Robert Kraig is the Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
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Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Liberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget
Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.
May 28th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Robert Kraig and Rafael Smith
Many in State Forgo Medical Care Due to Costs
Survey finds 52% to 62% of state residents, many with insurance, delay or don't get care.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
MPS Proposal Would Grow Green Energy and Jobs for Students
Goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 part of state K-12 trend.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package
Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option
Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic
State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Families Face Peril As Federal Aid Ends
Unemployment benefits end, confusion reigns. ‘This is an ongoing financial catastrophe.’
Aug 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Free Universal Treatment for COVID-19 Needed
This is the critical missing link to combating this pandemic.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Robert Kraig
GOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID-19 Aid
State GOP was warned of unintended consequences to their law in 2018.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Less Liberal Than National Democrats?
In once Progressive Wisconsin, state’s Democrats no longer in vanguard of their party.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Survey Shows Support for Health Care Changes
4 of 5 respondents in state survey worry they won’t be able to afford health care in the future.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs
Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Task Force Wants Local Green New Deal
A joint City-County task force will tackle climate change and economic inequality.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Medicaid Expansion Would Help Opioid Addicts
Report finds opioid treatment drugs 72 times more expensive in private market than through Medicaid.
May 9th, 2019 by Laurel White
Court Challenge to Voting Restrictions Filed
Liberal groups ask federal court to block lame duck law’s restriction on early voting.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Laurel White
New Campaign Targeting Child Poverty Launched
Statewide campaign includes many faith-based groups convinced child poverty is a “moral failing.”
Dec 20th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
How to Elect a New Governor
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
May 30th, 2017 by Robert Kraig
Did State Create Jobs in Sherman Park?
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp says 483 jobs created, critics say it's zero.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company
W.W. Grainger got $500,000 in tax credits, but created no jobs.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo
Liberal Group Seeks Talk Radio Voice
Claims AM conservative talk radio is "racist" and "hateful." Is liberal talk radio possible?
Feb 10th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Unaffordable Care
Citizens Action of Wisconsin conference shows impact of the Affordable Care Act and Gov. Walker’s decisions on Medicaid.
Jan 8th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Health Insurance Costs 44% Less in Minnesota
Silver tier plan under Obamacare costs $192 month in Minnesota; same coverage is $344 here.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Nora G. Hertel
Obamacare Haters Help People Sign Up
State's Republican politicians who oppose law are helping enroll their constituents.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Robert Kraig
An activist with a Ph.D, the Citizen Action leader is working to change history.
Mar 3rd, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
