Medicaid fueling opioid epidemic? New theory is challenged
WASHINGTON — An intriguing new theory is gaining traction among conservative foes of the Obama-era health law: Its Medicaid expansion to low-income adults may be fueling the opioid epidemic.If true, that would represent a shocking outcome for the Affordable Care Act.
Republican Sen. Johnson says he's uncomfortable with President Trump
MADISON — Republican U.S. Sen.
"Reduce division:" Sen. Johnson says elected leaders have role to play after deadly rally in Charlottesville
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson addressed the violence in Charlottesville during a town hall event in Milwaukee Tuesday, August 15th.He called on everybody to come together, and said elected officials such as himself have an important role in that."As elected officials, we should do everything we can to tamper down the rhetoric.
Senator Ron Johnson questions whether Wisconsin should bear full $3B Foxconn cost
MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is questioning whether Wisconsin should bear the full $3 billion in financial incentives being considered to lure electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to the state.Johnson raised the question since Illinois workers would also benefit from the plant, which is expected to be built in southeast Wisconsin near the border.Johnson made the remarks Tuesday, August 15th to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, saying the incentives package state lawmakers are weighing is "a risk worth taking." But he says the question is "should Wisconsin be the one to bear the full three" billion since others will benefit, too.Critics of the deal have questioned whether the state should offer so much in subsidies to the Taiwan-based company.
"I'm concerned:" Senate GOP delays vote on health care bill; Sen. Johnson says 'yes' vote in jeopardy
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate Republicans have been forced to delay a vote on their health care bill as U.S. Sen.
Facing opposition from Sen. Ron Johnson and others, Senate GOP delays health care vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate Republicans have abandoned plans to vote on a health care bill this week, a move forced by opposition from Wisconsin U.S. Sen.
"It has to be done:" Protesters call on Sen. Johnson to vote 'no' on Senate's health care bill
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters called on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Friday, June 23rd to vote "no" on the Senate's proposed health care bill.
"Congress needs to get it right:" Sen. Johnson says Obamacare replacement too complex to rush
MILWAUKEE -- With some Republicans looking for a major legislative achievement as Congress returns to Washington this week, U.S. Sen.
"It's a real problem:" Pres. Trump pledged to "drain the swamp," but is it instead draining him?
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to "drain the swamp." Now, some Wisconsin Republicans say the swamp is draining the president.
"Life and death issue:" Health care the main topic during Sensenbrenner, Johnson town halls
FRANKLIN/HARTLAND -- Wisconsin lawmakers on Sunday, May 21st were back from Washington -- and they faced some hard questions, including one some protesters were "dying" to have answered.
Sen. Ron Johnson says it would be "troubling" if Pres. Trump taped conversations
WISCONSIN DELLS -- U.S. Sen.
Gov. Scott Walker to tell Republicans he's 'ready' for run
MADISON — Gov.
'Cards Against Humanity' ships 2,000 potatoes to Sen. Ron Johnson urging town hall; grand plan backfires
MILWAUKEE -- Senator Ron Johnson said if you disagree with his positions, don't send him a potato.
Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court, will be sworn in Monday
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump's nominee following a corrosive partisan confrontation that could have lasting impacts for the Senate and the court.Vice President Mike Pence was presiding as the Senate voted 54-45 in favor of Gorsuch, a 49-year-old veteran of the 10th U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Denver whose rulings make him an intellectual heir to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, whose seat he will fill.
Wisconsin Republicans praise US missile strike on Syria
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump's missile strike against Syria.House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action "appropriate and just." He calls them tactical strikes that "make clear that the Assad regime can no longer count on American inaction as it carries out atrocities against the Syrian people."Sen.
Act of trade war? Wisconsin dairy farms stressed over actions of Canadian government
IRON RIDGE -- An act of trade war.
Missouri trooper, ordered to lead security after shooting of Michael Brown speaks in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Missouri state trooper on Thursday, April 6th spoke in Milwaukee -- telling the story of the event he calls the most challenging of his career.He was ordered to lead security during protests in Ferguson following the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown.Captain Ron Johnson spoke at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- the guest speaker at a presentation on diversity and inclusion.PHOTO GALLERYJohnson was in charge of keeping the calm after protesters took to the streets following the shooting.He talked about leadership in times of crisis."My vision was in a tunnel and I say to myself 'how are we going to put out this fire?' And I don't say that from a standpoint of being a fireman.