Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on tuition equity bill

February 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Tuition Equity Bill MADISON – Last week, State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill to ensure tuition equity for all Wisconsin residents. Rep. Zamarripa released the following statement: “There is no better way to provide opportunity for all than access to education. I’m proud of the legislation I drafted that was pulled today to give all Wisconsin high school graduates the ability to pay in-state tuition at UW–System universities and colleges, regardless of whether or not they are a U.S. citizen. “Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues in the

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Cesar Chavez Day bill

February 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Cesar Chavez Day Bill MADISON – Last week, State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill recognizing Cesar Chavez Day. Rep. Zamarripa released the following statement: “I’m proud to recognize the work of Cesar Chavez, a second-generation Mexican-American, a veteran, a civil rights activist, a union leader and a champion to workers across the country. He saw injustice and made it his life’s work to speak for the voiceless, to fight for the powerless. “Cesar Chavez devoted his life to lifting up the impoverished. He fought to ensure

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Walker Campaign: In the news: Gov. Walker rallies grassroots army around fighting for more bold new reforms to get positive things done

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2018 Contact: Nathan Craft media@scottwalker.com In The News: Gov. Walker Rallies Grassroots Army Around Fighting for More Bold New Reforms to Get Positive Things Done [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker continues traveling across the state to rally supporters, highlighting for hard-working families that Wisconsin is working and showing that he continues to fight for more bold reforms to get positive things done. In all corners of the state in recent weeks, the governor has discussed his ambitious agenda to keep moving Wisconsin forward – fighting for stable, patient-centered health care, reforming welfare to reward the

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Dallet Campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             Contact: Gillian Drummond, (414) 975-0586 February 26, 2018                                                                 gillian@dalletforjustice.com               SENATOR TAMMY BALDWIN ENDORSES REBECCA DALLET FOR WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT MILWAUKEE — Today, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet announced U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s endorsement. “With more than 23 years of experience in Wisconsin courtrooms, Rebecca Dallet will stand up for the values of independence and fairness on our Supreme Court. I know

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‘UpFront’: WASB official says school security bill ‘a step in the right direction’

An official with the Wisconsin Association of School Boards says an Assembly bill to provide grants to schools that wish to beef up their security is “a step in the right direction,” but more resources will likely be needed. Bob Butler, associate executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, appeared Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha” to discuss school safety efforts in the w… 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

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Rockwood Campaign: Sens. Larson, Johnson and Carpenter endorse Chris Rockwood for State Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 26, 2018 Contact: Chris Rockwood Phone: (414) 939-5803 Email: info@chrisrockwood.org STATE SENATORS CHRIS LARSON, LATONYA JOHNSON,  AND TIM CARPENTER ENDORSE CHRIS ROCKWOOD  FOR STATE ASSEMBLY Senators join fellow Assembly members in backing Rockwood’s candidacy MILWAUKEE – Chris Rockwood, candidate for Wisconsin’s 14th Assembly District, today issued the following statement: “It’s a tremendous honor to have these three state senators join several of their Assembly colleagues from the Milwaukee delegation in endorsing my campaign to represent the 14th District. I’m proud to have their support as we work to elect more Democrats to both houses of the Legislature in

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Second annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to highlight local veteran artists

For Immediate Release February 26, 2018 Media Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (920) 288-2646 Second Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to Highlight Local Veteran Artists Veterans Light Up the Arts will feature performances and art exhibition MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee –More than a dozen military veteran performers and artists will showcase their artwork and talent at Veterans Light Up the Arts on Friday, March 9th at Radio Milwaukee from 5:30-8pm. The all-veteran art showcase is presented by area community organizations serving veterans and will feature performances as well as a showcase of visual pieces from veteran artists. US Army veteran Tarik Moody of

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WisGOP: Republican Party of Wisconsin launches billboard welcoming high-tax socialist Bernie Sanders to Green Bay

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Republican Party of Wisconsin Launches Billboard Welcoming High-Tax Socialist Bernie Sanders to Green Bay [Madison, WI] — The Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a new billboard today in Green Bay welcoming socialist Senator Bernie Sanders to Wisconsin. Together with his Wisconsin colleague Senator Tammy Baldwin, the two have adamantly opposed Republican tax reform that has lowered taxes and grown the paychecks of hard-working Wisconsin families. After voting against the tax reform bill that saves the typical Wisconsin family $2,508, it’s clear Senator Baldwin has more in common with

