TUE News Summary: JFC approves bills to fight opioid abuse; House GOP to continue health care reform effort

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy, Marquette Law pollster Charles Franklin and “Rewind” analysts JR Ross & Steve Walt… 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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WisGOP: Under the leadership of Gov. Walker, Wisconsin unemployment at 17-year low

Governor Scott Walker is working and winning for Wisconsin.  Success of the governor’s bold conservative reforms were highlighted recently, when German candy maker Haribo announced that they would be opening their first North American production facility in Wisconsin, bringing with them 400 jobs.  Major news broke at the same event on Wisconsin’s unemployment hitting 3.7%, the lowest since 2000.   Watch video highlights from coverage of the governor’s “sweet” announcement here, or check out the article below:   Gummy bear giant haribo to build first North American plant in Pleasant Prairie with 400 jobs Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jason Stein 23

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Gov. Walker: Gov. Walker Discusses historic K-12 education investments at Peshtigo Middle and High School

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 One of Governor Walker’s top priorities, as he continues to move Wisconsin forward, is student success. His 2017-2019 budget proposal includes historic investments in K-12 education, including $649 million in new state aids for all Wisconsin K-12 schools. It also lifts K-12 investment to $11.5 billion over two years, an all-time high. Governor Walker visited Peshtigo Middle and High School today to hear from students, teachers, and administrators about what this investment means for their school district. “It’s great to be here in Peshtigo to discuss the positive impact our K-12 investments will have on

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: President Trump breaks another promise to the American people

Contact: David Kolovson (Pocan) 202-225-2906 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after President Trump signed legislation repealing the Fair Pay for Safe Workplaces rule for federal contractors behind closed doors. President Obama implemented the rule to resolve problems with contractor compliance and workplace safety by requiring companies to disclose past violations of labor laws so that contracting officers can make informed decisions about which firms are likely to use taxpayer dollars responsibly. “President Trump campaigned on a promise to bring back good, family-supporting jobs to the United States. Instead he has broken another promise by

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TUE News Summary: JFC approves bills to fight opioid abuse; House GOP to continue health care reform effort

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy, Marquette Law pollster Charles Franklin and “Rewind” analysts JR Ross

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: President Trump breaks another promise to the American people

Contact: David Kolovson (Pocan) 202-225-2906 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after President Trump signed legislation repealing the Fair Pay for Safe Workplaces rule for federal contractors behind closed doors. President Obama implemented the rule to resolve problems with contractor compliance and workplace safety by

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