THU PM Update: DOR: Online sales tax rule will include exemption for smaller retailers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Department of Revenue announced today its administrative rule to allow the state to begin collecting the sales tax on some online transactions will include an exemption for smaller retailers. That is consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for states to begin collecting the sales tax from online an… 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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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces new Buy America legislation 

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225  Baldwin announced her new reform at a prominent Wisconsin manufacturer that would benefit from the legislation  Made in America Act supports American businesses, manufacturers and workers   FOND DU LAC, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today visited Fives Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac to tour the factory, meet with company leadership and workers, and announce her new legislation to strengthen Buy America requirements for the federal government in order to support American businesses, manufacturers and workers.  Fives Giddings & Lewis is an industry leading provider of large, high-precision machine tools and has been a staple of Wisconsin manufacturing

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Vukmir campaign:Leah Vukmir: I won’t let Baldwin hide on ICE elimination

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — Military mom and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir called on the media Thursday to ask Sen. Tammy Baldwin whether she supports the elimination of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement: “Sen. Baldwin’s radical successor Mark Pocan has been calling for the incredibly dangerous elimination of ICE — and effectively eliminating our border. We deserve to know if Sen. Baldwin agrees. The entire nation is discussing this, yet she remains silent. I want to know why the media isn’t calling her office asking for an answer. In the meantime,

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WisDems: Scott Walker’s best friend in Trump administration is OUT

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org “Scott Pruitt alone is reason enough for me to stand up and say alleluia to [Trump].” — Scott Walker at a Koch donor meeting, 10/16/2017 DPW Statement upon news of Scott Pruitt’s resignation:​ “It’s no wonder Scott Walker said ‘alleluia’ for Pruitt. Wisconsin served as a testing ground for Pruitt’s extreme pro-pollution agenda. In return, Pruitt overrode his own staff on smog rules for Walker’s shady Foxconn deal. They’re two Scotts in a pod.” –TJ Helmstetter, DPW spokesperson for 2018 governor race

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DOR: On October 1, out-of-state sellers will be required to collect sales tax

CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Last month, the United States Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., a state can now require online and other remote sellers with no physical presence in that state to collect and remit the applicable sales or use tax on sales delivered into that state. Wisconsin will require collection beginning on October 1, 2018, consistent with existing Wisconsin statutes, which require all sellers to collect sales or use tax unless limited by federal law. Standards for administering sales tax laws for online and other remote sellers will be provided by

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner town hall

Sunday, July 8: Event: Slinger Town Hall Meeting Where: Village Hall 300 Slinger Road  Slinger, WI 53086  When: 7 p.m. For press inquiries, questions, or interview requests, please contact Christopher Krepich at 202-225-5101 orchristopher.krepich@mail.house.gov.

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Rep. Meyers fundraiser

Wednesday, August 1 Join Rep. Beth Meyers in Madison Hosted by Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz 4:30-6 p.m. The Argus 123 E Main Street, Madison WI Sponsorship Levels: $1,000, $500, $250, $100 RSVP to beth@meyersforassembly.org

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Johnson campaign fundraiser

Wednesday, July 18 Wendy Sue Johnson (AD-68) Fundraiser Home of Terry Downen 5419 North Shore Drive, Eau Claire WI RSVP to josh@assemblydemocrats.com

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Rep. Hesselbein fundraiser

Thursday, July 19 Join Rep. Dianne Hesselbein in Madison 4:30-6 p.m. The Rigby 119 E Main Street, Madison WI Sponsorship Levels, $1000, $500, $250 Suggested Contribution: $100 RSVP to dianneforwi@gmail.com

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DNC: Announces organizing investment in Wisconsin base communities ahead of November elections

Today the Democratic National Committee is announcing a $150,000 grant to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to help with base community organizing ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Specifically, this investment will be used to increase organizing capacity in communities of color, including African American, Latino, and Hmong communities in Milwaukee and Dane Counties, as well as outreach to Native American communities around the state. Combining traditional boots-on-the-ground organizing with innovative digital and technological tools, these investments will support the DNC’s IWillVote initiative, which aims to reach 50 million voters by Election Day. This new investment is in addition to

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Vipond campaign: To hold ‘meet the candidate’ events

