Speaker Ryan: Statement on President Trump’s budget proposal

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal: “We can finally turn the page on the Obama era of bloated budgets that never balance. President Trump has proven his commitment to fiscal responsibility with a budget that will grow the economy. It prioritizes American taxpayers over bureaucrats in Washington, while making our military stronger so we can face the threats of a modern world. We look forward to working with Chairman Diane Black and the Budget Committee to pass a balanced budget.” 

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Marc Eisen: Stop warehousing the poor

Any discussion of poverty in Milwaukee has been stunted by the decades-old battle that pits powerful conservative advocates of school vouchers against the once powerful liberal defenders of public education.

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TUE News Summary: Walker’s veto threat; JFC takes up UW tuition, W-2 drug testing

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** June 7 breakfast gathering in D.C. with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan A June 7 breakfast gathering at the Monocle in D.C. features U.S. Rep. MARK POCAN, D-Town of Vermont. Sponsored by Michael Best and Michael Best Strategies, WPS Health Insurance, AARP Wisconsin and Xcel Energy with assistance from partners UW-Madison and … 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: Addresses Manchester attack during Leadership Press Conference

May 23, 2017 | Speaker Ryan Press Office | http://spkrryan.us/2rdsTyJ Summary: Today at a press conference with Republican leaders, Speaker Ryan offered his condolences on behalf of the House to the families of the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. Key quote: “Terror is a threat that we all face together—and with our might, and with our humanity too. In that spirit, I want to express solidarity of the whole House of Representatives to Prime Minister May and her government. We stand ready to help in any way we can. Because freedom, compassion, and peace will always prevail over violence and

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Sen. Carpenter: Bill allows recovery of costs incurred when owner’s pet is injured

Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter, State Capitol 109 S, 608.266.8535 Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) announced that he has introduced a bill with bi-partisan support to help pet owners recover the costs they incur when someone else is liable for injury to their pets (SB 254). “Currently under Wisconsin law, if someone is responsible for injuries to a pet, the person responsible is only liable for the cost of replacing the pet.  This bill would allow pet owners to recover the actual damages sustained,” said Carpenter. “Pets are considered by many of us to be cherished members of the

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National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation: Federal Labor Charge: Union officials threatened worker ‘pay union dues or be fired’

Contact:  Grant Kros, (703) 770-3310   Operating Engineers union bosses continue to demand forced dues in defiance of the National Labor Relations Act  Milwaukee, WI (May 23, 2017) – With free legal assistance from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys, a Milwaukee-area worker has filed federal unfair labor practice charges against the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 139 for refusing to accept his dues checkoff revocation and threatening him with termination unless he paid union dues in conduct that violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The worker, Anthony Arnold, is employed at United Rentals in

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Republican Governors Association: Congratulates and thanks Iowa Governor Terry Branstad

Contact: RGA Press Office: 202-662-4140 Jon Thompson: jthompson@rga.org WASHINGTON D.C. – The Republican Governors Association released the following statement congratulating Governor Terry Branstad on his confirmation as the United States Ambassador to China, and thanking him for his many years of service to the people of Iowa. “As America’s longest-serving governor, Governor Terry Branstad has shown strong and effective leadership for the people of Iowa, and he will continue that effectiveness for the American people as United States Ambassador to China,” said RGA Chairman Governor Scott Walker. “Governor Branstad has represented the people of Iowa honorably for more than 20

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on President Trump’s budget proposal

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal: “We can finally turn the page on the Obama era of bloated budgets that never balance. President Trump has proven his commitment to fiscal responsibility with a budget that

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Marc Eisen: Stop warehousing the poor

Any discussion of poverty in Milwaukee has been stunted by the decades-old battle that pits powerful conservative advocates of school vouchers against the once powerful liberal defenders of public education.

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National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation: Federal Labor Charge: Union officials threatened worker ‘pay union dues or be fired’

Contact:  Grant Kros, (703) 770-3310   Operating Engineers union bosses continue to demand forced dues in defiance of the National Labor Relations Act  Milwaukee, WI (May 23, 2017) – With free legal assistance from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys, a Milwaukee-area worker has filed federal unfair labor

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