Lawmakers hold packed public hearing on high-capacity wells bill

Backers and opponents of a bill that would remove DNR oversight of the replacement, reconstruction and transfer of high-capacity wells lined up at a packed public hearing today.   Meanwhile, bill authors Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and GOP Rep. Gary Tauchen maintained the legislation would bring certainty to farmers, municipalities and businesses that use these wells. But opponents, in… 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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Holtz, Evers clash at WASB forum

At a candidate forum today, Holtz derided Evers and DPI officials who are “presuming to know what’s best for your community” despite never having been there. But Evers, who’s running for a third term, countered he’s in schools “all the time,” telling Wisconsin Association of School Boards members “you know me.” The two spoke at a WASB forum in Madison and were provided questions ahead of time. Eve… 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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Stephen Einhorn one of the businessmen involved in Humphries-Holtz discussions

Stephen Einhorn, a partner at a Milwaukee venture capital firm, was one of the businessmen involved in setting up the talks between Humphries and Holtz ahead of the primary, according to sources with knowledge of the events. Two sources said Einhorn, a partner at Capital Midwest Fund, pushed for the candidates to meet in the hopes one would emerge as strong challenger to Evers. Einhorn has not ret… 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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Elections Commission dismisses OWN complaint against Humphries, Holtz

The Elections Commission unanimously dismissed a complaint filed against John Humphries and Lowell Holtz, finding their talks that one could get a six-figure salary and a driver if the other won the state superintendent’s race did not violate election bribery laws. Scot Ross of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which filed the complaint, still slammed the discussions. “The inaction by the … 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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WED PM Update: Elections Commission dismisses election bribery complaint against Holtz, Humphries

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission unanimously dismissed a complaint filed against John Humphries and Lowell Holtz, finding their talks that one could get a six-figure salary and a driver if the other won the state superintendent’s race did not violate election bribery laws. Scot Ross of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which fil… 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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State Sens. Kapenga and Craig, Reps. Sanfelippo and Hutton: Seek Greater Transparency on State Leases during Sunshine Week

CONTACT: Senator Craig Sen.Craig@legis.wi.gov 608.266.5400 Senator Kapenga Sen.Kapenga@legis.wi.gov 608.266.9174 Representative Sanfelippo Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wi.gov 608.266.0620 Representative Hutton Rep.Hutton@legis.wi.gov 608.267.9836 MADISON, Wis – Senators David Craig, R-Town of Vernon, and Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, and Representatives Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, are celebrating sunshine week by introducing two bills that would bring greater transparency to government leasing practices. Senator Craig and Representative Sanfelippo introduced Assembly Bill 66. Assembly Bill 66 received a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight. Rep. Sanfelippo said, “This bill makes the state leasing process more effective, efficient, and transparent by requiring

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Sen. Kapenga: Applauds Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty for Report on Occupational Licensing

Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison – State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing, and State-Federal Relations released the following statement after the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) produced its second report highlighting how burdensome occupational licensing requirements restrain job growth, reduce mobility, and make it harder for people to find work. “WILL’s report builds on the growing body of research definitively showing that unnecessary occupational licensing restricts access to jobs for people who need them most. Their proposed Red Tape Index enables us to quantify the burdensome costs

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Reps. Zamarripa and Subeck: Introduce Bill Pushing Back on President Trump’s Proposed Border Wall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2017 CONTACT: Rep. Zamarripa, (608) 267-7669 Rep. Subeck, (608) 266-7521 MADISON- Today, Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced legislation LRB-2356 to prohibit the State of Wisconsin from investing in companies that enter into a contract with the federal government to build President Trump’s proposed border wall (Executive Order 13767). “From the time Wisconsin was founded, immigrants have played a critical role in shaping and building our state,” said Rep. Zamarripa. “The President’s proposed wall symbolizes divisiveness and sends a dangerous message to the American people that those on the other

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Cullen prepares to fundraise for potential guv bid 

Former Dem state Sen. Tim Cullen tells WisPolitics.com he is taking steps today to allow him to begin fundraising for an expected gubernatorial bid next year. Cullen, D-Janesville, stopped short of saying he will run for guv no matter what. But he said changing his registration with the Ethics Commission and opening a bank account are in advance of a formal announcement of his intention. “If I wasn’t serious about running, I wouldn’t be doing this,” Cullen said. “You don’t do this to announce you’re not going to run.” Cullen said he plans to make a formal announcement next month.

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WI League of Conservation Voters: Overwhelming Support for Protecting Public Lands

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608- 208-1129 or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – A new poll released Tuesday shows people in Wisconsin care about preserving public lands, protecting clean water, and taking care of the Great Lakes. “This poll proves something we already understand: Wisconsinites care deeply about public lands, clean drinking water, and protecting our Great Lakes,” Executive Director Kerry Schumann said. “Still, despite the quantifiable positive impacts on Wisconsin’s economy, environment, and quality of life, these attacks continue at both the state and federal level.” Voters from Wisconsin’s 1st congressional district overwhelmingly agree there are

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Department of Workforce Development: Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 15, 2017 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin. The estimates include updates for December 2016 and the preliminary estimates for January 2017. As these numbers are not seasonally adjusted, they are most appropriately compared year-over-year instead of month-over-month as rates often increase in the colder winter months due to the seasonality of the state economy.

