Race for vacant DNC spot up to three candidates now

The field for Wisconsin’s vacant DNC spot is now up to three candidates. Luke Fuszard, who told WisPolitics.com last week he was thinking about a bid, said he’s now officially in the race. The chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin, who works for a health care startup tech company, said he was encouraged to run after his conversations with county chairs and party activists while exploring a bid… 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

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State, UW could save $22 million if ACA insurer fee is repealed

The state and UW System could save almost $22 million if the Affordable Care Act’s health insurer fee is repealed, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The agency today provided members of the Joint Finance Committee an overview of the guv’s call to move to a self-insurance model, along with other provisions impacting state employee group health plans. Today’s memo does not provide any anal… 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 Dems sending letter to congressional delegation on ACA repeal

In opposition to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, state Dems are sending a letter to the state’s U.S. representatives tomorrow requesting they “do not support any legislation that would take affordable health care coverage away from our constituents.” The letter, which was circulated around the Legislature today for signatures, was initially signed by nine Dems, including Dem legislative lea… 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’s budget boosts per-student voucher payments

Wisconsin private school voucher payments would increase by $217 per student under Gov. Scott Walker’s budget for each year of the biennium, according to a Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo Dems released today. That means for grades K-8, total per-student voucher funding would hit $7,540 in 2017-18 and $7,757 in 2018-19. Meanwhile for grades 9-12, total state funding would equal $8,186 per choice stu… 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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Evers releases first two TV ads

State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job. Without naming Holtz in either ad, Evers references talks Holtz and fellow primary challenger John Humphries had that one could get a six-figure salary and a driver if one of them… 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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MON PM Update: Evers releases first TV ads; Walker’s budget boosts per-student voucher payments

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job. Without naming Holtz in either ad, Evers references talks Holtz and fellow primary challenger John Humphries … 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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Gov. Walker: Announces $400,000 for non-profit organizations to help veteran entrepreneurs

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker joined Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Dan Zimmerman today in announcing $400,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, technical, business, or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes.   “The brave men and women who choose to serve in the United States Armed Forces deserve our full support and assistance when they return home and begin to transition back to civilian life,” Governor Walker said. “The experience our veterans receive serving in the military provide them with unique skills and expertise that not

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Reps. Gannon, Fields, Steffen and Snyder: Assembly Committee on Urban Revitalization announces public hearings in Green Bay and Wausau

Contact: Rep. Bob Gannon (608) 264-8486 Rep. Jason Fields (608) 266-3756 Rep. David Steffen (608) 266-5840 Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 MADISON-The Assembly Committee on Urban Revitalization will begin its important bipartisan work this week by holding public hearings in Green Bay and Wausau in order to gain firsthand insight from individuals and stakeholders invested in these urban communities. Green Bay Committee Visit Thursday, March 23 Committee Tour – 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Press Conference – 12:00 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay 311 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay Committee Public Hearing – 2 p.m. Browns County

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RePower Madison: Madison common council to vote on goal of 100% renewable energy

Contact: Mitchell Brey (920) 323-9585 mitch@repowermadison.org MADISON, WI – A resolution adopting of community-wide goal of 100% renewable energy goal is poised to be adopted by Madison’s city council on March 21st.  What – Common Council Meeting and Vote When – Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 beginning at 6:30 PM Where – City County Building, Rm. 201 Who – Citizens can attend and register their support or give public comment. Alders will consider the resolution and are expected to cast a final vote. Why – Madison aims to take charge of its energy future by adopting aggressive energy goals for community-wide and city operations.

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: $32.1 million for Wisconsin’s public school libraries

Contact: Jonathan Berry (608) 266-8369 WISCONSIN DELLS – Wisconsin’s K-12 public school libraries will receive $32.1 million, thanks to earnings from Common School Fund investments, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) announced today.  Commissioner Doug La Follette, Secretary of State, presented Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent of Public Instruction, with a ceremonial check at the Wisconsin Educational & Media Technology Association’s (WEMTA) annual conference at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.  Board Chair Brad Schimel, Attorney General, and Commissioner Matt Adamczyk, State Treasurer, were unable to attend. To see funding for your school district, click here or

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League of Women Voters Wisconsin: Underage voting shows need to invest in voter education

Contact: Andrea Kaminski (608) 256-0827 kaminski@lwvwi.org By Erin Grunze and Andrea Kaminski MADISON – It is unfortunate that about seventy 17-year-olds in almost 30 counties illegally voted in the Wisconsin Presidential Preference Primary last April based on misinformation. In our state 17-year-olds may register if they will be 18 by the next election. Unlike in some other states, you have to be at least 18 to vote in Wisconsin. These young citizens could be charged with a felony, but it appears the district attorneys in most counties have elected not to do so. Since news of the underage voting was

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Researchers find way to disrupt HIV replication in human cells

Contact: Andrew Hellpap (608) 316-9786 ahellpap@uwhealth.org MADISON, Wis. – Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have discovered a new potential means to stop production of HIV-1, the most widespread type of HIV in human cells. Jordan Becker, a graduate student, and lead author of the paper describing their research, and Nathan Sherer, assistant professor of oncology at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, showed that disrupting the movement of viral messenger ribonucleic acid molecules (mRNAs), which are responsible for producing HIV-1 proteins in the cell, can prevent the HIV-1 from creating new

