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As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via Medicaid applications
Massachusetts saw a more-than-five-fold jump in voter registration applications through social service agencies in the last election cycle, new federal data shows. The striking increase comes after the state implemented an automatic voter registration system that includes Medicaid applicants. Any eligible voter in the state who applies for Medicaid is automatically added to the rolls, […] The post As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via Medicaid applications appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Economy adds more jobs in June even as hiring slows
Although hiring inched down in June, the U.S. labor market is still showing signs of strength, with unemployment falling and earnings continuing to rise, the latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor showed. The economy added 209,000 jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.7% in May. “In excess of 200,000, […] The post Economy adds more jobs in June even as hiring slows appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk’ health insurance plans, surprise billing
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced new initiatives Friday that could reduce health care costs, though none will take effect immediately. The changes include a proposed rule that would reduce the amount of time short-term health insurance plans can last and require companies that offer the plans to be more transparent about what is covered […] The post Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk’ health insurance plans, surprise billing appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Progress and problems persist at Lincoln Hills
The latest report by a court-appointed monitor on the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile correctional facilities was released Wednesday. Several improvements were highlighted in the report, including decreasing staff vacancies, a return to in-person learning for the facility’s youth and physical upgrades to the area. At the time the court-appointed monitor visited Lincoln Hills, […] The post Progress and problems persist at Lincoln Hills appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republicans declare defeat, double down on bitterness after Evers line-item vetoes their budget
Normally in politics, public officials try to put a good face on compromise, taking credit for every legislative achievement they can credibly claim. But Wisconsin Republicans are not normal. Instead of taking a victory lap after Gov. Tony Evers signed the state budget they drafted — having summarily tossed out more than 500 items Evers […] The post Republicans declare defeat, double down on bitterness after Evers line-item vetoes their budget appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden in South Carolina calls out Republicans who tout major legislation they opposed
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden traveled Thursday to South Carolina — home of the first-in-the-nation 2024 Democratic presidential primary as well as two GOP presidential candidates — to rebuke Republicans for voting against bills in Congress that are now providing billions in federal dollars. “All those members of Congress who voted against it, suddenly realize […] The post Biden in South Carolina calls out Republicans who tout major legislation they opposed appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Diversity, equity and inclusion practitioners push back on attempts to demonize their work
As educators and government leaders trying to address the impact of deeply embedded racism come under political fire, professionals who are engaged in that work say that it has been distorted and politicized. Attacks on what has become known as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work have been ongoing for several years, but in Wisconsin […] The post Diversity, equity and inclusion practitioners push back on attempts to demonize their work appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Gov. Evers signs budget with 51 partial vetoes
Gov. Tony Evers signed most of Wisconsin’s two-year budget passed by Republican lawmakers on Wednesday, but used his partial veto power to pare down Republican income tax cuts, protect 188 positions for the University of Wisconsin System and increase public school revenue limits for centuries. Evers said that Republicans in many ways “failed to meet […] The post Gov. Evers signs budget with 51 partial vetoes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A conservative’s conservative on the affirmative action ruling (via ouija board)
Political parties have fundraising arms in Congress which blast out fundraising emails and press releases, the sensationalism of which are matched only by their crude oversimplification. A lot of them end up in my inbox, because every campaign cycle Nevada has a competitive Senate/House race or three. Friday I opened one from the National Republican […] The post A conservative’s conservative on the affirmative action ruling (via ouija board) appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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