MacIver Institute: Praises Rep. Kooyenga for moving debate forward

Contact: Chris Rochester crochester@maciverinstitute.com [Madison, Wisc…] State Representative Dale Kooyenga and Assembly leaders rolled out a new plan today to better fund Wisconsin’s transportation system and dramatically reform the state’s income tax code. The proposal “puts Wisconsin on a long-term trajectory

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on U.S. House AHCA vote

Contact: Tony Palese, 608-266-5490 tony.palese@legis.wi.gov LA CROSSE, WI – After Congressional Republicans voted to increase health care premiums, limit coverage and enact an age tax on older Americans, Wisconsin Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Republican

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Rep. Shankland: Republican “plan” fails workers, small businesses and our roads

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland, (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), a member of the Joint Finance Committee, released the following statement today in response to Assembly Republicans’ so-called transportation plan: “Republicans have had more than six years to fund our transportation infrastructure and ensure its sustainability. Instead, they’ve

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Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association: Statement on Assembly transportation funding proposal

Contact: Pat Goss, 608-256-6891 [Madison, Wisconsin]: Following the release of the Assembly transportation funding proposal,  Pat Goss, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, released the following statement: “While we are still reviewing the plan, we appreciate the Assembly leadership proposing the first new significant transportation revenue increase in nearly

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MacIver Institute: Praises Rep. Kooyenga for moving debate forward

Contact: Chris Rochester crochester@maciverinstitute.com [Madison, Wisc…] State Representative Dale Kooyenga and Assembly leaders rolled out a new plan today to better fund Wisconsin’s transportation system and dramatically reform the state’s income tax code. The proposal “puts Wisconsin on a long-term trajectory to improve our infrastructure while significantly lowering our tax burden.”

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Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to President Trump’s executive order on religious freedom

Contact: Julaine Appling, 608-334-6435 info@wifamilyaction.org MADISON, WI – The following is a statement from Wisconsin Family Action President Julaine Appling on President Trump’s religious freedom Executive Order, signed earlier today. “Religious freedom and rights of conscience have been severely undermined in America in recent years. The Executive Order signed today

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Urban League of Greater Madison: Urges “Protect Our Progress”

Contact: Ruben L. Anthony, Jr., PhD, 608.347.8224 ranthony@ulgm.org Threats Loom Against Gains of Last Eight Years; “Main Street Marshall Plan” is a Path Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 4, 2017) – The National Urban League this week released the 2017 State of Black America: “Protect Our Progress,” at a moment when, President and CEO

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Releases statement on passage of the American Health Care Act

Contact: Madison Wiberg madison.wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mike Gallagher released the following statement after the House passed the American Health Care Act: “As the current healthcare system in America continues to break down, it’s become increasingly clear that the federal government does not know best when it comes to providing healthcare

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Statement on Sean Duffy & House Republican repeal & ripoff health care bill

Contact: Evan Lukaske, (202) 485-3456 DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján released the following statement on the passage of the House Republicans’ repeal and ripoff health care bill: “Representative Sean Duffy just voted to increase your health insurance premiums and deductibles, toss 24 million Americans off of their insurance, and to slap you

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on U.S. House AHCA vote

Contact: Tony Palese, 608-266-5490 tony.palese@legis.wi.gov LA CROSSE, WI – After Congressional Republicans voted to increase health care premiums, limit coverage and enact an age tax on older Americans, Wisconsin Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Republican efforts to shift costs onto vulnerable families while giving massive

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