Four sexual harassment complaints filed in Legislature over past 15 years

Four sexual harassment complaints have been filed in the state Legislature over the past 15 years, including one in the Assembly this year and another years-old case that led to a former senator’s aide getting a $75,000 taxpayer-financed settlement. Jana Williams, a former aide to then-Dem Sen. Spencer Coggs, did not reach the settlement over her sexual harassment complaint filed with the Legislat… 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

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Mayor Barrett: To speak at Global Covenant of Mayors’ North American Climate Summit

Mayor Barrett to Speak at Global Covenant of Mayors’ North American Climate Summit  North American Mayors Assuming Leadership Role on Climate Change CHICAGO –(December 5, 2017) –  Mayor Tom Barrett will join with mayors from across the United States, Canada and Mexico to pledge support for climate action in their  respective cities.  Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will host the North American Climate Summit in concert with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. Cities will discuss opportunities, barriers, and avenues to collaborate as they move forward with aggressive climate action plans over the next two years. Mayor Barrett will discuss Milwaukee’s action

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Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans: Eau Claire Gubernatorial Forum on Retirement Security

Contact: Greg Neil exec.dir@wi-alliance.org 608-556-9521 EAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is pleased to welcome candidates for Governor to Eau Claire for a forum on retirement security on Monday, December 11. This event marks the first time northwestern Wisconsinites will have an opportunity to hear from multiple candidates for Governor ahead of the 2018 election. The following candidates or potential candidates have confirmed their attendance at next Monday’s forum (listed in alphabetical order): Ryan Cason, Tony Evers, Matt Flynn, Andy Gronik, Bob Harlow, Kurt Kober, Mike McCabe, Mahlon Mitchell, Kelda Roys, Jeff Rumbaugh and Dana Wachs. Governor Scott Walker’s office declined an

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MON PM Update: Four sexual harassment complaints filed in Legislature over past 15 years

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Four sexual harassment complaints have been filed in the state Legislature over the past 15 years, including one in the Assembly this year and another years-old case that led to a former senator’s aide getting a $75,000 taxpayer-financed settlement. Jana Williams, a former aide to then-Dem Sen. Spencer Coggs, did not reach the s… 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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Gronik campaign: Record-sized piles of cash aren’t dripping down to Wisconsin families

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com, 414-364-6729 Gov. Walker Abandons Wisconsin’s Small Businesses And Our Middle-Class Families Once Again MILWAUKEE – Last week, the Republican-led U.S. Senate voted to approve a massive giveaway to large corporations while raising taxes on hard-working Wisconsin families. The vote was taken in the dead of night and highlighted the priorities of individuals like Gov. Scott Walker who supported the bill. “Really, trickle down again?  Who’s buying this? Corporations are sitting on record-sized piles of cash yet none of it is dripping down to the Wisconsin worker who is actually making things happen on the factory floor. In fact, thousands

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Rep. Taylor: In the middle of the night, Republicans pass tax giveaways for corporations and the wealthy

Low and middle income individual and families mostly left behind MADISON – While America slept, the United States Senate Republicans passed at least a trillion dollar tax giveaway plan that guts benefits for middle income individuals to pay for tax cuts for wealthy people like President Trump and big corporations. In response, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) issued the following statement: “Your average hard working Wisconsinite will see little benefit from the tax giveaway scheme pushed through in the wee hours on Saturday morning by the GOP-controlled U.S. Senate. With desperate, hand-written scribbled notes in the margins needed in the last moments to

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Operating Engineers 139 endorses Mitchell in guv’s race

Operating Engineers 139, which endorsed Gov. Scott Walker’s re-election bid in 2014, announced today they’re backing Dem Mahlon Mitchell in next year’s race. Mitchell, head of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, met with Operating Engineers 139 President Terry McGowan before winning the union’s endorsement, said Lis Smith, a spokeswoman for the Dem candidate. The union also contributed to… 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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Hintz considering actions against Zepnick following allegations of sexual assault

Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz is weighing his options now that Rep. Josh Zepnick has refused to resign. The Capital Times last week reported two women alleged the Milwaukee Dem had kissed them without their consent at separate political events in 2011 and 2015. Asked if the minority leader is considering removing Zepnick from the five committees he serves on or expelling him from caucus, … 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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Vinehout campaign: Proposes free tuition for tech colleges and two-year campuses

Contact: Greg Leaf,  715-381-0123 Cathy Leaf,  651-261-0530 Legislation to make tuition free at the state’s technical colleges and two-year campuses was unveiled Monday by Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma. “Expanding our skilled workforce is the surest way to grow our economy and raise wages which are 18th lowest in the country,” Vinehout said. “Other states that have moved in this direction have seen enrollments  increase.” Vinehout’s proposal would make tuition free for all Wisconsin residents. It would apply to all students, both full-time and part-time and would not require enrollment in a degree program. “What I am proposing today is the broadest free tuition program in

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Sen. Baldwin opposes tax cuts for hard-working Wisconsin families

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Picking Washington Over Wisconsin [Madison, WI] — Republicans took the next step toward passing massive tax cuts for hard-working Wisconsin families. Unfortunately, Senator Tammy Baldwin picked Washington over Wisconsin and refused to give families real relief. Read coverage from USA Today here or find excerpts below. Republicans laud stimulus of $1.5 trillion tax overhaul plan USA Today Tom Vanden Brook December 3, 2017   Republicans on Sunday united behind the $1.5 trillion proposed overhaul of the tax code that the Senate passed along party lines early Saturday. … Among the key changes: the standard deduction, used by about 70% of U.S.

