Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Federalism bill gets hearing in Madison

For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Research Fellow collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418    February 15, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg testified in Madison today regarding AB 879, a first-in-the-nation bill to require transparency on the cost of so-called “free” federal funds. The legislation would require the non-partisan state Legislative Fiscal Bureau and the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a report following the biennial budget act that details coercive conditions attached to federal funds. According to Esenberg: “Most residents of Wisconsin do not understand the extent to which their

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Gov. Walker: State officials push to keep Kimberly-Clark jobs in the Fox Valley

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker, Representative Steineke, Representative Rohrkaste, and Senator Roth fight to keep Kimberly-Clark jobs in the Fox Valley. “We are committed to fighting for Wisconsin workers and communities,” said Governor Walker. “Keeping longstanding Wisconsin companies like Kimberly-Clark in the state is just as important as attracting new businesses. Our proposal for larger tax credits is about saving family-supporting jobs, sustaining an important Wisconsin industry, and keeping a quality employer here in the state. We want businesses, like Kimberly-Clark to stay in Wisconsin and we are here to help.” Under current law, the Wisconsin Economic

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Bryce campaign: Senator Sanders, local residents to rally in support of Randy Bryce for Congress

Contact: Lauren Hitt, 443-370-3205, lauren@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – On Saturday, February 24, Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce will host a rally in Racine with local elected officials, residents and Senator Bernie Sanders. The rally will be in support of Bryce’s run for the First Congressional District in Wisconsin, against Speaker Paul Ryan. WHERE: Memorial Hall, 72 7th St, Racine, WI 53403 WHEN: Doors open at 9:45AM on Saturday, February 24. Program will begin at 10:15AM. WHO: In addition to Randy Bryce and Senator Sanders, local residents and elected officials will speak, including Racine Alderman John Tate II, State Rep. Greta Neubauer and State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa. DETAILS: Media planning to attend are asked to RSVP to press@randybryceforcongress.com by Sunday, February

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Rep. Bowen: Weekly Democratic radio address: Black History Month

Contact:  Rep. David Bowen, 608-266-7671 Hello, this is State Representative David Bowen with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. February is Black History Month.  This is the time of year many host commemorative events to honor African American leaders and important historical events. But Black History is about so much more. It is about the real, shared experiences of African Americans from all walks of life. A time when we remember those who fought for the right to vote. Those who marched for access to public services without Jim Crow laws. Those who died fighting for the recognition that all people are

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Federalism bill gets hearing in Madison

For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Research Fellow collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418    February 15, 2018 – Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg testified in Madison today regarding AB 879, a first-in-the-nation bill to require transparency on the cost of so-called

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Gov. Walker: State officials push to keep Kimberly-Clark jobs in the Fox Valley

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker, Representative Steineke, Representative Rohrkaste, and Senator Roth fight to keep Kimberly-Clark jobs in the Fox Valley. “We are committed to fighting for Wisconsin workers and communities,” said Governor Walker. “Keeping longstanding Wisconsin companies like Kimberly-Clark in the state is just as important

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Bryce campaign: Senator Sanders, local residents to rally in support of Randy Bryce for Congress

Contact: Lauren Hitt, 443-370-3205, lauren@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – On Saturday, February 24, Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce will host a rally in Racine with local elected officials, residents and Senator Bernie Sanders. The rally will be in support of Bryce’s run for the First Congressional District in Wisconsin, against Speaker Paul Ryan. WHERE: Memorial

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Rep. Bowen: Weekly Democratic radio address: Black History Month

Contact:  Rep. David Bowen, 608-266-7671 Hello, this is State Representative David Bowen with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. February is Black History Month.  This is the time of year many host commemorative events to honor African American leaders and important historical events. But Black History is about so much more. It

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