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Suicide: A Tale of Access
Friday, 22 June 2018 - Patty Schachtner, State Senator 10th District
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgEase of access to firearms contributes to suicide risk, as does lack of access to mental health resources in many communities. We can reduce the suicide rate, but we must recognize it is an epidemic driven in part by systemic, policy decisions.
Court Case Challenges Policy Penalizing People for Being Poor
Wednesday, 20 June 2018 - Kathleen Vinehout, State Senator 31st District
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-store-checkout-s5.jpgThe Trump administration invited states to create new policies with more strict work requirements and barriers for people to qualify for Medicaid and FoodShare. A new court case challenges the harmful effect of these new policies.
Milwaukee Health Care Advocates Highlight GOP Sabotage
Tuesday, 19 June 2018 - DPW Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trumpcare-s5.jpgCoalition of Democratic Senators call on Trump to rescind rules that threaten access to quality affordable care after thousands of citizens submit comments on ‘junk’ health insurance plans.
Supreme Court Passes on Wisconsin Gerrymandering
Monday, 18 June 2018 - Citizen Action of Wisconsin Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/supreme-court-s5.jpgWisconsinites Still Hopeful After U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Gill v Whitford, Call on State to End Gerrymandering and Pass Fair Maps Legislation.
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GOP House Farm Bill will deny food assistance to more than 23,000 children around the state, including over 4,100 living right here in Brown, Oconto, Marinette, Kewaunee and Door counties.
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75,720 Wisconsin residents will lose FoodShare eligibility, including 23,369 children. Western Wisconsin among Hardest-Hit Regions in Proposed Food Assistance Cuts.
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Thousands of WI children to lose food assistance under House GOP Farm Bill
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The non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau found deficiencies in the management of State Fair Park and made recommendations to address them. Park officials must report back to the Audit Committee by June 1st on their progress.
