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Gov. Tony Evers introduces ‘Healthy Women, Healthy Babies’ initiative
By Kylie Ver Kuilen | Feb. 22, 2019Evers' plan includes reintroducing Planned Parenthood as a trusted health care service.
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STATE NEWS
Women in the State legislature
By Will Husted | Feb. 21, 2019Female representation in Wisconsin has remained stagnant for decades.
STATE NEWS
Female-headed households struggle to find home security
By Sarah Jensen | Feb. 21, 2019As the winter months continue to creep into Wisconsin, cold weather and dangerous storms relentlessly target those who are outdoors at the wrong time.
STATE NEWS
How the partnership of church and state shaped women’s reproductive rights
By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 21, 2019Guided by economic incentives to promote a pro-life agenda, legislation has strained accessibility to abortion and other reproductive services across the state.
STATE NEWS
Research shows $6M increase for privately insured citizens if Evers expands medicaid
By Molly Davis | Feb. 20, 2019New research showing the implications of Medicaid expansion for those with private health insurance instigated a press conference with Republican legislators, who convened at the Capitol Tuesday morning.
STATE NEWS
Evers 11th executive order creates task force to improve access to caregivers
By Michael Bogaards | Feb. 19, 2019The same day a GOP press conference at the Capitol spoke out against the expansion of Medicaid, Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order to create a state task force on caregiving.
STATE NEWS
GOP legislators encourage criminal justice reform
By Emma Grenzebach | Feb. 18, 2019A group of Republican lawmakers released a list of criminal justice reform initiatives Monday they want Gov. Tony Evers to include in his upcoming budget address.
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Evers proposes marijuana legalization, decriminalization
By Molly Davis | Feb. 17, 2019Gov. Tony Evers announced his intention to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize recreational use for Wisconsinites with a number of medical conditions Sunday. This proposal will be included in his upcoming state budget, which has a deadline of Feb. 28.
STATE NEWS
State Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from list of honorees in Black History Month resolution
By Michael Bogaards | Feb. 15, 2019A resolution to recognize prominent African-Americans during Black History Month was amended by Republican legislators Wednesday to exclude former National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick from the list of honorees.
STATE NEWS
Senate passes middle class tax cut bill
By Joshua Mitchell | Feb. 15, 2019The middle class tax cut was voted on along party lines.
STATE NEWS
Report shows increasing special needs education funding benefits all students
By Elizabeth Parker | Feb. 14, 2019Known as the “education governor,” Gov. Tony Evers is expected to respond to the increased demand for K-12 special education programs in his upcoming biennial budget.
STATE NEWS
Culver’s v. In-N-Out: Survey ends meaty debate
By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 14, 2019Culver’s grills In-N-Out by 0.4 points in a new restaurant business survey aimed at determining the most popular fast food chains in the country.
STATE NEWS
Evers commits to multi-state governor alliance in favor of Paris Agreement
By Jessica Lipaz and Saya Inoue | Feb. 12, 2019Today Gov. Tony Evers announced his commitment to join the U.S. Climate Alliance to include Wisconsin in the fight for sustainability and against the implications of climate change.
STATE NEWS
Proposal to roll back tax on unmarried pregnant women creates controversy
By Kylie Ver Kuilen | Feb. 11, 2019Monday at the Capitol the Legislative Council on Child Support Placement discussed a proposal to repeal a bill requiring unmarried pregnant women who are insured under BadgerCare to pay a birth cost recovery tax.
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin Republicans speak out against abortion policy across the country
By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 10, 2019Over the past week, U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, released a statement addressing new federal legislation, and Republican assembly members held a press conference to publicly voice concern and lack of support toward pro-choice abortion policies.
STATE NEWS
Evers lowers flags to honor slain officer and war veteran Matthew Rittner
By Josh Mitchell | Feb. 7, 2019Representatives from across the state have commented on the officer's death.
STATE NEWS
Proposal to terminate dark store loophole taxation circulates
By Elizabeth Parker | Feb. 7, 2019Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers proposed a new addition to the state 2019-’21 biennial budget that would eliminate the the Dark Store Loophole.
STATE NEWS
Concerns and intentions for middle class tax cut legislation voiced at public hearing
By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 5, 2019The Joint Committee on Finance hosted a public hearing Tuesday afternoon allowing legislatures on both sides of the aisle to address their concerns regarding a proposed middle class tax cut at the Capitol.
STATE NEWS
Supreme Court candidate addresses disputed blog, emphasizes impartiality
By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 4, 2019Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Brian Hagedorn spoke out about his controversial blog on WTAQ’s John Muir radio talk show in Green Bay Monday.
STATE NEWS
Legislative Black Caucus, Barnes encourage resilience, renewal
By Jessica Lipaz | Feb. 3, 2019In celebration of the first day of Black History Month, state legislatures acknowledged the challenging story of America’s foundation by highlighting the strong resilience of African American people and the unfinished work to achieve equity across the state.
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