Two Milwaukee Dems offer gun safety bill package

Two Milwaukee Dems are backing four bills that aim to increase gun safety, in light of a GOP-backed constitutional carry bill that would eliminate the state’s gun free school zones. Two of the bills, from Sen. Lena Taylor and Rep. Leon Young, look to prohibit those on the no-fly list from possessing a gun and require those with concealed carry permits to have at least eight hours of training, amon… 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

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Supporters say bill that would change state’s choice programs would help reduce burdens on schools

Private school advocates lined up today to voice support for a bill that would make sweeping technical changes to the state’s school choice programs. The bipartisan bill, which is likely to be on the guv’s desk before the end of the month, is scheduled to be taken up by the full Senate tomorrow and the full Assembly next week. Some Dems on the Assembly Education Committee, including Reps. Sondy Po… 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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Trump admin predicts insurers will continue pulling out of Obamacare plans

Trump’s administration today predicted insurers across the country will continue pulling out of Obamacare plans, but Wisconsin was largely projected to have several options for consumers. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services said today that 47 counties across the nation are currently projected to have no insurers participating in the exchange, though CMS also noted the figures are “expect… 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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TUE PM Update: Trump blasts Dems on health care in MKE; JFC to meet Thurs after two weeks off

TUE PM Update — 13 June 2017 Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers – DO NOT FORWARD From WisPolitics.com … — President Trump said today Dems have let Americans down “big league” on health care and no matter how good a bill Republicans in Congress produce, it will not draw a swing vote from the other side. Calling Dems “obstructionists,” Trump told those assembled at a Milwauke… 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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Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin business and mass layoff (WARN) notices: Kmart Corporation

DWD has received the following Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notices: Kmart Corporation – Kmart Corporation has notified the state of its intention to close Kmart Store #03618, located at 7900 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis.  The closure is expected to occur on or within a 14 day period commencing on September 3, 2017 and will affect 114 employees.  The Milwaukee Rapid Response Team will contact the company to offer Rapid Response Services. Kmart Corporation – Kmart Corporation has notified the state of its intention to close Kmart Store # 04089 located at 2415 State Road, La Crosse. 

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WisGOP: President Trump highlights Wisconsin’s success building a 21st century workforce

Contact: Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Joined by Governor Walker, the President Sees Wisconsin’s Comeback First-Hand [Madison, WI]—President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin today to draw attention to the skills gap that exists across the United States and see how Wisconsin is leading the way in addressing it. The president is joining Governor Scott Walker at Waukesha County Technical College, where they’ll have the chance to discuss education and training issues and the bold reforms Wisconsin has undertaken to build its workforce. Ahead of the visit, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “President Trump

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Milwaukee County Exec Abele: Ten ways to use expanded free Wi-Fi at Mitchell Airport

CONTACT: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today announced that free Wi-Fi at General Mitchell International Airport has been extended from 20 minutes to one hour to provide a better passenger experience at MKE. “More free Wi-Fi is one of the most frequent requests we receive from passengers, and I commend the Airport team for working hard to expand our partnership with Boingo and upgrade this complimentary service,” County Executive Abele said. “Sixty minutes of our fast and secure free Wi-Fi will be a big hit with travelers looking to

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African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin annual meeting

You are invited to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 27th from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Building the Chamber of the Future.  The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin is embarking on a forward-thinking agenda and continuing to expand its reach through its board composition.  Join us as we unveil the Chamber’s Vision for 2017/2018, special board recognition, and introduce our new slate of board members. Space is limited and we want to be able to accommodate as many as possible. Please RSVP no later than Firday, June 23, 2017. Register Now!

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Sen. Craig: Introduces zero-based budgeting process

Contact: State Senator David Craig, (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — On Monday, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) circulated a bill to reinstate the base budget review process. This requires state agencies to submit a report of every dollar and program they administer to be reviewed by the legislature. This law was originally enacted in 2002 and repealed in 2009. Senator Craig released the follow statement on the bill: “In the state budget process, the previous budget becomes the new starting point, or ‘base’. That base budget is hardly ever examined – it’s ‘baked into the cake’. Wisconsin families have

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 24-Hour turnarounds keep exporters coming to DATCP

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Fast, accurate work by staff at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection helped get more than $944 million worth of plant products to international markets in 2016, with soybeans, corn and wood products accounting for a good portion of the sales. It’s the second year running that the total value of plant product exports from Wisconsin has neared or topped $1 billion. Exporters need phytosanitary certificates – basically, health certificates – to assure national governments that the plant products coming into their countries meet all their requirements to

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Gypsy moth survey under way in Wisconsin

Contact: Chris Whitney, Trapping Coordinator, 608-224-4582, Chris.Whitney@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director,608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Adult gypsy moths will soon emerge and special traps will provide valuable data for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to plan future gypsy moth treatment sites. The traps are small boxes, bright green or red, and will be tied to tree branches. The traps are designed to catch and monitor the invasive gypsy moth. The moth flies through a small opening, then becomes stuck. Trappers from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Program began setting traps in

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Two Milwaukee Dems offer gun safety bill package

Two Milwaukee Dems are backing four bills that aim to increase gun safety, in light of a GOP-backed constitutional carry bill that would eliminate the state’s gun free school zones. Two of the bills, from Sen. Lena Taylor and Rep. Leon Young, look to prohibit those on the no-fly list

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Trump admin predicts insurers will continue pulling out of Obamacare plans

Trump’s administration today predicted insurers across the country will continue pulling out of Obamacare plans, but Wisconsin was largely projected to have several options for consumers. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services said today that 47 counties across the nation are currently projected to have no insurers participating in

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Milwaukee County Exec Abele: Ten ways to use expanded free Wi-Fi at Mitchell Airport

CONTACT: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today announced that free Wi-Fi at General Mitchell International Airport has been extended from 20 minutes to one hour to provide a better passenger experience at MKE. “More free Wi-Fi is one of

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Sen. Craig: Introduces zero-based budgeting process

Contact: State Senator David Craig, (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — On Monday, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) circulated a bill to reinstate the base budget review process. This requires state agencies to submit a report of every dollar and program they administer to be reviewed by the legislature. This

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 24-Hour turnarounds keep exporters coming to DATCP

Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Fast, accurate work by staff at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection helped get more than $944 million worth of plant products to international markets in 2016, with soybeans, corn and wood products accounting for a good portion

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Gypsy moth survey under way in Wisconsin

Contact: Chris Whitney, Trapping Coordinator, 608-224-4582, Chris.Whitney@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director,608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Adult gypsy moths will soon emerge and special traps will provide valuable data for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to plan future gypsy moth treatment sites. The traps are small boxes, bright green or red,

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