Rep. Edming: Rusk County Deputy honored as an assembly hometown hero

For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 Rusk County Deputy Honored as an Assembly Hometown Hero Deputy Matthew Wojcik recognized for his actions that saved the life of a Vietnam War Veteran MADISON – Today, Representative James Edming (R- Glen Flora) joined his Assembly colleagues in recognizing Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy, Matthew Wojcik as Wisconsin State Assembly Hometown Hero.  Rep. Edming nominated Deputy Wojcik for his actions early last year that saved the life of a Vietnam War Veteran. “When I learned of Deputy Wojcik’s actions, I knew that he was a perfect nominee for the

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Reps. Goyke, Rodriguez: Assembly approves bipartisan alternative drug treatment program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 16, 2018 For more information contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (608) 266-0610 Rep. Evan Goyke (608) 266-0645 Assembly Approves Bipartisan Alternative Drug Treatment Program MADISON – On the first floor period of the spring session, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation that will pave the way for counties across the state to implement family drug treatment court programs. The legislation, authored by Representatives Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee), create the infrastructure for an alternative drug rehabilitation program that focuses on developing sober households. “All throughout the state and in every community we are witnessing the harmful

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Good Government Groups to defend Elections and Ethics Administrators

For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 Contact: Jay Heck, Common Cause in Wisconsin (608) 256-2686 (office); (608) 512-9363 (cell) Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign (608) 255-4260 (office); (608) 695-7368 (cell) ______________________________________________________________ Good Government Groups to Defend Elections and Ethics Administrators Press Conference: Wed, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m., Assembly Parlor MADISON—This Wednesday, Jan. 17, leaders of good government groups in Wisconsin are holding a press conference to defend Brian Bell, the administrator of the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, and Michael Haas, the administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Both are facing a reckless and baseless attack on their reputations from Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, who have

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Breast Density Notification Bill approved by Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 16, 2018 Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste, (608) 266-5719 Breast Density Notification Bill Approved by Assembly Madison, WI – Today, legislation authored by State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) which requires facilities that perform mammograms to provide a notice to women regarding dense breast tissue passed the state Assembly unanimously. The legislation was brought to Representative Rohrkaste’s attention by a resident of the 55th Assembly District, Gail Zeamer. “Breast density notification legislation has already been enacted in many states, and because of the Assembly’s vote today, it is one step closer to becoming a reality in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Rohrkaste. “I

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding recieving Harbor Assistance Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 16, 2018 Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens  (608) 266-5350 Rep. Kitchens Statement on Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Receiving Harbor Assistance Grant Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program has awarded $3.6 million to Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding: “I am incredibly pleased that the state has awarded $3.6 million in grant funds from the Harbor Assistance Program for our harbor in Sturgeon Bay. This is funding I requested in the 2017-18 biennial state budget and I am thrilled that everything is moving forward smoothly. “The Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Company

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protections: Produce safety rules take effect Jan. 25 for largest fresh market growers

Produce Safety Rules Take Effect Jan. 26 for Largest Fresh Market Growers Contact: Donna Gilson, (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov                 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – New food safety regulations take effect Jan. 26 for Wisconsin’s biggest growers of fresh market fruit and vegetables, but regulators will focus on educating farmers during the first year of regulation. Enforcement will not begin in earnest until 2019. The new regulations, part of the sweeping federal Food Safety Modernization Act, take effect this month for growers with more than $500,000 in annual revenue from food sales. Smaller farms have

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Rep. Taylor: Assembly GOP votes against Lincoln Hills reforms

For Immediate Release: January 16, 2017                                                                  For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Assembly GOP votes against Lincoln Hills reforms MADISON – Today, Assembly Democrats urged Assembly Republicans to bring Assembly Bill 791 to the floor. AB 791 requires the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) to close Lincoln Hills, convert the facility into a correctional treatment facility for adults, and establish regional juvenile correctional facilities throughout Wisconsin. In response, Rep. Chris

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Rep. Ott, Sen. Testin: Defend Wisconsin consumers

Representative Ott and Senator Testin Defend Wisconsin Consumers Bi-partisan Bill to Relieve Wisconsinites from Fees Passes State Assembly Madison, WI – Last year’s Equifax credit breach exposed more than 145 million Americans to the threat of credit fraud, yet Wisconsin still allows credit reporting agencies to charge consumers a fee to freeze or unfreeze their accounts. A bi-partisan bill that passed the Assembly on Tuesday would change that. Assembly Bill 565 (AB 565), authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Jim Ott (R-Mequon) would enable consumers to alter their credit status twelve times per year, per agency without charge. “This bill

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Rep. Subeck: Legislation to allow municipal officials to serve as election officials passes State Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE:  January 16, 2018 CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) Legislation to Allow Municipal Officials to Serve as Election Officials Passes State Assembly MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 85, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Ed Brooks (R- Reedsburg), and Senator Janet Bewley (D-Ashland), to allow municipal officials to serve as election officials. Prior to 2016, it was not unusual for members of City Councils and Village or Town Boards to serve as poll workers on Election Day. The practice was discontinued after an attorney from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities provided a legal opinion that

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Rep. Spreitzer: Votes to address sex offender loophole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2018 Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-237-9145 REP. MARK SPEITZER VOTES TO ADDRESS SEX OFFENDER LOOPHOLE MADISON-Today, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) voted in favor of AB 539, a bill that would protect local communities from having to house other communities’ most serious sex offenders. The bipartisan bill was supported by a majority of state representatives and aims to close a major loophole in state law that negatively impacts local communities. “Our communities thrive when they are safe for everyone,” said State Representative Mark Spreitzer. “This bill gives local communities a voice. It works to ensure our

