Vos: No demand in caucus to impose fee schedule in workers comp program

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he doesn’t see a crisis in the state’s workers comp program and sees no demand in his caucus to impose a fee schedule for the medical care injured employees receive. Vos, R-Rochester, said he has heard good arguments from both sides of the issue. But he noted workers comp premiums dropped for the second straight year, which the Department of Workforce Development sa… 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 *

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WED PM Update: Vos: No demand in caucus to impose fee schedule in workers’ comp program

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he doesn’t see a crisis in the state’s workers comp program and sees no demand in his caucus to impose a fee schedule for the medical care injured employees receive. Vos, R-Rochester, said he has heard good arguments from both sides of the issue. But he noted workers comp premiums dropped for 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.

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Rep. Steffen: Prison Study Committee Begins its Work

Future of GBCI and Wisconsin’s prisons statewide to be evaluated Madison- Today, the Corrections Facilities Planning Committee, a committee created in the 2017-19 biennial budget and charged with the task of studying the needs of Wisconsin’s prison facilities, including the Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), held its initial meeting at the Department of Corrections training center. The fifteen member committee is being led by the Department of Corrections Secretary, Jon Litscher and is composed of a total of four Wisconsin state cabinet secretaries, six members of the legislature, and other individuals with backgrounds relating to the state corrections system. “I

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Wisconsin Budget Project: Dream Act would boost Wisconsin economy

Passing the Dream Act would allow young immigrants to contribute more fully to Wisconsin’s economy, increasing public tax revenues and the state’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a new analysis released by the Wisconsin Budget Project. In September, President Trump announced he was ending DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a policy that granted immigrant youth temporary permission to stay in the U.S. and to work lawfully. These youth will be subject to deportation when their protections expire unless Congress takes action. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Chuck

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Sen. Darling: Announces Eric Doese from Sussex-Hamilton High As Senate Scholar

Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – Sussex-Hamilton High School student Eric Doese will represent the 8th Senate District in the 2018 Senate Scholar program. The Senate Scholar program is a week-long intensive program at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. Students in the program are introduced to the legislative process. Eric will spend time with Senator Darling and staff from her office. He will also meet with support agencies, staff from Governor Walker’s office, a Supreme Court Justice, members of the media, lobbyists, and UW faculty members. Senate Scholars also serve as pages during Senate floor sessions. Finally, the scholars

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Sen. Vinehout: It’s Time for a Hard Look at How We Pay for Schools

“It’s important, every so many years, we take a good look at how we fund schools,” said Senator Luther Olsen (R-Ripon). “How do we … make sure our schools have what they need for the next 20 to 50 years.” Co-chairs Senator Olsen and Representative Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) recently convened a Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding. I serve as the only Senate Democrat on the new Commission. Wisconsin has seen studies to change the way our schools are funded come and go throughout the years. The co-chairs emphasized they did not want the work of the Commission to sit

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Passage of Historic Tax Reform

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance tax reform:  “For the first time in over 31 years, Congress passed comprehensive legislation to reform our outdated, unfair, and overly complicated tax code that has stifled growth for manufacturers and punished working families in Northeast Wisconsin. At the center of this historic effort is the belief that families—not lobbyists and special interests in Washington D.C. – should make decisions on how they spend their money. By lowering rates across the board, Wisconsinites will keep more of their income,

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Speaker Ryan: Ryan at the White House: ‘Today we are keeping our promise’

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at the White House following congressional passage of the conference report to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Below are his remarks. “First of all, what this represents is a promise that each and every one of us made to the American people last year is a promise that … 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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Gov. Walker: Seeks Applicants for Governor’s Export Achievement Awards

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2018 Governor’s Export Achievement Award. The awards are open to companies of all sizes and to organizations that have contributed to the state’s ability to compete in the global economy. You may view Governor Walker’s invitation to apply here.“If you’re one of the thousands of companies that has had success selling your goods and services outside the U.S., I’d like to encourage you to apply for this year’s award,” said Governor Scott Walker. “If your business has just started

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Rep. Allen: What about America’s Dairyland?

