irresponsible fiscal ways.”
“Health care was the central issue in last year’s election. Republican candidates and incumbents around the state promised to improve access and affordability of health care, and today the Republicans have broken their promises. Expanding Medicaid would save state taxpayers twofold, and they are turning their backs on both expanding essential services and saving taxpayers money,” said Representative Goyke, (D-Milwaukee).
The Joint Committee on Finance is expected to take up the Department of Health Services budget in Executive Session today at 1pm. |
Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 June 2019 15:43 |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate Democrats
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Monday, 03 June 2019 18:16 |
Bottom line, you can not consent to sexual contact with a law enforcement officer, while in their custody. There is an inherent imbalance of power in that situation.
MADISON - Last Thursday, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified at a public hearing of the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety for AB 171/SB 104, relating to sexual contact by a law enforcement officer with a person in his or her custody and providing a penalty. Taylor originally introduced the legislation last session after learning about the story of Anna Chambers.
In 2017, Chambers accused two New York police officers of sexually assaulting her while she was in their custody. A rape kit collected the semen of detectives Eddie Martin and Richard Hall. The officers claimed that the sex was consensual. At the time, New York law nor Wisconsin made it illegal for a police officer to have sex with an individual in their custody.
Since that time, New York’s law has changed. In Wisconsin, support for the bill has been bi-partisan, receiving backing from law enforcement agencies and the community. After the hearing, Taylor released the following statement:
“Bottom line, you can not consent to sexual contact with a law enforcement officer, while in their custody. There is an inherent imbalance of power in that situation. Wisconsin law doesn’t currently allow it for correctional officers or parole agents, police officers should be subject to the same laws.”
“I am thankful for the law enforcement agencies that agreed with the legislation and my colleagues that have helped to champion its merits. The bill will help protect everyone involved, officers and detainees. It should be a no-brainer and quite frankly, I was surprised to learn at the time of Chambers’ assault, this loophole existed in 35 states.“ |
Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 June 2019 09:01 |
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Written by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild
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Monday, 03 June 2019 16:37 |
This redistricting press conference has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
MADISON - You’re invited to a press conference on Tuesday, June 4, in the State Capitol as two legislators unveil their bipartisan bills to ban gerrymandering in Wisconsin. Senator Dave Hansen and Representative Robyn Vining will introduce their bills at 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Parlor. Please come if you can! We have two Assembly Republicans (Travis Tranel and Todd Novak) signed on as co-sponsors, but we need more.
If you are in one of the following three Assembly districts, please contact your legislator and urge him to co-sponsor the bill to ban gerrymandering (LRB-2062/1): Representative Mark Born from Beaver Dam (AD39): (608) 266-2540
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Representative Jon Plumer from Lodi (AD42): (608) 266-3404
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Representative Joel Kitchens from Sturgeon Bay (AD1): (608) 266-5350
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All three of these Republican legislators have expressed support, in principle, for banning gerrymandering in Wisconsin. This is the next round in the fight to get fair voting maps and a level playing field for Wisconsin. We’re going to win, and thanks for helping out! |
Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 June 2019 09:19 |
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