The Associated Press: on Welfare & Poverty


Scott Fitzgerald: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid

SB886: Childless adults who are age 19 years to 50 years [must] participate in 80 hours per calendar month of community engagement activities, unless they are exempt for good cause.

The Capital Times analysis 12/5/18:This bill deals with Medicaid waivers and fortifies a requirement that those who receive Medicaid benefits also hold a job. Trump's administration approved the work requirement, but Gov.-elect Tony Evers said he is considering ending the policy. Dozens of healthcare organizations and insurers opposed the plan, arguing that it could result in diminished access to healthcare for some.

A.P. update 1/29/20: Gov. Evers tried to block the work requirement, but the Republican-controlled Legislature kept it. Evers' administration has said it would implement it, but delayed from until April 2020.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 60-31-8 on 12/4/18; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on 12/4; Sen. Fitzgerald voted YES; Signed by Gov. Walker on 12/14

Source: A.P. & The Capital Times on Wisconsin SB886 voting records Dec 4, 2018

Scott Walker: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid

SB886: Childless adults who are age 19 years to 50 years [must] participate in 80 hours per calendar month of community engagement activities, unless they are exempt for good cause.

The Capital Times analysis 12/5/18:This bill deals with Medicaid waivers and fortifies a requirement that those who receive Medicaid benefits also hold a job. Trump's administration approved the work requirement, but Gov.-elect Tony Evers said he is considering ending the policy. Dozens of healthcare organizations and insurers opposed the plan, arguing that it could result in diminished access to healthcare for some.

A.P. update 1/29/20: Gov. Evers tried to block the work requirement, but the Republican-controlled Legislature kept it. Evers' administration has said it would implement it, but delayed from Nov. 2019 until April 2020.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 60-31-8 on Dec/4/18; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Dec/4/18; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Dec/14/18

Source: A.P. & The Capital Times on Wisconsin SB886 voting records Dec 14, 2018

Tim Pawlenty: Government growth displaces faith community & charities

Endless government growth becomes a form of tyranny. When the government takes up more and more space--space that was previously reserved for individuals, families, the faith community, charities, markets and the private sector--the result is more displacement, discouragement, disincentive, and dependency. As government swells to become nearly everyone's financial nanny, freedom and personal responsibility are diminished."
Source: Courage to Stand, by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, A.P. excerpts Jan 6, 2011

Tom Tiffany: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid

SB886: Childless adults who are age 19 years to 50 years [must] participate in 80 hours per calendar month of community engagement activities, unless they are exempt for good cause.

The Capital Times analysis 12/5/18:This bill deals with Medicaid waivers and fortifies a requirement that those who receive Medicaid benefits also hold a job. Trump's administration approved the work requirement, but Gov.-elect Tony Evers said he is considering ending the policy. Dozens of healthcare organizations and insurers opposed the plan, arguing that it could result in diminished access to healthcare for some.

A.P. update 1/29/20: Gov. Evers tried to block the work requirement, but the Republican-controlled Legislature kept it. Evers' administration has said it would implement it, but delayed from until April 2020.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 60-31-8 on 12/4/18; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on 12/4; State Sen. Tiffany voted YES; Signed by Gov. Walker on 12/14

Source: A.P. & The Capital Times on Wisconsin SB886 voting records Dec 4, 2018

Tony Evers: No work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid

SB886: Childless adults who are age 19 years to 50 years [must] participate in 80 hours per calendar month of community engagement activities, unless they are exempt for good cause.

The Capital Times analysis 12/5/18:This bill deals with Medicaid waivers and fortifies a requirement that those who receive Medicaid benefits also hold a job. Trump's administration approved the work requirement, but Gov.-elect Tony Evers said he is considering ending the policy. Dozens of healthcare organizations and insurers opposed the plan, arguing that it could result in diminished access to healthcare for some.

A.P. update 1/29/20: Gov. Evers tried to block the work requirement, but the Republican-controlled Legislature kept it. Evers' administration has said it would implement it, but delayed from Nov. 2019 until April 2020.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 60-31-8 on Dec/4/18; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Dec/4/18; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Dec/14/18

Source: A.P. & The Capital Times on Wisconsin SB886 voting records Jan 29, 2020

Chris Larson: No work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid

SB886: Childless adults who are age 19 years to 50 years [must] participate in 80 hours per calendar month of community engagement activities, unless they are exempt for good cause.

The Capital Times analysis 12/5/18:This bill deals with Medicaid waivers and fortifies a requirement that those who receive Medicaid benefits also hold a job. Trump's administration approved the work requirement, but Gov.-elect Tony Evers said he is considering ending the policy. Dozens of healthcare organizations and insurers opposed the plan, arguing that it could result in diminished access to healthcare for some.

A.P. update 1/29/20:Gov. Evers tried to block the work requirement, but the Republican-controlled Legislature kept it. Evers' administration has said it would implement it, but delayed from until April 2020.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 60-31-8 on 12/4/18; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on 12/4; Sen. Larson voted NO; Signed by Gov. Walker on 12/14

Source: A.P. & The Capital Times on Wisconsin SB886 voting records Dec 4, 2018

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