TUE PM Update: Ryan calls on Moore to drop out of Senate race, orders anti-sexual harassment training for House members, staff

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan this morning called on fellow Republican Roy Moore to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Alabama, calling the allegations against him “credible.” Speaking at a news conference this morning, Ryan, R-Janesville, told journalists Moore “should step aside.” “Number one, these allegations are credible,” Ryan… 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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WisGOP: Tammy Baldwin won’t give hard-working Wisconsin families a break from Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2017 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Tammy Baldwin Won’t Give Hard-Working Wisconsin Families a Break from Washington Latest Example of Baldwin Picking Washington Over Wisconsin   [Madison, WI] — Senator Baldwin keeps picking Washington over Wisconsin. Hard-working Wisconsin families need a break from D.C. – and Republicans are offering them one. President Trump and Speaker Ryan’s tax reform proposal would save an average family of four $1,182 per year. Meanwhile, Senator Baldwin is siding with liberal special interests while she opposes the plan. “Senator Baldwin keeps showing hard-working Wisconsin families that she won’t fight for

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Gorki Campaign: David Gorki to announce candidacy for State Assembly, 72nd District

Contact: David Gorski       gorskidavid60@gmail.com,                 715 213 2223 For Immediate Release                                November 15, 2017 David Gorki to Announce Candidacy for State Assembly, 72nd District Wisconsin Rapids—David Gorski announced his intention to run for the 72nd State Assembly seat in central Wisconsin today. This is the second run for the office by Gorski who was the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2016. “Over the last six years, out-of-state money is driving laws being made in Madison. The finger prints of the American Legislative Exchange Council and Koch Brothers are all over the Right-to-Work-for-Less law and the Tax Payer-Funded Private School Voucher Program,” said Gorski. “I stand

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Finds progress in regulatory reform initiative

Nov. 14, 2017 Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Finds Progress in Regulatory Reform Initiative (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned officials on the effectiveness of three federal agencies’ Regulatory Reform Task Forces during a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits and Administrative Rules hearing. Witnesses at the hearing included Ms. Rebeckah Adcock, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Robert Eitel, Senior Counselor to the Secretary of Education and Mr. Charles Keckler, Associate Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Excerpts of Grothman’s questioning Congressman Grothman: “I’ve got some general questions for

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Backers say fetal tissue bill will continue to advance research; Dems push back on hospital penalties

Backers say fetal tissue bill will continue to advance research; Dems push back on hospital penalties Backers of a bill that would notify parents following a stillbirth they can donate the remains for research touted the legislation as a means to promote “ethical sources” of fetal tissue. The GOP-authored bill, which would also set new requirements for a facility to arrange final disposition of 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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Local leaders mum on when their agreement with Foxconn will be signed

Local leaders mum on when their agreement with Foxconn will be signed Local leaders in Mount Pleasant and Racine County are mum on when their agreement to provide $764 million in local incentives for Foxconn will be signed. With Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn Chairman and CEO Terry Gou signing off on the state’s $3 billion package for the Taiwanese manufacturer on Friday, that leaves local officia… 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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Milwaukee County Transit System: Driver honored for helping little boy left out in the cold

Contact: Brendan Conway (414) 937-3250 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Bus Driver Karen Martinez-Casper is being recognized for finding a lost and cold 5-year-old boy. County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson will formally honor Karen on Wednesday, November 15th at 2pm at the MCTS Administration Building, 1942 N 17th Street. Karen was driving on the Route 80 on a cold October morning when she saw a little boy standing outside all alone. Karen pulled over to make sure he was ok. Karen got out of the bus to talk to the boy and that is when she

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Rep. Hebl: Introduces bill to ensure confidence in election results

Contact: Rep. Gary Hebl (608) 266-7678 Madison, Wisconsin – Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) today announced that he is circulating a bill aimed at protecting Wisconsin elections from outside tampering. The bill, LRB-4589/1, would require the Wisconsin Elections Commission to perform risk-limiting audits. Risk-limiting audits are low-cost audits that use statistical data to determine which races are audited and the number of ballots that are recounted to ensure confidence in an election outcome. “We live in a time where cyber security and cyberattacks on election equipment are growing concerns,” Hebl said. “U.S. intelligence agencies have found attempts to hack into several

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Flynn campaign: Matt Flynn comes out in favor of legalizing marijuana

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864   (Milwaukee) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today announced that he supports the legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin. However, he made clear he would only push for it as governor if a majority of Wisconsinites approve. “Having reviewed the results of legalization in other states, I now believe Wisconsin should legalize marijuana,” said Flynn. “I am concerned about the impact of mass incarceration on our society, including both the social and financial impact. Under present law, people can easily acquire a felony record that effectively bars them from most employment for the rest

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TUE PM Update: Ryan calls on Moore to drop out of Senate race, orders anti-sexual harassment training for House members, staff

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan this morning called on fellow Republican Roy Moore to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Alabama, calling the allegations against him “credible.” Speaking at a news conference this morning, Ryan, R-Janesville, told journalists Moore “should step

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Gorki Campaign: David Gorki to announce candidacy for State Assembly, 72nd District

Contact: David Gorski       gorskidavid60@gmail.com,                 715 213 2223 For Immediate Release                                November 15, 2017 David Gorki to Announce Candidacy for State Assembly, 72nd District Wisconsin Rapids—David Gorski announced his intention to run for the 72nd State Assembly seat in central Wisconsin today. This is the second run for the office by Gorski who was the nominee

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Finds progress in regulatory reform initiative

Nov. 14, 2017 Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Finds Progress in Regulatory Reform Initiative (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned officials on the effectiveness of three federal agencies’ Regulatory Reform Task Forces during a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Healthcare, Benefits and Administrative Rules hearing. Witnesses

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Milwaukee County Transit System: Driver honored for helping little boy left out in the cold

Contact: Brendan Conway (414) 937-3250 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Bus Driver Karen Martinez-Casper is being recognized for finding a lost and cold 5-year-old boy. County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson will formally honor Karen on Wednesday, November 15th at 2pm at the MCTS Administration Building, 1942

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Rep. Hebl: Introduces bill to ensure confidence in election results

Contact: Rep. Gary Hebl (608) 266-7678 Madison, Wisconsin – Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) today announced that he is circulating a bill aimed at protecting Wisconsin elections from outside tampering. The bill, LRB-4589/1, would require the Wisconsin Elections Commission to perform risk-limiting audits. Risk-limiting audits are low-cost audits that use statistical

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Flynn campaign: Matt Flynn comes out in favor of legalizing marijuana

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864   (Milwaukee) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today announced that he supports the legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin. However, he made clear he would only push for it as governor if a majority of Wisconsinites approve. “Having reviewed the results of legalization in

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