Milwaukee County Supervisor Lipscomb: Finance Committee repeats commitment to homeless shelters

Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Members of the Finance and Audit Committee reiterated their support for fully funding emergency homeless shelters today and repeatedly reminded representatives of County Executive Abele’s administration that the County Board did not cut any funds for emergency shelter services in the 2018 budget. During a lengthy discussion about contracts for agencies that provide emergency homeless shelter services, Milwaukee County Supervisors rejected Abele administration claims that contracts should be reduced by $200,000 in 2018. “I’m very pleased that the Interim Director of the Department of Health and Human Services came to the table willing to

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MON PM Update: Walker signs sulfide mining bill; new John Doe judge appointed

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker cited keeping young people in Wisconsin as one reason for signing legislation in Rhinelander that will make it easier to open a sulfide mine. “This is just one more tool, particularly here in northern Wisconsin, to be able to keep our sons and our daughters here for generations to come,” Walker said today. The … 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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WisDems: WI Republicans Silent As Party Bankrolls Alleged Child Predator Roy Moore

For Gubernatorial and WI-01 inquiries: Melanie Conklin, melaniec@wisdems.org; For 2018 Senate race inquiries: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org The GOP has re-endorsed Moore and sent him at least $170,000 to help him win in Tuesday’s special election Scott Walker, Paul Ryan, Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir are enabling Moore with their silent support MADISON — In a betrayal of basic Wisconsin values, Wisconsin Republicans continue to prop up alleged serial sexual predator Roy Moore ahead of tomorrow’s special election in Alabama. Despite last week’s news that the Republican Party was re-endorsing Moore and sending his campaign at least $170,000 for a final push, Wisconsin Republicans — including Gov. Scott

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Gov. Walker: Signs Nurse Licensure Compact Bill into law to enable nurses to practice in multiple states

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 417 into law in Platteville today, entering Wisconsin into the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). The compact allows a nurse to practice in other states which have adopted the compact without acquiring a separate license for that state.“This commonsense bill will change the futures of a significant portion of the Wisconsin population who lack adequate health care services due to their location,” Governor Walker said. “The opportunity to practice lifesaving medicine over state lines without the regulatory hassle of acquiring new licenses will better enable nurses to serve their

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: WHA Applauds Governor Walker, Legislature for Supporting Nurse Licensure Compact 

PLATTEVILLE, WI (December 11, 2017) —– At Southwest Health today, Governor Scott Walker signed into law Senate Bill 417, legislation to maintain Wisconsin’s participation in the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and ensure unnecessary licensure barriers do not prevent nurses from serving patients in Wisconsin communities. This bill will allow 112,000 nurses in Wisconsin the opportunity keep their interstate license and directly impacts over 500 nurses in southwest Wisconsin who depend on this compact license to practice across state borders. The bill was authored by Sen. Howard Marklein, Reps. Nancy VanderMeer and Travis Tranel and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Governor gives corporate mining polluters an early gift

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), orryan@conservationvoters.org Signing of the Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations RHINELANDER – Gov. Scott Walker today signed away Wisconsin’s pristine lakes, rivers, beautiful places, and public health to America’s most toxic industry – metallic sulfide mining. This afternoon, to the delight of polluting special interests and their surrogates in state government, Walker signed into law Sen. Tom Tiffany’s Industrial Acid Mining Bill. The bill repeals the gold standard Prove It First mining law, an environmental protector that has stopped toxic mines from proliferating across the

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Dem attorney announces she’ll again challenge Zepnick next year

Attorney Marisabel Cabrera announced today she will run next year for the 9th AD, which is now held by fellow Milwaukee Dem Josh Zepnick, who’s been accused of kissing two women at political events without their consent. Cabrera challenged Zepnick in the 2016 Dem primary, losing by 149 votes. Zepnick, who did not return a call or email seeking comment today, has resisted calls from top Dems to res… 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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New state Supreme Court poll finds Burns leading the race

A poll conducted for Tim Burns’ state Supreme Court campaign found the Middleton attorney leading the three-person race after candidate bio information was read to respondents. When first asked about the race, 7 percent backed Burns, 7 percent favored Milwaukee Judge Rebecca Dallet and 4 percent backed Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock. That left 82 percent undecided, according to a memo on the m… 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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Walker signs sulfide mining bill, says it’s a way to keep young people in the state

Gov. Scott Walker cited keeping young people in Wisconsin as one reason for signing legislation in Rhinelander that will make it easier to open a sulfide mine. “This is just one more tool, particularly here in northern Wisconsin, to be able to keep our sons and our daughters here for generations to come,” Walker said today. The law repeals Wisconsin’s so-called mining moratorium, which has been on… 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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River Alliance of Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Away Wisconsin’s Waters to Mining Interests

For more information, contact: Danika Laine, Communications Director River Alliance of Wisconsin dlaine@wisconsinrivers.org 608-257-2424 ext.120 Despite public opposition, Governor Scott Walker has signed Senator Tom Tiffany’s Acid Mining Bill officially stripping Wisconsin of its decades-old, bipartisan “Prove it First” mining protections and opening the door for sulfide mines in multiple Wisconsin communities. “In 1998, Walker voted in favor of strong protections from sulfide mining pollution as part of a nearly unanimous bipartisan coalition, including Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson. Nothing has changed among Wisconsin voters, three quarters of whom want to keep Wisconsin’s Prove it First protections from mining pollution, according to River

