Sen. Bewley: Weekly Democratic radio address: Drain the Special Interest Swamp in Madison, Not Our Lakes, Rivers and Streams

Contact: Sen. Janet Bewley (D – Ashland) (608)266-3510 MADISON, WI – Senator Janet Bewley (D-Ashland) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen16/bewleyradio041917.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hello, this is State Senator Janet Bewley with the weekly Democratic Radio address. “Our memories can be short, but I’m guessing that most people haven’t forgotten our newly elected President’s pledge to drain the swamp of government corruption in Washington DC.  Many of the people who voted for him had high hopes that the tide had finally turned

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THU PM Update: State Supreme Court rejects petition to change recusal rules

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Supreme Court has rejected a petition from 54 retired judges and justices to change its recusal rules, with the conservative majority voting to keep the current standards in place. Justice Annette Ziegler, who made a motion to dismiss the petition, said the proposed rule changes wouldn’t stand constitutional scrutiny … 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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Gov. Walker: Protecting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable: Budget proposal eliminates children’s long-term supports waiting list

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 $39.2 million investment would eliminate waiting list for children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or severe emotional disturbances Menasha – Governor Scott Walker visited Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc. today in Menasha to highlight his commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable and improving the lives of all Wisconsin citizens by ensuring no child with a disability has to wait for needed services. Governor Walker’s budget proposal invests $39.2 million over two years to serve children currently waiting for long-term support services. “An accountable Wisconsin government protects its most vulnerable citizens,” Governor Walker said. “This

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Rep. Subeck: Statement on AB 234, AB 235, AB 236 and AB 237

Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office), 608-620-3884 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding an anemic package of Republican bills passed by the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform under the guise of addressing homelessness. “Republicans are fooling themselves if they believe they can address homelessness without tackling its root causes. Yet, they offer nothing to address the core issues of housing affordability or economic insecurity, nor do they consider the many other factors that contribute to homelessness. Republicans fail to offer new resources or invest in evidence based solutions. The time is now to expand the availability

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Waukesha Mayor Reilly: City response to eight Great Lakes governors’ ruling on cities initiative appeal

Contact: Dan Duchniak, (262) 409-4440 w, (262) 352-5142 c dduchniak@waukesha-water.com Shawn N. Reilly, Mayor of the City of Waukesha, issued the following statement regarding the Great Lakes Compact Council’s decision to reaffirm its approval for Waukesha to access Lake Michigan as its future drinking water source. “Today was a tremendous day for the citizens of Waukesha and the future of our city,” Mayor Reilly announced. “The decision by the Governors of all eight Great Lakes states as members of the Great Lakes Compact Council, unanimously decided to allow Lake Michigan water to be loaned to the city of Waukesha. The decision includes the

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin awarded nearly $8 million to combat the opioid epidemic

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today that the state will receive $7,636,938 in federal grant money to help combat the state’s opioid epidemic. “These funds will help fuel our aggressive response to the drug epidemic that is affecting Wisconsin and the nation,” said Governor Walker. “We will continue our work to implement the most effective and efficient practices, aimed at prevention, recovery, and treatment, to bring healing to the individuals, families, and communities overwhelmed by this public health crisis.” The $7.6 million is the first year of what is expected to be a two

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Sen. Fitzgerald: State lawmakers launch dialogue with Canada on dairy trade

Contact: Scott Fitzgerald, (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI]  Today, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, along with several other Wisconsin State Legislators, held a conference call with Canadian officials to discuss the ongoing dairy crisis affecting dozens of Wisconsin farmers. The following officials represented Canada on the call: Frederic Seppey, Chief Agriculture Negotiator, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada John Cruickshank, Consul General, Canadian Consulate in Chicago Scott McCook, Canadian Consulate in Chicago Brad Wood, Agriculture Specialist, Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “I am disappointed that the representatives of the Canadian government have not demonstrated the

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Fitzgerald, lawmakers talk to Canadian officials over dairy trade dispute

Fitzgerald today expressed disappointment that Canadian officials haven’t “demonstrated the sense of urgency” Wisconsin officials have shown over a dairy trade dispute. State officials have pushed the Trump administration to call for a change in Canada’s trade policies, saying a recent policy decision led a company to cut the contracts of dozens of dairy farmers in Wisconsin and has left them scra… 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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Nass, Nygren spar over UW tuition freeze in statements and tweets

Two GOP lawmakers took to Twitter and statements this afternoon to debate the UW System budget and the tuition freeze. It began when Sen. Steve Nass sent out a press release criticizing comments that Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair John Nygren has made, showing he’s open to ending the in-state tuition freeze and also eliminating the proposed 5 percent tuition cut in the second year of the budget… 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 touts 3.4 percent unemployment rate as ‘latest sign of strength’ for economy

Gov. Scott Walker is touting the state dropping its unemployment rate to 3.4 percent, the lowest it’s been since April 2000, as “the latest sign of strength for Wisconsin’s economy.” The figure for last month is down 0.3 percentage points from February and remains lower than the national unemployment rate, which was 4.5 percent last month, according to federal data released by DWD. “Our common se… 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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Assembly panel approves GOP-authored bills on homelessness

