U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Meets with dairy farmers in La Crosse and Altoona

CONTACT:  press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin met with Wisconsin dairy farmers in La Crosse and Altoona today to discuss the major investments and significant improvements to dairy programs that she fought to be included in the bipartisan Senate budget agreement. At each event, dairy farmers in attendance acknowledged that Senator Baldwin’s efforts, including securing $1 billion for the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) and improvements to dairy programs, will help provide much-needed, immediate relief as they face difficult dairy market conditions. “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a key driver of our state’s agricultural economy and a core part

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MON PM Update: Lawmakers to revise juvenile corrections plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Corrections would no longer face a hard deadline of July 1, 2020, to close Lincoln Hills to provide flexibility for the opening of new juvenile facilities under a substitute amendment lawmakers plan to introduce tomorrow, Rep. Michael Schraa told WisPolitics.com. The amendment to the juvenile corrections plan a bipartisan group… 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     Forgot Password

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Milwaukee Ald. Murphy: Bill usurps authority of Milwaukee citizens and could bring financial hardship to taxpayers

CONTACT: Bill Arnold Public Information Manager/City of Milwaukee (414)286.3285 warnol@milwaukee.gov Two Racine area state legislators (Rep. Robin Vos and Sen. Van Wanggaard) have joined a Washington County legislator (Rep. Janel Brandtjen) in proposing Assembly Bill 606/Senate Bill 512 that increases state control of the City of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission, injects politics into a non-partisan body, and adds significant costs to local taxpayers. The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is the oldest civilian-run, independent law enforcement oversight board in the nation. Assembly Bill 606 would eliminate this local control over community issues, instead preferring major political parties, union officials, and

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One Wisconsin Now: Republican bill would put guns in Wisconsin schools

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Latest Scheme Would Put Guns in Private Schools, Companion to Public School Version Co-authored by 50 Wisconsin Republicans MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are introducing a second bill aimed at putting guns into K-12 schools in the state, the latest version aimed at private schools. A measure which would do the functional equivalent for public schools was introduced last year and has co-sponsorship of 50 legislative Republicans. “The solution to guns in schools is not putting guns in schools,” said Joanna Beilman-Dulin, One Wisconsin Now Research Director. “While the nation still

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Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation: It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the Spring Primary

For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Wisconsin DMVs open President’s Day Wisconsin’s Spring Primary is Tuesday (tomorrow) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of ID needed to vote can still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs. There is no separate “voter ID.” There are documentation requirements, such as a birth certificate, proof of identity and Wisconsin residency, to obtain an official Wisconsin ID card. If all documentation is not readily available, the ID Petition

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Gov. Walker: Visits hospitals in La Crosse and Green Bay to promote Health Care Stability Plan

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   “Where Washington has failed, Wisconsin will step up and lead.”- Gov. Walker   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker toured the Mayo Center for Advanced Medicine in La Crosse and the Bellin Emergency Department in Green Bay today and discussed the Health Care Stability Plan outlined in his Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin. As proposed, Governor Walker’s plan would request a State Innovation Waiver to lower premiums for those in Obamacare’s individual market, enact legislation that prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to people with preexisting conditions, and request a permanent waiver for the state’s SeniorCare program. “Where

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One Wisconsin Now: What did Michael Screnock promise the NRA?

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 One Wisconsin Now Demands State High Court Candidate Reveal Letter He Sent to Gun Lobby to Earn Endorsement MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Research Director Joanna Beilman-Dulin today demanded state Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock make public the letter he sent to… 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. Kremer: Correlating fire prevention and school security

2/19/2018  Correlating Fire Prevention and School Security  We live in a world of uncertainty, but Wisconsin legislators could provide a lot less uncertainty regarding the safety of our young children by giving parents complete control over their security. As a firefighter, I enjoy teaching kids and educating adults about fire prevention. Schools, and residences are filled with tools that prevent injury or death – smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems. The combined result of these safety measures? No children have died in a school fire for at least the last half century. Fire safety should be

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Meets with dairy farmers in La Crosse and Altoona

CONTACT:  press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin met with Wisconsin dairy farmers in La Crosse and Altoona today to discuss the major investments and significant improvements to dairy programs that she fought to be included in the bipartisan Senate budget agreement. At each event, dairy farmers in attendance

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MON PM Update: Lawmakers to revise juvenile corrections plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Corrections would no longer face a hard deadline of July 1, 2020, to close Lincoln Hills to provide flexibility for the opening of new juvenile facilities under a substitute amendment lawmakers plan to introduce tomorrow, Rep. Michael Schraa told WisPolitics.com. The amendment

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Milwaukee Ald. Murphy: Bill usurps authority of Milwaukee citizens and could bring financial hardship to taxpayers

CONTACT: Bill Arnold Public Information Manager/City of Milwaukee (414)286.3285 warnol@milwaukee.gov Two Racine area state legislators (Rep. Robin Vos and Sen. Van Wanggaard) have joined a Washington County legislator (Rep. Janel Brandtjen) in proposing Assembly Bill 606/Senate Bill 512 that increases state control of the City of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission,

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One Wisconsin Now: Republican bill would put guns in Wisconsin schools

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Latest Scheme Would Put Guns in Private Schools, Companion to Public School Version Co-authored by 50 Wisconsin Republicans MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are introducing a second bill aimed at putting guns into K-12 schools in the state, the latest version

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One Wisconsin Now: What did Michael Screnock promise the NRA?

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 One Wisconsin Now Demands State High Court Candidate Reveal Letter He Sent to Gun Lobby to Earn Endorsement MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Research Director Joanna Beilman-Dulin today demanded state Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock make public the letter he sent to…

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Rep. Kremer: Correlating fire prevention and school security

2/19/2018  Correlating Fire Prevention and School Security  We live in a world of uncertainty, but Wisconsin legislators could provide a lot less uncertainty regarding the safety of our young children by giving parents complete control over their security. As a firefighter, I enjoy teaching kids and educating adults about fire

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