Sen. Fitzgerald: Statement on pre-existing conditions

CONCTACT: Scott Fitzgerald, 608-266-5660 [Madison, WI] Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement after speaking to reporters about insurance coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions: “Pre-existing conditions are covered right now, and I support that policy. If

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Rep. VanderMeer fundraiser

Fundraiser in honor of state Rep. Nancy VanderMeer with invited special guest  former Gov. Tommy Thompson  Wednesday, Oct. 24 5:30 – 7 p.m. Ground Round 201 Helen Walton Street Tomah, WI 54660 Host Levels: $1000 $500 $250 Suggested contribution: $50 All contributions

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U.S. Sen. Sanders rally in Milwaukee

9:25 a.m. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rally with U. S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Randy Bryce, Tony Evers and former state Rep. Mandela Barnes UW Milwaukee Student Union, Wisconsin Room, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 Information for the public:

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U.S. Sen. Sanders Kenosha rally with Randy Bryce

2 p.m. Kenosha, Wisconsin, Rally with Randy Bryce UAW Local 72 Union Hall, 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144 Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. 

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Sen. Frostman fundraiser

Fundraiser for Sen. Caleb Frostman With special guests: Senator Tim Carpenter, Senator LaTonya Johnson and Senator Chris Larson Thursday, Oct. 18 5-7 p.m. Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, 101 W Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsor Levels: $500, $250, $100 Suggested Donation:

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Dept. of Revenue: Collections, first quarter FY 2019

CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director (608) 266-2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded   Collections to Date Revenue Source FY18 FY19 % change     Individual Income      1,490,855      1,614,156 8.3% Adjusted      1,701,987      1,817,753

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Bryce campaign: Vice President Joe Biden endorses Randy Bryce

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress, citing Randy’s commitment to fighting for working families. “Randy Bryce is a working person who knows what it means to fight for

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Statement on pre-existing conditions

CONCTACT: Scott Fitzgerald, 608-266-5660 [Madison, WI] Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement after speaking to reporters about insurance coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions: “Pre-existing conditions are covered right now, and I support that policy. If it becomes necessary to cover them in the future, the

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TUE PM Update: Fitzgerald casts doubt on Walker school funding plan, Assembly pre-existing conditions bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today cast doubt on two Republican proposals that would increase funding for public education and ensure protections for pre-existing conditions. The comments came after the Juneau Republican revealed Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has floated an extraordinary session

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Rep. VanderMeer fundraiser

Fundraiser in honor of state Rep. Nancy VanderMeer with invited special guest  former Gov. Tommy Thompson  Wednesday, Oct. 24 5:30 – 7 p.m. Ground Round 201 Helen Walton Street Tomah, WI 54660 Host Levels: $1000 $500 $250 Suggested contribution: $50 All contributions gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to: Nancy 4 Wisconsin

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U.S. Sen. Sanders rally in Milwaukee

9:25 a.m. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rally with U. S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Randy Bryce, Tony Evers and former state Rep. Mandela Barnes UW Milwaukee Student Union, Wisconsin Room, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets

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U.S. Sen. Sanders Kenosha rally with Randy Bryce

2 p.m. Kenosha, Wisconsin, Rally with Randy Bryce UAW Local 72 Union Hall, 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144 Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. 

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Sen. Frostman fundraiser

Fundraiser for Sen. Caleb Frostman With special guests: Senator Tim Carpenter, Senator LaTonya Johnson and Senator Chris Larson Thursday, Oct. 18 5-7 p.m. Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, 101 W Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsor Levels: $500, $250, $100 Suggested Donation: $50 RSVP to info@calebfrostman.com

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: To provide racial equity training for employees

MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov All full-time County employees, starting with leadership, will take part in training to advance racial equity throughout operations and community engagement MILWAUKEE, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 – By the end of 2019, all of the more than 4,000 full-time employees at Milwaukee

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Dept. of Revenue: Collections, first quarter FY 2019

CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director (608) 266-2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Collections Amounts in Thousands ($), rounded   Collections to Date Revenue Source FY18 FY19 % change     Individual Income      1,490,855      1,614,156 8.3% Adjusted      1,701,987      1,817,753 6.8%       General Sales & Use          884,442

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Elections Commission: Wisconsin absentee voting off to strong start

Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – More than 159,000 absentee ballots have already been issued for the November 6 General Election and 84,000 have been returned so far, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “People who want to vote absentee have options,” said Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s chief elections official. “The

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Evers campaign: Statement on Walker calling pre-existing condition protections a distraction

Contact: press@tonyevers.com (608) 501-2762 Walker refuses to answer Tony’s challenge & drop Wisconsin from federal lawsuit eliminating protections for pre-existing conditions Madison, WI — Today, Tony Evers issued the following statement in response to Scott Walker calling the debate over pre-existing condition protections a distraction: Washington Post: “They want you to

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Bryce campaign: Vice President Joe Biden endorses Randy Bryce

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI – Today, Vice President Joe Biden endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress, citing Randy’s commitment to fighting for working families. “Randy Bryce is a working person who knows what it means to fight for working people, and that’s why I’m endorsing him in his

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WisDems: Brad Schimel refuses to take accountability for failures of last four years during AG debates

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — During the course of three debates with Democratic challenger Josh Kaul, Attorney General Brad Schimel categorically refused to take any accountability for the failures of his administration. Schimel made excuse after excuse when confronted with his misplaced priorities, offering political double talk when asked

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