Work Remains to Establish Health Care as a Human Right, says Kraig.

Statewide: Following Thursday’s US Supreme Court ruling that leaves in place the Affordable Care Act, Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, issued this statement:

“The Supreme Court decision rejecting the latest attempt to overturn the Affordable Care Act gives a welcome reprieve to millions of Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions, or without good coverage at work, from losing their health care. While the popular Affordable Care Act provides basic health care protections, there is still much to be done to guarantee that every American has quality affordable health care, no matter what. Citizen Action of Wisconsin will continue to fight until health care is established as a human right, and everyone in Wisconsin receives the care they need, when they need it, without fear or financial hardship.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgLed by Texas, the GOP challengers focused on the ObamaCare tax penalty meant to induce the purchase of health insurance by most Americans.

Legislation would raise minimum wage to $15 in one year, then account for inflation yearly.

MADISON, WI - Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced Raise the Wage legislation as a part of a broader Building Economic Security Together Package. If passed, the bill would raise the minimum wage to $10.15 upon enactment, raise it to $15 one year later, and then the state would adjust based on the Consumer Price Index each year following.

Senator Agard and Representative Subeck issued the following statements regarding the legislation:

Senator Agard:

“I think anyone would agree that no Wisconsinite working 40 hours a week should be living in poverty. Wisconsin workers and their families deserve comprehensive reform at the state level that puts working people first and gives them their fair share.

“The COVID-19 Pandemic has exhausted essential and low income workers across our state. Most often, these employees are women and people of color or those who are living paycheck to paycheck. As a state with the worst racial disparities, we must step up to do the hard work to tear down barriers that harm our fellow Wisconsinites. It is time we invest in the workers that have kept us healthy, fed, and safe throughout this pandemic and for years prior.

“It’s simple, honest work deserves honest pay and everyone deserves a fair share. I am proud to introduce this legislation and I look forward to continuing to work for Wisconsin workers’ right to a fair and livable wage.”

Representative Lisa Subeck:

“No one who works hard every day should have to be poor. All working people deserve the dignity that comes from knowing you can put a roof over your head, feed your family, and plan for your future.

“Yet, Wisconsin’s minimum wage has not increased in more than a decade, and full-time minimum wage workers make less than $300 per week. It is time we raise our minimum wage and make the phrase ‘working poor’ the oxymoron that it ought to be.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voting-2020-538-s5.jpgThe People’s Maps Commission is soliciting input in map-drawing process from Wisconsin residents.

Evers withdraw Wisconsin from this lawsuit when he took office.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in California v. Texas, an effort supported by Republicans to gut the Affordable Care Act and protections for 2.4 million Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. In 2019, Gov. Evers kept his promise to withdraw Wisconsin from the lawsuit after being sworn in as governor.

“I was proud to deliver on my promise to withdraw from this lawsuit and protect healthcare access for the 2.4 million Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions,” said Gov. Evers. “Healthcare isn’t just for the healthy and wealthy, and today’s decision is a critically important victory for our work to make sure everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kenosha-shooting-082320-s5.pngGovernor calls to receive bipartisan bills following passage in the Legislature.

Real progress for Wisconsin says Stubbs.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin_union_s5.jpgSen. Smith shares a budget update and writes about the recent economic forecast, projecting $4.4 billion in new revenue coming into Wisconsin. This surplus gives ample opportunity for state leaders to address immediate needs and build our state up for success.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-kids-s5.jpgDemocratic Motion in Joint Finance Committee to Expand BadgerCare Could Secure $2.3 Billion for Schools

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-ventilator-s5.jpgMore people die as some still refuse to be vaccinated.