Zepnick ‘disappointed and disturbed’ committee assignments pulled following allegations

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 resign despite calls from his colleagues and party leaders to do so. “Last time I checked, there is still a US Constitution that provides something called ‘due process’ where I have the right to defend myself,” Zepnick said in a statement. He also called the move “unfair” and hoped it

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin adds 32,141 private-sector jobs during 12-month period ending in June 2017

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 Allen released the following statement on today’s release of Quarterly Census of Employment and Wage (QCEW) data by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showing Wisconsin added 32,141 private-sector jobs and ranked 12thnationally in the number of manufacturing jobs added year-over-year: “Today’s numbers again show Wisconsin is consistently adding

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TUE PM Update: Other disciplinary action possible after Zepnick stripped of committee assignments

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 respond to an email or voice mail today, was pulle… 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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Flynn Campaign: Flynn will restore voting rights in Wisconsin

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 suppr… 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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NRA: Targets Wisconsin Congressman in Effort to Pass National Concealed Carry Reciprocity

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 Reciprocity Act. This important piece of legislation is the most expansive piece of self-defense legislation to ever garner a vote in the United States Congress and is slated to receive a vote on Wednesday, December 6th. Below is an example of the types of communications the NRA is sending their

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Rock County Progressives with Rep. Anderson speaking out on Foxconn

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 largest subsidy ever given to a foreign corporation in the history of the US at our upcoming forum.    “Jimmy Anderson is a Freshman Democrat in the Wisconsin Assembly. He represents the 47th District including the cities of Fitchburg, Monona, and parts of Madison, as well as the Village

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Bureau of Transportation Safety Traffic Records Coordinating Committee meeting

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 quarterly review documents 5. Strategic Highway Safety Plan committee introduction 6. New business 7. Adjourn

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Wisconsin League of Women Voters: Meet the League’s new staff at our State Office

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 be leading our VOTE411.org voter guide and election observation programs. Eileen says, “I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to join the amazing team at the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and be a part of moving the League’s work forward as Voter Education Coordinator. Voting is such a powerful

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Rep. Taylor: Legislators circulate critical bipartisan bill to ensure safety of communities and those experiencing mental health crisis

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 detention or involuntary commitment to either Mendota Mental Health Institution (MMHI) or Winnebago Mental Health Institution (WMHI), whichever is the most convenient. In 2014, DHS announced a policy change that currently only allows law enforcement agencies to take those suffering a mental health crisis to WMHI, without regard for their

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Gov. Walker: Supports common sense civil litigation reform

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 – Big Bend). “These common-sense reforms provide additional certainty for our small businesses, additional transparency, and bring Wisconsin in line with the federal government and many other states. I applaud Representatives Born and Nygren and Senators Tiffany and Craig for building off our tort reform accomplishments with this effort.”

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Independent Business Association of Wisconsin: To host pioneer of modern race motorcycle technology

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 plated breakfast will be served. Steve Kohlmann, Executive Director of IBAW, said, “If you enjoy inspirational stories of manufacturing and innovation with a ‘never say die’ attitude, this is definitely a meeting you won’t want to miss.”  To register, go to www.IBAW.com Erik Buell is a pioneer of modern race

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WisDems: Vukmir, Nicholson, & Hovde cheer tax hike on nearly 50% of Americans

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 state Senator Leah Vukmir cheered the Senate’s passage of the GOP tax plan in her weekly news letter, calling it “Good news!” Out-of-state billionaire puppet Kevin Nicholson was equally enthusiastic about Senate Republicans voting to deliver big cuts to his megadonors at the expense of hardworking Wisconsinites, suggesting that he would’ve voted “yes” on the bill’s

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Reps Subeck, Brostoff and Sen. Johnson: Democrats introduce CNA Pay Act alongside CNAs and individuals who depend on their care

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 (CNA) working on the frontlines of long-term care and nursing facilities. The CNA Pay Act was circulated by Democrats after Assembly Republicans passed AB 432, which would diminish nursing care quality by reducing the required number of hours of training a CNA is required to complete. With 11,500 currently vacant

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Rep. Gallagher: Calls for elimination of congressional sexual harassment Hush Fund

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 that is currently being used to settle such claims with taxpayer money. Rep. Gallagher serves as an original co-sponsor of the bill. “Members of Congress using taxpayer dollars to cover up sexual harassment is unacceptable,” Rep. Gallagher said. “I urge my colleagues in the House to support this bill to help

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Rep. Billings: Appointed to State Building Commission

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 space, more than 60 percent of which is spread among the state’s 13 four-year University of Wisconsin System schools. “I have been a long-time supporter for building developments in the Coulee Region and had the opportunity to be advocate on behalf of the La Crosse Center renovation project earlier this

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: BLS Data: Wisconsin adds 32,141 private-sector jobs during 12-month period ending in June 2017

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

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Flynn Campaign: Flynn will restore voting rights in Wisconsin

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

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Rock County Progressives with Rep. Anderson speaking out on Foxconn

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

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Rep. Taylor: Legislators circulate critical bipartisan bill to ensure safety of communities and those experiencing mental health crisis

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

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Gov. Walker: Supports common sense civil litigation reform

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 –

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WisDems: Vukmir, Nicholson, & Hovde cheer tax hike on nearly 50% of Americans

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

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Reps Subeck, Brostoff and Sen. Johnson: Democrats introduce CNA Pay Act alongside CNAs and individuals who depend on their care

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

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Rep. Gallagher: Calls for elimination of congressional sexual harassment Hush Fund

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

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Rep. Billings: Appointed to State Building Commission

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

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