US Rep. Moore: Alarmed by reports of corporate polluting in Milwaukee

In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report alleging numerous workplace safety problems and environmental regulatory violations with facilities operated by Greif Inc., Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its role as a regulatory body has often been seen as a political lightning rod for Republicans, leading to efforts to strip the EPA of its authority. But as reports surface about Greif Inc. – a multi-national company with three locations in my district – endangering constituents through the illegal disposal of hazardous waste, the imperative for a strong and responsive EPA

Read More »

Rep. Barca: Statement on GOP legislators hiring attorneys

Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding the Assembly Republicans setting prices for the hiring of private attorneys to fight the unconstitutional legislative maps: “We should not be spending another cent defending unconstitutional legislative maps. On the taxpayer’s dime, Assembly Republicans have already spent over two million dollars on private attorneys, despite access to a team of lawyers in the Attorney General’s office. It’s unacceptable that the state is paying for this when we have real problems that need funding solutions, like fixing our roads, education, employment and training systems.”

Read More »

Humphries alleges Holtz offered deal to clear field with $150K DPI job promise

John Humphries charged fellow state schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz promised him a six-figure job at DPI if he dropped out of the primary and Holtz beat incumbent Tony Evers in the April general election. But Holtz on Wednesday said the offer was a “rough draft” of ideas and that the deal wasn’t aimed at getting one of them to drop out of the race. Rather, he said, the job offer was… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username

Read More »

WED PM Update: Humphries alleges Holtz offered deal to clear field with $150K DPI job promise

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — John Humphries charged today fellow state schools superintendent challenger Lowell Holtz promised him a six-figure job at DPI if he dropped out of the primary and Holtz beat incumbent Tony Evers in the April general election. But Holtz said the offer was a “rough draft” of ideas and that the deal wasn’t aimed at getting one of t… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

Read More »

Voces de la Frontera: Responds to Sheriff Clarke

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org In response to Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s remarks concerning the 287g program and his desire to aid Donald Trump’s efforts to separate millions of immigrant families, Voces de la Frontera issued the following statement from Executive Director Christine Neumann-Ortiz: “287G is a discredited program that converts local law enforcement into Immigration agents, and it is highly controversial. The program has been found by federal courts to systematically violate people’s civil rights by promoting racial profiling. The courts have found the program violates people’s constitutional right to due process, freedom from unlawful detention, and equal protection under the law.

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Pocan: Responds to the withdrawal of Andy Puzder as labor secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statements after Andy Puzder withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Labor after five separate hearing delays and growing opposition from Senate Republicans. “Historically, the Secretary of Labor, regardless of political party, has seen their role as protecting workers,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “President Trump nominated someone who violated the laws he is supposed to enforce. This was a bad pick from the beginning and it’s time for the President to put hard-working Americans ahead of corporate profits and nominate someone to lead

Read More »

Rep. Billings birthday fundraiser

Help support Representative Jill Billings at her birthday fundraiser. Thursday, February 16th 2017 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. At the Cargill-Pettibone House 145 8th Street South, La Crosse Suggested Contribution: $50 Sponsorship Levels: $500 Sponsor $250 Friend $100 Supporter

Read More »

Cory Mason and Dave Hansen: WI student loan borrowers need real relief, not political gimmicks

Earlier this week, Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Lon Roberts attempted to mount a defense of Gov. Scott Walker’s paltry plan that fails to provide real relief for student loan borrowers. Secretary Roberts’ column, however, merely highlights the many inadequacies of Walker’s proposal, which is geared toward his own re-election plans rather than helping working Wisconsinites.

Read More »

Gov. Walker: Building Commission Approves Projects

Madison – Today, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state including, but not limited to: Releasing funds for the construction of Agricultural Education Center in Manitowoc County; Release of Building Trust Funds to complete preliminary plans for the design and construction of a modern Health Services Unit at the Racine Correctional Institution; Construction of a Fire Sprinkler Upgrade Project at the State Human Services Building in Madison, Wisconsin; Construction of Phase I Renovation of the Milwaukee Readiness Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roof replacement at the power plant and central services buildings at the Veterans

Read More »

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan Group of Senators Highlight Need for Quality Health Care in Rural America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Jon Tester (D-MT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Heidi Heitkamp, (D-ND) and 36 other senators in sending a letter today to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price regarding health care in rural America. The letter emphasizes the importance of rural health-care providers and their critical role in rural communities. “As you take on this new leadership role at HHS, we request that you work with us to ensure that the federal government does not act as an impediment to providing health care in rural communities,”

Read More »

