You can count on Trump to push for repeal the Affordable Care Act and put millions of Americans at risk, say Wisconsin Democrats.

MADISON, WI - On Monday, the Supreme Court announced it would hear arguments on the legality of the Affordable Care Act, an issue that has been pushed by Donald Trump’s Department of Justice as they make another attempt to strike down the law. Trump previously tried repealing the ACA in 2017 and since then has done everything in his power to weaken the law.

Upon the news, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: 

"Wisconsinites’ health care will be on the ballot in 2020, and it’s vital that the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act -- especially for those with pre-existing conditions -- know if this legislation will still be law heading into the presidential election.

"President Donald Trump has broken his promise to lower health care costs and protect people with pre-existing conditions and his Department of Justice is continuing to lead the charge to repeal this bill and put millions of Americans at risk. What’s more is Trump has stacked the courts with judges who are hostile to the ACA and further jeopardize its existence. Regardless of the outcome, Democrats will continue to pass legislation that lowers health insurance prescription drug costs, while making sure people with pre-existing conditions are protected."

On November 21, 1968, ninety four African American students engaged in demonstration for racial equality on the UW-Oshkosh campus.

MADISON – Throughout the month of February, members of the Legislative Black Caucus hosted events to celebrate Black history Month. Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), hosted “A Night with the Oshkosh 94”, a panel discussion with members of the Oshkosh 94, as they recount the events of November 21, 1968.

Dubbed ‘Black Thursday’, on November 21, 1968, ninety four African American students engaged in demonstration for racial equality on campus, resulting in the mass arrest and expulsion of those students. Black Thursday has been deemed one of the first civil rights protests in the state of the Wisconsin.

Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) issued the following statement:

“The events of Black Thursday serve as a reminder that we must be proactive in addressing racial disparities in our education system. I want to recognize and commend the Oshkosh 94 for their tireless activism and efforts to fight inequality in our community.

“I would also like to thank the Legislative Black Caucus for all of their hard work organizing another successful Black History Month with events in the Capitol and around the state.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-family-dr-s5.jpgThe GOP majority in Madison, which actually represents a minority of Wisconsinites, is costing us money and lives by adhering to Walker era policy of resistance to Affordable Care, says Senator.

MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding Wednesday’s shooting at the Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee:

“I want to say thank you to the folks at Molson Coors and our first responders who acted quickly to contain the situation and get folks and students in the nearby areas to safety. We are still learning more details about what happened at Molson Coors earlier today. What we do know, though, is that more lives were lost in a mass shooting in Wisconsin. Our hearts go out to the families of those whose lives were senselessly taken today, all of the folks and workers at Molson Coors, and the entire Milwaukee community as we grapple with yet another act of gun violence that will have long-lasting consequences for this community and our state.”

Milwaukee area legislators Sen. LaTonya Johnson and Rep. Evan Goyke speak out on the tragic workplace shooting on Wednesday.

MADISON – The following is a statement from State Senator LaTonya Johnson and State Representative Evan Goyke regarding the tragic workplace shooting that occurred on Wednesday, February 26:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who were killed or injured in the devastating workplace shooting in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Our hearts go out to everyone affected during this unimaginable time.

Acts of violence like this shake our communities to their core. We all deserve to feel safe at home, at work, and in our community.

We are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement personnel who responded to this tragic incident. We appreciate their brave work and dedication to our community.

Molson Coors is a part of our community and we are a part of theirs. They have been a part of Milwaukee’s near west side for over 100 years. We grieve over the loss of life and pledge to work to build the safest community we can. We are grateful for all that Molson Coors has done in conjunction with the Near Westside Partners to bring our neighborhoods together.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s5.jpgRecently-introduced legislation, which would change Wisconsin’s current livestock siting standards, serves as an important reminder why legislators must listen to constituents and stakeholders when developing new policy says Sen. Smith.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-kid-s5.jpgGreen Bay Sen. Hansen says amendment approved by Assembly Republicans last Thursday does nothing to help people in the Town of Peshtigo and Marinette area who have been poisoned by the actions of JCI/Tyco, it's just another giveaway to WMC and American Chemistry Council.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/boy-in-doc-s5.jpgState Legislators continuing to pass bills to put more people in prisons, reject Governor Evers’ proposal to restore cuts to education says Senator.

Democratic legislator disagrees with Republican priorities.

MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on the Republican tax proposal:

“This appears to be another last minute, hastily thrown together proposal by Republican leadership aimed at playing politics rather than prioritizing what is best for our state.

“The speaker’s own blue ribbon commission on K-12 education spent a year meeting around the state resulting in recommendations reflected in Governor Evers’ special session proposal. That appears to have been another attempt to say they are doing something, while ignoring the needs of schools districts and kids across Wisconsin. We see the same thing on mental health funding for schools. Republicans say it is a priority and that we need to act, but then they cut $38 million from the governor’s proposed budget and refuse to act when given the opportunity to support it. If it is priority then Republicans should support the governor’s education package, not make empty statements pretending they care.

“Proposing a last minute package with plenty of questions and unintended consequences with less than a week to act is more of the same tired politics we have become accustomed to under Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Leader Vos.”

MADISON, WI - On Tuesday, I went to testify at the State Capitol before the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections.

There was a public hearing on a minor, straightforward bill about publicizing when an incumbent decides not to run for reelection. I gave the bill a nod and then tried to ask why they weren’t holding hearings on more urgent issues like gerrymandering or overturning Citizens United, but I was cut off by Chair Ron Tusler before I could get past my third sentence!

Here’s my full testimony: When's the Hearing?

There’s a big Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election on Tuesday, and if you want to know where the candidates are getting their money from, just click on this one:

High Court Candidates Raise $275K in First Five Weeks of ‘20

All candidate campaign finance and outside spending activity for spring 2020 Supreme Court election is up-to-date on our website. You can check it out here:

Campaign 2020 - Supreme Court

And if you’re concerned about the “forever chemicals” in our environment and you’re wondering what’s stalling the bills on them in the Legislature, you’ll find some clues here:

See the Big $$$ Against Regulating PFAS

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Matt Rothschild
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