TUE News Summary: Walker on health care; Evers, Holtz debate Act 10, other issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac today Get to know Wisconsin’s members of Congress, Legislature and executive branch. Buy the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac — a glossy, 20-page booklet that will be an essential item throughout the year. It includes photos and contact information… 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 or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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One Wisconsin Now: One Wisconsin Now requests investigation of Lowell Holtz by Milwaukee, Rock County District Attorneys

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director (608)-444-3483 mike@OneWisconsinNow.org MADISON, Wis. — Today, One Wisconsin Now provided the Rock and Milwaukee County District Attorneys evidence that Lowell Holtz, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, misused public resources to boost his campaign, in possible violation of state law. As reported by multiple state media outlets, Holtz was corresponding via his official email, during the middle of a work day in May 2016, about his campaign activity and seeking additional support for his run. Previously Holtz was found to be discussing possible support from “outside groups” while on the job as a public

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Wisconsin Legislature: Sen. Vukmir and Rep. Sanfelippo propose bill to aid local law enforcement

Contact: Sen. Vukmir (608)-266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov Rep. Sanfelippo (608)-266-0620 Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. – State Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, and State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, are reintroducing a bill that would expand Wisconsin’s Law Enforcement Officer Grant Program. President of the Milwaukee Police Association Mike Crivello said, “We are proud to support Sen. Vukmir and Rep. Sanfelippo’s proposed Law Enforcement Officer Grant Program. Law enforcement agencies face unique challenges depending on their location and need the resources necessary to keep their communities safe. This proposal will help support officers in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.” The proposed legislation builds upon the existing

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Evers, Holtz differ on Act 10, Walker’s budget at WisPolitics.com forum

Candidates for state superintendent at a WisPolitics.com forum in Milwaukee disagreed about Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to make a proposed boost in per-pupil school aid contingent on compliance with Act 10. Walker’s plan would increase per-pupil aid by $200 the first year and $204 the second year of his budget, but schools would have to comply with Act 10 provisions such as requiring teachers to pay … 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.

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TUE AM Update: Committees to consider amendment to eliminate state treasurer’s office

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — A constitutional amendment that would eliminate the office of state treasurer is on the agenda this week for two separate Assembly and Senate committee meetings. The amendment, which would eliminate the office in 2019, is a topic of discussion at a public hearing today at 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.

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Walker says GOP will replace Obamacare with system that works

Gov. Scott Walker, speaking from the White House lawn, pledged Republicans would replace Obamacare with a system that works, even though doing nothing might be the best thing to do politically. Walker, who was at the White House as part of NGA meetings, said if Republicans did nothing over the next two years, insurers would continue to pull out of the program and rates would rise. Walker and other guvs met with the president and vice president over the weekend on Obamacare. He said the administration is willing to partner with guvs to put in place a fix and the

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MON PM Update: Evers makes statewide TV buy; Evers, Holtz discuss Act 10, Walker’s budget at WisPolitics.com forum

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers is going up on TV next month with his first buy of the campaign, according to two sources. The sources pegged March 21 as the start date, and one said it included Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau. Evers’ campaign acknowledged it is doing a statewide buy that includes the Milwauk… 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.

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin: U.S. Sen. Baldwin- Workers need Buy America commitment

Contact: Brandon Weathersby brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – As Democrats, we believe that the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy will always be a highly-trained workforce making products right here in Wisconsin. Building a Made in Wisconsin economy is how local businesses thrive and are able to create good, family-supporting jobs in every city, town, and village. Senator Tammy Baldwin believes in the Made in Wisconsin economy and is asking President Trump to keep his campaign promise to “Buy American and hire American.”​ In a new opinion piece featured in the Appleton Post Crescent, Senator Tammy Baldwin asks President Trump to “lay out a clear

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Karofsky campaign: Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk endorses Jill Karofsky for Dane County judge

Contact: Melissa Mulliken (608) 206-1818 Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk has publicly endorsed Jill Karofsky for Dane County judge. The non-partisan election will be April 4, 2017. As County Executive, Falk was an early leader in criminal justice reform. She initiated a number of groundbreaking reforms in Dane County including improved efficiencies in the courts and reduced delays, targeted programs for people with mental illness, expanded drug treatment court, and she created a unique program for repeat drunk drivers that significantly reduced re-offending. “Jill Karofsky shares my commitment to effective criminal justice reform,” Falk said. “Her courage and her

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TUE News Summary: Walker on health care; Evers, Holtz debate Act 10, other issues

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac today Get to know Wisconsin’s members of Congress, Legislature and executive branch. Buy the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac — a glossy, 20-page booklet that will be an essential item throughout the year. It includes photos and contact

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One Wisconsin Now: One Wisconsin Now requests investigation of Lowell Holtz by Milwaukee, Rock County District Attorneys

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director (608)-444-3483 mike@OneWisconsinNow.org MADISON, Wis. — Today, One Wisconsin Now provided the Rock and Milwaukee County District Attorneys evidence that Lowell Holtz, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, misused public resources to boost his campaign, in possible violation of state law. As reported by multiple

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Wisconsin Legislature: Sen. Vukmir and Rep. Sanfelippo propose bill to aid local law enforcement

Contact: Sen. Vukmir (608)-266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov Rep. Sanfelippo (608)-266-0620 Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. – State Sen. Leah Vukmir, R-Brookfield, and State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, are reintroducing a bill that would expand Wisconsin’s Law Enforcement Officer Grant Program. President of the Milwaukee Police Association Mike Crivello said, “We are proud to

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Walker says GOP will replace Obamacare with system that works

Gov. Scott Walker, speaking from the White House lawn, pledged Republicans would replace Obamacare with a system that works, even though doing nothing might be the best thing to do politically. Walker, who was at the White House as part of NGA meetings, said if Republicans did nothing over the

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