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“Power concedes nothing” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 20 October 2023 10:25

power-condedes-2023MILWAUKEE - We unpack the bipartisan Assembly vote to rubber stamp a $565 million giveaway to the ultrarich owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. Given the unpopularity of the massive private subsidy, what does this say about the state of democracy in Wisconsin. A new statewide poll from Public Policy Polling shows 55% voters oppose the stadium deal. Citizen Action and other major advocacy organizations released a letter to state legislators and Governor Evers in opposition to the current stadium plan. Improvements can be made in the state senate if they hear from you (800) 362-9472.

Next we discuss the imploding impeachment of the WEC’s Meagan Wolfe by Legislative Republicans. While continuing to defame Wolfe, Republicans conceded in legal filings they lack grounds to oust her from her position. Also this week, the Senate Republican leader proposed scrapping Gov. Evers’ child care plan and replacing it with a shocking $2 billion tax cut and child care credit that mostly helps wealthier households.

Priscilla reports on her attendance at the media release of a new report from BLOC chronicling how Wisconsin’s criminal legal system, including over-policing and mass incarceration, is robbing people of their right to participate in democracy.

We close with a preview of the new BadgerCare Public Option bill set to be released in the state legislature, and circulating for co-sponsors. Priscilla tells us about volunteer phone calls to voters in support of the BadgerCare Public Option next Monday, October 23rd, 5-7pm. We need you! Sign up hereTake action and sign a petition urging your state legislators to co-sponsor the BadgerCare Public Option bill. Attend our BadgerCare Public Option media conference, Tuesday, October 31, Greater Green Bay Labor Council, at Noon (more regional events will be announced in the future). And, call your state legislators at (800) 362-9472 and ask them to co-sponsor the bill.

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Stubbs: Pay Raises for UW System Employees PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Shelia Stubbs Press   
Thursday, 19 October 2023 14:40

uw-mdsn-bascom-hillMADISON, WI – In response to the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) decision to withhold pay raises for UW System Employees. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

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Plan to Direct $170 Million in Emergency Funding to Stabilize Child Care Industry Statewide PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 19 October 2023 13:08

childcare"The truth is, Wisconsin child care providers, parents, and workforce can’t afford continued Republican inaction," says Gov. Evers.

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Battleground WI: Understanding History PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 13 October 2023 10:21

understanding-history-2023MILWAUKEE - After reflecting on the tragic war in Gaza and Israel, we dig into the latest news on the GOP threat to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz before she rules on a single case. Will the opposition of two former GOP State Supreme Court Justices who were advised Assembly Speaker Vos deter him from pursing an illegal impeachment? Next, we turn to the on-going drama over the massive public subsidy sought by the ultra-rich owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. State Senator Chris Larson joins us to tell us about pressure Gov. Evers’ office is applying to Legislative Democrats to support Robin Vos' stadium plan. We then welcome State Representative Francesca Hong to hear about her experience at the Assembly “public hearing” on the GOP stadium plan last week in West Allis. We also have an indepth conversation about Represenative Hong's new legislation directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans in our public schools. Representative Hong talks passionately about her personal experience growing up in a state where many people she encounters don’t know her history and culture, showing the critical importance of the bi-partisan legislation.

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Rep. Madison Condemns War Crimes and Calls for Ceasefire PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Darrin Madison Press   
Thursday, 12 October 2023 17:21

israeli-gaza-war-2023State Assembly Joint Resolution 82 condemned Hamas’ barbaric attack against Israel without acknowledging Palestine's right to self-determination.

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 October 2023 10:47
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TPANAC, Democrats Stand United Defending Wisconsin’s Transgender Community PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Ryan Clancy Press   
Thursday, 12 October 2023 16:51

lgbtq-pride-flagCondemn three anti-trans bills passed on partisan lines Thursday in Assembly.

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Governor Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, Support for Wisconsin’s Native Nations PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Thursday, 12 October 2023 16:45

indigenous-peopleWe need to ensure that the experiences and perspective of Native people are always included and respected in our work at the state level says Gov. Evers.

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 October 2023 13:00
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The Unintended Consequences: U.S. House Disarray and Its Impact on the Middle East PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Laura Kiefert, Green Bay Progressive   
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 16:08

steve-scalise-speaker-vote-2023A U.S. distracted or preoccupied with internal political disputes could embolden Arab nations says Green Bay progressive.

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Jim Jordan's Controversial Path: From Capitol Hill to Global Implications PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Laura Kiefert, Green Bay Progressive   
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 10:15

jim-jordan-2023As he runs for Speaker, a Green Bay progressive discusses Jim Jordan and his dubious qualifications.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 10:41
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Battleground WI: House in Chaos PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky   
Friday, 06 October 2023 10:24

house-chaos-2023MILWAUKEE - We dive into how the Speaker McCarthy crash and burn this week was part of a 50 year road built by corporate America and the Republican Party. We also turn our attention to Wisconsin and the public hearing on the shameful Assembly Brewer Stadium financing plan that leaves the public footing the bill. We review the continuing threat to democracy surrounding the Legislative Republican’s effort to impeach the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s administrator Megan Wolfe and not confirming Evers’ appointee Joseph Czarneski to the commission. Robert educates us and encourages turnout to an important We Energies public hearing in Milwaukee next week to tackle the unfair energy burden many Wisconsin residents face. Priscilla reviews the news from California that the late U.S. Senator Diane Fienstein will be replaced by Laphonza Butler. We put the appointment in historical context and discuss its implications.

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