THU PM Update: Bill would boost DOT oversight, repeal prevailing wage; Johnson, Baldwin on Senate health care bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislators are looking to add more oversight to the Department of Transportation and fully repeal the state’s prevailing wage law in a new bill out today. More than 20 legislators have already signed onto the legislation, which comes as top Republican leaders try to work through a transportation budget deadlock. It also co… 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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Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin: Wisconsin family meets with Sens. Johnson and Baldwin as Senate considers changes to health care bill

Contact: Andy Brodzeller Office: (414) 266-4797 Cell: (414) 587-6241 abrodeller@chw.org Washington, D.C. – The Warpinski family, from Denmark, Wis., was in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 13, to meet with Wisconsin senators and representatives. As the Senate debates possible changes to health care coverage and Medicaid funding, the Warpinski family told them about the medical care their son Steve received at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the importance of keeping Medicaid strong for kids. Steve’s mom and dad, Molly and Matt, learned Steve had five different congenital heart defects when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Medicaid helped the family with

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WisDems: Nicholson Super PAC throws Hail Mary to save embattled candidacy, before it even begins

Contact: Brandon Weathersby 608-260-2409 brandonw@wisdems.org Madison, Wisconsin — After weeks of terrible news about Kevin Nicholson’s secret candidacy for U.S. Senate, the Super PAC that first propped up his run has thrown another $1.5 million behind him. Not only has Nicholson faced multiple questions about his honesty, ranging from when he became a Republican to his vote in the Democratic Primary for President, he’s been called out as an “opportunist” by the people who know him best. To save his flailing candidacy that hasn’t even launched yet, the super PAC started by Nicholson’s out-of-state sugar daddy Dick Uihlein, has dropped an additional $1.5 million, to

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WisDems: Issues statement on revised Senate Trumpcare bill

Contact: Brandon Weathersby 608-260-2409 brandonw@wisdems.org Madison, Wisconsin — The following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning in response to the latest TrumpCare bill release: “After four different versions of Trumpcare it’s clear that Republican calls to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act were about politics and not about increasing access to affordable health care for all Americans. “The latest version of Trumpcare spikes costs and strips coverage for millions of people in our country. The bill released today isn’t a health care bill, but a massive tax giveaway for millionaires, billionaires, and big corporations. “Republicans like Senator

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Fox Cities Chamber’s “Doing Business With Government,” a free small business workshop

Contact: Mark Rahmlow, Vice President, Public Policy mrahmlow@foxcitieschamber.com Appleton, Wisconsin – Ms. Emily Harman Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for the Department of the Navy (DON), in partnership with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, N.E.W. Manufacturing Alliance and North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance, will be conducting a small business workshop on July 27th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Bordini Center (Fox Valley Technical College Campus), as a part of the Green Bay/Fox Cities Navy Week July 24-30. The DON (Department of the Navy) “Navy Weeks,” coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach, are designed

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WisDOT: One lane closed on I-39/90 northbound, at mile marker 144, near Madison

Contact: Steven Theisen Steven.Theisen@dot.wi.gov One lane is closed on I-39/90 northbound over Siggelkow Road, at mile marker 144, near Madison in Dane County. The lane will be closed until 5 p.m. today (July 13). Maintenance crews will complete pavement repairs in this area. Backups and delays are expected in this area. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use alternate routes and allow extra time to safely reach their destination. Travel information on Wisconsin highways can be found at www.511wi.gov.

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Facing Flood Damage? Don’t be left high and dry by storm chasers

Contact(s):  Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director 608-224-5020 Madison, Wisconsin – This week’s torrential rains have brought devastating flooding to southeastern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted local contractors for repairs and to be on the lookout for transient contractors (or “storm chasers”). “Out-of-state work crews move from town to town, popping up in storm-damaged neighborhoods seeking money for quick repair projects,” said Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection. “At best, these teams could make some repairs but are not

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Sen. Hansen: Northeast Wisconsin legislators introduce resolution opposing UP Back 40 Mining Project

Contact(s): Rep. Stuck (608)266-3070 or Sen. Hansen (608)266-5670 Madison, Wisconsin – Representative Amanda Stuck and Senator Dave Hansen were joined today by Reps. Eric Genrich & Jeff Mursau in introducing a bi-partisan Joint Resolution in opposition to Aquila Resources’ proposed Back Forty Mining Project along the Menominee River in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.   “We are calling on the State of Michigan to oppose this project and for the Wisconsin DNR and Governor Walker to voice their concerns about this mining proposals potential negative impacts on Northeast Wisconsin. Jeopardizing everything from tourism, ground and surface water, and property values,”

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Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin: Wisconsin family meets with Sens. Johnson and Baldwin as Senate considers changes to health care bill

Contact: Andy Brodzeller Office: (414) 266-4797 Cell: (414) 587-6241 abrodeller@chw.org Washington, D.C. – The Warpinski family, from Denmark, Wis., was in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 13, to meet with Wisconsin senators and representatives. As the Senate debates possible changes to health care coverage and Medicaid funding, the Warpinski family

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WisDems: Issues statement on revised Senate Trumpcare bill

Contact: Brandon Weathersby 608-260-2409 brandonw@wisdems.org Madison, Wisconsin — The following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning in response to the latest TrumpCare bill release: “After four different versions of Trumpcare it’s clear that Republican calls to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act were about politics and

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Fox Cities Chamber’s “Doing Business With Government,” a free small business workshop

Contact: Mark Rahmlow, Vice President, Public Policy mrahmlow@foxcitieschamber.com Appleton, Wisconsin – Ms. Emily Harman Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for the Department of the Navy (DON), in partnership with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, N.E.W. Manufacturing Alliance and North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance, will be conducting a small

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Facing Flood Damage? Don’t be left high and dry by storm chasers

Contact(s):  Jerad Albracht, Senior Communications Specialist 608-224-5007 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director 608-224-5020 Madison, Wisconsin – This week’s torrential rains have brought devastating flooding to southeastern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted local contractors for repairs and to

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