Rep. Tusler: Continues legacy protecting state parks

Contact: Representative Ron Tusler (608) 266-5831 Bill Addresses Critical Health and Safety Maintenance Needs in State Parks Madison, WI – Today, Representative Ron Tusler (R – Harrison) and Senator Robert Cowles (R – Green Bay) testified on Assembly Bill 537, the Parks Revitalization Act. The bill appropriates up to $4.5 million towards repairs for “critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects” within the state parks system, including new toilet and septic systems. Rep. Tusler’s testimony comes days before he receives the “Legislator of the Year” award from Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. “It is important that we address these critical

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WED PM Update: State Dem Party declines McCabe access to membership list, voter file

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state Dem Party has declined to provide guv candidate Mike McCabe access to its membership list and voter file because he is not a member of the party. McCabe, who has not belonged to any political party, tried to buy the lists, but was turned down. He argued today registering to run as a Dem should be enough to have access … 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

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Rock County Progressives: Joel Rogers on Wisconsin’s Choice

“Democracy is at risk when money buys politicians and politicians choose voters through extreme gerrymandering and voter suppression,” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives. “Therefore we are excited to have Joel Rogers of Our Wisconsin Revolution (OWR) speaking on Wisconsin Choice, an exciting campaign seeking to to turn this around by elevating progressive issues and the qualities that the majority want to see in our next governor and elected leaders. This Campaign brings together three grassroots organizations, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Working Families Party, and OWR which grew out of the Bernie Sanders campaign for president.

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Stanek campaign: Announces candidacy for State Assembly

Contact: Steve Stanek Email: Steve@votestanek.com Phone: 414-897-4524 West Bend — Local businessman Steven J. Stanek announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Governor Walker called a special election for the 58th Assembly District after Bob Gannon passed away unexpectedly last month. Stanek, a Republican from West Bend, became motivated to run after meeting with residents, business leaders, and community leaders throughout Washington County. “I will fight hard for fiscal responsibility and a smarter, leaner government like the previous representatives of this district. I am eager to continue the legacy of strong, trustworthy, conservative leadership in .” Stanek will emphasize

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Rep. Taylor: Tax reform? Give low and middle income families a break

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Today, Rep. John Macco, chair of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, announced a restructuring of the committee into 4 subcommittees, each with a specific tax focus. “We don’t need fancy subcommittees and new websites to figure out how to reform Wisconsin’s tax code,” said Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison). “Rather than a restructured Ways and Means Committee, we should start by repealing large corporate tax giveaways and returning that money to low and middle income individuals and families who need it the most. The priority of my Republican colleagues for the last

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Sen. Vukmir and Rep. Rohrkaste: Lead bipartisan effort to lower drug prices

Contact: Sen. Vukmir Rep. Rohrkaste (608) 266-2512 (608) 266-5719 MADISON, WIS. — Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Mike Rohrkaste, R–Neenah, unveiled a bipartisan bill Wednesday that would help patients get interchangeable versions of biologic prescription drugs and save them money. This bill allows pharmacists to substitute biologic drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration with their generic counterpart, called interchangeable biosimilars. Currently, pharmacists can only substitute generic forms of drugs produced chemically. This bill will now replicate that procedure for biologically created drugs and their biosimilars. Patients are expected to get an estimated 20-percent savings by purchasing a

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Speaker Ryan: On CNN and Fox News

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 TOMORROW: Speaker Ryan on CNN and Fox News WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will appear on CNN in an interview with Phil Mattingly and Fox News’ The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino. Details: Speaker Ryan on CNN with Phil Mattingly Thursday, November 2, in the 12:00 p.m. ET hour Speaker Ryan on The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino Thursday, November 2, at approx. 2:30 p.m. ET Learn more here.

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Governor Walker: Announces new water technology partnerships

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Note to media: High-resolution photos from Governor Walker’s trade mission can be downloaded here. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — In a move that further expands Wisconsin’s global presence in the water technology sector, The Water Council today signed two agreements during Governor Scott Walker’s trade mission to Israel that will increase collaboration and establish new partnerships between Wisconsin and Israel. The Water Council and the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev signed an agreement that calls for collaboration on water-related applied research aimed at introducing new technologies into the global marketplace

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U.S. Acting Attorney Anderson: Madison man sentenced to four years for sales of crack cocaine and ecstasy

CONTACT: ROBERT ANDERSON NOVEMBER 1, 2017 PHONE: (608) 264-5158 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV/USAO/WIW TTY: (608) 264-5006 MADISON, WIS. — Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Christopher Curry, 39, Madison, Wis. was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to four years in federal prison for distributing crack cocaine on February 24, 2017. Curry pleaded guilty to this charge on August 24, 2017, but as part of the federal sentencing process, his involvement in numerous other acts of distribution of both crack cocaine and MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly, was also

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Governor Walker proclaims November as Career Development Month in Wisconsin

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker proclaimed November as Career Development Month in Wisconsin to highlight the state’s efforts to provide career development services and options to Wisconsin’s workforce. The month provides an opportunity to emphasize services to youth through innovative programs like Academic and Career Planning (ACP), Youth Apprenticeship and the recent launch of the Department of Workforce Development’s all-new economic and labor market information website, WisConomy.com. “Under the leadership of Governor Walker, Wisconsin’s focus has changed from ‘jobs, jobs, jobs,’ to ‘workforce, workforce workforce,’

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Sen. Vukmir: Let’s vote for jobs and mining

Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. — State Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, Wednesday issued a statement of support for Sen. Tom Tiffany’s and Rep. Rob Hutton’s Mining for America bill that would lift the moratorium on gold, silver and nickel mining: “I am ready to vote for the Mining for America bill, and I encourage my colleagues to join me in supporting it. This bill will give a much-needed spark to northern Wisconsin’s economy through the mining industry while doing it in a way that respects the environment. “As we did for Foxconn,

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UW Madison: Campus-wide climate survey

CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, (608) 263-7523, meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu MADISON – UW-Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students. The survey found that while most students view the climate at UW-Madison positively, that’s not true for everyone. In particular, students from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups report experiencing a less favorable campus climate than majority students. “We must insist and ensure that every student on our campus is free from harm, feels a strong sense of belonging, and is treated with respect. Anything less

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MacIver Institute for Public Policy: The Obamacare nightmare continues in 2018

Premiums skyrocket again, tens of thousands lose coverage as “death spiral” comes to Wisconsin [Madison, Wis…] Today is the first day of Obamacare’s 2018 open enrollment period, a time when the horrors of Halloween will continue for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who are slapped with sticker shock as they shop for health insurance through Obamacare. Last month, the state’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance announced that Obamacare premiums would skyrocket by 36 percent in Wisconsin, higher than the national average of 34 percent. Worse, 75,000 Wisconsinites are losing their coverage because insurers are abandoning Wisconsin’s Obamacare market. In 2017

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Bill to let Tesla sell electric cars to consumers touted by GOP leggies

GOP lawmakers today pushed legislation that would allow electric car manufacturer Tesla to sell directly to consumers in Wisconsin rather than through contract dealers. Rep. Rob Brooks, R-Saukville, said it would help open the Wisconsin market to the luxury vehicles. “We need to look at the way we do business and reform the way we do business,” said Brooks, who was joined by co-author Sen. Chris K… 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 calls Israel trade mission a success, doesn’t reveal any business deals possibly reached

Gov. Scott Walker today touted his trade mission to Israel as a success, though he declined to name any businesses that may have reached deals while along for the trip. Walker told reporters on a conference call today he wanted to allow those businesses to make their own announcements in the coming weeks. The guv deflected questions today about anything other than the trade mission and focused muc… 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. Tusler: Continues legacy protecting state parks

Contact: Representative Ron Tusler (608) 266-5831 Bill Addresses Critical Health and Safety Maintenance Needs in State Parks Madison, WI – Today, Representative Ron Tusler (R – Harrison) and Senator Robert Cowles (R – Green Bay) testified on Assembly Bill 537, the Parks Revitalization Act. The bill appropriates up to $4.5

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Rock County Progressives: Joel Rogers on Wisconsin’s Choice

“Democracy is at risk when money buys politicians and politicians choose voters through extreme gerrymandering and voter suppression,” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives. “Therefore we are excited to have Joel Rogers of Our Wisconsin Revolution (OWR) speaking on Wisconsin Choice, an exciting campaign seeking to to turn

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Stanek campaign: Announces candidacy for State Assembly

Contact: Steve Stanek Email: Steve@votestanek.com Phone: 414-897-4524 West Bend — Local businessman Steven J. Stanek announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Governor Walker called a special election for the 58th Assembly District after Bob Gannon passed away unexpectedly last month. Stanek, a Republican from West Bend, became motivated

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Rep. Taylor: Tax reform? Give low and middle income families a break

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Today, Rep. John Macco, chair of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, announced a restructuring of the committee into 4 subcommittees, each with a specific tax focus. “We don’t need fancy subcommittees and new websites to figure out how to reform Wisconsin’s

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Sen. Vukmir and Rep. Rohrkaste: Lead bipartisan effort to lower drug prices

Contact: Sen. Vukmir Rep. Rohrkaste (608) 266-2512 (608) 266-5719 MADISON, WIS. — Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, and Rep. Mike Rohrkaste, R–Neenah, unveiled a bipartisan bill Wednesday that would help patients get interchangeable versions of biologic prescription drugs and save them money. This bill allows pharmacists to substitute biologic drugs approved

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Speaker Ryan: On CNN and Fox News

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 TOMORROW: Speaker Ryan on CNN and Fox News WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will appear on CNN in an interview with Phil Mattingly and Fox News’ The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino. Details: Speaker Ryan on CNN with Phil Mattingly Thursday, November 2,

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Governor Walker: Announces new water technology partnerships

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Note to media: High-resolution photos from Governor Walker’s trade mission can be downloaded here. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — In a move that further expands Wisconsin’s global presence in the water technology sector, The Water Council today signed two agreements during Governor Scott Walker’s trade mission

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Governor Walker proclaims November as Career Development Month in Wisconsin

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – Today, Governor Scott Walker proclaimed November as Career Development Month in Wisconsin to highlight the state’s efforts to provide career development services and options to Wisconsin’s workforce. The month provides an opportunity to emphasize

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Sen. Vukmir: Let’s vote for jobs and mining

Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 (608) 266-2512 Sen.Vukmir@legis.wi.gov MADISON, Wis. — State Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, Wednesday issued a statement of support for Sen. Tom Tiffany’s and Rep. Rob Hutton’s Mining for America bill that would lift the moratorium on gold, silver and nickel mining: “I am

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UW Madison: Campus-wide climate survey

CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, (608) 263-7523, meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu MADISON – UW-Madison officials shared results today from the university’s first ever campus-wide climate survey, pledging to use the findings to make the campus more welcoming to all students. The survey found that while most students view the climate at UW-Madison positively, that’s not

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