MON PM Update: Ryan sidesteps questions on indictments; Johnson still calling for Mueller’s resignation

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan today sidestepped questions on the indictments of former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort and associate Rick Gates. The Janesville Republican said because hadn’t read the indictments he wouldn’t comment further. Still, Ryan conceded it was “big news” the two were indicted this morning on a series of char… 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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Waukesha Mayor Reilly and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett: Reach historic agreement

WAUKESHA, WI & MILWAUKEE, WI – Two Wisconsin mayors, fostering regional cooperation, are collaborating to establish cost efficiencies for both cities while ensuring thousands of residents and businesses receive high-quality water. Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett made a historic announcement that they have negotiated an agreement for the Milwaukee Water Works to provide a Lake Michigan water supply to the Waukesha Water Utility. “This is a historic moment. This is an opportunity,” said Mayor Reilly. “Waukesha and Milwaukee have come together to benefit both our cities and we hope this will lead to additional collaborations for the

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Vukmir Campaign: ICYMI – National Journal: In Wisconsin, it’s Bannon vs. Conservative Talk Radio

Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Adam Wollner from National Journal wrote a piece about conservative talk radio’s influence in Wisconsin and several hosts’ thoughts on the U.S. Senate race to beat incumbent liberal Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Read the story here. Below are some excerpts: “There’s perhaps no other state where conservative talk radio has played as outsized of a role in Republican politics as it has in Wisconsin…. Now their attention is on the burgeoning Senate race, which will be one of the most hotly contested of next year’s midterms. Many hosts in the state were already partial to state Sen. Leah Vukmir, a strong Walker ally who has been a

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Randy Bryce faces criticism over offensive tweet towards Ivanka Trump

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Three-Time Failed Candidate Suggests President’s Daughter Engage in Romantic Relationship with Canadian Prime Minister [Madison, WI] — Three time-failed candidate Randy Bryce made news late Sunday when he took to twitter to suggest that Ivanka Trump engage in a romantic relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – a tweet that Bryce’s primary opponent quickly cast as the latest example of Bryce’s misogyny. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story about Randy Bryce’s offensive tweet here, or find an excerpt below. Randy Bryce tweet on Ivanka Trump draws criticism from Democratic foe Cathy Myers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bill Glauber October 29, 2017  Democrat

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Milwaukee beats out Oak Creek to supply Waukesha with Lake Michigan water

Milwaukee beat out Oak Creek to supply the city of Waukesha with Lake Michigan water, officials announced today. Under the deal, unveiled by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly this afternoon, construction of a 15.6-mile pipeline and pumping facilities is expected to begin in 2020 and be completed in 2023. After its completion, Waukesha will pay Milwaukee an anticipated $3 … 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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Bryce takes heat for ‘misogynistic’ tweet on Ivanka Trump

One Dem looking to challenge House Speaker Paul Ryan next year is blasting her opponent for a “misogynistic” tweet over the weekend on Ivanka Trump. The two candidates — iron worker Randy Bryce and Janesville School Board member and teacher Cathy Myers — got into a spat after Bryce yesterday tweeted a picture of Ivanka Trump next to Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with the words, “Don’t worry… 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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Walker, delegation meet with Israel’s Netanyahu as part of trade mission

Gov. Scott Walker and members of a state delegation met today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of his trade mission to Israel. “Our nation’s commitment to Israel is stronger than ever, and I made it clear to the prime minister that Wisconsin stands by his country as it addresses the many challenges in the region,” Walker said. Before leaving Friday for the trade trip, Walker issued a… 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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Tiffany says he’s one Senate GOP vote short for his mining bill

State Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said he has 16 votes for his sulfide mining bill and is still trying to convince another one of his GOP colleagues to get on board so it can pass the chamber. State Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, told a local radio show late last week he is unlikely to support the bill. Tiffany added he has not received commitments from Sens. Sheila Harsdorf, of River Falls; L… 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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Rep. Sargent: Bills introduced repealing ‘Tampon Tax,’ requiring hygiene products in bathrooms

Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308.440.2939 The Hygiene Product Accessibility Act removes barriers to affording, accessing hygiene products MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) announced legislation last Friday to help address accessibility to hygiene products in Wisconsin. The Hygiene Product Accessibility Act was introduced into the Wisconsin State Legislature last week, and is part of a national conversation to make tampons, sanitary napkins, and other menstrual products more available and less cost-restrictive. “Hygiene products are necessities, not luxuries, and it’s time our laws reflect this fact,” said Sargent. “Tampons and pads are simply incomparable to other essential hygiene products. There’s no analogous sex-based tax

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Department of Health Services: Names Paul Krupski  as Director of Opioid Initiatives

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt (608) 266-1683  New position aimed at coordinating efforts to fight the state’s opioid crisis  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today Paul Krupski has been selected to serve as the new Director of Opiate Initiatives to coordinate the department’s efforts to end the state’s opioid crisis, effective today. “Opioid overdoses and the misuse of opioids affects every corner of the state, and Paul’s experience and skills support our efforts to ensure that our response is as aggressive and effective as possible,” said DHS Secretary Linda Seemeyer. “Opioid use disorder, including heroin and prescription drugs, is destroying families,

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Dana Wachs more concerned with scoring political points than helping WI families

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Wachs Opposed Foxconn Early but Took Little Action, Sending Only One Email Looking for Flaws [Madison, WI] — Unless he’s exploiting the system for himself or other trial attorneys, it looks like liberal trial attorney Dana Wachs is all talk and no action. A recent report from the Washington Free Beacon shows that Wachs sent only one email as it relates to Foxconn – looking only for flaws – before providing token opposition against the bill. Read the full story from the Washington Free Beacon here or read excerpts below. Emails: Wisc Dem Gov Candidate Who Opposes Foxconn Deal Only Sought ‘Risks’

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AFP-WI: Thanks Sen. Pat Testin for championing responsible mining regulation reforms

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org  MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today launched a grassroots campaign to thank State Senator Pat Testin for strengthening environmental protections in Senate Bill 395, the Mining for America Act. Additionally, the free-market activist group announced it will be holding phone banks across the state in support of the legislation as it is considered by the Assembly and the Senate in the coming days. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Eric Bott made the following statement: “On behalf of AFP-Wisconsin’s base of over 130,000 activists, we thank Senator Testin for his leadership in improving and advancing the Mining for

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Waukesha Mayor Reilly and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett: Reach historic agreement

WAUKESHA, WI & MILWAUKEE, WI – Two Wisconsin mayors, fostering regional cooperation, are collaborating to establish cost efficiencies for both cities while ensuring thousands of residents and businesses receive high-quality water. Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett made a historic announcement that they have negotiated an agreement for

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Vukmir Campaign: ICYMI – National Journal: In Wisconsin, it’s Bannon vs. Conservative Talk Radio

Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Adam Wollner from National Journal wrote a piece about conservative talk radio’s influence in Wisconsin and several hosts’ thoughts on the U.S. Senate race to beat incumbent liberal Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Read the story here. Below are some excerpts: “There’s perhaps no other state where conservative talk radio has played as outsized of

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Bryce takes heat for ‘misogynistic’ tweet on Ivanka Trump

One Dem looking to challenge House Speaker Paul Ryan next year is blasting her opponent for a “misogynistic” tweet over the weekend on Ivanka Trump. The two candidates — iron worker Randy Bryce and Janesville School Board member and teacher Cathy Myers — got into a spat after Bryce yesterday

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Rep. Sargent: Bills introduced repealing ‘Tampon Tax,’ requiring hygiene products in bathrooms

Contact: Britt Cudaback, britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov, 308.440.2939 The Hygiene Product Accessibility Act removes barriers to affording, accessing hygiene products MADISON –Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) announced legislation last Friday to help address accessibility to hygiene products in Wisconsin. The Hygiene Product Accessibility Act was introduced into the Wisconsin State Legislature last week, and is part

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Department of Health Services: Names Paul Krupski  as Director of Opioid Initiatives

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt (608) 266-1683  New position aimed at coordinating efforts to fight the state’s opioid crisis  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today Paul Krupski has been selected to serve as the new Director of Opiate Initiatives to coordinate the department’s efforts to end the state’s opioid crisis, effective

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