Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. Dave Craig today became the third member of the GOP caucus to oppose the Kimberly-Clark incentive package if it came to the Senate floor. Craig’s announcement comes one day after
CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — On Tuesday of this week, President Trump once again demonstrated his lack of respect for survivors of sexual and domestic violence by mocking Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, one of several women to accuse Judge
Contact: Bob Nenno, Communications Director, (608) 261-4504 MADISON – Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Wisconsin Summit on Financial Literacy to be held Friday, Oct. 19, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The conference is geared toward supporting K-12
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov; 202-224-6225 Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids, and meth from other countries. Stronger support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate passed the final version of bipartisan opioid
2019 Recommended Budget Now Available County lowers tax rate again, lowers deficit and invests in priorities West Bend, WI – This week, Washington County administration released its 2019 recommended budget for consideration by the County Executive Committee on October 16th at
This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) introduced the RISE Out of Poverty Act, her signature legislation to overhaul our nation’s only cash assistance program for mothers and children. In 1996, Congress replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) with Temporary Assistance
Contact: State Senator David Craig, (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement relating to the Kimberly-Clark tax incentive package (Assembly Bill 963): “The Foxconn incentive package was an outlier in both
A UW-Madison researcher is getting $2.2 million from the National Institutes of Health, supporting his efforts to understand how protein dysfunction can lead to cancer and other diseases. Srivatsan Raman is an assistant professor of biochemistry who also works
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Klement’s Sausage Company who is expanding their flagship facility in Milwaukee as a result of increased demand. The company will invest at
Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil released his third TV ad of the general election on Wednesday. The ad touts Steil’s roots in Southeast Wisconsin and Bryan’s focus on creating high wage jobs.
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Vukmir didn’t show up for 7 of 10 meetings of the Governor’s Opioid Task Force MADISON — On the campaign trail, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir has proudly touted her position on Gov. Scott Walker’s Opioid
1st CD GOP candidate Bryan Steil says in his latest TV ad viewers can “count on me to always put you and your family first.” The ad, Steil’s third of the campaign, will run on Milwaukee broadcast TV, Madison and
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that Racine County now has a confirmed case of severe bleeding linked to synthetic cannabinoids tainted with rat poison. There are now 67 confirmed cases in
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Educational(IMPROVE) Transition for Servicemembers Act with Reps. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Walter Jones (R-NC). Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Debbie Stabenow
Contact: Kelly Gallaher 414/350-6858 abettermtpleasant@gmail.com MT. PLEASANT, WI OCTOBER 3, 2018 – Local grassroots organization, A Better Mt. Pleasant, announces “Run NEXT for Mount Pleasant” a community wide effort to recruit and encourage candidates to run for local office in
Media Contact: Neil Kline, Communications Specialist, 608-224-4520, Neil.Kline@wi.gov MADISON – The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the University of Wisconsin System today announced the meeting schedule for the nine sub-committees of the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0. At
Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Evers: “Frankly, that’s a Scott Walker tax.” In case you missed it, Scott Walker’s failure to adequately fund Wisconsin’s schools is going to cost taxpayers a lot this year.A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows that 2018
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov; 202-224-6225 FAA Reauthorization includes key provisions from Baldwin’s legislation to ensure equal access to air travel WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include a number of key measures from her Air Carrier Access Amendments Act in the FAA Reauthorization Act
Contact: Jess Ward, (608) 213-5939 Also missed 80% of Commerce, 60% of Appropriations & Nearly 50% of HELP Committee Hearings Brookfield, Wis. – After Senator Baldwin deliberately ignored the opioid crisis at the Tomah VA, she missed 70 percent of meetings of
Contact: Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — Two bills and several important measures from U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) are included in the final Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill the Senate passed today. The Preventing Emerging Threats Act gives the departments of Homeland
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Sen. Dave Craig today became the third member of the GOP caucus to oppose the Kimberly-Clark incentive package if it came to the Senate floor. Craig’s announcement comes one day after Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, announced an extraordinary session after
CONTACT: Chase Tarrier, Public Policy Coordinator chaset@endabusewi.org, 608.237.3985 Madison — On Tuesday of this week, President Trump once again demonstrated his lack of respect for survivors of sexual and domestic violence by mocking Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, one of several women to accuse Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. His comments come on the
