U.S. Rep. Grothman: Seeks help for the less fortunate

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned The Honorable Margaret Weichert, Deputy Director for Management of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), on ways the government can make programs such as the Supplemental

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Speaker Ryan: Names lawmakers for 2018 defense bill negotiations

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today named Republican lawmakers from the House Armed Services Committee to the House-Senate conference committee for the National Defense Authorization Act. In March, the House passed its version of the national

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Ewert campaign: Mary Hoeft endorses Brian Ewert

Contact- David Hile 612-559-0298 Wausau WI- Today, Mary Hoeft endorsed Brian Ewert’s run for Congress at the Marathon Democratic Headquarters. Her full statement is below. “It is my honor to endorse Brian Ewert who is running for Congress in the 7thCongressional

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Flynn campaign: Releases updated economic plan

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today released his updated economic plan for Wisconsin, including several new policies to raise wages, boost job growth, and create economic development. “It is time to build

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WisDems: As Foxconn breaks ground in Wisconsin, the costs to taxpayer go up

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org Statement from TJ Helmstetter, DPW spokesperson for 2018 gubernatorial race ahead of tomorrow’s Foxconn event: “Scott Walker’s Foxconn boondoggle is costing taxpayers billions of dollars, and the investment will not be recouped until 2042. Children not yet born will be on the hook for paying for

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Rep. Spreitzer: Statement on retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

CONTACT: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-313-4509 MADISON- Today, United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Court. In response, Rep. Mark Spreitzer made the following statement: “Yesterday, we celebrated the anniversary of three monumental Supreme Court decisions (Lawrence v. Texas, United States v. Windsor, and Obergefell

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Seeks help for the less fortunate

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today questioned The Honorable Margaret Weichert, Deputy Director for Management of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), on ways the government can make programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and

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Speaker Ryan: Names lawmakers for 2018 defense bill negotiations

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today named Republican lawmakers from the House Armed Services Committee to the House-Senate conference committee for the National Defense Authorization Act. In March, the House passed its version of the national defense bill, and the Senate followed suit last week. “After

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WisDems: 75 percent of Americans back pre-existing condition protections that Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson oppose

Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Vukmir and Nicholson back GOP premium-spiking sabotage and say protections for people with pre-existing conditions are unconstitutional MADISON — New polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that health care remains voters top issue heading into November’s election, while Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidates Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson‘s health care policy

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Ewert campaign: Mary Hoeft endorses Brian Ewert

Contact- David Hile 612-559-0298 Wausau WI- Today, Mary Hoeft endorsed Brian Ewert’s run for Congress at the Marathon Democratic Headquarters. Her full statement is below. “It is my honor to endorse Brian Ewert who is running for Congress in the 7thCongressional District, one of the most gerrymandered districts in the country. Although

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Flynn campaign: Releases updated economic plan

Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 (Milwaukee) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today released his updated economic plan for Wisconsin, including several new policies to raise wages, boost job growth, and create economic development. “It is time to build communities where families prosper,” said Flynn. “Scott Walker’s policies are

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Kaul campaign: Josh Kaul addresses Supreme Court ruling against Brad Schimel

Schimel wastes taxpayer dollars in partisan fight MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Brad Schimel’s argument that he is entitled to represent the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Public Instruction in Koschkee v. Evers. Former federal prosecutor and candidate for Attorney General Josh Kaul said,

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Rep. Vos: Jon Plumer sworn in as representative to the 42nd Assembly District

Contact: Rep. Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison…Today, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) welcomed Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) into the Wisconsin State Assembly as the new representative to the 42nd Assembly District. Speaker Vos administered the oath of office in a public ceremony in the Assembly chambers and released the following statement.

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the following statement after Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced his retirement: “In his decades of faithful service on the bench, Justice Kennedy has always been a man of integrity and decency. He has earned the respect

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