Clean Wisconsin: Statement on Clean Power Plan repeal

Contact: Tyson Cook, Senior Director- Energy, Air & Science, 608-251-7020 ext. 27 (office); tcook@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin released the following statement on Tuesday following the EPA’s announced repeal of the Clean Power Plan: “The repeal of the Clean

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on Clean Power Plan Repeal

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement following the Trump administration’s announcement to repeal the Clean Power Plan: “Repealing the Clean Power Plan is the right move for the economy and for

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Americans for Prosperity: Unrig the economy now!

MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin continued its grassroots activist campaign to encourage Wisconsin taxpayers to contact U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and urge her to support ongoing congressional efforts to reform the federal tax code. The group’s canvassing efforts include

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UW-Madison: The Dow protests, 50 years later

CONTACT: Doug Erickson, University Communications, dderickson2@wisc.edu, 608-262-0930 DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/1967 SEE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X4xZ8wqTVc&feature=youtu.be MULTIMEDIA WEBSITE: https://1967.wisc.edu/ Fifty years ago, everyday life on the UW-Madison campus came to an abrupt halt for many students. On Oct. 18, 1967, a sit-in against

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Nicholson says he’s raised more than $400,000 in U.S. Senate race

Former Marine and business consultant Kevin Nicholson raised more than $400,000 over the first two months after officially declaring for the U.S. Senate race, the Republican’s campaign said today. Nicholson GOP rival and state Sen. Leah Vukmir announced earlier this month she raised nearly $250,000 over the first three weeks

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Clean Wisconsin: Statement on Clean Power Plan repeal

Contact: Tyson Cook, Senior Director- Energy, Air & Science, 608-251-7020 ext. 27 (office); tcook@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin released the following statement on Tuesday following the EPA’s announced repeal of the Clean Power Plan: “The repeal of the Clean Power Plan is a signal of the Trump Administration’s unwillingness

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on Clean Power Plan Repeal

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement following the Trump administration’s announcement to repeal the Clean Power Plan: “Repealing the Clean Power Plan is the right move for the economy and for the rule of law. The Obama administration’s signature climate rule

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Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission: Seeks nominations for 2017 HERO Awards

Contact: Jason Rae, 715.790.4334 Milwaukee — The Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission (MCHRC) today announced a call for nominations for the 2017 Human Rights Commission “HERO Awards” recognizing students, individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions in organizing communities for justice. “Our inaugural HERO awards will recognize organizations, students and

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Americans for Prosperity: Unrig the economy now!

MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin continued its grassroots activist campaign to encourage Wisconsin taxpayers to contact U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and urge her to support ongoing congressional efforts to reform the federal tax code. The group’s canvassing efforts include new door hangers calling on Baldwin to embrace the “Big

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The Coalition for More Responsible Transportation: Celebrates final rejection of expensive I-94 E/W expansion

CONTACT  CONTACT  Elizabeth Ward, Sierra Club(608) 445-4489 (m) ● elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org   Peter Skopec, WISPIRG(847) 687-7229 (m) ● peter@wispirg.org MILWAUKEE – The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) stated that it would formally rescind its approval for the proposed I-94 East-West expansion between the Zoo and Marquette Interchanges in Milwaukee. Governor Walker and the

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Invites family input on school meals

MILWAUKEE: Monday, October 9 — Milwaukee Public Schools invites families and the community to attend listening sessions about improvements to the school meal program. Throughout October, sessions will be held across the district to gather input about breakfasts and lunches served to students. October 9th -13th is National School Lunch

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Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters: Press conference

WHEN: 200 East Wells City Hall When: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10th 2017 at 12:00 pm Please join YOUR Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters at this Press Conference denouncing the elimination of 75 Fire Fighters, 5 Front Line companies and the shuttering of 6 Fire Houses in the City of Milwaukee in Mayor Barrett’s 2018

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UW-Madison: The Dow protests, 50 years later

CONTACT: Doug Erickson, University Communications, dderickson2@wisc.edu, 608-262-0930 DOWNLOAD PHOTOS: https://uwmadison.box.com/v/1967 SEE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X4xZ8wqTVc&feature=youtu.be MULTIMEDIA WEBSITE: https://1967.wisc.edu/ Fifty years ago, everyday life on the UW-Madison campus came to an abrupt halt for many students. On Oct. 18, 1967, a sit-in against the Dow Chemical Company erupted into violence as Madison police

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Rep. Subeck: Democrats call for hearing on proposed Citizens United resolution

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics held its first meeting of the 2017-18 legislative session. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) requested that Committee Chairperson, Rep Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), include Assembly Joint Resolution 53 on today’s

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Sen. Shilling: Audit highlights ongoing GOP neglect at King Veterans Home

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – A second audit of the state’s veteran nursing home at King revealed major staffing and health care concerns years after red flags were first raised by residents and whistleblowers. Since 2011, Republicans raided $21 million from the King Home while failing to

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