Having grown up in the Baptist church, I have an affinity for music from the “golden age” of gospel. As a child, my mother and grandmother, would listen to the music of Clara Ward, Sister Rosetta … [Read more...]
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Deadline to Sign Up for Obamacare is January 31
“Last chance” events scheduled for the final week of open enrollment MILWAUKEE – With a new president taking office this week, and an uncertain road ahead for the Affordable Care Act, many consumers … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Election Results
By Eelisa A Jones The people of Wisconsin have elected Republican candidates for three out of four major state positions. Gov. Scott Walker resecured his office over challenger Mary Burke – … [Read more...]
Governor Walker, your actions speak louder than words on healthcare
By Mandela Barnes Despite his recent continued attempts to take credit for the success of Obamacare in Wisconsin, Governor Walker is directly responsible for the fact that almost 85,000 people, … [Read more...]
Tax Day BadgerCare protest
Last week on tax day, April 15, as many Wisconsinites filed their taxes, health care advocates gathered in a protest against Governor Walker’s rejection of federal Medicaid dollars for BadgerCare at a … [Read more...]
Walker forcing 77,000 people off BadgerCare on last day of open enrollment
On the day the rest of the country is trying to extend coverage before the deadline, tens of thousands are being forced off coverage across Wisconsin Statewide - At media events Monday in Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Faces of Healthcare in Wisconsin 2014
Citizen Action of Wisconsin and Representative Melissa Sargent held a media conference call to release a memo by the Legislature’s Fiscal Bureau showing the impact of federal Medicaid funds from the … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin urge Governor Walker to accept federal money for Badgercare
MADISON- This week, the Wisconsin State Assembly once again rejected efforts to improve affordable health coverage for Wisconsin families by approving Governor Walker’s proposal to delay implementing … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Counties Association calls on Walker Administration to reverse BadgerCare decision: Accept Federal Funds
On Sunday at its 2013 Convention the Wisconsin Counties Association passed a resolution urging Gov. Walker to reverse course on BadgerCare and accept enhanced federal funds. Citizen Action of … [Read more...]
Advocates for BadgerCare continue to reach out to Wisconsin Legislators to accept federal funds
By Cassandra Lans At a news conference on Wednesday morning, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, healthcare professionals, and community … [Read more...]
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