An Assembly committee today signed off on four GOP-authored bills to address homelessness, with two of them passing unanimously. One bill from Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, would create an interagency council that would find ways for state agencies to collaborate on the issue. The Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform passed that … 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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Daniel Speckhard pops up as possible Dem guv candidate

Daniel Speckhard, a former ambassador who now works for Lutheran World Relief in Baltimore, has emerged as another possible Dem candidate for guv, according to sources. Speckhard, who did not return a message left at his office this afternoon, was born in Clintonville and has a master’s degree in public policy and administration and a bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison, according to his bio. He als… 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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Shilling appoints Wendelberger to Ethics Commission

Shilling today appointed Milwaukee attorney Jeralyn Wendelberger to replace former AG Peg Lautenschlager on the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. According to Shilling’s office, Wendelberger’s background includes specializing in business and employment law, campaign finance and election law, and civil rights. She also previously served as vice president of Legal Affairs and Compliance for Planned Paren… 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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Shilling slams Fitzgerald criticism over Sentry hiring Lassa as lobbyist

Jennifer Shilling today slammed Scott Fitzgerald’s criticism of Sentry hiring their former Dem colleague Julie Lassa as a lobbyist, saying the Juneau Republican “can’t demonstrate some political class and just be magnanimous about this announcement.” Fitzgerald, the Senate majority leader, told WisPolitics.com yesterday he hoped Sentry would reverse its decision to hire Lassa, D-Stevens Point, cal… 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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Sen. Bewley: Weekly Democratic radio address: Drain the Special Interest Swamp in Madison, Not Our Lakes, Rivers and Streams

Contact: Sen. Janet Bewley (D – Ashland) (608)266-3510 MADISON, WI – Senator Janet Bewley (D-Ashland) offered the weekly Democratic radio address today. The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen16/bewleyradio041917.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below: “Hello, this is State Senator Janet Bewley with

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Gov. Walker: Protecting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable: Budget proposal eliminates children’s long-term supports waiting list

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 $39.2 million investment would eliminate waiting list for children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or severe emotional disturbances Menasha – Governor Scott Walker visited Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc. today in Menasha to highlight his commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable and improving the

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Rep. Subeck: Statement on AB 234, AB 235, AB 236 and AB 237

Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office), 608-620-3884 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding an anemic package of Republican bills passed by the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform under the guise of addressing homelessness. “Republicans are fooling themselves if they believe they can address homelessness without tackling

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Waukesha Mayor Reilly: City response to eight Great Lakes governors’ ruling on cities initiative appeal

Contact: Dan Duchniak, (262) 409-4440 w, (262) 352-5142 c dduchniak@waukesha-water.com Shawn N. Reilly, Mayor of the City of Waukesha, issued the following statement regarding the Great Lakes Compact Council’s decision to reaffirm its approval for Waukesha to access Lake Michigan as its future drinking water source. “Today was a tremendous day for the

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Sen. Fitzgerald: State lawmakers launch dialogue with Canada on dairy trade

Contact: Scott Fitzgerald, (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI]  Today, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, along with several other Wisconsin State Legislators, held a conference call with Canadian officials to discuss the ongoing dairy crisis affecting dozens of Wisconsin farmers. The following officials represented Canada on the call: Frederic Seppey, Chief Agriculture Negotiator,

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Fitzgerald, lawmakers talk to Canadian officials over dairy trade dispute

Fitzgerald today expressed disappointment that Canadian officials haven’t “demonstrated the sense of urgency” Wisconsin officials have shown over a dairy trade dispute. State officials have pushed the Trump administration to call for a change in Canada’s trade policies, saying a recent policy decision led a company to cut the contracts

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Nass, Nygren spar over UW tuition freeze in statements and tweets

Two GOP lawmakers took to Twitter and statements this afternoon to debate the UW System budget and the tuition freeze. It began when Sen. Steve Nass sent out a press release criticizing comments that Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair John Nygren has made, showing he’s open to ending the in-state tuition

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Assembly panel approves GOP-authored bills on homelessness

An Assembly committee today signed off on four GOP-authored bills to address homelessness, with two of them passing unanimously. One bill from Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, would create an interagency council that would find ways for state agencies to collaborate on the

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Daniel Speckhard pops up as possible Dem guv candidate

Daniel Speckhard, a former ambassador who now works for Lutheran World Relief in Baltimore, has emerged as another possible Dem candidate for guv, according to sources. Speckhard, who did not return a message left at his office this afternoon, was born in Clintonville and has a master’s degree in public

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Shilling appoints Wendelberger to Ethics Commission

Shilling today appointed Milwaukee attorney Jeralyn Wendelberger to replace former AG Peg Lautenschlager on the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. According to Shilling’s office, Wendelberger’s background includes specializing in business and employment law, campaign finance and election law, and civil rights. She also previously served as vice president of Legal Affairs and

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Shilling slams Fitzgerald criticism over Sentry hiring Lassa as lobbyist

Jennifer Shilling today slammed Scott Fitzgerald’s criticism of Sentry hiring their former Dem colleague Julie Lassa as a lobbyist, saying the Juneau Republican “can’t demonstrate some political class and just be magnanimous about this announcement.” Fitzgerald, the Senate majority leader, told WisPolitics.com yesterday he hoped Sentry would reverse its decision

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