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GOP lawmakers propose spending $600 million in public funds on Brewers stadium
A plan Republicans announced to spend $600 million in state and local money on renovations and upkeep at American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050 got a cool reception Monday from Gov. Tony Evers and others whose support will be needed for the deal to pass. Announcing the GOP plan at […] The post GOP lawmakers propose spending $600 million in public funds on Brewers stadium appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Will Brewers stadium project need a community benefits deal to fly?
When Republicans announced their proposal Monday to put state and local taxpayers’ money into American Family Field, they made a point of comparing the deal to the one Wisconsin lawmakers approved in 2015 to build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks legislation, however, passed after a coalition of community groups obtained an […] The post Will Brewers stadium project need a community benefits deal to fly? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
University of Montana working on vaccine for fentanyl, heroin overdose
A vaccine to prevent overdosing on fentanyl and one for heroin are in the works at the University of Montana and partner institutions. Human trials are expected to start in early 2024 for both vaccines, according to UM. UM researcher Jay Evans, who leads a campus center working on the vaccines and co-founded university corporate […] The post University of Montana working on vaccine for fentanyl, heroin overdose appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Hospitals plead with Congress to avert $8 billion in cuts in Medicaid funding
WASHINGTON — Health care representatives from across the United States are urging Congress to halt cuts to funding that helps hospitals care for uninsured or low-income patients who rely on Medicaid. More than 250 hospitals and health systems appealed to House and Senate leadership in a letter asking the lawmakers to avert or delay a […] The post Hospitals plead with Congress to avert $8 billion in cuts in Medicaid funding appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A year into UW Health union discussions, nurses chafe that pay isn’t on the table
A year ago, as UW Health nurses were on the verge of a three-day strike to demand union recognition, they and the hospital system’s management reached an eleventh-hour deal to avert the walkout. In a compact that was brokered by Gov. Tony Evers, UW Health management agreed to meet directly with nurses and their union […] The post A year into UW Health union discussions, nurses chafe that pay isn’t on the table appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Abortion services are back in Wisconsin, but only for some
Abortion services are resuming in Madison and Milwaukee today after a 15-month pause. The suspension of services resulted from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that called into question the enforceability of an archaic law from 1849 threatening to put doctors in jail for performing nearly all abortions in the state. The chilling effect of […] The post Abortion services are back in Wisconsin, but only for some appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bernie Sanders condemns ‘corporate greed’ at UAW rally in Detroit
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) railed against “corporate greed” and “record profits” secured by the Detroit Three during a spirited rally on Friday in the Motor City with striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members. The rally featuring the two-time presidential candidate attracted hundreds of participants and was held at the Ford-UAW Joint Trust Center took […] The post Bernie Sanders condemns ‘corporate greed’ at UAW rally in Detroit appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A men’s movement takes reins in a nationwide quest to end abortion
Wendell Shrock doesn’t believe in condoms. “We should leave the uterus to God,” the street preacher from Tennessee tells States Newsroom, in front of an abortion clinic outside of Atlanta, mid-morning in late July. Sweat drips from his cowboy hat into his salt-and-pepper beard that stretches halfway down his red-plaid shirt. The retired police officer […] The post A men’s movement takes reins in a nationwide quest to end abortion appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Sen. John Fetterman to Detroit Three auto execs: How many yachts do you need?
