WED PM Update: Nygren, Darling comments underscore GOP divide on transportation; new figures on Medicaid fund surplus

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JFC Co-chair John Nygren today joined some of his Assembly GOP colleagues in calling on Senate Republicans to come up with a transportation plan now that they’ve shot down several ideas from his caucus. Fellow Co-chair Alberta Darling, meanwhile, said her Assembly counterparts have rejected Senate GOP calls for more bonding with… 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 * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: WILL petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Voters with Facts

Contact: Cameron Sholty, WILL Communications Director 414-727-7416 or 262-409-9816 cameron@will-law.org Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has filed its petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review the Wisconsin Court of Appeals recent decision concerning the lawsuit that WILL brought in March 2015 on behalf of Voters with Facts.  That lawsuit sought to invalidate the City’s actions in creating and amending two tax incremental financing (“TIF”) districts to fund certain aspects of the Confluence Project and, in particular to pay fees and expenses to the real estate developers involved in the construction of the student residence hall/mixed use

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Gov. Walker: Gov. Walker seeks applicants for Juneau County Circuit Court

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Juneau County Circuit Court.  The new appointee will replace outgoing Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John P. Roemer, whose resignation is effective August 10, 2017.  The new appointee, should he or she choose to run, would be up for election in April 2018. To apply, please submit the following: Cover Letter Resume (not exceeding two pages) Two Writing Samples Judicial Application: found on Governor Walker’s website:  www.walker.wi.gov. (Select “Governor’s Office” at the top of the page, “Apply to Serve,” and then “Judicial

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Two new grant opportunities funded by Wisconsin Partnership Program

Two new grant opportunities are being funded by UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Partnership Program with the goal of improving health equity in the state As part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, the program will focus on measures of health that are more social than medical: income, employment, education, nutrition, housing and others. “Our new grant programs bring a very intentional and strong health equity focus to our work, and our hope is to help support communities as they tackle the challenging issues around health equity,” said Dr. Patrick Remington, chair of the Partnership’s Oversight and Advisory Committee and

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Bryce campaign says he’s raised over $430,000 in race against Ryan

Iron worker Randy Bryce today said he’s raised more than $430,000 since announcing last month he would challenge House Speaker Paul Ryan for his seat in 2018. Since June 19, Bryce received more than 16,000 donations, according to his campaign, with the average donation totaling around $25. Bryce, a veteran and cancer survivor, hit the national stage when he released a viral ad announcing his candidacy, in which he asked Ryan to “trade places” with him and “come work the iron.” Bryce most recently lost a state Senate bid to GOP Sen. Van Wanggaard. He also ran unsuccessfully for state Assembly in 2012, losing

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Bryce Campaign: Bryce shatters fundraising record in first 12 days of campaign

Contact: Nick Ramos (262) 260-9366 press@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE— Randy Bryce, local Wisconsin activist and ironworker, launched his campaign to challenge Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s first congressional district on June 19, just twelve days before the 2nd quarter campaign finance deadline. In those twelve days, Bryce’s campaign shattered fundraising records, raising more than $430,000 total, spread out over more than 16,000 donations. Bryce’s campaign saw support from people living in all 50 states, with an average contribution of just over $25. “Our shared values of putting working people first, fighting for everyone to have access to healthcare, and the importance of leveling the playing

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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: WILL petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Voters with Facts

Contact: Cameron Sholty, WILL Communications Director 414-727-7416 or 262-409-9816 cameron@will-law.org Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has filed its petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review the Wisconsin Court of Appeals recent decision concerning the lawsuit that WILL brought in March 2015 on behalf of Voters with

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Gov. Walker: Gov. Walker seeks applicants for Juneau County Circuit Court

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for appointment to the Juneau County Circuit Court.  The new appointee will replace outgoing Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John P. Roemer, whose resignation is effective August 10, 2017.  The new appointee, should he

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Bryce campaign says he’s raised over $430,000 in race against Ryan

Iron worker Randy Bryce today said he’s raised more than $430,000 since announcing last month he would challenge House Speaker Paul Ryan for his seat in 2018. Since June 19, Bryce received more than 16,000 donations, according to his campaign, with the average donation totaling around $25. Bryce, a veteran and cancer

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Bryce Campaign: Bryce shatters fundraising record in first 12 days of campaign

Contact: Nick Ramos (262) 260-9366 press@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE— Randy Bryce, local Wisconsin activist and ironworker, launched his campaign to challenge Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s first congressional district on June 19, just twelve days before the 2nd quarter campaign finance deadline. In those twelve days, Bryce’s campaign shattered fundraising records, raising more than $430,000

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