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Republicans Bring Divisiveness, Democrats Need Unity PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Laura Kiefert, Green Bay Progressive   
Saturday, 21 April 2018 09:29

dems-react-2016Democrats can win in 2018 and 2020, but only if we’re willing to take a hard look in the mirror, listen to everyone, and organize conversations that bring people together.

Last Updated on Saturday, 21 April 2018 10:32
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"Who should be our next governor?" Battleground Wisconsin Podcast PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 20 April 2018 16:39

15fi0k1We discuss the crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary race, the Wisconsin Choice campaign, and Ascension's plan to close much of the critical safety net hospital in Milwaukee.


STATEWIDE - We discuss the current very open state of the Democratic gubernatorial primary race and the news that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and and progressive talk radio celebrity Mike Crute may enter the crowded field.

Marina Dimitrijevic from the Wisconsin Working Families Party joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Choice campaign to focus the primary on bold progressive issues, and to give activists the opportunity to vote in a straw poll on the candidates.

Finally we welcome members of the savestjoes.org coalition (Arkesia Jackson from BLOC and Nate Gilliam from WI Federation of Nurses & Health Professional and Katie Dunn from Citizen Action Healthcare for All Organizing Co-op) to discuss the news that Ascension will pause its plans to close much of the critical safety net hospital. The coalition is hosting a community meeting on April 24th, 6pm at Parklawn Assembly, 3725 N. Sherman Ave. in Milwaukee.

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Keeping Our Elections Secure, With Help from the Feds PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate Democrats   
Sunday, 15 April 2018 11:15

russia-hacks-nbcRussian attempts to sabotage Wisconsin's election systems in the 2016 Presidential Election were thwarted, but we still need to ensure our future elections are accurate, secure and valid.

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Matt Flynn's New Path on Opioid Addiction and Mental Health PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Forward with Flynn, Bryan Kennedy   
Saturday, 14 April 2018 09:40

opioid-overdoseWe are facing a crisis of persons suffering from addiction or diagnosed with other mental health issues, and spending in Wisconsin ranks near the bottom nationally to combat it. Flynn outlines his new approach to treating addiction and mental illness.


MILWAUKEE - Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit Pine Valley Integrated Services in Juneau County, where health care professionals work with patients suffering from addiction or diagnosed with other mental health issues. The work they do goes beyond basic treatment. They work to enroll patients in insurance plans and develop wraparound support for those facing food and housing insecurity. Their work requires them to collaborate with law enforcement and other government and community agencies.

We are facing a crisis here in Wisconsin. Deaths from opioid overdoses are increasing faster than the national average. Much of our state is rural, making mental health and substance abuse treatment significantly harder for those living far away from treatment centers. Mental health spending in Wisconsin ranks near the bottom nationally. Scott Walker turned down federal Medicaid dollars that would go towards treatment, putting his Republican presidential primary ambitions over the needs of those suffering opioid addictions.

Wisconsin needs a new approach to treating addiction and mental illness.

matt-flynnAs governor, my agenda will be to add more integrated mental health services that incorporate a wide range of treatment options for people suffering from behavioral health disorders. To treat patients effectively, providers must rely on many options to create the best treatment approach for each individual patient. There is not a single form of treatment that works for everyone. Facilities with multiple options allow collaboration to create a plan that works for each patient without needing to access treatment from multiple locations. This creates the consistency of care that patients and providers need.

I will accept all federal health care funds and will add additional spending for mental health treatment. On top of that, I will push for more funding for our UW System. The research and health care training they do is invaluable to us. Our state universities are training the next generation of healthcare and mental health providers.

We also need to improve access to physical treatment options and encourage greater investment in telemedicine. New communication technologies allow patients and social workers to speak with medical professionals remotely, allowing them access to specialists they would otherwise have to travel to see. This way patients can get the care they need without the often-impossible task of moving to a treatment center.

Finally, we must recognize that people suffering from addiction do not belong behind bars. It is a terrible waste of resources. Not only does it cost more to keep a person locked in jail than in a treatment center, it ignores the fundamental problem of addiction. As governor, I will push for more treatment options for non-violent drug offenders, as opposed to incarceration.

