Listen to “Foreclosure gate” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
This weekend our panel discusses Gov. Walker's shameful heist of $25.6 million of the national foreclosure settlement to fill a state budget hole created by his corporate tax breaks. (And they keep telling us in their ads that the budget is balanced). Other battles this week include: New developments in lawsuit against GOP sham redistricting; more shocking attacks on contraception access and women's healthcare; venture capitol's complete failure to create jobs is revealed; President Obama’s visit to Milwaukee’s gutted industrial corridor, GOP's continued assault on Wisconsin's environment; and what's up with flag grommets in West Bend? 
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Statewide
• Friday, March 9th
o WI AFL-CIO is organizing candlelight vigils at locations throughout the state to mark the night Senate Republicans rammed through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.

Eau Claire
• Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a

Green Bay
• Friday, February 17th, 1:00pm
o Mining Bill Protest, Brown County Courthouse, 100 S Jefferson St Green Bay, For more information: http://occupywi.org/ai1ec_event/defend-native-lands-anti-mining-bill-protest/?instance_id=17708

Hayward
• Friday, March 16th, 10:30am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Hayward, 15856 E. 5th St., Hayward. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Kaukauna
• Monday, February 27th, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, UA Local 400, 2700 Northridge Dr, Kaukauna, WI. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a

Madison Area
• Friday, February 17th, 9:30am
o It's about the Water! Stop the mine bill! Capitol Rotunda. Bring a jar of water and send a message to Sen.Fitzgerald and the rest of the GOP Senate: It's not about partisan politics. It's about the water. Sen. Scott Fitzgerald didn't like even the modest changes to AB 426. The Joint Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on AB 426 on Friday at 10 AM in Capitol room 412 East. The previously scheduled Platteville hearing has been cancelled. For more information: http://www.facebook.com/events/360440293980648/

• Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 – 5:00pm
o WisConvocation Public Planning Session, Tamarack Gallery, 849 E. Washington Ave. Ste. 102, parking in back. To follow up on a Week of Action there will be a participatory planning session to prepare for a future large-scale inclusive people’s assembly dubbed the “WisConvocation”. For more information: organizerbrian@gmail.com This event is part of the Wisconsin Uprising Anniversary Week of Action. Find the full schedule of events at http://bit.ly/yhBZib
• Friday, March 9th, 6:00pm
o Candlelight Vigil, State Capitol, Madison. To mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session.
• Saturday, March 10th, 1:00pm
o Capitol March and Rally to Reclaim Wisconsin to mark the one year anniversary of Senate Republicans ramming through Act 10 anti-union bill in the dead of the night in an illegal session. Details to come.
• Every Weekday, Noon and Every Thursday, 4:30 – 5:30pm
o Solidarity Sing-A-Long, Capitol rotunda, Madison. Join Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice on the ground floor Capitol Rotunda for a solidarity sing-along at noon, featuring best-loved songs from the labor and civil rights movements. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solidarity-Sing-Along/144005335667532
• Throughout February
o City of Madison Voter ID Workshops. Learn about recent changes to state election law, including voter ID requirements. Learn more about locations and times: http://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/Calendar.cfm; voting@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4601

Mazomanie
• Saturday, February 18th, 8;30am – 7:00pm
o Wisconsin Progressive Grassroots Festival, Wisconsin Heights High School, 10173 State Hwy 14, Mazomanie. $14 donation includes lunch. For More information: 608-220-0139, nptimm@chorus.net or http://www.facebook.com/events/232402023506449/ or http://uppitywis.org/event/progressive-grassroots-festival-mazomanie

Merrill
• Thursday, February 23rd,  9:00am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. TB Scott Public Library, 106 W. 1st St., Merrill. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Milwaukee Area
• Sunday, February 19th, 9:45am
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? 1st Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor St., Milwaukee. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm
o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Goodwill Community Center, 1400 Nike Dr., Waukesha. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com
• Wednesday, February 29th, 6:30pm
o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Mayfair Garden Suites East Conference Room, Mayfair Mall, 2500 North Mayfair Road  Wauwatosa, Enter behind the AMC movie theater entrance by the parking garage. For more information: Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org
• Wednesday, March 7th, 7:00pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Serb Hall, 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
• Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30pm
o Affordable Care Act Listening Session: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Church of the Resurrection, W287 N3700 North Shore Drive, Pewaukee. For more information: WaukHealthReform@gmail.com
• Saturday, April 21st, 9:00am – Noon
o Milwaukee Riverkeeper's Annual Spring Cleanup, Check out website for details site locations: http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=177 for details and site locations. Racine
• Monday, March 5th, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Monument Square - Main & 5th Street, Racine. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a

Rhinelander
• Thursday, February 23rd,  11:00am
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Oneida Senior Center, 1103 Thayer, Rhinelander. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Spooner
• Wednesday, February 29th, 11:30pm
o Medicare and Social Security: What cuts is Congress considering? Also learn about free preventive service available as a result of Affordable Care Act. Spooner Senior Center, 402 Oak St., Spooner. Sponsored by: Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans cans and Know Your Care WI. For more information: bfeitlinger@hotmail.com

Wausau
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30pm
o Reclaim Wisconsin Bus Tour, Wausau Labor Temple - 318 S. 3rd Street, Wausau. The “Reclaim Wisconsin Tour” will discuss the impact of Gov. Walker’s policies on working people including the loss of family-sustaining jobs, the loss of employment protections and benefits, the continual transfer of wealth to Wisconsin’s 1% and the hammering of quality public services and education. The Tour will be making stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine and Madison. For more information: http://www.wisaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=9b57e21c-7fc5-4ef0-8a95-7e5c5ab7841a
• Thursday, March 1st, 6:00pm
o Affordable Care Act Presentation: How does the healthcare reform affect you and your community? Marathon Co Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. For more information: WausauHealthReform@gmail.com or Kevin.kane@citizenactionwi.org

To add an event email matt.brusky@citizenactionwi.org