Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A group that represents the tech company Airbnb says it’s opposing a budget provision that would add requirements to homeowners who want to rent out their property on the platform. The Travel
Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308-440-2939 New legislation would allow persons to voluntarily prevent themselves from purchasing a handgun MADISON – In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, today State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) announced new legislation aimed at preventing and reducing suicide
Monona Room, World Dairy Expo 2017 Ann McDonald ann@americandairycoalitioninc.com The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) will host a presentation at World Dairy Expo 2017 to discuss how a new guestworker visa program may provide a viable solution for dairy producers who
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that he will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Putting the DACA program in place was
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 Baldwin to Trump: “Tax reform cannot leave working families behind – it needs to help them get ahead” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today called on President Trump to make good on his pledge to
The liberal One Wisconsin Institute today said a new poll shows Gov. Scott Walker and GOP lawmakers need to take action on a bill that would set up a state authority to refinance student loans. The group, which has backed
Dems blasted the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation today following the release of a new analysis that they say calls into question WEDC’s ability to oversee the Foxconn deal. But an agency spokesman said the report is “misleading and incomplete,” an
Contact: Contact: Lauren Passalacqua, David Bergstein – 202-545-3567 GOP Fears Of “Messy,” “Nasty” Senate Primary Become Reality “Many Republican Staffers Believe That She Is So Extreme And Heartless That She Is Dangerous.” After Republicans’ first choice candidate refused to run, a second lower-tier
The “effects of extreme weather” are among the emerging challenges highlighted in a recent report on the state’s groundwater that was submitted to the Legislature last month. The annual report, from the Department of Natural Resources’ Groundwater Coordinating Council, also
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today responded to the release of the VA Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) reporton improper dental infection control practices at the Tomah VA Medical Center (VAMC). In December 2016, Senator Baldwin raised
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 The Worker Owned Wealth Act would boost employee ownership, giving workers a seat at the table WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced the Worker Owned Wealth Act to help Wisconsin workers get ahead by providing
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 Baldwin: “American consumers deserve answers about this breach and the actions of Equifax executives before this breach was made public.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today called on leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee
ontact: Julaine Appling, President – 608-256-3228 Fax: 608-256-3370 Email: info@wifamilycouncil.org Copy available online here. 33 state Family Policy Councils support Jack Philips & his right to his conscience & religious beliefs Madison, WI—Wisconsin Family Council President Julaine Appling released the following statement regarding the
Contact: Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office Office: 608-242-3050 News: 09/11/2017 01:52 PM CDT Contact: Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office September 11, 2017 MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (WI-TF1) is traveling to Florida to assist in response
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—This week, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will continue to make the case for historic tax reform. On Wednesday, September 13, as part of the newly relaunched AP Newsmaker interview series, he will take part in
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A group that represents the tech company Airbnb says it’s opposing a budget provision that would add requirements to homeowners who want to rent out their property on the platform. The Travel Technology Association wrote to lawmakers today warning of the “unintended
Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308-440-2939 New legislation would allow persons to voluntarily prevent themselves from purchasing a handgun MADISON – In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, today State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) announced new legislation aimed at preventing and reducing suicide in Wisconsin. LRB-3529 would create the Firearm Self-Exclusion Program, which
Monona Room, World Dairy Expo 2017 Ann McDonald ann@americandairycoalitioninc.com The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) will host a presentation at World Dairy Expo 2017 to discuss how a new guestworker visa program may provide a viable solution for dairy producers who desperately need secure and reliable labor. Join Us: Thursday, October
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that he will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Putting the DACA program in place was the right thing to do and it has worked for
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 Baldwin to Trump: “Tax reform cannot leave working families behind – it needs to help them get ahead” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today called on President Trump to make good on his pledge to close the carried interest tax loophole and act on her Carried Interest
The liberal One Wisconsin Institute today said a new poll shows Gov. Scott Walker and GOP lawmakers need to take action on a bill that would set up a state authority to refinance student loans. The group, which has backed the “Higher Ed, Lower Debt” proposal from Democrats, commissioned the
Dems blasted the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation today following the release of a new analysis that they say calls into question WEDC’s ability to oversee the Foxconn deal. But an agency spokesman said the report is “misleading and incomplete,” an example of “an attempt to try to stop 13,000 family-supporting
Contact: Contact: Lauren Passalacqua, David Bergstein – 202-545-3567 GOP Fears Of “Messy,” “Nasty” Senate Primary Become Reality “Many Republican Staffers Believe That She Is So Extreme And Heartless That She Is Dangerous.” After Republicans’ first choice candidate refused to run, a second lower-tier candidate has formally launched her campaign in what Wisconsin Republicans
The “effects of extreme weather” are among the emerging challenges highlighted in a recent report on the state’s groundwater that was submitted to the Legislature last month. The annual report, from the Department of Natural Resources’ Groundwater Coordinating Council, also highlighted a number of other areas to keep an eye
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today responded to the release of the VA Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) reporton improper dental infection control practices at the Tomah VA Medical Center (VAMC). In December 2016, Senator Baldwin raised concerns with VA VISN 12 and the VA OIG about
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 The Worker Owned Wealth Act would boost employee ownership, giving workers a seat at the table WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today introduced the Worker Owned Wealth Act to help Wisconsin workers get ahead by providing employees with tools and resources to become co-owners of the
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 Baldwin: “American consumers deserve answers about this breach and the actions of Equifax executives before this breach was made public.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today called on leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee to hold a hearing on the Equifax data breach. “I
ontact: Julaine Appling, President – 608-256-3228 Fax: 608-256-3370 Email: info@wifamilycouncil.org Copy available online here. 33 state Family Policy Councils support Jack Philips & his right to his conscience & religious beliefs Madison, WI—Wisconsin Family Council President Julaine Appling released the following statement regarding the organization‘s participation in a friend-of-the-court brief in support of Jack
Contact: Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office Office: 608-242-3050 News: 09/11/2017 01:52 PM CDT Contact: Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office September 11, 2017 MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force (WI-TF1) is traveling to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts as a result of Hurricane Irma. WI-TF1
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—This week, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will continue to make the case for historic tax reform. On Wednesday, September 13, as part of the newly relaunched AP Newsmaker interview series, he will take part in a conversation led by AP Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace