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State Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.
Apr 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Governor Scott Walker Increases Support in the Fight Against Elizabethkingia
Approves nine project positions to assist in search to find the source of the potentially deadly bacteria
Apr 8th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Governor Scott Walker Signs Three Bills Into Law
All three bills focus on building dementia-friendly communities throughout Wisconsin.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs Law Creating New WIC Internship Program for Dieticians
Senate Bill 402 – requires the Department of Health Services to establish a dietetic internship program under the state’s Women, Infants, and Children supplemental food program.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin A Leader in Strontium Pollution
73 of 100 worst readings in strontium-laced drinking water were in Waukesha, Brookfield, other towns.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Jane Roberts
Governor Scott Walker Announces Wisconsin Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fights Fraud, Saves Taxpayer Dollars
New report illustrates OIG successes in the first five years
Mar 7th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Investment in Fight Against Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
Opioid abuse and drug overdose deaths in Wisconsin growing at an alarming rate
Mar 1st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Fight Opioid Addiction from Prevention to Recovery
Opioids contributed to 45 percent of the 843 Wisconsin drug overdose deaths in 2013
Feb 24th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Bill Requires Testing Tap Water for Lead
State has 176,000 lead service lines that can taint water. Flint situation cited.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Emergency Funding Bill to Combat Opioid and Heroin Abuse
Opioids contributed to 45 percent of the 843 Wisconsin drug overdose deaths in 2013
Feb 8th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
State’s Drinking Water Has Lead Dangers
Percent of lead-poisoned children in Wisconsin nearly as high as in Flint.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Silke Schmidt and Dee J. Hall
Governor Scott Walker Signs Family Care Bill into Law at Rock County Courthouse
Wisconsinites deserve access to quality health care options, where they need it and when they need it, Governor Walker said.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Improving Mental Health Programs: Governor Scott Walker Highlights Initiatives in State of the State Address
“The mental health of the people of Wisconsin is just as important as their physical health.”
Jan 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Working for Wisconsin: Project SEARCH Prepares Youth with Disabilities for Workforce, Career Success
Innovative program expands under Governor Walker's workforce development agenda
Jan 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
New Medicaid Savings Could Benefit Taxpayers
Two factors will reduce state Medicaid costs and give legislators room to improve system.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin Lags Behind on Minimum Wage
29 states, including those with GOP majorities, have increased minimum beyond $7.25 federal standard.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Governor Scott Walker Signs 10 Bills into Law
Including Assembly Bill 387 which repeals and recreates Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin statutes relating to campaign finance.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
Rep. Barnes to Gov. Walker – Help Milwaukee Avoid Hunger Crisis
2,700 Milwaukee residents affected each month by failed service model
Nov 30th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water
Chemical is at unsafe levels in estimated 94,000 Wisconsin households.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Medicaid Claims Majority of New State Spending During 2015-17
New State Budget Also Has Major Implications for Education and Transportation
Nov 12th, 2015 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Many Communities Have Unsafe Drinking Water
An estimated 800,000 state residents consume contaminated well water.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Ron Seely
Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the Joint Committee on Finance action today
“Today’s action marks a step in the right direction for the I-90/39 highway project.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
“The Answer Is No”
Wisconsin still won’t take federal cash to expand Medicaid.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Republicans Put Women’s Health and Lives in Jeopardy in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood
“Again, Republicans are putting politics ahead of people...”
Sep 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
The Plague of Lead Paint Poisoning
The problem persists, with more impact on Milwaukee than many cities. Is there a solution?
Sep 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Scott Walker Approves Scope Statements Relating to Entitlement Reform
Allows state agencies to begin implementation of drug testing requirement
Sep 8th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Many Killed by Teens Illegally Carrying Guns
Laws make possession illegal, but 6% of MPS teens reported having guns.
Aug 30th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
Drug Testing Law In Legal Limbo
Few details available about FoodShare drug testing program.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Budget Doesn’t Reflect Wisconsin Values
From beginning to end, it is difficult to imagine a budget that less reflects the values of Wisconsinites.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Statement on Changes to Wisconsin’s Well Woman Program
"With the changes DHS is proposing, women in many areas of the state will no longer have those health care professionals nearby providing timely care."
Jun 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Sen. Vinehout: Reps Craig and Jarchow Display “Staggering Ignorance” of Legislative Audit Bureau
“Their bill embeds auditors in the agencies making them ripe for corruption by executive staff and partisan leaders.”
Jun 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Erpenbach Motion in Finance to Support WI Cancer Reporting System
Cancer statistics will help provide insight and treatment options
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Growth of Poverty Wage Jobs Makes Rejection of BadgerCare Dollars a Fiscal Threat
The number of Wisconsin workers eligible for BadgerCare and who work for large poverty wage employers has increased by 8% over the last year.
May 4th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
State Crackdown on Food Stamp Fraud
12-fold increase in recipients suspended under Walker. Critics assail it as politically motivated.
May 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
State Relents on Squeezing Family Planning Clinics
State auditor had demanded millions in repayment from clinics offering birth control, but now backs off.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Kate Golden
County Executive Asks State Leaders to Build on Family Care’s Strength
MCDFC’s most recent quality audit noted measures in the Quality Management Program were 100% met.
Apr 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
A Whole New Class of Poor People?
Walker plan to quietly slash Food Stamps for 62,000 people will cost state $58 million to lose $92 million in federal funding.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Quick-Law Governor
Countless sweeping changes have been proposed almost overnight, with no study, no rationale and no known author.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
State Ending Long-Term Institutional Care for Disabled?
Walker budget continues years-long trend, experts disagree on its impact.