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WisGOP: Bernie and Bryce: two socialists with a long history of losing

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Bernie and Bryce: Two Socialists with a Long History of Losing [Madison, WI] — Socialist Bernie Sanders is visiting Wisconsin this weekend to campaign with Randy Bryce, even though he thinks that Bryce can’t win in the November Election. Both Bryce and Sanders are radically far-left liberals, embracing policies and candidates that are out of touch with the voters of our state. “Randy Bryce is showing Wisconsin voters just how extreme he really is by sharing the stage with socialist Senator Bernie Sanders,” said Alec Zimmerman, spokesman for the

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Kids Forward open house

elit Kids Forward Open House Did you know 18 “everyday superheroes” spend day after day standing up for kids just a few blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol? Everyday the Kids Forward offices are filled with staff members who are committed to helping every kid, every family, and every community in Wisconsin thrive. Now is your chance to meet these “everyday superheroes.” Join Kids … 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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MON AM Update: Zepnick holding fundraiser today; ‘UpFront’ recap

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — State Rep. Josh Zepnick, who has been under fire over allegations he kissed two women without their consent at political events in 2011 and 2015, has a luncheon fundraiser planned today in Madison. Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, reported $2,433 in his campaign account at the end of December after he r… 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. Zamarripa: Statement on tuition equity bill

February 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Tuition Equity Bill MADISON – Last week, State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill to ensure tuition equity for all Wisconsin residents. Rep. Zamarripa released the following statement: “There is no better way to provide opportunity for

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Cesar Chavez Day bill

February 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (608) 267-7669 Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Cesar Chavez Day Bill MADISON – Last week, State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) introduced a bill recognizing Cesar Chavez Day. Rep. Zamarripa released the following statement: “I’m proud to recognize the work of Cesar Chavez, a second-generation Mexican-American,

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Walker Campaign: In the news: Gov. Walker rallies grassroots army around fighting for more bold new reforms to get positive things done

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2018 Contact: Nathan Craft media@scottwalker.com In The News: Gov. Walker Rallies Grassroots Army Around Fighting for More Bold New Reforms to Get Positive Things Done [Madison, Wis.] – Gov. Scott Walker continues traveling across the state to rally supporters, highlighting for hard-working families that Wisconsin is

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Rockwood Campaign: Sens. Larson, Johnson and Carpenter endorse Chris Rockwood for State Assembly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 26, 2018 Contact: Chris Rockwood Phone: (414) 939-5803 Email: info@chrisrockwood.org STATE SENATORS CHRIS LARSON, LATONYA JOHNSON,  AND TIM CARPENTER ENDORSE CHRIS ROCKWOOD  FOR STATE ASSEMBLY Senators join fellow Assembly members in backing Rockwood’s candidacy MILWAUKEE – Chris Rockwood, candidate for Wisconsin’s 14th Assembly District, today issued the following

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce: Second annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to highlight local veteran artists

For Immediate Release February 26, 2018 Media Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (920) 288-2646 Second Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to Highlight Local Veteran Artists Veterans Light Up the Arts will feature performances and art exhibition MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee –More than a dozen military veteran performers and

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WisGOP: Republican Party of Wisconsin launches billboard welcoming high-tax socialist Bernie Sanders to Green Bay

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2018 Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765   Republican Party of Wisconsin Launches Billboard Welcoming High-Tax Socialist Bernie Sanders to Green Bay [Madison, WI] — The Republican Party of Wisconsin is launching a new billboard today in Green Bay welcoming socialist Senator Bernie Sanders to Wisconsin. Together

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Kids Forward open house

elit Kids Forward Open House Did you know 18 “everyday superheroes” spend day after day standing up for kids just a few blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol? Everyday the Kids Forward offices are filled with staff members who are committed to helping every kid, every family, and every community

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MON AM Update: Zepnick holding fundraiser today; ‘UpFront’ recap

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — State Rep. Josh Zepnick, who has been under fire over allegations he kissed two women without their consent at political events in 2011 and 2015, has a luncheon fundraiser planned today in Madison. Zepnick, D-Milwaukee, reported $2,433 in

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