Rep. Barca: Statement on Project Labor Agreements

Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca on the GOP’s action against workers in Wisconsin: “Wisconsin has one of the most diminished middle classes in the country, and our economy is trailing

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Rep. Brooks: Votes to remove government barriers

Contact: Rep. Rob Brooks, (608) 267-2369 Madison, WI—Today, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) proudly stood up to government interference in the marketplace by supporting legislation that reforms the bidding process on public construction projects.  Assembly Bill 24 eliminates the requirement of a project labor

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Rep. Sargent: GOP continues six-year war on Wisconsin workers

Contact: Britt Cudaback, 608-266-0960 britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov GOP’s bill banning project labor agreements hurts hardworking Wisconsinites (MADISON) – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) blasted Wisconsin Assembly Republicans today for passing AB24, which prohibits state and local government projects from requiring contract bidders to enter

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WisDOT: Wisconsin DMV offers car buying tips

Contact: Michael Domke, (608) 264-7000 michaell.domke@dot.wi.gov Brochures in print and online formats help consumers buy wisely With peak demand for vehicle sales occurring in spring and fall, dealers’ advertising and enticing discounts may tempt buyers. Before customers sign on the dotted

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Rep. Rodriguez: Assembly designate Birth Defects Day in Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 266-0610 MADISON – State Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) introduced Assembly Resolution 7, proclaiming March 3, 2017, Birth Defects Day in Wisconsin. The resolution passed the Assembly by unanimous consent. “Birth defects are costly, common and decrease the likelihood of healthy birth outcomes,” said Rodriguez. “This

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Rep. Barca: Statement on Project Labor Agreements

Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca on the GOP’s action against workers in Wisconsin: “Wisconsin has one of the most diminished middle classes in the country, and our economy is trailing behind our neighbors. Therefore it is startling that one of

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Rep. Brooks: Votes to remove government barriers

Contact: Rep. Rob Brooks, (608) 267-2369 Madison, WI—Today, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) proudly stood up to government interference in the marketplace by supporting legislation that reforms the bidding process on public construction projects.  Assembly Bill 24 eliminates the requirement of a project labor agreement when selecting a construction firm. “Assembly Bill 24 is

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Rep. Subeck: Assembly Republicans further drive down wages and send jobs out of state

Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office), 920-627-5773 (cell) Bill prohibiting Project Labor Agreements puts corporate special interests ahead of local businesses and workers MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding passage of Senate Bill 3, prohibiting state and local government from considering Project Labor Agreements in contracting decisions: “The Republican bill passed

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Rep. Sargent: GOP continues six-year war on Wisconsin workers

Contact: Britt Cudaback, 608-266-0960 britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov GOP’s bill banning project labor agreements hurts hardworking Wisconsinites (MADISON) – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) blasted Wisconsin Assembly Republicans today for passing AB24, which prohibits state and local government projects from requiring contract bidders to enter into project labor agreements. “I wish I could say I’m

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Rep. Crowley: Assembly GOP continues to vote against Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. Crowley, 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement in response to Assembly Republicans voting in favor of Assembly Bill 24. “Today, I am ashamed to sit in a legislative body that is charged with making life better for

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WisDOT: Wisconsin DMV offers car buying tips

Contact: Michael Domke, (608) 264-7000 michaell.domke@dot.wi.gov Brochures in print and online formats help consumers buy wisely With peak demand for vehicle sales occurring in spring and fall, dealers’ advertising and enticing discounts may tempt buyers. Before customers sign on the dotted line, Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

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