Sen. Larson: Proposes Fix to CBD Treatment Barriers

MADISON – Today, Senator Chris Larson released the following statement in response to the Assembly of Children and Families public hearing on Assembly Bill 49 (Senate Bill 10), regarding nonhallucinogenic cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Senator Larson offered the following comments: “Three years ago, after hearing many heartbreaking stories from Wisconsin families, legislators from both sides of the aisle worked together to help kids in our state who have rare seizure disorders and may benefit from CBD oil. Compassionate care for Wisconsin children was, and should be, a bipartisan endeavor. “Unfortunately, it quickly came to the attention of state leaders that there

Read More »

Rep. Allen: Co-sponsors Second Start Act

Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) announced his co-sponsorship of the Second Start Act today. The proposed legislation connects employment opportunities to individuals who left the UW system before obtaining a degree. The bill allows the Department of Workforce Development to invite people into the marketplace through skilled trades. “We are facing sharp increases in demand for skilled workers over the next decade, and this bill is an important step in fixing the situation,” said Rep. Allen. “There are good, middle-class jobs out there just waiting for a new generation.” According to the bill’s authors, current federal privacy laws prohibit universities from

Read More »

Sen. Hansen: According to Governor Walker Low Cost Loans for Corporations are Okay but Not for Student Loan Borrowers

(Madison)—Responding to Governor Walker’s plan to reinstate a failed WEDC loan program that cost the state millions, Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said it is yet another example of how the rich and corporations are treated with one set of rules while average people are treated with another. “Apparently, providing low-cost state loans through a state agency to corporations are okay with Governor Walker and legislative Republicans but when it comes to helping thousands of Wisconsin residents and families refinance their student loans they are on their own,” said Hansen, author of the Higher Ed Lower Debt bill (HELD). The

Read More »

US Rep. Moore: Alarmed by reports of corporate polluting in Milwaukee

In response to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Watchdog Report alleging numerous workplace safety problems and environmental regulatory violations with facilities operated by Greif Inc., Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its role as a regulatory body has often been seen as a

Read More »

Rep. Barca: Statement on GOP legislators hiring attorneys

Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding the Assembly Republicans setting prices for the hiring of private attorneys to fight the unconstitutional legislative maps: “We should not be spending another cent defending unconstitutional legislative maps. On the taxpayer’s dime, Assembly

Read More »

Voces de la Frontera: Responds to Sheriff Clarke

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org In response to Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s remarks concerning the 287g program and his desire to aid Donald Trump’s efforts to separate millions of immigrant families, Voces de la Frontera issued the following statement from Executive Director Christine Neumann-Ortiz: “287G is a discredited program that converts local law

Read More »

U.S. Rep. Pocan: Responds to the withdrawal of Andy Puzder as labor secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) released the following statements after Andy Puzder withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Labor after five separate hearing delays and growing opposition from Senate Republicans. “Historically, the Secretary of Labor, regardless of political party, has

Read More »

Rep. Billings birthday fundraiser

Help support Representative Jill Billings at her birthday fundraiser. Thursday, February 16th 2017 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. At the Cargill-Pettibone House 145 8th Street South, La Crosse Suggested Contribution: $50 Sponsorship Levels: $500 Sponsor $250 Friend $100 Supporter

Read More »

Cory Mason and Dave Hansen: WI student loan borrowers need real relief, not political gimmicks

Earlier this week, Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Lon Roberts attempted to mount a defense of Gov. Scott Walker’s paltry plan that fails to provide real relief for student loan borrowers. Secretary Roberts’ column, however, merely highlights the many inadequacies of Walker’s proposal, which is geared toward his own re-election plans rather than helping working Wisconsinites.

Read More »

Gov. Walker: Building Commission Approves Projects

Madison – Today, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state including, but not limited to: Releasing funds for the construction of Agricultural Education Center in Manitowoc County; Release of Building Trust Funds to complete preliminary plans for the design and construction of a modern

Read More »

Sen. Larson: Proposes Fix to CBD Treatment Barriers

MADISON – Today, Senator Chris Larson released the following statement in response to the Assembly of Children and Families public hearing on Assembly Bill 49 (Senate Bill 10), regarding nonhallucinogenic cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Senator Larson offered the following comments: “Three years ago, after hearing many heartbreaking stories from Wisconsin families,

Read More »

Rep. Allen: Co-sponsors Second Start Act

Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) announced his co-sponsorship of the Second Start Act today. The proposed legislation connects employment opportunities to individuals who left the UW system before obtaining a degree. The bill allows the Department of Workforce Development to invite people into the marketplace through skilled trades. “We are facing

Read More »