By M.D. Kittle – Small businessman Scott Flaugher fought back against big labor – and won. And the electrician’s win could eventually be a victory for worker liberty nationwide. Read More Small Businessman Wins Worker Rights Fight Against Big Labor
Perspective by Chris Rochester – Foes of President Donald Trump and Gov. Scott Walker have suddenly noticed that Obamacare is a disaster for middle-class Americans who don’t get federal subsidies. And they’ve abandoned their usual answer to the problem, now bemoaning the very corporate welfare that Obamacare can’t live without. Read More Amid Obamacare Death Spiral, Liberals Suddenly Appreciate Corporate Welfare
Wisconsin Works for Everyone, Gov. Scott Walker’s landmark welfare reform package, carries the promise of gainful employment and second chances for thousands of able-bodied Wisconsinites currently dependent on the Badger State’s welfare system. Read More “Why I Support Gov. Walker’s Welfare Reforms”: AFP-Wisconsin Field Directors Share Their Personal Experiences with Welfare
By Brett Healy – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is proving — once again — to be the nation’s leading limited-government governor having recently signed into law the most ambitious welfare reform package introduced anywhere in the country. Read More Wisconsin Leads The Way on Welfare Reform
By Chris Rochester – Tax reform laid the groundwork for long-term, sustained economic growth. Now it’s time to make sure America has the workforce to fill the new jobs that will be created as a result, House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Friday. Read More Ryan Turns Attention to Welfare Reform After Tax Overhaul Success
By M.D. Kittle – Amid the din of D.C. intrigue, President Donald Trump this week issued an executive order aimed at fighting poverty while protecting taxpayers. And the initiative appears to bode well for Wisconsin’s latest welfare reform package. Read More Trump’s Welfare Reform Initiative Bodes Well For Wisconsin Plan
By M.D. Kittle – The Wisconsin Legislature’s most recent package of nine welfare reform bills is receiving a warm welcome from the Trump administration, according to the lawmaker who helped lead the package to passage. Read More Senator: Trump Administration Encourages Wisconsin To Push For Welfare Reform Waivers
Once again your friendly MacIver staff is here to keep you up-to-date on all the happenings at the Wisconsin Capitol. With dozens of bills being pushed through the legislature this week, we selected a few important bills to notify you of. Read More Friday Capitol Update: Welfare Reform, Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Collective Bargaining
Gov. Walker last week introduced a new package of welfare reform bills – ten in all. Walker proposes that FoodShare cards include photo ID, expands work requirements, puts asset limits on certain programs, and more. With unemployment at a rock-bottom 3%, there are certainly jobs available for able-bodied adults currently on government assistance. Read More MacIver News Minute: Walker Rolls Out New Welfare Reform Initiative