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Dems want to prevent state investment in companies involved with Trump’s border wall

A group of state Dems today announced a bill barring state investment in companies that would work on President Trump’s proposed border wall. Reps. JoCasta Zamarripa and Lisa Subeck, who unveiled the proposal at a Capitol press conference, pointed to the state’s rich history of immigration and said Wisconsin should distance itself from the project. “Donald Trump’s proposed wall is divisive and sen… 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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Cullen prepares to fundraise for potential guv bid

Former Dem state Sen. Tim Cullen tells WisPolitics.com he will take steps today to allow him to begin fundraising for an expected gubernatorial bid next year. Cullen, D-Janesville, stopped short of saying he will run for guv no matter what. But he said changing his registration with the Ethics Commission and opening a bank account are in advance of a formal announcement of his intention. “If I 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.

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One Wisconsin Now: Failure of election commission to act doesn’t make Holtz proposed election bribe any less sleazy

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘If This Isn’t Already Illegal, It Ought To Be’ MADISON, Wis. — The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross regarding correspondence from the Wisconsin Election Commission that they will not act to hold Lowell Holtz accountable for discussing a possible election bribe in his campaign for state Superintendent of Public Instruction: “The inaction by the Wisconsin Elections Commission points to shortcomings in the law, not the lack of sleaze in the conduct of Lowell Holtz when he sat down and discussed an election bribe. “Let’s

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Lawmakers hold packed public hearing on high-capacity wells bill

Backers and opponents of a bill that would remove DNR oversight of the replacement, reconstruction and transfer of high-capacity wells lined up at a packed public hearing today.   Meanwhile, bill authors Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and GOP Rep. Gary Tauchen maintained the legislation would bring certainty to farmers, municipalities

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Holtz, Evers clash at WASB forum

At a candidate forum today, Holtz derided Evers and DPI officials who are “presuming to know what’s best for your community” despite never having been there. But Evers, who’s running for a third term, countered he’s in schools “all the time,” telling Wisconsin Association of School Boards members “you know

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Elections Commission dismisses OWN complaint against Humphries, Holtz

The Elections Commission unanimously dismissed a complaint filed against John Humphries and Lowell Holtz, finding their talks that one could get a six-figure salary and a driver if the other won the state superintendent’s race did not violate election bribery laws. Scot Ross of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now,

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State Sens. Kapenga and Craig, Reps. Sanfelippo and Hutton: Seek Greater Transparency on State Leases during Sunshine Week

CONTACT: Senator Craig Sen.Craig@legis.wi.gov 608.266.5400 Senator Kapenga Sen.Kapenga@legis.wi.gov 608.266.9174 Representative Sanfelippo Rep.Sanfelippo@legis.wi.gov 608.266.0620 Representative Hutton Rep.Hutton@legis.wi.gov 608.267.9836 MADISON, Wis – Senators David Craig, R-Town of Vernon, and Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, and Representatives Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, are celebrating sunshine week by introducing two bills that would

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Sen. Kapenga: Applauds Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty for Report on Occupational Licensing

Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison – State Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing, and State-Federal Relations released the following statement after the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) produced its second report highlighting how burdensome occupational licensing requirements restrain

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Reps. Zamarripa and Subeck: Introduce Bill Pushing Back on President Trump’s Proposed Border Wall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2017 CONTACT: Rep. Zamarripa, (608) 267-7669 Rep. Subeck, (608) 266-7521 MADISON- Today, Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced legislation LRB-2356 to prohibit the State of Wisconsin from investing in companies that enter into a contract with the federal government to

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Cullen prepares to fundraise for potential guv bid 

Former Dem state Sen. Tim Cullen tells WisPolitics.com he is taking steps today to allow him to begin fundraising for an expected gubernatorial bid next year. Cullen, D-Janesville, stopped short of saying he will run for guv no matter what. But he said changing his registration with the Ethics Commission

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WI League of Conservation Voters: Overwhelming Support for Protecting Public Lands

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608- 208-1129 or ryan@conservationvoters.org MADISON – A new poll released Tuesday shows people in Wisconsin care about preserving public lands, protecting clean water, and taking care of the Great Lakes. “This poll proves something we already understand: Wisconsinites care deeply

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Department of Workforce Development: Wisconsin Local Employment & Unemployment Estimates Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 15, 2017 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities, and

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Cullen prepares to fundraise for potential guv bid

Former Dem state Sen. Tim Cullen tells WisPolitics.com he will take steps today to allow him to begin fundraising for an expected gubernatorial bid next year. Cullen, D-Janesville, stopped short of saying he will run for guv no matter what. But he said changing his registration with the Ethics Commission

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One Wisconsin Now: Failure of election commission to act doesn’t make Holtz proposed election bribe any less sleazy

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘If This Isn’t Already Illegal, It Ought To Be’ MADISON, Wis. — The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross regarding correspondence from the Wisconsin Election Commission that they will not act to hold Lowell Holtz

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