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Anderson Campaign: Phil Anderson urges Gov. Walker to sign Senate Bill 169

For Immediate Release: January 12th, 2018 Contact: Phil Anderson Anderson for WI Governor Phone:  608-361-8608 Email:    phil@4PhilAnderson.org   Phil Anderson urges Gov. Walker to sign Senate Bill 169 Fitchburg, WI, January 12th, 2018 – Libertarian candidate for Governor Phil Anderson is urging Scott Walker to sign Senate Bill 169. SB169 would allow for the concealed carry of a firearm without a concealed carry license anywhere in the state where an individual is legally allowed to be. “I urge the Governor to remember that to pre-emptively restrict a person’s right to defend themselves from aggressors, criminals, or even their own government if necessary, by

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Walker outraises Dem field, but trails fundraising pace from four years ago

Gov. Scott Walker pulled in $3.7 million during the second half of 2017, outraising the collective Dem field over the six-month period and finishing the year with more cash on hand. His numbers also trailed what he reported at the same point four years ago as he geared up for re-election. A cover sheet from Walker’s campaign showed he finished 2017 with $4.2 million in the bank after raising nearly $7.2 million for the full year. The top tier of Dem candidates pulled in $2.3 million when their personal contributions were included. They also finished the year with $1.1 million in

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Walker Campaign: Gov. Walker and WisGOP demonstrate strong finance period with nearly $7 million cash on hand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2017 Contact: Nathan Craft media@scottwalker.com Governor Walker and Wisconsin Republicans Demonstrate Strong Finance Period with Nearly $7 Million Cash on Hand Wisconsin Republicans to report nearly $2 million more cash on hand than same point four years ago [Madison, Wis.] – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin Republicans announced today that they have nearly $7 million cash on hand at the conclusion of the recent December 31 finance reporting period. The amount is nearly $2 million more than what Wisconsin Republicans had on hand at this point four years ago. “Our record of reform is resonating in

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Rep. Edming: Rusk County Deputy honored as an assembly hometown hero

For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 Contact:  Rep. James Edming (608) 266-7506 Rusk County Deputy Honored as an Assembly Hometown Hero Deputy Matthew Wojcik recognized for his actions that saved the life of a Vietnam War Veteran MADISON – Today, Representative James Edming (R- Glen Flora) joined his Assembly colleagues in

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Good Government Groups to defend Elections and Ethics Administrators

For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 Contact: Jay Heck, Common Cause in Wisconsin (608) 256-2686 (office); (608) 512-9363 (cell) Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign (608) 255-4260 (office); (608) 695-7368 (cell) ______________________________________________________________ Good Government Groups to Defend Elections and Ethics Administrators Press Conference: Wed, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m., Assembly Parlor MADISON—This Wednesday, Jan. 17, leaders of good government groups

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Breast Density Notification Bill approved by Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 16, 2018 Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste, (608) 266-5719 Breast Density Notification Bill Approved by Assembly Madison, WI – Today, legislation authored by State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) which requires facilities that perform mammograms to provide a notice to women regarding dense breast tissue passed the state Assembly unanimously.

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding recieving Harbor Assistance Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 16, 2018 Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens  (608) 266-5350 Rep. Kitchens Statement on Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Receiving Harbor Assistance Grant Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program has awarded $3.6 million to Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding: “I

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Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protections: Produce safety rules take effect Jan. 25 for largest fresh market growers

Produce Safety Rules Take Effect Jan. 26 for Largest Fresh Market Growers Contact: Donna Gilson, (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov                 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – New food safety regulations take effect Jan. 26 for Wisconsin’s biggest growers of fresh market fruit and vegetables, but regulators

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Rep. Ott, Sen. Testin: Defend Wisconsin consumers

Representative Ott and Senator Testin Defend Wisconsin Consumers Bi-partisan Bill to Relieve Wisconsinites from Fees Passes State Assembly Madison, WI – Last year’s Equifax credit breach exposed more than 145 million Americans to the threat of credit fraud, yet Wisconsin still allows credit reporting agencies to charge consumers a fee to

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Rep. Subeck: Legislation to allow municipal officials to serve as election officials passes State Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE:  January 16, 2018 CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) Legislation to Allow Municipal Officials to Serve as Election Officials Passes State Assembly MADISON – Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 85, authored by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), Representative Ed Brooks (R- Reedsburg), and Senator Janet Bewley (D-Ashland), to allow

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Rep. Spreitzer: Votes to address sex offender loophole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2018 Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-237-9145 REP. MARK SPEITZER VOTES TO ADDRESS SEX OFFENDER LOOPHOLE MADISON-Today, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) voted in favor of AB 539, a bill that would protect local communities from having to house other communities’ most serious sex offenders. The bipartisan

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Anderson Campaign: Phil Anderson urges Gov. Walker to sign Senate Bill 169

For Immediate Release: January 12th, 2018 Contact: Phil Anderson Anderson for WI Governor Phone:  608-361-8608 Email:    phil@4PhilAnderson.org   Phil Anderson urges Gov. Walker to sign Senate Bill 169 Fitchburg, WI, January 12th, 2018 – Libertarian candidate for Governor Phil Anderson is urging Scott Walker to sign Senate Bill 169. SB169 would allow for

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