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Saturday joined striking autoworkers outside the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Fetterman said he drove about five hours from Braddock, Pa., in his UAW-made Ford Bronco to get to the plant. “I always stand for the union way of life,” Fetterman said. “Whatever the unions say is […] The post Sen. John Fetterman to Detroit Three auto execs: How many yachts do you need? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Consumers face higher car prices, lower inventory with auto workers on strike
Economic experts and researchers say that the auto workers strike could have far-reaching economic consequences for businesses and consumers, depending on its duration. In addition to workers’ job losses, consumers could see higher prices for cars and depleted inventory. The United Auto Workers union, representing about 150,000 auto workers, walked off the job at midnight […] The post Consumers face higher car prices, lower inventory with auto workers on strike appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Automakers’ record profits not shared with workers, Biden says as UAW strike launches
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dispatched two senior administration officials to Detroit on Friday after the United Auto Workers union began a historic strike against the Big Three auto companies amid a contract dispute. “Over the past decade auto companies have seen record profits, including over the last few years because of the extraordinary skill […] The post Automakers’ record profits not shared with workers, Biden says as UAW strike launches appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
On Democracy Day, newsrooms unite for pro-democracy coverage
It’s no secret: U.S. democracy is under serious threat. Politicians use rigged maps to entrench themselves in power, allowing them to ignore the will of voters. Hundreds of members of Congress, state lawmakers, and top state officials — including chief elections officials — deny the results of the last presidential contest. And a leading candidate […] The post On Democracy Day, newsrooms unite for pro-democracy coverage appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly Republicans pass child care bills with no Democratic support
Assembly lawmakers passed a package of six bills on Thursday that Republicans argue will address the growing child care crisis by expanding resources and providing flexibility to child care providers. Child care providers have criticized the bills and none of them received support from Democrats, who said the bills were misguided and wouldn’t solve the […] The post Assembly Republicans pass child care bills with no Democratic support appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Defending democracy in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is Ground Zero for attacks on democracy, which generated a tsunami of news from the Capitol this week. On Thursday, as Henry Redman reports, Republicans in the Senate voted to remove the state’s highly respected, nonpartisan administrator of elections, Meagan Wolfe, in order to appease election conspiracy theorists. Meanwhile, in the Assembly, Speaker Robin […] The post Defending democracy in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State Senate Republicans override three Evers vetoes, including two on the budget
After an hour-long exchange of speeches, Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted three times Thursday to override vetoes from Gov. Tony Evers, two of them partial vetoes that Evers made to the 2023-25 state budget. The override votes now go to the state Assembly, where the GOP is just two seats shy of the two-thirds […] The post State Senate Republicans override three Evers vetoes, including two on the budget appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Embracing election denial, Wisconsin Senate Republicans vote to fire chief election official
Moments after every Republican in the Wisconsin Senate voted to reject the confirmation of Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe to a second term, the observers in the gallery — a crowd made up of some of the state’s most prominent 2020 election conspiracy theorists and their supporters in a variety of red Trump hats […] The post Embracing election denial, Wisconsin Senate Republicans vote to fire chief election official appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Federal case sheds light on payroll fraud, wage theft and worker misclassification
A Wisconsin drywall contractor was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison last month on charges of ripping off state and federal taxpayers to the tune of more than a half-million dollars. The case in federal court was a rarity — the first big prosecution in the state of a construction labor broker for payroll […] The post Federal case sheds light on payroll fraud, wage theft and worker misclassification appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Women with serious pregnancy complications sue over state abortion bans
Women and physicians in Idaho and Tennessee have sued their home states after they say they were denied abortion care despite being diagnosed with serious, life-threatening medical conditions while pregnant. The lawsuits are led by the Center for Reproductive Rights, an advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., which also helped a patient in Oklahoma file […] The post Women with serious pregnancy complications sue over state abortion bans appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democrats push to extend child care grant program
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday to extend funding for five years for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program set to expire at the end of the month. The legislation would extend the child care stabilization grant program, which Congress established in 2021 to help child care providers meet additional costs during the […] The post Democrats push to extend child care grant program appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Amid government spending fight, U.S. House GOP punts on debating major defense bill
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans sidetracked debate on the massive Defense spending bill at the last minute on Wednesday, removing it from the daily schedule just as the chamber gaveled into session. The decision follows public opposition from especially conservative Republicans to advancing any government funding measure in the absence of a written commitment from […] The post Amid government spending fight, U.S. House GOP punts on debating major defense bill appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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