Dem state Rep. Josh Zepnick says he is “disappointed and disturbed” by Minority Leader Gordon Hintz pulling him off five legislative committees following allegations he kissed two women without their consent in 2011 and 2015. Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, said he has
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 5, 2017 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 BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 32,141 Private-Sector Jobs During 12-Month Period Ending in June 2017 Wisconsin also ranked 12th in number of manufacturing jobs
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says stripping fellow Dem Josh Zepnick of his committee assignments is “one of the few disciplinary actions available” following allegations the Milwaukee lawmaker kissed two women without
For Immediate Release December 5, 2017 Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Matt Flynn Will Restore Voting Rights in Wisconsin Democratic candidate for Governor will end discrimination and voter suppression tactics (Milwaukee) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today announced his proposals
NRA Targets Wisconsin Congressman in Effort to Pass National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Urging Second Amendment Supporters to Contact Rep. Sensenbrenner and tell him to Vote YES on HR 38 TOMMORROW The National Rifle Association is urging Congressman Sensenbrenner to listen to
Where: Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Store, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545 When: Wednesday December 13, 6:o0PM “We agree with Representative Jimmy Anderson, that ‘corporate subsides like Foxconn are unfair, unpopular, undemocratic, unaccountable’” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives.
The STATE of WISCONSIN TRAFFIC RECORDS COORDINATING COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 4802 Sheboygan Ave – DOT-Hill Farms Building Room 364 Madison, WI 1. Introductions, housekeeping, attendance 2. Approval of previous meeting minutes 3. FFY17
We are thrilled to welcome two new staff members to the LWV State Office this fall. Eileen Newcomer joined our staff in November as Voter Education Coordinator. Eileen comes with a strong background in nonprofit work and a keen commitment
Contact(s): Sen. Jon Erpenbach, 608-266-6670 Rep. John Spiros, 608-266-1182 Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton), Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), Rep. John Spiros (R-Marshfield), and Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) circulated LRB 3297/4280, which requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement in support of the civil litigation reform effort led by Representatives Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) and John Nygren (R – Marinette) and Senators
Contact: Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates 262-786-7424 IBAWOffice@gmail.com Brookfield, Wis. – December 6, 2017 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents “Erik Buell – Engineer | Entrepreneur | Visionary” on Friday, December 15, 7:00 am – 9:00 am, at
Contact: Brad Bainum bradb@wisdems.org Madison, Wisconsin — Right-wing state Senator Leah Vukmir, out-of-state billionaire puppet Kevin Nicholson, and D.C. hedge fund millionaire Eric Hovde are cheering on congressional Republicans as they force through big tax cuts for the wealthy and
Contact(s): Rep. Subeck, (608) 266-7521 Rep. Brostoff, (608) 266-0650 Sen. Johnson (608) 266-2500 Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee), and Senator LaToya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) officially introduced the CNA Pay Act. The three pieces of legislation would increase
Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Gallagher called on his colleagues in the House to join him in supporting the Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act. This bipartisan piece of legislation seeks to prevent sexual harassment and assault
Contact: Rep. Jill Billings (608) 266-5780 Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) was appointed to the State of Wisconsin Building Commission. The commission administers and supervises state facilities from the initial building proposal, through implementation, to renovation.
Dem state Rep. Josh Zepnick says he is “disappointed and disturbed” by Minority Leader Gordon Hintz pulling him off five legislative committees following allegations he kissed two women without their consent in 2011 and 2015. Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, said he has been facing anonymous allegations and again said he will not
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 5, 2017 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 BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 32,141 Private-Sector Jobs During 12-Month Period Ending in June 2017 Wisconsin also ranked 12th in number of manufacturing jobs added MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says stripping fellow Dem Josh Zepnick of his committee assignments is “one of the few disciplinary actions available” following allegations the Milwaukee lawmaker kissed two women without their consent in 2011 and 2015. Zepnick, who did not
For Immediate Release December 5, 2017 Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Matt Flynn Will Restore Voting Rights in Wisconsin Democratic candidate for Governor will end discrimination and voter suppression tactics (Milwaukee) – Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today announced his proposals to restore voting rights in the state, following years of
NRA Targets Wisconsin Congressman in Effort to Pass National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Urging Second Amendment Supporters to Contact Rep. Sensenbrenner and tell him to Vote YES on HR 38 TOMMORROW The National Rifle Association is urging Congressman Sensenbrenner to listen to his constituents and vote for H.R. 38 The National Concealed Carry
Where: Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Store, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545 When: Wednesday December 13, 6:o0PM “We agree with Representative Jimmy Anderson, that ‘corporate subsides like Foxconn are unfair, unpopular, undemocratic, unaccountable’” said Chuck Ogg of the Rock County Progressives. “Therefore we are excited to have Rep. Anderson speaking about
The STATE of WISCONSIN TRAFFIC RECORDS COORDINATING COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 4802 Sheboygan Ave – DOT-Hill Farms Building Room 364 Madison, WI 1. Introductions, housekeeping, attendance 2. Approval of previous meeting minutes 3. FFY17 project review from grantees 4. FFY18 project progress reports and
We are thrilled to welcome two new staff members to the LWV State Office this fall. Eileen Newcomer joined our staff in November as Voter Education Coordinator. Eileen comes with a strong background in nonprofit work and a keen commitment to free, fair and accessible elections in Wisconsin. She will
Contact(s): Sen. Jon Erpenbach, 608-266-6670 Rep. John Spiros, 608-266-1182 Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton), Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon), Rep. John Spiros (R-Marshfield), and Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison) circulated LRB 3297/4280, which requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to allow law enforcement agencies to transport individuals for emergency
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement in support of the civil litigation reform effort led by Representatives Mark Born (R – Beaver Dam) and John Nygren (R – Marinette) and Senators Tom Tiffany (R – Hazelhurst) and Dave Craig (R –
Contact: Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates 262-786-7424 IBAWOffice@gmail.com Brookfield, Wis. – December 6, 2017 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents “Erik Buell – Engineer | Entrepreneur | Visionary” on Friday, December 15, 7:00 am – 9:00 am, at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. A
Contact: Brad Bainum bradb@wisdems.org Madison, Wisconsin — Right-wing state Senator Leah Vukmir, out-of-state billionaire puppet Kevin Nicholson, and D.C. hedge fund millionaire Eric Hovde are cheering on congressional Republicans as they force through big tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations and tax increases for middle class Wisconsin families. Right-wing
Contact(s): Rep. Subeck, (608) 266-7521 Rep. Brostoff, (608) 266-0650 Sen. Johnson (608) 266-2500 Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee), and Senator LaToya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) officially introduced the CNA Pay Act. The three pieces of legislation would increase wages and expand access to training for Certified Nursing Assistants
Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Gallagher called on his colleagues in the House to join him in supporting the Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act. This bipartisan piece of legislation seeks to prevent sexual harassment and assault within Congress, empower survivors, and eliminate the congressional hush fund
Contact: Rep. Jill Billings (608) 266-5780 Madison, Wisconsin — Today, Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) was appointed to the State of Wisconsin Building Commission. The commission administers and supervises state facilities from the initial building proposal, through implementation, to renovation. As such, the commission oversees 75.7 million square feet of