THU PM Update: Wis. congressional Dems slam AG Sessions; Pence to visit Janesville Farm & Fleet Friday

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems on the state’s congressional delegation are slamming Attorney General Jeff Sessions for not disclosing his prior communications with a Russian official, though Sessions said today he’d recuse himself from any investigations on the 2016 elections. House Speaker Paul Ryan defended Sessions, saying it’s “really common for mem… 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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Voces de la Frontera: Wisconsin Republicans reintroduce anti-immigrant legislation that sparked uprising 

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414.469.9206 sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Republican state legislators John Spiros, Jesse Kremer, and Steve Nass began seeking co-sponsorship for anti-immigrant legislation that seeks to turn local government officials into an arm of Trump’s deportation machine. The legislators are reintroducing the so-called “anti-sanctuary” bill that was defeated by the Day without Latinos and Immigrants general strike of last February. Voces de la Frontera issued the following response: “This hateful legislation is a retread of what our community defeated last year,” said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera. “This bill aims to turn local government employees and law enforcement into an

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UW System: Leaders testify in support of substance abuse recovery school bill

Contact: universityrelations@uwsa.edu Today, UW System President Ray Cross and Director of the Office of Educational Opportunity Gary Bennett testified before the Assembly Committee on Education in support of Special Session Assembly Bill 6<http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/proposals/jr7_ab6.pdf>. The bill would authorize a pilot recovery school that would serve up to 15 students diagnosed with drug abuse and addiction. “Faculty and staff across the UW System helped shape this bill and will continue to help when it is enacted into law,” President Cross said. “UW System is happy to be a proactive partner in addressing our state’s drug crisis, and proud to be a part of

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 Speaker Vos: Statement on Assembly Democrats’ tax and spend plan

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) made the following statement regarding the Assembly Democrats’ proposal to raise income taxes on Wisconsin families and job creators. “Now is not the time to raise income taxes. Everyone in our state needs tax relief, especially the people who are growing the economy. Assembly Democrats want to raise income taxes by $400 million and hike taxes on farmers and business owners, when Republicans have reduced taxes by $4.7 billion since 2011 and with no support from Democrats. “It seems Assembly Democrats need a lesson in economics. When you raise income taxes, you drive

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Rep. Subeck: Will reintroduce Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act to support nursing mothers in the workplace

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521 (office), 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), together with Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Senator LaTonya Johnson (D- Milwaukee), circulated for co-sponsorship the Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act (LRB-1206) to ensure nursing mothers do not face unnecessary barriers in the workplace. LRB-1206 would bring Wisconsin law in line with federal employment regulations regarding breastfeeding and ensure that women who are taking unpaid break time to breastfeed or express breast milk do not lose eligibility for employer sponsored health insurance. LRB-1206 is identical to 2015 AB 882 which received bipartisan support and a public hearing last year but

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 Rep. Hebl: Voices support for bill aimed at fighting for families across Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 (MADISON) – Today Gary Hebl (D- Sun Prairie) announced his support for LRB 2339, a bill that would provide tax relief for middle class families throughout Wisconsin and provide a much needed boost for Wisconsin’s economy. “This bill would provide much-needed economic support for middle class families throughout the state,” Hebl said. “Families throughout the state continue to struggle to get by in Wisconsin’s economy, and this could be the jumpstart they need to get back on their feet.” The bill provides savings to middle class Wisconsin families by repealing the Wisconsin manufacturing and agriculture credit,

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Rep. Anderson: Wisconsin Progressives propose tax break for middle class families

Contact: Logan Vidal, (608) 266-8570 logan.vidal@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison – Rep. Anderson has joined with members of the Progressive Work Group to put forth an economic agenda that would place the focus on middle class families in the state. The proposal would eliminate tax loopholes and unfair corporate tax breaks while providing tax relief to middle-class families who currently pay the largest percentage of their income in taxes out of any other group in Wisconsin. The effort is part of a larger action by progressives across the country to fight the economic policies proposed by President Trump and other conservatives like Governor Walker

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US Rep. Moore: Revelations about Sessions’ contact with Russia warrants his removal

Contact: Eric Harris eric.harris@mail.house.gov To Whom It May Concern – Amid reports that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions failed to disclose his contact with Russian officials when asked under oath during his confirmation process, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04)released the following statement: “It is clear to me, and countless others, that the Trump administration has been comprised by their dealings with the Russian government. I do not believe U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has the credibility nor the moral authority to serve as our country’s top law enforcement official, and I call on him to be removed from his post immediately. “My constituents and I

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THU PM Update: Wis. congressional Dems slam AG Sessions; Pence to visit Janesville Farm & Fleet Friday

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Dems on the state’s congressional delegation are slamming Attorney General Jeff Sessions for not disclosing his prior communications with a Russian official, though Sessions said today he’d recuse himself from any investigations on the 2016 elections. House Speaker Paul Ryan defended Sessions,

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Voces de la Frontera: Wisconsin Republicans reintroduce anti-immigrant legislation that sparked uprising 

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414.469.9206 sfreeman@vdlf.org MILWAUKEE – Yesterday, Republican state legislators John Spiros, Jesse Kremer, and Steve Nass began seeking co-sponsorship for anti-immigrant legislation that seeks to turn local government officials into an arm of Trump’s deportation machine. The legislators are reintroducing the so-called “anti-sanctuary” bill that was defeated by the Day without

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UW System: Leaders testify in support of substance abuse recovery school bill

Contact: universityrelations@uwsa.edu Today, UW System President Ray Cross and Director of the Office of Educational Opportunity Gary Bennett testified before the Assembly Committee on Education in support of Special Session Assembly Bill 6<http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/proposals/jr7_ab6.pdf>. The bill would authorize a pilot recovery school that would serve up to 15 students diagnosed with drug

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 Speaker Vos: Statement on Assembly Democrats’ tax and spend plan

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) made the following statement regarding the Assembly Democrats’ proposal to raise income taxes on Wisconsin families and job creators. “Now is not the time to raise income taxes. Everyone in our state needs tax relief, especially the people who are growing

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Rep. Subeck: Will reintroduce Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act to support nursing mothers in the workplace

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521 (office), 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), together with Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Senator LaTonya Johnson (D- Milwaukee), circulated for co-sponsorship the Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act (LRB-1206) to ensure nursing mothers do not face unnecessary barriers in the workplace. LRB-1206 would bring Wisconsin law in

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US Rep. Moore: Revelations about Sessions’ contact with Russia warrants his removal

Contact: Eric Harris eric.harris@mail.house.gov To Whom It May Concern – Amid reports that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions failed to disclose his contact with Russian officials when asked under oath during his confirmation process, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04)released the following statement: “It is clear to me, and countless others, that the Trump administration has

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