Pocan: GOP will pay ‘big, big price’ for health care bill in 2018

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan this week railed against the House GOP health care bill, predicting Republicans will pay a “big, big price” at the polls next year. The co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus D-Town of Vermont, told a WisPolitics.com breakfast in DC that the Affordable Care Act isn’t perfect but Republicans have refused to work with Dems on fixing it. Instead, he said, Republicans are “so be… 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 *

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Kleefisch: Walker’s budget reflects residents’ desires

Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has a message for fellow Republicans looking to raise the gas tax despite Gov. Scott Walker’s veto threat: Trust us, the voters aren’t interested. Kleefisch quickly ticks off stats about the number of listening sessions Walker did ahead of putting together this budget as well as the miles she drives in Wisconsin during a typical year — enough to complete the nearly 25,00… 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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Mursau, Shankland hope lawmakers will save Wisconsin Environmental Education Board

In just three weeks, a state board that’s spent 27 years managing grants for environmental education will go away. That’s why two lawmakers of different parties, both members of the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, are making a last-ditch effort to save the board and the grants it gives out. The two say WEEB’s work has touched nearly every corner of the state, helping schools, museums, nat… 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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Agreement on transportation, taxes needed to break budget stalemate

To break the state budget impasse, GOP lawmakers need three dominoes to fall. The most important for the general fund piece of the budget is an agreement on the benchmark they’ll use for the property taxes on the median-valued home in 2018. The most difficult, budget watchers say, will be transportation. With the Joint Finance Committee taking a hiatus this week and the close of the fiscal year ra… 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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FRI REPORT: Agreement on transportation, taxes needed to break budget stalemate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Agreement on transportation, taxes needed to break budget stalemate Mursau, Shankland hope lawmakers will save Wisconsin Environmental Education Board Kleefisch: Walker’s budget reflects residents’ desires Pocan: GOP will pay ‘big, big price’ for health care bill in 2018 Week ahead Political T… 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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Ready Wisconsin: Be ready for hot, humid weather

Contact: Lori Getter (Wisconsin Emergency Management)- (608) 242-3239 Jennifer Miller or Elizabeth Goodsitt (Department of Health Services)- (608) 266-1683 (MADISON) –Did you know that 70 percent of people who die from heat are seniors? Officials say most didn’t have air conditioning and many of the deaths could have been prevented, if someone had checked on their welfare. That’s why we want to remind everyone how important it is to check on your neighbors and loved ones as we brace for some very hot and humid weather. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), there were 48 heat-related deaths

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Graze River County pasture walk series planned

Contact: Danielle Endvick (715) 471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com CHIPPEWA FALLS – Graze River Country, a series of pasture walks coming up this summer and fall, will highlight graziers across western Wisconsin. The events are being co-sponsored by River Country RC&D and Wisconsin Farmers Union. “Interest is grazing continues to grow as farmers look to be better stewards of the land, improve animal comfort and improve their cost efficiencies,” said Wisconsin Farmers Union Executive Director Tom Quinn. “We’re pleased to be able to partner with River Country RC&D to give farmers a glimpse on the ‘other side of the fence’ at the innovative

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One Wisconsin Now: Scott Walker still welcoming Donald Trump to Wisconsin to raise campaign cash

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Many politicians would seek to distance themselves from someone the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation not only called a liar, but also testified under oath before a U.S. Senate committee engaged in untoward if not illegal conduct. But not Gov. Scott Walker, who is set to welcome Donald Trump to Wisconsin next week to raise campaign cash for his gubernatorial bid. “If ever there was a question that nothing is more important to Scott Walker than campaign cash, his welcoming Donald Trump to host a fundraiser for him

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Wisconsin Legislature: Education Committee Democrats’ statement on rushed voucher bill

Contact: Sen. Chris Larson- (608) 266-7505 Sen. Janet Bewley- (608) 266-3510 The following statement concerning the rush to pass Senate Bill 293 out of the Senate Committee on Education was offered by Senators Chris Larson and Janet Bewley: Our public dollars are being spent on unproven, profit-motivated voucher schools. It is a slap in the face to Wisconsinites whose hard-earned tax dollars are funding these unaccountable schemes to have one day’s notice on a bill that directly impacts the way their public investments are being spent. The State Legislature should be having conversations about the current state budget or at

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Rep. Steineke: Antigo native to be recognized as WI Assembly ‘Hometown Hero’

