U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, which undermines public sector unions’ long-held practice of collecting “fair share fees” for the services they are legally

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Liegeois campaign: Beau Liegeois statement on Janus v. AFSCME

Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — Beau Liegeois, candidate for congress (WI-08), provided the following statement on the decision regarding Janus v. AFSCME “Although the Janus decision by the Supreme Court is unfortunate, it is not unexpected. I

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Szerlong campaign: Milton Mile participation

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong 608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Milton, Wisconsin- Republican Candidate for the 43rd Assembly Seat, Gabriel Szerlong will be participating on the annual Milton Mile swim on Tuesday, July 3rd at 11am. The Milton Mile swim is an annual event

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WHEDA: Registration underway for WHEDA Conference 2018

Contact: Brenda Marquardt, WHEDA, 608-266-8655, brenda.marquardt@wheda.com “Evicted” author Matthew Desmond will be the keynote speaker (MADISON) – Registration is now underway for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Conference 2018. The conference takes place at the Monona Terrace

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Oldenburg campaign fundraiser

Fundraiser For Assembly Candidate Loren Oldenburg ​With Special Guest U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Friday, July 20 5- 7:30 p.m. Cashton Community Hall 811 Main Street Cashton, WI 54619 Host Levels Available: Gold – $1000  Silver $750  Bronze $500  Suggested contribution

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First Lady Walker: Visits Camp Reunite

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker with Elizabeth Hudson, Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health, visited Camp Reunite today to see Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in action. The camp brings children who have incarcerated

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Comments on Justice Kennedy’s retirement

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — During an interview on Bloomberg TV, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) addressed Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. A transcript and video of Sen. Johnson’s comments are below. “I want to thank Justice Kennedy for his service.

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Wisconsin Hospital Association: President Eric Borgerding statement on Supreme Court decision regarding medical liability caps

Contact: Stephanie Marquis, Vice President of Communications Communications@wha.org 608.274.1820 (W) 608.575.9702 (C) “Recruiting and retaining physicians to provide health care in rural and underserved communities is a top priority for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Hospital Association. Today’s Court decision preserves Wisconsin’s balanced medical liability system that has been instrumental in

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, which undermines public sector unions’ long-held practice of collecting “fair share fees” for the services they are legally required to provide workers. “The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus

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Liegeois campaign: Beau Liegeois statement on Janus v. AFSCME

Contact Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — Beau Liegeois, candidate for congress (WI-08), provided the following statement on the decision regarding Janus v. AFSCME “Although the Janus decision by the Supreme Court is unfortunate, it is not unexpected. I will always stand with and speak out for the teachers,

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Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin child sales tax rebate July 2 deadline is firm

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Six Days Remain to Claim; DOR Cannot Accept Late Claims With just 6 days remaining in the filing period, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is urging eligible claimants to file for their $100 per child sales tax rebate. Claims must be filed

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Speaker Ryan: Urges bipartisan budget panel to advance bold reforms this year

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 ​​WASHINGTON—Testifying today before the Joint Select Committee on Budget & Appropriations Process Reform, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urged lawmakers to advance reforms that will enhance oversight and accountability over the way taxpayers dollars are spent. This bipartisan House-Senate panel, established by the Bipartisan Budget Act, is required to hold public

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Szerlong campaign: Milton Mile participation

Contact: Gabriel Szerlong 608-561-1184 or Gabriel@Szerlongforwisconsin.com Milton, Wisconsin- Republican Candidate for the 43rd Assembly Seat, Gabriel Szerlong will be participating on the annual Milton Mile swim on Tuesday, July 3rd at 11am. The Milton Mile swim is an annual event right before the 4th of July. The event is held

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Celebrate safely during Independence Day

CONTACT: Andrew Beckett | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3211 by ReadyWisconsin As we celebrate the Independence Day holiday with fireworks and barbecues, ReadyWisconsin is offering these tips to make sure you and your family have a safe and happy 4th of July.  “We all enjoy celebrating Independence Day with family and friends, especially watching fireworks,”

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WHEDA: Registration underway for WHEDA Conference 2018

Contact: Brenda Marquardt, WHEDA, 608-266-8655, brenda.marquardt@wheda.com “Evicted” author Matthew Desmond will be the keynote speaker (MADISON) – Registration is now underway for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Conference 2018. The conference takes place at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison on Tuesday, August 21,

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Oldenburg campaign fundraiser

Fundraiser For Assembly Candidate Loren Oldenburg ​With Special Guest U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Friday, July 20 5- 7:30 p.m. Cashton Community Hall 811 Main Street Cashton, WI 54619 Host Levels Available: Gold – $1000  Silver $750  Bronze $500  Suggested contribution $25  Please make checks payable to: Oldenburg for Assembly  E4299

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First Lady Walker: Visits Camp Reunite

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker with Elizabeth Hudson, Director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health, visited Camp Reunite today to see Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in action. The camp brings children who have incarcerated mothers together for a trauma-informed summer camp where mothers and

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Comments on Justice Kennedy’s retirement

Contact: Ben Voelkel WASHINGTON — During an interview on Bloomberg TV, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) addressed Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. A transcript and video of Sen. Johnson’s comments are below. “I want to thank Justice Kennedy for his service. I certainly wish him and his family well in his

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