TUE PM Update: Evers seeks to use DPI attorney in lawsuit over REINS Act compliance

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers today sought to dump the Wisconsin Department of Justice as his attorney in a lawsuit seeking to force him to comply with a new law that gives the Legislature and guv overview of the administrative rules his agency writes. Evers declared at a news conference AG Brad Schimel was “fired.” But DOJ sa… 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  

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Dallet Campaign: Judge Rebecca Dallet earns statewide support from judges and elected officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2017 Contact: Jessica Lovejoy (608-318-3065) Judge Rebecca Dallet Earns Statewide Support from Judges and Elected Officials MILWAUKEE – Judge Rebecca Dallet has now earned support from more than 300 elected leaders and judges from across Wisconsin in her campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court.  “I am honored to have earned the support from every corner of our state. These individuals represent millions of Wisconsinites, and they are trusting me with the great responsibility of getting our Supreme Court back on track,” said Judge Rebecca Dallet. “I’m the only candidate in this race that is addressing the real

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: WATCH: Johnson discusses vote to move Tax Reform forward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 28, 2017 Contact: Ben Voelkel WATCH: Johnson Discusses Vote to Move Tax Reform Forward WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) appeared on Fox News’ “Your World with Neil Cavuto” Tuesday to explain his reasons for taking a procedural vote to continue the tax reform process, and his concerns with the bill itself.   Excerpts from his appearance are below, and video can be found here.   “I’ve still got very serious concerns about those pass-through businesses, often times the manufacturers that are so important to small towns. We need to make sure that as we make all businesses competitive globally,

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Rep. Ballweg: Introduces Legislation as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care’s Foster Forward Package

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  November 28, 2017 Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg                                                                                           (888) 534-0041 Rep. Ballweg Introduces Legislation as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care’s Foster Forward Package Madison…Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan), as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care’s Foster Forward Package, introduced legislation to create a pilot program to provide legal

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Looks for answers on opioid epidemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 28, 2017 Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Looks for Answers on Opioid Epidemic (Baltimore, Md.) — Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today attended a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee field hearing at Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss what can be done to combat the opioid epidemic. Grothman questioned witnesses over the course of two panels. Witnesses at the hearing included New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Richard Baum, Health Commissioner Leana Wen of the Baltimore City Health Department and Dr. Caleb Alexander of the Johns Hopkins Center for

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Sen. Bewley: Tax “reform” puts Wisconsin housing and jobs in direct peril

Contact(s): Sen. Janet Bewley (608) 266-3510 Rep. Evan Goyke (608) 266-0645 As the US Senate prepares to debate a tax package this week, little-noticed provisions of the version passed by the US House pose a direct and lasting threat to Wisconsin jobs and Wisconsin housing, two state legislators said today. Citing a recent analysis of the plan, Sen. Janet Bewley and Rep. Evan Goyke decried the potential loss of 6,010 jobs and over $500 million in business income in Wisconsin alone. “Unfortunately, the real impact of proposals like the House tax plan are often uncovered only after the bill has passed

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Municipal clerks throw support behind bill to allow voters to cast in-person absentee ballots electronically

Municipal clerks throw support behind bill to allow voters to cast in-person absentee ballots electronically A bill that would let voters casting in-person absentee ballots use an electronic voting machine received widespread support from municipal clerks today, who argued the change would reduce costs while increasing public confidence in the integrity of an election. Currently, those voting abs… 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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13 bills seeking to improve the child welfare system introduced

13 bills seeking to improve the child welfare system introduced The Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care today unveiled a package of bills aimed at improving the child welfare system, supporting families and providing greater resources to children in and out of the system. The 13-member task force, chaired by Reps. Pat Snyder, R-Schofield, and Steve Doyle, D-Onalaska, is looking to have its 13 bil… 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. Rodriguez: Rodriguez Bill becomes law designating Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge

Contact: Rep. Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined Gov. Scott Walker to sign Senate Bill 99 into law marking the Richard A. Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge located along the Hank Aaron State Trail in honor of former state Senator Richard Grobschmidt. “Sen. Grobschmidt was revered by his colleagues for his great work ethic,” said Rodriguez. “He was a hard-worker, pushing policy that made life better for everyone in the district but was humble and never sought headlines for the great things he did. He was well-liked and respected by colleagues on both sides of the

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Assembly leaders say they support keeping sexual assault complaints private

Assembly leaders say they support keeping sexual assault complaints private Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Minority Leader Gordon Hintz said today they support keeping any records of sexual assault complaints under wraps in order to protect the victims. The two spoke at a news conference this morning following a mandatory training for the chamber’s staff on reporting sexual harassment. Vos said th… 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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Toft campaign: Toft recommends change to Senate tax reform legislation

Contact: David Fladeboe 715-446-0790 Osseo, Wisconsin – Today, candidate Steve Toft wrote a letter to Senators Baldwin and Johnson to make a change to the Senate tax reform bill to protect Section 199, the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. The Senate is set to take action on the reform package as early as this week. “As a candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, I am very supportive of reforming our tax code and the bill passed by the House of Representatives. However, I believe changes can be made to further improve this vital legislation,” said Toft. “Section 199 is a provision in the tax code

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One Wisconsin Institute: Assembly bill runs afoul of federal court decision protecting early voting

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinInstitute.org (608) 444-3483 Madison, Wisconsin — A public hearing on Assembly Bill 637 today underscores serious flaws in the proposal that put it at odds with a federal court decision protecting early voting. Under the the bill municipalities would be allowed to use electronic voting machines to process early votes. But additional provisions would require different processes for counting early votes depending on where the vote is cast and re-impose restrictions on dates and times of early voting to eliminate weekend and some evening hours. In the ruling in One Wisconsin Institute, et al. v. Thomsen, et al., the

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Flynn campaign: Issues statement on Trump/ Ryan tax plan

Contact: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Matt Flynn, candidate for governor, today issued a strong statement condemning the Trump/Ryan tax plan going through Congress, as well as a recent op-ed published by Scott Walker foolishly endorsing the plan. Flynn said, “In his op-ed on November 19, Governor Walker promotes the Trump/Ryan tax cut proposal claiming it will be good for the economy and the middle-class. In doing so, he embarrasses himself by repeating frequently debunked opinions and made-up assertions about past experiences with tax cuts. “Walker begins with a complete misunderstanding of the 1964 Kennedy/Johnson tax cut which

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Rep. Ballweg: Introduces Legislation as part of the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care’s Foster Forward Package

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  November 28, 2017 Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg                                                                                 

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Looks for answers on opioid epidemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 28, 2017 Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 Grothman Looks for Answers on Opioid Epidemic (Baltimore, Md.) — Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today attended a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee field hearing at Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss what can be done to combat the opioid epidemic. Grothman

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13 bills seeking to improve the child welfare system introduced

13 bills seeking to improve the child welfare system introduced The Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care today unveiled a package of bills aimed at improving the child welfare system, supporting families and providing greater resources to children in and out of the system. The 13-member task force, chaired by

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Toft campaign: Toft recommends change to Senate tax reform legislation

Contact: David Fladeboe 715-446-0790 Osseo, Wisconsin – Today, candidate Steve Toft wrote a letter to Senators Baldwin and Johnson to make a change to the Senate tax reform bill to protect Section 199, the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. The Senate is set to take action on the reform package as early as this

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One Wisconsin Institute: Assembly bill runs afoul of federal court decision protecting early voting

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinInstitute.org (608) 444-3483 Madison, Wisconsin — A public hearing on Assembly Bill 637 today underscores serious flaws in the proposal that put it at odds with a federal court decision protecting early voting. Under the the bill municipalities would be allowed to use electronic voting machines to process

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Flynn campaign: Issues statement on Trump/ Ryan tax plan

Contact: Bryan Kennedy (414) 517-3864 Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Matt Flynn, candidate for governor, today issued a strong statement condemning the Trump/Ryan tax plan going through Congress, as well as a recent op-ed published by Scott Walker foolishly endorsing the plan. Flynn said, “In his op-ed on November 19, Governor Walker

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