Improving mental health will require more than our politicians paying lip service to the issue. It requires the focus of lawmakers to provide real funding and real policy changes. It’s time to hold the governor accountable for the state of mental health care in Wisconsin. It’s time to move forward again.

- Matt Flynn, Candidate for Governor

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sent to us by Bryan Kennedy, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Glendale & Campaign Manager, Forward With Flynn.

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 April 2018 10:15
 
“Ryan set to exit stage right-wing” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 13 April 2018 14:22

ryancawPaul Ryan will not seek re-election, and we explore its impact on CD 1 candidates. Plus election results, wage theft, Day of Action next Friday 4/20, and more...

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 April 2018 14:36
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Walker and Republicans Have Failed Wisconsin Women PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Jay Wadd   
Tuesday, 10 April 2018 10:58

working-poorSince Gov. Walker and the Republicans repealed Wisconsin’s Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2011, the gender gap remains at 78 cents on the dollar. Our families and our economy continue to suffer.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 April 2018 13:26
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Disappointing Failure on Rural Economic Development Money PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jon Erpenbach Press. State Senator 27th District   
Saturday, 07 April 2018 08:42

farm-familyNo one has been hurt more and slower to recover after the 2008 economic crisis than our rural communities, and a bipartisan bill that granted $50 million a year to help dies in the state Senate.

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Democratic Radio "A better way for Wisconsin" PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Bridget Esser   
Thursday, 05 April 2018 09:11

chris_larsonSen. Chris Larson of Milwaukee discusses the ups and downs of this year's legislative session.


MADISON, WI – Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today.

The audio file of this week’s address can be found here.

A written transcript of the address is below:

“This is state senator Chris Larson with the weekly radio address.

“After a special session head-fake that was suddenly called off, the legislature is now officially out of session. Like we have seen over the past eight years — with Republicans controlling the entirety of state government — this session ended with a GOP focused on a toxic and dysfunctional agenda of special interest giveaways, corporate pandering, and environmental destruction. While the new FoxConn fiasco eclipsed all else this session, it was part of the same agenda they have pursued since grabbing power which has consistently resulted in cuts to education that have never been restored, big giveaways of our tax dollars, and reckless rollbacks of environmental safeguards.

"The last days in session saw this continue with the “Dark Store Loophole” left wide open which piles corporate property tax responsibility off their backs and onto ours. We also saw a defenseless abandonment of commonsense gun reform while our state’s youth watched on.

“On the good news front: due to the pressure from displeased neighbors, Republicans were forced to pass some bills offered by Democrats this session. This included the bill to close the scandal-plagued youth detention facility of Lincoln Hills and start the process of moving our kids closer to home.

"Unfortunately, too many crisis were left to fester. We’ll continue to be mired in traffic jams as there was no plan to solve our road and infrastructure woes. And the ever widening opioid crisis still doesn’t have solutions proportional to the growing problem. It is my hope that when the new legislature meets next year, it will be with these core issues central in their focus and not as the afterthought they have become.”

 
Tony Evers "The Crisis of our Democracy" PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Tony Evers for Governor, Maggie Gau   
Wednesday, 04 April 2018 15:09

scott-fitzgeraldl-stands-behind-walkerScott Walker and legislative Republicans have changed our laws so millionaires and billionaires, with their deep pockets, have even more influence. Folks, this isn’t ok. The majority party has lost touch with the values of public service. - Tony Evers

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 April 2018 15:29
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Wisc Democracy Campaign "Vote Tomorrow, Tues April 3!" PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild   
Monday, 02 April 2018 16:40

voter-us-electionsFind out where to vote, and get important information on the Supreme Court candidate finance activity and the State Treasurer referendum here.


MADISON - Tomorrow is Election Day in Wisconsin.

Please vote, and please encourage your family members and friends to vote.

You and they can find out where to vote by simply going to this website:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/FindMyPollingPlace

rebecca-dalletThere is an important race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, and there’s also a referendum on the State Treasurer’s office.

You can find Supreme Court candidate campaign finance activity here.

We urge you to Vote No on the State Treasurer referendum, and we explain our reasons here.

There’s a rumor going around that there will be a record turnout for this election.

Let’s make that rumor come true!

Best,

Matt Rothschild
Executive Director
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 April 2018 16:57
 
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