Darling says Senate, Assembly GOP remain ‘far apart’ on transportation

Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Alberta Darling said today top GOP leaders have a long way to go on reaching a consensus on transportation, another sign the budget won’t be completed by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. “We are as far apart on transportation as we were a few months ago,” Darling, R-River Hills, told WisPolitics.com in an interview this afternoon. Fellow JFC Co-chair John Nyg… 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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THU PM Update: Darling says Senate, Assembly GOP remain ‘far apart’ on transpo; Senate health care bill reaction

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Alberta Darling said today top GOP leaders have a long way to go on reaching a consensus on transportation, another sign the budget won’t be completed by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. “We are as far apart on transportation as we were a few months ago,” Darling, R-River Hills, told WisPo… 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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Gov. Walker: Gov. Walker highlights K-12 school investments included in budget proposal

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Holmen, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker visited Sand Lake Elementary School in Holmen today to highlight the crucial funding provided to K-12 and rural schools under his budget proposal. “Investing in student success is a top priority for us moving forward,” Governor Walker said. “Our budget proposal invests more than $11.5 billion into public education – all without raising property taxes on the hard-working taxpayers of our state. We’re also focused on addressing some of the unique needs rural schools in Wisconsin face by providing additional assistance, including Sparsity Aid.” The Holmen School District is estimated

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Wisconsin Brewing Company’s “Barks for Parks!” celebration and fundraiser in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Dane County Dog Parks

Contact: Darren Marsh 608-224-3766 In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Dane County Dog Parks, Wisconsin Brewing Company is hosting the “Barks for Parks!” celebration and fundraiser at their facility in Verona on June 25 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The afternoon of fun will include live music from The Oak Street Ramblers, a demonstration by Dancers with Woofs, food, and entertainment for both two- and four-legged friends and family. Proceeds from this celebration will support Dane County Dog Parks and be used for upgrades, expansion, and special projects. Food will be available for purchase at the event. The

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Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump’s Protest and Rally: Trump – Hands off Cuba and Venezuela!

Protest & Rally  12 NOON Saturday, June 24, 2017 U.S. Federal Courthouse  517 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI  On June 16, 2017 Donald Trump announced a step back to Cold War-style relations with Cuba, trying to bring an end to the progress in opening relations between our two countries, including increasing travel and contact between the peoples of the U.S. and Cuba. This comes at the same time that Trump and the Republicans continue to support the most violent, far-right groups in Venezuela that are fighting to end 18 years of progressive government. The U.S. military has begun to play war

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