Citizen Action Weekend ’24, Friday September 6th
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Volunteer to make calls from home for Vinnie Miresse, on Tuesday, September 10th, 5pm – 8pm
Citizen Action attends Labor Day Events
Citizen Action’s Work with Milwaukee Public Schools is featured
Citizen Action of Wisconsin has been working with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) since October 2023 to secure climate funding and develop comprehensive climate action plans. Our efforts to ensure that students and staff benefit from sustainable, energy-efficient upgrades have now been featured in Fast Company! The article highlights the collaboration between teachers, activists, and community organizations, including Citizen Action, to rebuild and retrofit schools with green solutions. These upgrades will not only improve learning environments but also reduce energy costs and help fight climate change.
Read the article to learn more about the impact of this important work!
Stand Up Against We Energies Proposed Rate Hike
We Energies has proposed an 18.5% rate hike, which would significantly increase energy costs for households across Southeast Wisconsin.
Join us for the Affordable Energy Now webinar on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
In this webinar, we’ll help you prepare to share your voice in the fight against rising energy costs. This session will cover We Energies’ proposed gas and rate increases, who decides on the proposal, and how your personal story can shape the decisions about your electric bill and energy source.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and advocate for affordable energy!
MKE LaborFest 2024 Welcomes VP Candidate Tim Walz
Ironworker VP Rich Kangus of Local #8 spoke at the event. It’s about jobs. The IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) has created an explosion in work for members of the trades. Historic repair and additions to our infrastructure, from the ground up. Good paying union jobs that build up our infrastructure and improve our communities.
The investment that IRA has brought to WI ironworkers means that instead of having a work schedule that projects 18 months of work, they are now looking at a scheduled work load projecting 10 years.
Imagine what continued monetary investments in our state would look like. Increased financial stability for more families while rebuilding roads, schools, updating and protecting water sources, improving energy efficiency to protect our planet.
I talked with workers who cheered the opportunities for work. A good paying job will stabilize and change one’s life. These are career jobs. Jobs that pay enough to build a family, save for a home, invest, continue education and personal growth, and give to a good cause.
Let’s pay attention to the hard working labor workers. Support more good paying jobs with union benefits that build our communities up.
To get involved with our election campaigns and our work to create more jobs contact; Valerie Ricks, [email protected] or call at: 414-885-5640.
Meet Citizen Action endorsed State Legislative candidate Vinnie Miresse
Volunteer to make calls from home for Vinnie Miresse, on Tuesday, September 10th, 5pm – 8pm
Attend “HOPE: Oktoberfest Get Out The Vote Extravaganza Tour”
Citizen Action will be co-sponsoring Get Out The Vote social events with Minocqua Brewing in Eau Claire, Wausau, Stevens Point, and Green Bay. The events will combine fun socializing and the recruitment of volunteers to knock doors and make phone calls with us and other progressive organizations talking directly to voters.
The City of Milwaukee is Seeking Feedback on Long-Range Planning
The City of Milwaukee 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is kicking into high gear, and we need your input! The community survey is now available at conplanmke.org, where you can share your thoughts on improving neighborhoods and supporting housing, public services, employment, and economic development activities funded by HUD.
Virtual focus groups are also starting soon! Be sure to register and have your voice heard in shaping the future of our city.
Upcoming Focus Groups led by the Urban Economic Development Association (UEDA):
- Employment Services: October 1st, Noon – 1 PM (virtual)
- Youth Services: October 3rd, Noon – 1 PM (virtual)
For more information on the focus groups or to register to attend, email [email protected].
Citizen Action in the News
Citizen Action’s Kat Klawes was quoted in a national article on how federal climate money from the Biden-Harris Administration is upgrading decaying urban schools in places like Milwaukee. The upgrades include solar power and new HVAC systems that improve student achievement
Citizen Action’s Kat Klawes wrote a column for UP NORTH NEWS about her family’s stakes in electing Kamala Harris President.
Citizen Action’s Robert Kraig was on the Earl Ingram Show for the full hour during his regular 9 AM Wednesday appearance on the show to discuss the state of organized labor in the U.S. and the prospects for massive growth if labor law reform is enacted.
Listen to “The Battle 4 Wisconsin” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
We are two months away from the November 5th election and campaigns are charging full speed ahead. Robert debriefs Tim Walz’s speech at LaborFest in Milwaukee this Monday and we discuss how Walz’s governing record in Minnesota can be a blueprint for Wisconsin Democrats, including a BadgerCare Public Option, paid family leave, a child tax credit, and affordable child care.
We encourage our listeners to make next Tuesday a Day of Democracy by joining us for a 5pm – 7:45pm phone bank for Vinnie Miresse, a progressive state legislative candidate in Stevens Point and watch the Presidential debate after the phone bank
We review the fallout from a disgusting Republican ad that falsely blames Senator Tammy Baldwin for the killing of 6 Waukesha parade goers in 2021, re-traumatizing Waukesha residents. The ad was condemned by the Waukesha mayor. President Biden announced almost $600M for Dairyland Power Cooperative clean energy projects. It’s one of 16 rural electric cooperatives receiving a total of $7.3 billion for renewable energy projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. We talk about how the battle for the State Legislature this November is about taking on powerful private interests like CAFO operators and school privatizers.
Listen now to the show.
Join Citizen Action of Wisconsin today!
Volunteer to make calls Tuesday, September 10th, 5pm – 7:45pm for Vinnie Miresse, Assembly District 71 in the Stevens Point area.
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