WED PM Update: Policy provisions pulled from Walker’s budget resurfacing as separate legislation

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A co-author of a bill eliminating required hours of instruction in some public schools said his legislation had “accountability,” while a budget provision from Gov. Scott Walker that was pulled by the Joint Finance Committee last week did not. Rep. Jesse Kremer said the legislation, co-authored by Sen. Luther Olsen, allows cert… 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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Republicans unveil bills to help address homelessness

A group of Assembly Republicans today outlined a package aimed at giving resources to homeless people and helping prevent the issue in the future. The GOP lawmakers said today they want to help the more than 26,000 people in Wisconsin who experienced homelessness last year, with almost 2,000 of them being chronically homeless. “As representatives who travel to Madison from around the state, it’s r… 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, congressional delegation ask Trump for ‘immediate action’ on dairy crisis

Walker, House Speaker Paul Ryan and the state’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration today asking for “immediate action” on an issue that’s put dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers at risk of shutting down. The letter says new trade policies from Canada “appear to violate Canada’s existing trade obligations to the United States.” The policies caused Grassland Dairy Produ… 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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Vukmir, Sanfelippo highlight bills to address violent crime

The authors of a package of bills to address violent crime highlighted the killing of a Milwaukee building inspector during a carjacking attempt last month in pressing for support of their legislation. Five suspects, who range in age from 16-21, were arrested in the case. Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, pointed to the criminal records of some charged in the killing. He also highlighted the case… 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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ETF disputes concerns over self-insurance plan’s effect on local governments

The state Department of Employee Trust Funds is disputing claims that local governments could get kicked off the state’s health insurance program for employees under Gov. Scott Walker’s self-insurance proposal. Walker’s proposing to shift coverage of state employees to self-insurance, but the proposal would also affect employees at the 368 local governments that choose to participate in the state’… 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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Speaker Ryan: Leads Wisconsin Delegation Letter to Address Milk Exports

Contact: Ian Martorana WASHINGTON – Today Wisconsin’s First District congressman and speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, sent a letter spearheaded along with Congressman Sean Duffy and cosigned by the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation, to Commerce Secretary Ross, Acting U.S. Trade Representative Stephen Vaughn, and Acting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Michael Young regarding concerns about recent actions by Canada that are restricting American milk exports to the Canadian market. “Exports are critical to the viability of Wisconsin’s dairy farms. These families rely on them for their very livelihood. I am encouraged by this bipartisan effort and will continue to work

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U.S. Rep. Duffy: Leads effort to defend Wisconsin farmers                       

Contact: Mark Bednar; 202-738-0744                                                                                                                          Bipartisan, Bicameral letter Sent To Express Concerns Over Canada’s Trade Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy (R-WI) today sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Acting U.S. Trade Representative Stephen Vaughn, and Acting U.S.

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UW System: 125 undergraduate students showcase research at UW System’s 14th annual Research in the Rotunda

CONTACT:  Stephanie Marquis, UW System universityrelations@uwsa.edu 125 Undergraduate Students Showcase Research at UW System’s 14th Annual Research in the Rotunda State legislators joined UW System and institutional leaders in welcoming 125 students and more than 50 faculty mentors to the State Capitol for the UW System’s 14th AnnualResearch in the Rotunda event. “UW System institutions help develop the innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers of tomorrow. It is an honor to watch the students’ intellectual and academic growth, and these projects clearly demonstrate their problem-solving skills,” said UW System President Ray Cross. “The UW System has earned a national reputation as a leader

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Lt. Gov. Kleefisch: Commends Legislative Intiaitives to Fight Homelessness

Contact Daniel Suhr 608-266-3516 (office) daniel.suhr@wisconsin.gov Today Representatives Jim Steineke (Assembly Majority Leader), Pat Snyder, Treig Pronschinske, and Jesse Rodriguez circulated four bills to combat homelessness in Wisconsin. In response, Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch issued the following statement: “Solving homelessness in the lives of real people takes a team approach, with the support of family, friends, employers, and social services. Tackling homelessness as a policy matter also requires a team, and I’m pleased leaders in the Legislature are stepping forward and showing their commitment to ensuring dignity and opportunity for every Wisconsinite. I commend the Majority Leader and the bill

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Republicans unveil bills to help address homelessness

A group of Assembly Republicans today outlined a package aimed at giving resources to homeless people and helping prevent the issue in the future. The GOP lawmakers said today they want to help the more than 26,000 people in Wisconsin who experienced homelessness last year, with almost 2,000 of them

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Vukmir, Sanfelippo highlight bills to address violent crime

The authors of a package of bills to address violent crime highlighted the killing of a Milwaukee building inspector during a carjacking attempt last month in pressing for support of their legislation. Five suspects, who range in age from 16-21, were arrested in the case. Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin,

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Speaker Ryan: Leads Wisconsin Delegation Letter to Address Milk Exports

Contact: Ian Martorana WASHINGTON – Today Wisconsin’s First District congressman and speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, sent a letter spearheaded along with Congressman Sean Duffy and cosigned by the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation, to Commerce Secretary Ross, Acting U.S. Trade Representative Stephen Vaughn, and Acting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

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UW System: 125 undergraduate students showcase research at UW System’s 14th annual Research in the Rotunda

CONTACT:  Stephanie Marquis, UW System universityrelations@uwsa.edu 125 Undergraduate Students Showcase Research at UW System’s 14th Annual Research in the Rotunda State legislators joined UW System and institutional leaders in welcoming 125 students and more than 50 faculty mentors to the State Capitol for the UW System’s 14th AnnualResearch in the Rotunda

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Lt. Gov. Kleefisch: Commends Legislative Intiaitives to Fight Homelessness

Contact Daniel Suhr 608-266-3516 (office) daniel.suhr@wisconsin.gov Today Representatives Jim Steineke (Assembly Majority Leader), Pat Snyder, Treig Pronschinske, and Jesse Rodriguez circulated four bills to combat homelessness in Wisconsin. In response, Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch issued the following statement: “Solving homelessness in the lives of real people takes a team approach,

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