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Gov. Walker: Signs “Mining for America” Bill into law in Rhinelander

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker signed the “Mining for America” bill into law today at the Rhinelander / Oneida County Airport.  The bill eliminates the “mining moratorium” on the issuance of permits for sulfide ore mining without changing environmental standards.“Mining is a vital piece of Wisconsin’s history and is at the core of our cultural identity,” said Governor Walker. “With this new bill, we’re paying tribute to our state’s rich roots in the field and creating new family-supporting careers in the mining industry, all while protecting our abundant and valuable natural resources.” Assembly Bill 499 – This

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Sartori: Participates in Dark Store Day

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 or Brian.Rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor David Sartori joined with local leaders across Wisconsin today in designating December 11 as “Dark Store Day,” to draw attention to pending legislation designed to halt so-called “dark store” tax avoidance strategies. “All I want for Christmas is for the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass the Dark Store and Walgreens reversal bills,” said Sartori. As big box retail chains and single tenant commercial properties increasingly use dark store tax avoidance strategies to significantly reduce their property taxes, experts believe homeowners will see their property taxes increase as they shoulder more of

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Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: Gov. Walker signs Mining for America Act into law

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Job-Creating Law Strongly Supported by AFP-WI Activists MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin applauded Governor Scott Walker today for signing the Mining for America Act into law, repealing the Badger State’s long-standing moratorium on mining. The law also modernizes several outdated regulations that have beleaguered the state’s once-vibrant mining industry. AFP-Wisconsin mobilized its base of over 130,000 grassroots activists this year to contact their elected officials and encourage them to support the Mining for America Act. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin State Director Eric Bott made the following statement: “With his signature, Governor Walker has delivered an early Christmas present

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Lipscomb: Finance Committee repeats commitment to homeless shelters

Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Members of the Finance and Audit Committee reiterated their support for fully funding emergency homeless shelters today and repeatedly reminded representatives of County Executive Abele’s administration that the County Board did not cut any funds for emergency shelter services in the 2018 budget. During

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: WHA Applauds Governor Walker, Legislature for Supporting Nurse Licensure Compact 

PLATTEVILLE, WI (December 11, 2017) —– At Southwest Health today, Governor Scott Walker signed into law Senate Bill 417, legislation to maintain Wisconsin’s participation in the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and ensure unnecessary licensure barriers do not prevent nurses from serving patients in Wisconsin communities. This bill will allow 112,000

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Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters: Governor gives corporate mining polluters an early gift

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), orryan@conservationvoters.org Signing of the Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations RHINELANDER – Gov. Scott Walker today signed away Wisconsin’s pristine lakes, rivers, beautiful places, and public health to America’s most toxic industry – metallic sulfide

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Dem attorney announces she’ll again challenge Zepnick next year

Attorney Marisabel Cabrera announced today she will run next year for the 9th AD, which is now held by fellow Milwaukee Dem Josh Zepnick, who’s been accused of kissing two women at political events without their consent. Cabrera challenged Zepnick in the 2016 Dem primary, losing by 149 votes. Zepnick,

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New state Supreme Court poll finds Burns leading the race

A poll conducted for Tim Burns’ state Supreme Court campaign found the Middleton attorney leading the three-person race after candidate bio information was read to respondents. When first asked about the race, 7 percent backed Burns, 7 percent favored Milwaukee Judge Rebecca Dallet and 4 percent backed Sauk County Judge

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River Alliance of Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Away Wisconsin’s Waters to Mining Interests

For more information, contact: Danika Laine, Communications Director River Alliance of Wisconsin dlaine@wisconsinrivers.org 608-257-2424 ext.120 Despite public opposition, Governor Scott Walker has signed Senator Tom Tiffany’s Acid Mining Bill officially stripping Wisconsin of its decades-old, bipartisan “Prove it First” mining protections and opening the door for sulfide mines in multiple

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Gov. Walker: Signs “Mining for America” Bill into law in Rhinelander

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker signed the “Mining for America” bill into law today at the Rhinelander / Oneida County Airport.  The bill eliminates the “mining moratorium” on the issuance of permits for sulfide ore mining without changing environmental standards.“Mining is a vital piece of Wisconsin’s

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Sartori: Participates in Dark Store Day

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 or Brian.Rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor David Sartori joined with local leaders across Wisconsin today in designating December 11 as “Dark Store Day,” to draw attention to pending legislation designed to halt so-called “dark store” tax avoidance strategies. “All I want for Christmas is for the Wisconsin

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Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin: Gov. Walker signs Mining for America Act into law

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Job-Creating Law Strongly Supported by AFP-WI Activists MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin applauded Governor Scott Walker today for signing the Mining for America Act into law, repealing the Badger State’s long-standing moratorium on mining. The law also modernizes several outdated regulations that have beleaguered the state’s once-vibrant

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