Vipond Challenges Sensenbrenner in Republican Primary in August BROOKFIELD, WIS. – This year’s congressional race welcomes a new Republican candidate, Dr. Jennifer Hoppe Vipond. The long-time pediatrician hopes to bring a prescription for change in her run challenging Sensenbrenner, with focus on healthcare policy, the opioid epidemic, and workforce development.  Vipond is challenging Sensenbrenner, who has held the office since 1979.  “I respect his fiscal conservatism but there are important issues facing our communities that are not being addressed. As a pediatrician I have intimate knowledge of these challenges .”  In an effort for constituents to become more familiar with her,

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Wisconsin’s Choice ‘final four’ Dem guv forum

WHEN: Sunday, July 15 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Goodman Center, Madison. MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s Choice — a joint campaign of Our Wisconsin Revolution and Wisconsin Working Families Party — has announced their “Final Four” candidate forum for July 15th in Madison at the Goodman Center. The four candidates remaining in the running for the title of People’s Champion — Mike McCabe, Mahlon Mitchell, Kelda Roys, and Kathleen Vinehout — have confirmed their attendance at the forum. The event will be moderated by John Nichols, nationally-known correspondent for The Nation and associate editor for The Capital Times. Candidates will be asked

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Shrader campaign fundraiser

Tuesday, July 10 Art Shrader (AD-50) Fundraiser in Madison 4:30-6 p.m. Axley Law Firm 2 E Mifflin St #200, Madison WI RSVP to will@assemblydemocrats.com

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces new Buy America legislation 

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225  Baldwin announced her new reform at a prominent Wisconsin manufacturer that would benefit from the legislation  Made in America Act supports American businesses, manufacturers and workers   FOND DU LAC, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today visited Fives Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac to tour the factory, meet

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Vukmir campaign:Leah Vukmir: I won’t let Baldwin hide on ICE elimination

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — Military mom and U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir called on the media Thursday to ask Sen. Tammy Baldwin whether she supports the elimination of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement: “Sen. Baldwin’s radical successor Mark Pocan has been

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WisDems: Scott Walker’s best friend in Trump administration is OUT

Contact: TJ Helmstetter, tjh@wisdems.org “Scott Pruitt alone is reason enough for me to stand up and say alleluia to [Trump].” — Scott Walker at a Koch donor meeting, 10/16/2017 DPW Statement upon news of Scott Pruitt’s resignation:​ “It’s no wonder Scott Walker said ‘alleluia’ for Pruitt. Wisconsin served as a

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner town hall

Sunday, July 8: Event: Slinger Town Hall Meeting Where: Village Hall 300 Slinger Road  Slinger, WI 53086  When: 7 p.m. For press inquiries, questions, or interview requests, please contact Christopher Krepich at 202-225-5101 orchristopher.krepich@mail.house.gov.

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Rep. Meyers fundraiser

Wednesday, August 1 Join Rep. Beth Meyers in Madison Hosted by Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz 4:30-6 p.m. The Argus 123 E Main Street, Madison WI Sponsorship Levels: $1,000, $500, $250, $100 RSVP to beth@meyersforassembly.org

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Johnson campaign fundraiser

Wednesday, July 18 Wendy Sue Johnson (AD-68) Fundraiser Home of Terry Downen 5419 North Shore Drive, Eau Claire WI RSVP to josh@assemblydemocrats.com

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Rep. Hesselbein fundraiser

Thursday, July 19 Join Rep. Dianne Hesselbein in Madison 4:30-6 p.m. The Rigby 119 E Main Street, Madison WI Sponsorship Levels, $1000, $500, $250 Suggested Contribution: $100 RSVP to dianneforwi@gmail.com

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Vipond campaign: To hold ‘meet the candidate’ events

Vipond Challenges Sensenbrenner in Republican Primary in August BROOKFIELD, WIS. – This year’s congressional race welcomes a new Republican candidate, Dr. Jennifer Hoppe Vipond. The long-time pediatrician hopes to bring a prescription for change in her run challenging Sensenbrenner, with focus on healthcare policy, the opioid epidemic, and workforce development. 

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Wisconsin’s Choice ‘final four’ Dem guv forum

WHEN: Sunday, July 15 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Goodman Center, Madison. MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s Choice — a joint campaign of Our Wisconsin Revolution and Wisconsin Working Families Party — has announced their “Final Four” candidate forum for July 15th in Madison at the Goodman Center. The four candidates remaining in

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Shrader campaign fundraiser

Tuesday, July 10 Art Shrader (AD-50) Fundraiser in Madison 4:30-6 p.m. Axley Law Firm 2 E Mifflin St #200, Madison WI RSVP to will@assemblydemocrats.com

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