Rep. Vos: Joint Statement on Rep. Zepnick Allegations

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…The Assembly Republican leadership team released the following statement in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct by Rep. Josh Zepnick, according to news reports. At this point, no formal complaint has been filed against him in the legislature. “As the leaders of the Assembly, we take accusations of sexual harassment and assault seriously. These latest allegations are no different. Rep. Zepnick’s behavior was reprehensible and conduct that’s unacceptable for any human being, let alone a state representative. “Rep. Zepnick has the responsibility to reflect on whether he can effectively represent his district in

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Rep. Vos: Joint statement on Rep. Zepnick allegations

CONTACT: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Madison…The Assembly Republican leadership team released the following statement in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct by Rep. Josh Zepnick, according to news reports. At this point, no formal complaint has been filed against him in the legislature. “As the leaders of the Assembly, we take accusations of sexual harassment and assault seriously. These latest allegations are no different. Rep. Zepnick’s behavior was reprehensible and conduct that’s unacceptable for any human being, let alone a state representative. “Rep. Zepnick has the responsibility to reflect on whether he can effectively represent his district in light

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AFP-WI: “Extremely disappointed” in Baldwin’s vote against tax reform

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin slammed U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for voting against the Tax Cut and Jobs Act that will provide Wisconsin families and small businesses with much-needed tax relief. The free-market group has been strongly advocating for pro-growth, comprehensive tax reform all year through robust grassroots activism as well as television and digital advertisements. “Once again, Senator Baldwin has put her far-left ideology over the best economic interests of her constituents,” said AFP-Wisconsin State Director Eric Bott. “Senator Baldwin had a clear choice today: to provide tax relief for the working men and women

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Calamitous GOP tax plan passes the Senate

To Whom It May Concern – In response to the passage of the GOP tax plan in the Senate, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Today, Senate Republicans once again flouted the legislative process, jamming through a calamitous tax overhaul proposal that will undoubtedly paralyze Main Street America for years to come. Not only will this bill increase the deficit by $1.4 t… 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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Speaker Ryan: Statement on Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “I commend my Senate colleagues for this historic action. For the first time since 1986, both the House and the Senate have passed a major overhaul of our nation’s tax code. Now we will move quickly to a conference committee so we can get a final bill to President Trump’s desk. The hardworking people of this country are counting on us to deliver real relief. That means more jobs, faster economic growth, bigger paychecks, and a

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WisDems: Response to the passage of the GOP Senate tax bill

CONTACT:  Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The following is a statement from Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: “Families in Wisconsin that are already struggling to pay their bills and maybe have a little left over to enjoy life are the ones Republicans betrayed today as they passed a massive tax giveaway primarily benefiting the wealthy few.”

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Statement on Senate Republican tax legislation

CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans passed partisan tax legislation: “I think we need to make our tax system simpler and fairer for hard working Wisconsin families, small businesses and manufacturers, but this partisan legislation fails to do that. This is largely a tax giveaway to the wealthiest few, big corporations and Wall Street while millions of middle class families will get a tax hike. We should do right by Wisconsin’s middle class families and reward their hard work, but this legislation rewards the top

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Dems call on Zepnick to resign; he rebuffs calls

Assembly Dem leaders and the party’s state chair late Friday night called on Rep. Josh Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, to resign following allegations by two women that he kissed them without their consent at political events in 2011 and 2015. The Capital Times reported neither woman, who spoke to the paper on the condition of anonymity, filed complaints against Zepnick, but the incidents have stayed with them in the years that followed. The paper reported their accounts were corroborated by friends and co-workers. Zepnick, a recovering alcoholic, said in a statement he will not resign. He said he has no recollection of

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Rep. Vos: Joint Statement on Rep. Zepnick Allegations

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…The Assembly Republican leadership team released the following statement in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct by Rep. Josh Zepnick, according to news reports. At this point, no formal complaint has been filed against him in the legislature. “As the leaders of the

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Rep. Vos: Joint statement on Rep. Zepnick allegations

CONTACT: Speaker Robin Vos, (608) 266-3387 Madison…The Assembly Republican leadership team released the following statement in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct by Rep. Josh Zepnick, according to news reports. At this point, no formal complaint has been filed against him in the legislature. “As the leaders of the Assembly,

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AFP-WI: “Extremely disappointed” in Baldwin’s vote against tax reform

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin slammed U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for voting against the Tax Cut and Jobs Act that will provide Wisconsin families and small businesses with much-needed tax relief. The free-market group has been strongly advocating for pro-growth, comprehensive tax reform all year through

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Calamitous GOP tax plan passes the Senate

To Whom It May Concern – In response to the passage of the GOP tax plan in the Senate, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Today, Senate Republicans once again flouted the legislative process, jamming through a calamitous tax overhaul proposal that will undoubtedly paralyze Main Street America

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

CONTACT: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “I commend my Senate colleagues for this historic action. For the first time since 1986, both the House and the Senate have passed a major overhaul

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WisDems: Response to the passage of the GOP Senate tax bill

CONTACT:  Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — The following is a statement from Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: “Families in Wisconsin that are already struggling to pay their bills and maybe have a little left over to enjoy life are the ones Republicans betrayed today as they

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Statement on Senate Republican tax legislation

CONTACT: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans passed partisan tax legislation: “I think we need to make our tax system simpler and fairer for hard working Wisconsin families, small businesses and manufacturers, but this partisan legislation

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Dems call on Zepnick to resign; he rebuffs calls

Assembly Dem leaders and the party’s state chair late Friday night called on Rep. Josh Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, to resign following allegations by two women that he kissed them without their consent at political events in 2011 and 2015. The Capital Times reported neither woman, who spoke to the paper on

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