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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on President Biden PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press   
Sunday, 21 July 2024 14:29

biden-joe-and-jill-af1Joe Biden met the moment at a time of urgent need. That’s who he is. We feel profound gratitude for the patriotism and leadership of President Biden.

Last Updated on Monday, 22 July 2024 10:45
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Katrina Shankland on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Re-election PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Katrina Shankland for Congress Press, James Cersonsky   
Sunday, 21 July 2024 14:14

biden-sou-2024STEVENS POINT, WI — Today, State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Democratic candidate to unseat Radical Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election:

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Agard on President Biden’s Announcement PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Melissa Agard Press   
Sunday, 21 July 2024 13:42

biden-guns-2022MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in the 2024 election. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

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Why So Many People Are Leaning So Far To The Right PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Laura Kiefert, Green Bay Progressive   
Saturday, 20 July 2024 09:53

trump-jan6-attackLAKE GENEVA, WI - The rise of far-right movements across the country isn't just a blip on the political radar; it's a growing phenomenon that demands our attention. We must understand the intertwined factors driving this surge to address the root causes effectively.

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“Bringing a gun to a knife fight” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 19 July 2024 09:21

bring-gun-2024MILWAUKEE - Robert joins us while on vacation and tells us about his adventures hiking the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin this week. We review the disastrous RNC in Milwaukee that has seen a Milwaukee man shot by out of state police who were outside of the RNC’s security perimeter. In addition, there is a brewing economic backlash as many area businesses say the event was oversold as locals flee downtown and the city for the week and convention goers mostly stay in confined area and attend selected venues.

We talk about President Biden’s announcement that he will introduce legislation to cap rent increases to 5% per year, cancel medical debt, and rein in the U.S. Supreme Court. While mostly done out of political desperation, the elevation of these three significant issues is an important step for progressive organizers and our movement.

We review news this week from the dangerous, cutthroat and largely unregulated world of hospital and health system competition that UW Health is starting a $900 million expansion of its hospital and clinic footprint in pursuit of profits and market control. Attend our Hospital cost and closure training on Thursday, July 25th, 6pm to hear about efforts to fight back.

Citizen Action Southeast Coop Organizer, Brandon Williford, and Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez join us to discuss a wellness workshop that they are hosting at Mitchell Park with many other organizations next Tuesday, July 23rd, 3-7pm.

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Gov. Evers: Highlighting Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 18 July 2024 14:22

kids-at-beachMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement awarding nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.

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Wisconsin Democrats on Mike Pence’s Replacement PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press   
Monday, 15 July 2024 16:50

jd-vanceMADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump naming MAGA faithful J.D. Vance as his running mate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:

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What Biden Needs To Do PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Laura Kiefert, Green Bay Progressive   
Friday, 12 July 2024 11:45

joe-biden-2020Joe Biden has served the country with dedication and distinction. However, given the current circumstances, I believe it’s time for him to step aside and allow a new candidate to take the lead.

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“Walkin’& Talkin’ for Progressive Candidates” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 12 July 2024 10:39

walking-talking-2024MILWAUKEE - Citizen Action just launched our volunteer field campaign in support of our progressive candidates and “no votes” on damaging state constitutional amendments. We discuss the pivotal State Legislative primary races and the influence activists can have on electoral outcomes. Our week of calls demonstrated a real thirst among voters we talked to for progressive candidates. JOIN US on the phones next Tuesday, July 16th, 5pm, for our next primary candidate, Amillia Heredia (Assembly District 11; City of Milwaukee).

We discuss news this week that the Marshfield Clinic Health System intends to combine with South Dakota-based Sanford Health. We discuss how this further consolidation of monopolistic health systems will drive up costs and lead to more closures. We critique Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage that reported Marshfield Clinic PR as news coverage. We also review the Eau Claire area community assessment released this week that found a serious lack of access to health care, particularly mental health services. Robert also educates us on how Medicare’s crazy payment system is helping create monopolies in health care.

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Gov. Evers: Highlighting One-Year Anniversary of Budget Passage, Urges Release of Nearly $200 Million in Already Approved Funds PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 11 July 2024 15:58

wisc-capitol-domeMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting the one-year anniversary of signing the 2023-25 biennial budget on July 5, 2023, and urging the release of nearly $200 million that was approved in the 2023-25 biennial budget to fight PFAS contamination statewide, improve reading outcomes and literacy for kids, and support child care providers and working families across the state. While these investments were initially approved in the 2023-25 biennial budget, they have languished in Madison for over a year as Republican lawmakers continue to obstruct and delay critical funding to address this and other pressing challenges facing Wisconsin.

Audio File of Radio Address.

Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here!


tony-eversOne year ago, I signed our 2023-25 state budget into law, and that budget included a lot of good bipartisan work.   

We secured historic investments in affordable housing statewide, the first real increase for local governments in a decade, and made significant investments in our roads and infrastructure, kids and schools, and so much more.


We also approved several investments to address pressing issues facing our state, including $125 million to fight PFAS contamination statewide, nearly $50 million to help improve reading outcomes and literacy for our kids, and $15 million to support child care providers and working families across the state.    

Unfortunately, it’s been a year since I signed that budget into law, and some of these critical investments are still sitting in Madison because Republican lawmakers refuse to release them.     

In total, from the last legislative session, there’s more than $200 million worth of investments sitting in Madison that could be going out the door today to help folks, families, and communities across our state.

And make no mistake: Republican lawmakers can release these already-approved investments at any time. They’re simply choosing not to.     

And this isn’t the first time Republican lawmakers have come under fire for months of inaction and delays.

These are many of the same lawmakers who led the “Least Active Full-Time Legislature in America” during the coronavirus pandemic. 

I don’t think that's how government’s supposed to work. Do you? 

Wisconsinites expect their elected officials to show up to work and find common ground to solve problems and address real and pressing challenges facing our state.

I’m urging Republican lawmakers to release these funds as soon as possible so my administration can get these resources out the door to communities who need them because Wisconsinites shouldn’t have to wait another day longer than they already have. Simple as that.

 
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