Mar 9th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
Republicans Target Family Planning Clinics With Audit
Rules they seek to enforce could shut down every clinic offering birth control services in Wisconsin.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Kate Golden
State Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker’s Battle Against Birth Control
State audit that could shut down family planning clinics may be latest of his anti-contraception efforts.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
About That $2.2 Billion State Deficit
Walker and Republicans face big shortfalls in health care, roads and schools funding. What will they do?
Nov 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Hundreds of Wells Polluted and Unusable in Southeast Wisconsin
Study traces problem to coal ash disposal by We Energies plants in Milwaukee and Kenosha counties.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Ron Seely
No Treatment For Many Drunken Drivers
Some avoid court-ordered assessment, others receive inadequate treatment, experts say.
Nov 16th, 2014 by Sean Kirkby
Will State Force Family Planning Clinics To Close?
State auditors say they are protecting taxpayers; birth control advocates say state has political agenda.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Kate Golden
The 10 Most Expensive State Programs
How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?
Oct 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Citizen Action Files Open Records Request for Insurance Industry Lobbying on BadgerCare
Citizen Action asks Walker Administration to release all correspondence with insurance industry on the issue of federal funding for BadgerCare.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Senior Citizens Mistakenly Cut from FoodShare
Many local seniors are eligible to have their FoodShare benefits restored to previous levels
Oct 6th, 2014 by Hunger Task Force
The Wisconsin Way?
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin calls on Governor Walker to move health care reform forward.
Sep 16th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Action on Special Enrollment Period for 38,000 Wisconsinites Dropped from BadgerCare under Governor Walker’s Plan
Last Week, Baldwin Asked Obama Administration for Special Enrollment Period to Close Coverage Gap Created By Walker Administration
Sep 4th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Over 1.6 Million Wisconsinites to See Referendum on BadgerCare Funding on November Ballot
Today the Milwaukee County Board approved placing an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether the State of Wisconsin should accept enhanced federal funds for BadgerCare.
Jun 26th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Eau Claire County Approves Referendum to Accept Funds for BadgerCare
Earlier this week the Eau Claire County Board approved placing an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether the State of Wisconsin should accept enhanced federal funds for BadgerCare rejected by Walker and conservatives in the Legislature.
May 23rd, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Scott Walker’s Health Care Dilemma
His rejection of federal Medicaid dollars either costs Wisconsin lots of money or lots of lives.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Representative Goyke: Assembly Republicans Fail to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Victims of Sexual Assault
State Rep. Goyke issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly adjourning without passing Assembly Bill 518.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
State Releasing Far More Sex Offenders
Number released from mental lockup has quadrupled, but officials say risk to residents is low. First of a three-part series.
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Nora G. Hertel
Leadership Recognized with Annual Awards
On Thursday, March 20 2014, 11 Wisconsin leaders will receive recognition awards from Diverse and Resilient.
Jan 27th, 2014 by Diverse & Resilient
State Spending Now an Open Book
Web site tracking state spending is a font of information, not all of it useful.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Representative Goyke Testifies on Assembly Bill 518 – “Lindsey’s Law”
Today, State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) testified before the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice in support of Assembly Bill 518, “Lindsey’s Law.”
Jan 9th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Minnesota Trumps Wisconsin on Health Care
By cooperating with Obamacare Minnesota will cover 225,000 more people and spend $104 million less than Wisconsin.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Nora G. Hertel and James Nord
Capitol Sex Scandal Confirmed
Judge confirms affair between state DHS secretary and his legal counsel, and jealously abusive husband gets off with a misdemeanor.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model
On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens
Jul 30th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Common Council members call on state to house sex offenders elsewhere
Members of the Milwaukee Common Council sharply criticized a state program that houses dangerous sex offenders in residential neighborhoods this week, calling it “disruptive to neighborhoods” and a “foolish waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Taxpayers Pay Big for Sex Predator Treatment
State pays $141,000 per year, four times more than for average prisoner.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Another Hole in the Safety Net?
Victims of domestic violence may lose health coverage because of disagreements between Gov. Walker and federal government.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Mystery Around Dennis Smith Deepens
Departure of state health department secretary leaves many questions unanswered -- and lots of secrecy.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Dennis Smith “Affair”
State health secretary resigns after legal motions filed by accused murderer claiming his wife had affair with Smith.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Nursing Homes Fail to Report Deaths, Injuries
Nursing homes can ignore federal law, while new state system can fail to detect problems. Part II of a series.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Sarah Karon
New State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations
Tort reform puts residents at risk, and makes criminal prosecutions of abuse and neglect more difficult, critics say.
Feb 18th, 2013 by Sarah Karon
County Executive Abele Applauds Gov. Walker’s Commitment to Mental Health
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele applauds Governor Scott Walker’s announcement today of a $29 million investment in mental health programs and services.
Feb 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns
An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo
Dec 11th, 2012 by State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo
The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Truth About Fat
It’s not just an inner city problem. More middle class whites are overweight than poor blacks.
Oct 4th, 2012 by Young Kim
Capital Sex Scandal
Strange but true: Star member of Gov. Walker’s cabinet is accused of an affair that led to attempted murder.
Sep 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Barrett Encourages City Employees To Say “Not Me” To Diabetes
The City of Milwaukee is among the first public sector employers in the state to offer employees the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a 12-month lifestyle behavior intervention designed especially for people with prediabetes, the clinical precursor for type 2 diabetes. To screen its employees at the highest risk for diabetes, the City will host UnitedHealthcare’s 18-wheel mobile testing clinic at City Hall.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
“We can put a wrench in the process”
So says Jill Capicchioni, of the Historic Brewers Hill Association, in an email to the neighborhood mailing list.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
