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Day: March 17, 2017

Wisconsin Alliance for Reform: U.S. Sen. Baldwin can’t explain why she failed to act

On Friday, Mar 17, 2017
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At a town hall Sunday, Senator Tammy Baldwin again could not explain her failure to act on information she received about the problems at the Tomah VA.  In 2014, Baldwin was contacted by a whistle blower and received an Inspector General report…

Rep. Ballweg: Wisconsin legislative Children’s Caucus to hold meeting in Stevens Point

On Friday, Mar 17, 2017
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Rep. Joan Ballweg  March 17, 2017 608-266-8077 Informational Hearing on Community Efforts to Strengthen Families Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Legislative Children’s Caucus will be hosting the fourth of five informational hearings on community efforts to strengthen families this Monday,…

Dems look to 2018, optimistic for a favorable redistricting ruling

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The Dems’ top legislative leaders expressed optimism about their party’s 2018 chances, even as no clear gubernatorial candidate has emerged to challenge Gov. Scott Walker in his expected re-election bid. But the two, especially Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, are…

Sales tax provision in Walker’s budget would benefit Kwik Trip

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In response to Kwik Trip, Gov. Scott Walker added a provision to his budget that would save the company from having to collect the sales tax on the frozen pizzas it produces and then ships to convenience stores across the…

Increased accountability hoped for through more body camera use in state’s prisons

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Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to expand the use of body cameras in state prisons is drawing support from some of his critics, though they also say it’s not a perfect solution to preventing abuse. The state is already using body…

FRI REPORT: Increased accountability hoped for through more body camera use in state’s prisons

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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Increased accountability hoped for through more body camera use in state’s prisons Sales tax provision in Walker’s budget would benefit Kwik Trip Dem leaders look to…

Gov. Walker: Focuses on Historic K-12 Education Investments at New Richmond High School

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Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 New Richmond – Governor Scott Walker joined students, teachers, and staff at New Richmond High School today to discuss the historic K-12 education investments included in his Executive Budget proposal. Highlights include $649 million in…

Concordia University: Business of Healthcare event

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As healthcare costs continue a precipitous climb, Americans burdened with unmanageable co-pays and deductibles deserve smart solutions. The healthcare marketplace is not a free market. Should it be? How might rethinking the business of healthcare improve access and affordability to…

One Wisconsin Now: Wrap Up Sunshine Week With a Bang, End 1,799-Day Stonewall and Reveal Donors to Legal Defense

On Friday, Mar 17, 2017
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MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker is never one to miss an opportunity for political pandering. So in honor of Sunshine Week, a media-sponsored event celebrating the public’s right to know,…

U.S. Rep. Duffy: Sends Letter To Tillerson & Haley Regarding ISIS Genocide Of Christians & Other Religious Minorities

On Friday, Mar 17, 2017
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Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI), today sent a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley requesting an update on what actions the United States has…

‘Rewind’: High-capacity wells, House health care bill, voting problems

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WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross discuss the latest news relating to state government.

‘Rewind Milwaukee’: Mayor Barrett on the state budget, Sheriff Clarke

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WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross look back at the week in politics in Milwaukee.

Josh Kaul ‘seriously exploring’ run for AG

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Dem Josh Kaul, a former federal prosecutor who was part of an effort last year challenging Wisconsin’s voter ID laws, says he is “seriously exploring” a run for attorney general, the office his mother held for one term more than…

Gov. Walker: Joins Hunzinger Construction Company in sending care packages to our troops

On Friday, Mar 17, 2017
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Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Brookfield – Governor Scott Walker joined Hunzinger Construction Company employees today in wrapping care packages for Wisconsin troops through their Troop Care Package program. Since 2006, the Hunzinger Construction Company has shipped more than 45…

Rep. Hebl: Introduces fair courts package

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rep. Gary Hebl, (608) 266-7678 Proposals Would Restore Credibility to Wisconsin’s Justice System (MADISON) – Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) today announced that he has reintroduced a comprehensive reform package that will help protect the impartiality…

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