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Wisconsin Dental Association: Emergency rooms not the place for non-traumatic dental care

Contact: Carol Weber (414) 755-4108 cweber@wda.org Wisconsin Dental Association Vice President Dr. Patrick Tepe of Verona today released the following statement in response to the “Report on Dane County Hospital Emergency Department and Urgent Care Visits for Non-Traumatic Dental Pain.” “On behalf of the 3,000-plus member dentists of the Wisconsin Dental Association, we commend Public Health Madison and Dane County and the Oral Health Coalition of Dane County for helping shine a light on the inappropriate and expensive use of hospital emergency rooms and urgent care centers for non-traumatic dental care. “As this report shows, providing dental care in an

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Voces de la Frontera: Sheboygan rallies against hate resolution

Contact: Elliott Magers (317) 997-3558 Who: Voces de la Frontera Sheboygan Chapter, community allies, Sheboygan immigrant families What: Press Conference to Stop Anti-Immigrant Hate Resolution 200 When: Monday, March 20th. 5:30pm. Where: In front of Sheboygan City Hall. 828 Center Ave., Suite 100, Sheboygan, WI 53081 SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN – On Monday, March 20th, at 6pm, the Sheboygan Common Council is expected to vote on an anti-immigrant hate resolution written by Alderman Job Hou-Seye. Resolution 200 instructs the Sheboygan Police to detain community members for deportation who “cannot provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.” Voces de la Frontera’s Sheboygan chapter will hold a press conference to oppose the

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Speaker Ryan: To appear on Hannity

Contact: AshLee Strong or Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—Tonight, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will appear on Fox News’s Hannity to discuss the American Health Care Act. Details: Speaker Ryan on Fox News’s Hannity Monday, March 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET Learn more about the show here.

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Race for vacant DNC spot up to three candidates now

The field for Wisconsin’s vacant DNC spot is now up to three candidates. Luke Fuszard, who told WisPolitics.com last week he was thinking about a bid, said he’s now officially in the race. The chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin, who works for a health care startup tech company,

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State, UW could save $22 million if ACA insurer fee is repealed

The state and UW System could save almost $22 million if the Affordable Care Act’s health insurer fee is repealed, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. The agency today provided members of the Joint Finance Committee an overview of the guv’s call to move to a self-insurance model, along with

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State Dems sending letter to congressional delegation on ACA repeal

In opposition to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, state Dems are sending a letter to the state’s U.S. representatives tomorrow requesting they “do not support any legislation that would take affordable health care coverage away from our constituents.” The letter, which was circulated around the Legislature today for

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Walker’s budget boosts per-student voucher payments

Wisconsin private school voucher payments would increase by $217 per student under Gov. Scott Walker’s budget for each year of the biennium, according to a Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo Dems released today. That means for grades K-8, total per-student voucher funding would hit $7,540 in 2017-18 and $7,757 in 2018-19.

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Evers releases first two TV ads

State Superintendent Tony Evers’ campaign released its first two TV ads of the campaign today. Both knock opponent Lowell Holtz for a proposed deal that could have landed the challenger a six-figure, taxpayer-funded job. Without naming Holtz in either ad, Evers references talks Holtz and fellow primary challenger John Humphries

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Gov. Walker: Announces $400,000 for non-profit organizations to help veteran entrepreneurs

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker joined Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Dan Zimmerman today in announcing $400,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that provide entrepreneurship training, technical, business, or other assistance to veteran entrepreneurs to improve employment outcomes.   “The brave men and

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Reps. Gannon, Fields, Steffen and Snyder: Assembly Committee on Urban Revitalization announces public hearings in Green Bay and Wausau

Contact: Rep. Bob Gannon (608) 264-8486 Rep. Jason Fields (608) 266-3756 Rep. David Steffen (608) 266-5840 Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 MADISON-The Assembly Committee on Urban Revitalization will begin its important bipartisan work this week by holding public hearings in Green Bay and Wausau in order to gain firsthand insight

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: $32.1 million for Wisconsin’s public school libraries

Contact: Jonathan Berry (608) 266-8369 WISCONSIN DELLS – Wisconsin’s K-12 public school libraries will receive $32.1 million, thanks to earnings from Common School Fund investments, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) announced today.  Commissioner Doug La Follette, Secretary of State, presented Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent of Public

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Voces de la Frontera: Sheboygan rallies against hate resolution

Contact: Elliott Magers (317) 997-3558 Who: Voces de la Frontera Sheboygan Chapter, community allies, Sheboygan immigrant families What: Press Conference to Stop Anti-Immigrant Hate Resolution 200 When: Monday, March 20th. 5:30pm. Where: In front of Sheboygan City Hall. 828 Center Ave., Suite 100, Sheboygan, WI 53081 SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN – On Monday, March 20th, at 6pm, the

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Speaker Ryan: To appear on Hannity

Contact: AshLee Strong or Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—Tonight, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will appear on Fox News’s Hannity to discuss the American Health Care Act. Details: Speaker Ryan on Fox News’s Hannity Monday, March 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET Learn more about the show here.

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