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Reps. Macco, Katsma: Wisconsin tax leaders encouraged over federal tax reform

REP. JOHN MACCO                                                          REP. TERRY KATSMA (608) 266-0485                                                                       (608) 266-0656 Madison…The United States Senate passed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” this past Saturday. This bill marks the largest reform of our tax code in 30 years. The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means Chairman John Macco (R – Ledgeview) and Vice-Chair Terry Katsma (R – Sheboygan) released the following statement: “Our tax code is FINALLY starting the modernization process after nearly three decades of stagnation,” said Chairman Macco. “This plan cuts taxes, eliminates special interest carve-outs, simplifies and modernizes our tax code for a 21st century economy. This tax plan will

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Milwaukee County Democratic Party: New Chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party

Milwaukee, WI- The Milwaukee County Democratic Party is proud to announce the election of its new executive board.  Elections were held at the party’s monthly meeting at J&B’s Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill on November 20th.  Christopher Walton was elected the new Chairman of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Nancy Kaplan as Vice Chairwoman. Erica Flynn and Shayla Deacon were elected Membership and Recording Secretary, respectively, while Treasurer Dawn Martin and Correspondent Secretary Nancy Penn were re-elected. “With so much energy from the people, the Democratic Party is at a turning point here in Wisconsin.”  Chairman Walton said,  “We

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NRA: AG Schimel Joins Effort for National Reciprocity 

NRA Public Affairs (703) 267-3820 media@nrahq.org Bill would ‘eliminate significant obstacles to exercise of the right to keep and bear arms’ Fairfax, Va.—  Wisconsin Attorney General Brad D. Schimel joined 23 other states in urging Congress to enact national concealed-carry reciprocity legislation. In a letter to Congress, the attorneys general ask representatives to support the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (S. 446) and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38). “We share a strong interest in the protection of our citizens’ Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms, and we are committed to supporting federal and state policies to

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Gronik campaign: Record-sized piles of cash aren’t dripping down to Wisconsin families

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com, 414-364-6729 Gov. Walker Abandons Wisconsin’s Small Businesses And Our Middle-Class Families Once Again MILWAUKEE – Last week, the Republican-led U.S. Senate voted to approve a massive giveaway to large corporations while raising taxes on hard-working Wisconsin families. The vote was taken in the dead of night and highlighted the

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Operating Engineers 139 endorses Mitchell in guv’s race

Operating Engineers 139, which endorsed Gov. Scott Walker’s re-election bid in 2014, announced today they’re backing Dem Mahlon Mitchell in next year’s race. Mitchell, head of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, met with Operating Engineers 139 President Terry McGowan before winning the union’s endorsement, said Lis Smith, a spokeswoman

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Vinehout campaign: Proposes free tuition for tech colleges and two-year campuses

Contact: Greg Leaf,  715-381-0123 Cathy Leaf,  651-261-0530 Legislation to make tuition free at the state’s technical colleges and two-year campuses was unveiled Monday by Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma. “Expanding our skilled workforce is the surest way to grow our economy and raise wages which are 18th lowest in the country,” Vinehout said. “Other states that

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Sen. Baldwin opposes tax cuts for hard-working Wisconsin families

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Picking Washington Over Wisconsin [Madison, WI] — Republicans took the next step toward passing massive tax cuts for hard-working Wisconsin families. Unfortunately, Senator Tammy Baldwin picked Washington over Wisconsin and refused to give families real relief. Read coverage from USA Today here or find excerpts below. Republicans laud

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Reps. Macco, Katsma: Wisconsin tax leaders encouraged over federal tax reform

REP. JOHN MACCO                                                          REP. TERRY KATSMA (608) 266-0485                                                                       (608) 266-0656 Madison…The United States Senate passed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” this past Saturday. This bill marks the largest reform of our tax code in 30 years. The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means Chairman John Macco (R – Ledgeview) and

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NRA: AG Schimel Joins Effort for National Reciprocity 

NRA Public Affairs (703) 267-3820 media@nrahq.org Bill would ‘eliminate significant obstacles to exercise of the right to keep and bear arms’ Fairfax, Va.—  Wisconsin Attorney General Brad D. Schimel joined 23 other states in urging Congress to enact national concealed-carry reciprocity legislation. In a letter to Congress, the attorneys general

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