Rich Lowry: The Republican high-water mark

If the high-water mark of Republican power came on the day last December that congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump celebrated the passage of the tax bill on the White House lawn, House Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement is a clear sign that Republican clout is receding.

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FRI News Summary: Supreme Court oral arguments; the race to replace Ryan; Walker braces for possible ‘blue wave’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – 2018 governor campaign – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Mining – Minnesota – Retail – Columns TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s Medical Malpractice Cap Goes Before State Supreme Court Wi… 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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Roys campaign: Marks 19th anniversary of Columbine shooting

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 Brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released the following statement on the 19th anniversary of the mass shooting that occurred at Columbine High School: “Today, I invite Wisconsinites to join me in observing a personal moment of silence in honor of the 13 victims of the mass shooting at Columbine High School. I will also reflect upon what has happened since then. A generation of young Americans has grown up with the specter of gun violence looming over them, as mass shootings have become the norm – common, routine, and expected. “That tragedy

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation: When the snow finally melts…watch for Adopt-a-Highway crews

Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Once the spring snow finally melts, motorists can expect to see Wisconsin Adopt-a-Highway volunteers working along state highways to collect a winter’s worth of accumulated trash. Last year, Wisconsin’s 2,780 Adopt-a-Highway groups collected 165 tons of trash and recyclables. County highway crews gather the bagged materials. “Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway workers provide an important public service, support tourism and economic development by keeping our roadsides looking attractive for both state residents and visitors,” said Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Dave Ross. “We ask drivers to be cautious and alert at all times –

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to call on administration to take immediate action to reduce price of life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 15 of her colleagues to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to reduce the price of naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. The Senators’ letter follows a recent national advisory issued by the United States Surgeon General urging more Americans to keep on hand and learn how to use naloxone delivery devices. “No police officer, no firefighter, no public health provider, and no person should be unable to save a life because of the high price,” wrote the lawmakers. “By

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Dane Co. Exec. Parisi: Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo holds Earth Day Party for the Planet

This Sunday Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo will hold an Earth Day Party for the Planet Celebration. The event will run this Sunday April 22nd from 12:30-3:30pm. Below is the schedule of events. – Free tree saplings courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Meet our education Ambassador Animals – Visit the Madison Gas and Electric solar energy cart and Chevy Bolt – Visit the activity tent for coloring, face painting and Funbooks – Paint the windows in the Aviary entrance – Kids’ Tree Climb courtesy of the Dane County Regional Arborist Group (weather permitting) 11-4pm – Zookeeper

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Works to support veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind co-sponsored the Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act, a bipartisan bill that will support the Boots to Business (B2B) program within the Small Business Administration. “We need to do everything we can to support our veterans and give them the innovative tools they need to create meaningful, good-paying jobs here in Wisconsin,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “The Boots to Business program provides our veterans the important opportunity to create or grow their own small business after they return home from honorably serving our country.” Boots to Business and

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Rich Lowry: The Republican high-water mark

If the high-water mark of Republican power came on the day last December that congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump celebrated the passage of the tax bill on the White House lawn, House Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement is a clear sign that Republican clout is receding.

Read More »

Roys campaign: Marks 19th anniversary of Columbine shooting

Contact: Brian Evans, 630-217-7561 Brian@keldaforgovernor.com MADISON, WI – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys released the following statement on the 19th anniversary of the mass shooting that occurred at Columbine High School: “Today, I invite Wisconsinites to join me in observing a personal moment of silence in honor of the 13

Read More »

Wisconsin Department of Transportation: When the snow finally melts…watch for Adopt-a-Highway crews

Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Once the spring snow finally melts, motorists can expect to see Wisconsin Adopt-a-Highway volunteers working along state highways to collect a winter’s worth of accumulated trash. Last year, Wisconsin’s 2,780 Adopt-a-Highway groups collected 165 tons of trash and recyclables. County highway crews

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins colleagues to call on administration to take immediate action to reduce price of life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined 15 of her colleagues to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to reduce the price of naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. The Senators’ letter follows a recent national advisory

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