Plaintiffs file new brief in redistricting case

The GOP advantage in Wisconsin’s Assembly map can’t be explained by “political geography” and instead was built to guarantee Republicans a majority even if they lost the statewide vote by significant margins, according to a new brief in the redistricting

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Subeck introduces bills to combat homelessness

One Dem lawmaker is circulating her own legislation to combat homelessness following the Assembly’s passage of four GOP bills last week. Rep. Lisa Subeck, the author of five bills she’s calling the “Housing First Package,” was a vocal critic of

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Walker urges lawmakers to approve self-insurance plan

Gov. Scott Walker is urging the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee to approve his self-insurance plan to overhaul how the state provides health benefits to its employees. JFC members have expressed reservations over Walker’s plan to move state employees to a

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National Consumer Law Center: Wisconsin Department of Financial Services issues cease and desist order against large mortgage servicer facing CFPB charges

Contact: Stephen Rouzer srouzer@nclc.org (202) 595-7847 WASHINGTON, D.C.- On the same day that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed suit, Wisconsin joined 24 other states in issuing cease and desist orders against Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, a Florida-based corporation with headquarters in Delaware

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DWD will drop automated phone system for initial UI claims

The state will drop its automated phone system to file initial unemployment claims May 24, DWD announced today. After that, those claims will have to be filed using a computer, tablet or smartphone. The agency said claimants can call help center staff to use the online process. If they’re unable

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Plaintiffs file new brief in redistricting case

The GOP advantage in Wisconsin’s Assembly map can’t be explained by “political geography” and instead was built to guarantee Republicans a majority even if they lost the statewide vote by significant margins, according to a new brief in the redistricting lawsuit. The Dem voters who originally sued to overturn the

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Subeck introduces bills to combat homelessness

One Dem lawmaker is circulating her own legislation to combat homelessness following the Assembly’s passage of four GOP bills last week. Rep. Lisa Subeck, the author of five bills she’s calling the “Housing First Package,” was a vocal critic of the Republican legislation; she’s previously said the GOP package doesn’t

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Walker urges lawmakers to approve self-insurance plan

Gov. Scott Walker is urging the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee to approve his self-insurance plan to overhaul how the state provides health benefits to its employees. JFC members have expressed reservations over Walker’s plan to move state employees to a self-insured model and consolidate the number of companies the state

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UW-Stevens Point: Alumnus and professional sports administrator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates

Contact: (715) 346-2490 urc@uwsp.edu An alumnus who managed several professional sports teams will address University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduates and their families at the spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 20. Robert Whitsitt, a 1977 graduate and former president of the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Supersonics, will speak

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Sheriff Clarke: Pedestrian dies after jumping in front of semi-truck

Contact: Fran McLaughlin (414) 278-5226 Milwaukee, WI – Last night, at 9:40 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on I-94 northbound near the Racine County line.  Witnesses indicated a pedestrian was struck after the man suddenly jumped directly in front of a semi-truck.   A vehicle traveling behind the truck

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Sen. Shilling: Student loan borrowers lose federal protections

Contact: Tony Palese tony.palese@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-5490 LA CROSSE, WI – As the Trump administration works to undermine consumer protections for student loan borrowers, Wisconsin Democrats are calling for action. 47 state lawmakers are urging Attorney General Brad Schimel to join twenty-one state attorneys general from around the country who have

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Rep. Subeck: Introduces “Housing First” package to address homelessness

Contact: Zach Madden (608) 266-7521 or (608) 620-2884 MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) introduced a “Housing First” package of bills that invest in evidence-based solutions to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin. The legislation focuses on allocating resources to programs and initiatives that keep people in their existing

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Department of Workforce Development: Retires part of automated telephone system to file UI claims May 24, emphasizes convenience of free, online services

Contact: (608) 266-2722 MADISON – Starting May 24, 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will retire part of a 1990’s-era automated telephone system to file Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims, shifting virtually all filing of initial UI claims online using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Claimants can call UI

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National Consumer Law Center: Wisconsin Department of Financial Services issues cease and desist order against large mortgage servicer facing CFPB charges

Contact: Stephen Rouzer srouzer@nclc.org (202) 595-7847 WASHINGTON, D.C.- On the same day that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed suit, Wisconsin joined 24 other states in issuing cease and desist orders against Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, a Florida-based corporation with headquarters in Delaware and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The CFPB accused Ocwen of

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Gov. Walker: Attends Komatsu Mining Corporation ribbon cutting ceremony

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Milwaukee – Governor Scott Walker joined Komatsu Mining Corporation, Komatsu Ltd., and local leaders today in announcing the acquisition of Joy Global by Komatsu and rebranding of the company’s corporate headquarters. “We applaud Komatsu’s decision to stay here in Milwaukee and invest in our economy,” Governor

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