Child Tax Credit Press Tour! #KeepFamiliesAfloat Starting on July 15th, parents across the country will begin receiving monthly checks of up to $300 per child through the federal Child Tax Credit approved by Democrats in Congress earlier this year. This week, Citizen Action WI and WISDOM relaunch our End Child Poverty Campaign with media events educating the public about the…
Friday, July 2nd “State Budget Blues” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast We discuss the disastrous Republican State Budget that cleared the Legislature this week. After digging into the budget’s many failings, we ask: why did 7 Democrats vote yes? We continue our call for the Governor to veto the state budget, although the signs are not promising. Next we turn to the…
Friday, June 25th Veto the Budget! We are asking Governor Tony Evers to veto the Republican version of the Wisconsin state budget. Not only do they intend to leave out BadgerCare Expansion, the funding for public schools is absurd and inadequate. We are losing over a billion dollars while at the same time, denying over 90,000 hard working Wisconsin residents…
Friday, June 18th Inoculation Emancipation in Fitchburg! Thank you for joining us last weekend at the Inoculation Emancipation Party sponsored by Minocqua Brewing Company! We look forward to seeing you at future stops of the Inoculation Emancipation Party. Didn’t get a chance to join us? Find progressive beers available for purchase near you! Action for Quality Health Care with SEIU…
Friday, June 11th SATURDAY, JUNE 12th, 11am – 7pm: Inoculation Emancipation Party Join the Minocqua Brewing Company and Citizen Action of Wisconsin on Saturday, June 12th from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Funk’s Pub for a party celebrating vaccination freedom with live music and #ProgressiveBeer. Music featuring Blues Legend John Primer and his Band, The Kim Wasserburger Band, the…
Friday, June 4th Share a Brew with the CAW Crew! Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend and celebrated the first stop of our Inoculation Emancipation Tour sponsored by Minocqua Brewing Company. We’re happy to announce the next stop on our tour will be on June 12th at Funk’s Pub in Fitchburg from 11 AM to 7 PM! The…
Friday, May 28th Citizen Action debuts new podcast, This Is Not That This week marks the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, which sparked worldwide protests that continue. Today, we debut our new podcast called, This is NOT that, which will bring our unique, unfiltered conversation that centers community, people, and politics. In the first episode Isiah,…
Friday, May 21st Wausau is a Community for All. Marathon County (North Central Region) Makes the New York Times, But Not For a Good Reason. The responses to a proposed Community for All resolution, drafted by the Diversity Affairs Commission, by some Marathon County Board of Supervisors, and members of the public, led to an article in the New York…
Friday, May 14th Attend Milwaukee County Citizen Climate and Equity Lobby Training Climate change and equity are finally getting the attention they deserve around Wisconsin and the country. But we need citizens like you to influence elected officials to prioritize climate action and equity. You will learn about Milwaukee County’s local issues, how to build your network, and will leave…
Friday, May 7th State Budget Update: Take Action! Thursday, 12 Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee in the Wisconsin State Legislature voted to remove 280 publicly popular ideas in Gov. Evers Badger Bounce back budget, including Badgercare expansion, marijuana legalization, Prescription drug affordability Board, and many others. This is not the end! Every state legislator still has to vote on…
