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The 10 Most Expensive State Programs
How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?
Oct 27th, 2014 by Steven WaltersCitizen 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 WisconsinWisconsin 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 ForceThe 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 BaldwinU.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 BaldwinOver 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 WisconsinEau 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 WisconsinScott 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 MurphyRepresentative 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 GoykeState 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. HertelLeadership 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 & ResilientState 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 LuedersRepresentative 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 GoykeMinnesota 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 NordCapitol 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 MurphyLeaders 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 WisconsinCommon 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 ZielinskiTaxpayers Pay Big for Sex Predator Treatment
State pays $141,000 per year, four times more than for average prisoner.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Steven WaltersAnother 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’BrienMystery Around Dennis Smith Deepens
Departure of state health department secretary leaves many questions unanswered -- and lots of secrecy.
Mar 5th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyThe 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 MurphyNursing 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 KaronNew 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 KaronCounty 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 AbeleThe Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill LuedersCounty 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 SanfelippoThe 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 MurphyThe 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 KimCapital 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 MurphyMayor 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.
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