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Wisconsin IS America’s Dairyland. We produce a lot of milk, butter and assorted dairy products. We produce more cheese, award-winning cheese, than any other state in the nation. We are proud of these facts, so much so that we begin sentences about them with the personal pronoun “we.” Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland also by choice. Based on the feedback that my office has received on the license plate redesign proposal, it is clear that although there is a small percentage of people who would like to see that label removed from the plate, most

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Beef jerky recalled; allergens missing from label

MADISON – Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, is recalling teriyaki-flavored beef jerky, because the seasoning used contains wheat, an allergen, and no warning was including on the label, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced today. No illnesses have been reported from consuming this product. Wheat can cause serious reactions in people with an allergy or severe sensitivity. The product is safe to consume by those who do not have an allergy or intolerance to wheat. The affected products were produced on or before Dec. 18, and have the Wisconsin inspection mark – an outline of the state —

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Rep. Vos: Capitol Restoration Fund to receive $78,500 from fundraiser

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…On behalf of the 100th Anniversary State Capitol Commemorative Commission, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) accepted a check of $78,500 from the Wisconsin Historical Foundation. The monies were raised from the Capitol Centennial Gala fundraiser that was held last month. The funds will go directly to the Capitol Restoration Fund to help make the necessary repairs to the state Assembly roof. “It’s great to see that in the 100th year of the Wisconsin State Capitol, we’re able to ensure that it stays just as beautiful for another century,” said Speaker Vos, co-chair of

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Dane County Office Executive Parisi: To pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for Opioid Epidemic

Contact: Stephanie Miller 608-267-8823 Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Dane County will pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for their responsibility in triggering the nation’s opioid epidemic. A resolution directing Dane County’s Corporation Counsel to pursue whatever legal means necessary to most effectively hold accountable the pharmaceutical companies for the opioid epidemic will go before the County Board at tomorrow night’s meeting. “The opioid epidemic has hit local communities hard across the United States, and Dane County is no exception,” said County Executive Joe Parisi. “It’s time to tell pharmaceutical companies that enough is enough. This epidemic has

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Rep. Steffen: Prison Study Committee Begins its Work

Future of GBCI and Wisconsin’s prisons statewide to be evaluated Madison- Today, the Corrections Facilities Planning Committee, a committee created in the 2017-19 biennial budget and charged with the task of studying the needs of Wisconsin’s prison facilities, including the Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), held its initial meeting at

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Wisconsin Budget Project: Dream Act would boost Wisconsin economy

Passing the Dream Act would allow young immigrants to contribute more fully to Wisconsin’s economy, increasing public tax revenues and the state’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a new analysis released by the Wisconsin Budget Project. In September, President Trump announced he was ending DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Passage of Historic Tax Reform

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance tax reform:  “For the first time in over 31 years, Congress passed comprehensive legislation to reform our outdated, unfair, and overly complicated tax code that has stifled growth for

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Gov. Walker: Seeks Applicants for Governor’s Export Achievement Awards

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2018 Governor’s Export Achievement Award. The awards are open to companies of all sizes and to organizations that have contributed to the state’s ability to compete in the

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Rep. Allen: What about America’s Dairyland?

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Wisconsin IS America’s Dairyland. We produce a lot of milk, butter and assorted dairy products. We produce more cheese, award-winning cheese, than any other state in the nation. We are proud of these facts, so much so that we begin sentences about them with

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Beef jerky recalled; allergens missing from label

MADISON – Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, is recalling teriyaki-flavored beef jerky, because the seasoning used contains wheat, an allergen, and no warning was including on the label, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced today. No illnesses have been reported from consuming this product. Wheat can cause serious

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Rep. Vos: Capitol Restoration Fund to receive $78,500 from fundraiser

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…On behalf of the 100th Anniversary State Capitol Commemorative Commission, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) accepted a check of $78,500 from the Wisconsin Historical Foundation. The monies were raised from the Capitol Centennial Gala fundraiser that was held last month. The funds will

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Dane County Office Executive Parisi: To pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for Opioid Epidemic

Contact: Stephanie Miller 608-267-8823 Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Dane County will pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for their responsibility in triggering the nation’s opioid epidemic. A resolution directing Dane County’s Corporation Counsel to pursue whatever legal means necessary to most effectively hold accountable the pharmaceutical companies

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