Jonathan Krause: A new hope

A big congratulations to members of the real Republican Party as they celebrate the loss of the hijacked Republican Party candidate in yesterday’s special Senate election in Alabama. The contemptible Roy Moore loses a seat that had been held by the GOP for 25-years.

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Nancy Milholland: Much needed reforms for the future of the USPS

In contrast to a bailout, H.R. 756 would put USPS on more sustainable long-term financial footing. In short, the legislation cuts costs, streamlines and secures mail delivery, strengthens accountability, and improves oversight. Additionally, it guarantees pension liability, improves employee health care, focuses on local service opportunities, and supports rural postal service access — something we need in Wisconsin’s first Congressional District.

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Vukmir campaign: VIEW PAC endorses Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 Brookfield, Wis. — Value In Electing Women (VIEW) PAC, a group with the goal of electing Republican women to Congress, has officially endorsed state Sen. Leah Vukmir, R–Brookfield, for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race. “VIEW PAC is always looking for strong Republican women running for federal

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Sen. Stroebel: Statement on Ethic’s Commission’s role in John Doe leak investigation

Contact: Brian Sikma 608.266.7513, brian.sikma@legis.wi.gov Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Saukville) today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Ethics Commission’s dismissal of the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigation into the leak of John Doe documents to a foreign newspaper. “I am troubled that the Wisconsin Ethics Commission has

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Sen. Johnson: Introduces bipartisan bill to empower student borrowers

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Empowering Student Borrowers Act to help students understand the financial implications of student loans and educational debt. The legislation would require colleges and universities to send a letter to

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Gov. Walker: No state property tax for first time since 1931

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker Highlights Property Tax Relief in Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE – Governor Scott Walker today visited Eau Claire, where he highlighted the elimination of the state portion of the property tax and other property tax reforms which together ensure property taxes will remain lower

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Jonathan Krause: A new hope

A big congratulations to members of the real Republican Party as they celebrate the loss of the hijacked Republican Party candidate in yesterday’s special Senate election in Alabama. The contemptible Roy Moore loses a seat that had been held by the GOP for 25-years.

Read More »

Nancy Milholland: Much needed reforms for the future of the USPS

In contrast to a bailout, H.R. 756 would put USPS on more sustainable long-term financial footing. In short, the legislation cuts costs, streamlines and secures mail delivery, strengthens accountability, and improves oversight. Additionally, it guarantees pension liability, improves employee health care, focuses on local service opportunities, and supports rural postal service access — something we need in Wisconsin’s first Congressional District.

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