Contact: (608) 266-2401 MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly will recognize Justin Schroepfer from Antigo, Wisconsin as a “Hometown Hero” at the upcoming Assembly session on June 14th. Schroepfer drowned on June 11, 2016 while trying to save two women who were swimming in Lake Superior. His selfless last act resulted in one of the two women being rescued. Schroepfer was nominated by his State Representative, Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma), for his courage and commitment to helping others. In response to Schroepfer’s heroic act, service organizations and government agencies built lifesaving stations along the Marquette-area shoreline and equipped them with life

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Wisconsin Department of Corrections: First program participants complete Vivitrol Treatment pilot program

Contact: 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov DE PERE – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined State Representative John Nygren, family and friends, community treatment providers, and other invited guests to recognize the first group of participants to complete DOC’s Vivitrol Treatment pilot program. The program is part of Governor Scott Walker’s push to combat opioid abuse in Wisconsin. Governor Walker convened a Task Force on Opioid Abuse co-chaired by Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Representative Nygren in late 2016 to coordinate efforts to fight the opioid crisis facing Wisconsin. Secretary Litscher also served as a member of the Task Force.

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UW-Stout: Ten students receive Potential for Excellence Scholarship

Contact: Jerry Poling (715) 232-2384 polingj@uwstout.edu The College of Education, Hospitality, Health and Human Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stout has awarded scholarships to 10 students. The students received the Potential for Excellence Scholarship at the recent Celebration of Teaching and Learning event on campus. The $1,000 scholarship, awarded for the 2017-18 academic year, was established to enhance the CEHHHS goal of recruiting and retaining high achieving and diverse students. The students, six undergraduates and four from the Graduate School, were selected by a committee based on essay responses, program directors or other recommended input and evidence of scholarly achievement. The

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Alderman Murphy: Alderman Murphy and MAB to honor recipients of the 22nd annual Artist of the Year award

Contact: (414) 286-3763 On Monday, June 12, the City of Milwaukee Arts Board will honor this year’s recipients of the Artist of the Year and Friends of the Arts Awards. Theatre duo Chris and Jane Flieller and playwright/director Sheri Williams Pannell have been named 2017 Artists of the Year and Sande Robinson, Jan Serr and John Shannon have been named 2017 Friends of the Arts. Attending the ceremony will be Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Michael J. Murphy and members of the arts community. Alderman Murphy, chair of the Arts Board, expressed his gratitude to the artists for their accomplishments and

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Kleefisch: Walker’s budget reflects residents’ desires

Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has a message for fellow Republicans looking to raise the gas tax despite Gov. Scott Walker’s veto threat: Trust us, the voters aren’t interested. Kleefisch quickly ticks off stats about the number of listening sessions Walker did ahead of putting together this budget as well as

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FRI REPORT: Agreement on transportation, taxes needed to break budget stalemate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Agreement on transportation, taxes needed to break budget stalemate Mursau, Shankland hope lawmakers will save Wisconsin Environmental Education Board Kleefisch: Walker’s budget reflects residents’ desires Pocan: GOP will pay ‘big, big price’ for health care bill

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Ready Wisconsin: Be ready for hot, humid weather

Contact: Lori Getter (Wisconsin Emergency Management)- (608) 242-3239 Jennifer Miller or Elizabeth Goodsitt (Department of Health Services)- (608) 266-1683 (MADISON) –Did you know that 70 percent of people who die from heat are seniors? Officials say most didn’t have air conditioning and many of the deaths could have been prevented,

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Graze River County pasture walk series planned

Contact: Danielle Endvick (715) 471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com CHIPPEWA FALLS – Graze River Country, a series of pasture walks coming up this summer and fall, will highlight graziers across western Wisconsin. The events are being co-sponsored by River Country RC&D and Wisconsin Farmers Union. “Interest is grazing continues to grow as farmers

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Wisconsin Department of Corrections: First program participants complete Vivitrol Treatment pilot program

Contact: 608-240-5060 DOCMedia@wisconsin.gov DE PERE – Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jon Litscher joined State Representative John Nygren, family and friends, community treatment providers, and other invited guests to recognize the first group of participants to complete DOC’s Vivitrol Treatment pilot program. The program is part of Governor Scott

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UW-Stout: Ten students receive Potential for Excellence Scholarship

Contact: Jerry Poling (715) 232-2384 polingj@uwstout.edu The College of Education, Hospitality, Health and Human Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Stout has awarded scholarships to 10 students. The students received the Potential for Excellence Scholarship at the recent Celebration of Teaching and Learning event on campus. The $1,000 scholarship, awarded for the

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