Contact: Bob Nenno, Communications Director, (608) 261-4504 MADISON – Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Wisconsin Summit on Financial Literacy to be held Friday, Oct. 19, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The conference is geared toward supporting K-12 teachers, community outreach educators, and workplace professionals who have an
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov; 202-224-6225 Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl, opioids, and meth from other countries. Stronger support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate passed the final version of bipartisan opioid crisis response legislation (H.R.6) that includes a number of reforms
2019 Recommended Budget Now Available County lowers tax rate again, lowers deficit and invests in priorities West Bend, WI – This week, Washington County administration released its 2019 recommended budget for consideration by the County Executive Committee on October 16th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting includes a public hearing on the
This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) introduced the RISE Out of Poverty Act, her signature legislation to overhaul our nation’s only cash assistance program for mothers and children. In 1996, Congress replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – a program that eliminated entitlements,
Contact: State Senator David Craig, (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement relating to the Kimberly-Clark tax incentive package (Assembly Bill 963): “The Foxconn incentive package was an outlier in both scope and future opportunity for our state. A clear, bright
A UW-Madison researcher is getting $2.2 million from the National Institutes of Health, supporting his efforts to understand how protein dysfunction can lead to cancer and other diseases. Srivatsan Raman is an assistant professor of biochemistry who also works with the university’s department of bacteriology and the Great Lakes
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Klement’s Sausage Company who is expanding their flagship facility in Milwaukee as a result of increased demand. The company will invest at least $7.5 million into the expansion.“Wisconsin is a top ten
Media Contact: Andrew Iverson, Communications Director JANESVILLE, Wis. – First Congressional District candidate Bryan Steil released his third TV ad of the general election on Wednesday. The ad touts Steil’s roots in Southeast Wisconsin and Bryan’s focus on creating high wage jobs. “My campaign is about fighting for our communities in Southeast
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Vukmir didn’t show up for 7 of 10 meetings of the Governor’s Opioid Task Force MADISON — On the campaign trail, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir has proudly touted her position on Gov. Scott Walker’s Opioid Task Force and claimed credit for its work, but a
1st CD GOP candidate Bryan Steil says in his latest TV ad viewers can “count on me to always put you and your family first.” The ad, Steil’s third of the campaign, will run on Milwaukee broadcast TV, Madison and Milwaukee cable, and digital and social media platforms. The campaign
CONTACT: Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that Racine County now has a confirmed case of severe bleeding linked to synthetic cannabinoids tainted with rat poison. There are now 67 confirmed cases in Wisconsin and 16 probable cases. Other counties with confirmed cases
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Educational(IMPROVE) Transition for Servicemembers Act with Reps. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Walter Jones (R-NC). Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) have introduced a companion bill in the Senate. “The
Contact: Kelly Gallaher 414/350-6858 abettermtpleasant@gmail.com MT. PLEASANT, WI OCTOBER 3, 2018 – Local grassroots organization, A Better Mt. Pleasant, announces “Run NEXT for Mount Pleasant” a community wide effort to recruit and encourage candidates to run for local office in April, 2019. “As our community changes, so should our representatives
Media Contact: Neil Kline, Communications Specialist, 608-224-4520, Neil.Kline@wi.gov MADISON – The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the University of Wisconsin System today announced the meeting schedule for the nine sub-committees of the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0. At the August Task Force meeting, members created nine sub-committees which
Contact: Alex Japko, alexj@wisdems.org Evers: “Frankly, that’s a Scott Walker tax.” In case you missed it, Scott Walker’s failure to adequately fund Wisconsin’s schools is going to cost taxpayers a lot this year.A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows that 2018 is on pace to be the highest year on record
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov; 202-224-6225 FAA Reauthorization includes key provisions from Baldwin’s legislation to ensure equal access to air travel WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include a number of key measures from her Air Carrier Access Amendments Act in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to protect the rights of disabled airplane passengers and
Contact: Jess Ward, (608) 213-5939 Also missed 80% of Commerce, 60% of Appropriations & Nearly 50% of HELP Committee Hearings Brookfield, Wis. – After Senator Baldwin deliberately ignored the opioid crisis at the Tomah VA, she missed 70 percent of meetings of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, which is tasked
Contact: Ben Voelkel (202) 228-0071 WASHINGTON — Two bills and several important measures from U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) are included in the final Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill the Senate passed today. The Preventing Emerging Threats Act gives the departments of Homeland Security and Justice the authority needed to protect important buildings