Speaker Ryan: Statement on criminal justice reform

View this email in your browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 14, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2zQIpTa CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Following President Donald Trump’s announcement on the FIRST STEP Act, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued this statement: “Redemption is at the heart

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 14, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Update on Wisconsin county election results. Judges allow Assembly Republicans to become a party in the state’s prominent redistricting case. Joint Finance Committee members hear testimony on Kimberly-Clark incentive package today. … Please log in

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Wisconsin DATCP: Gypsy moth populations decrease in 2018

Contact:  Bill Bonadurer, Public Information Officer, 608-347-1082, William.Bonadurer@wi.gov                 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON—The 2018 gypsy moth trapping season has ended and results are in: 76,447 moths were caught in 10,748 traps set in Wisconsin this summer

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Dane County Exec: Signs 2019 Dane County Budget

For more information contact: County Executive’s Office: Casey Slaughter Becker, 608-267-8823 Dane County Board Chair Corrigan: 608-333-2285 $630.1 Million Proposal Invests in Key Priorities While Reducing Property Taxes MADISON – Dane County Executive, joined by Dane County Board of Supervisors

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2018 Alix Olson Award: Winner is Holly Storck-Post

Contact: Gloria Reyes November 14, 2018 608-266-4611 Holly Storck-Post will be honored with 2018 Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community at the City of Madison Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference “Shaping Community/Driving Action” at Monona Terrace

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Milwaukee Ald. Lewis: Elected to NLC Black Caucus post

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis (414) 286-2868  Alderwoman Lewis elected to NLC National Black Caucus post             Alderwoman Chantia Lewis has been elected to serve as a Region 7 member of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins U.S. Sen. Moran to introduce bipartisan legislation to expand access to chiropractic health care for current and former military personnel

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Bipartisan bill requires TRICARE to cover chiropractic services for military retirees and members of the National Guard and Reserve WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand chiropractic health

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on criminal justice reform

View this email in your browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 14, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2zQIpTa CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Following President Donald Trump’s announcement on the FIRST STEP Act, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued this statement: “Redemption is at the heart of the American Idea, and that’s what this is about.

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 14, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Update on Wisconsin county election results. Judges allow Assembly Republicans to become a party in the state’s prominent redistricting case. Joint Finance Committee members hear testimony on Kimberly-Clark incentive package today. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Reforms to protect the Great Lakes included in bipartisan Coast Guard reauthorization

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate passed the Coast Guard Reauthorization legislation, which included a number of measures U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to secure in the bipartisan legislation to support the nation’s Coast Guard, help Wisconsin’s coastal economy, and protect the Great Lakes from pollution

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Wisconsin DATCP: Gypsy moth populations decrease in 2018

Contact:  Bill Bonadurer, Public Information Officer, 608-347-1082, William.Bonadurer@wi.gov                 Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON—The 2018 gypsy moth trapping season has ended and results are in: 76,447 moths were caught in 10,748 traps set in Wisconsin this summer as part of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and

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Speaker Ryan: Statement congratulating new GOP leadership team

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement upon the election of a new Republican leadership team for the 116th Congress: “We have a new role and a new mission in the House, and this group is well-equipped to meet the challenge. I know

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White campaign: Announces run for Madison Common Council

Contact: Cade Bauer-Showers Jim White for District 2 Alder (618) 580-9479 info@jimforalder.com Seeks to become alder in District 2 (Madison) Local activist Jim White announced today his campaign to be the next Madison Alder for District 2. Jim White is a dedicated community organizer, who has worked to elect progressives in

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‘Ignite the Spirit’ Milwaukee Firefighter calendar release party

WHAT: After 25 years, the Milwaukee Firefighter Calendar is back; however, this time it is a fundraiser open to the public! WHO: Milwaukee Firefighters WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Merriment Social – 240 East Pittsburgh Avenue, Milwaukee DETAILS: Ignite the Spirit is a charity that was

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Dane County Exec: Signs 2019 Dane County Budget

For more information contact: County Executive’s Office: Casey Slaughter Becker, 608-267-8823 Dane County Board Chair Corrigan: 608-333-2285 $630.1 Million Proposal Invests in Key Priorities While Reducing Property Taxes MADISON – Dane County Executive, joined by Dane County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Corrigan, and Dane County Board Members, signed the

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2018 Alix Olson Award: Winner is Holly Storck-Post

Contact: Gloria Reyes November 14, 2018 608-266-4611 Holly Storck-Post will be honored with 2018 Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community at the City of Madison Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference “Shaping Community/Driving Action” at Monona Terrace on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The award is being presented

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Milwaukee Ald. Lewis: Elected to NLC Black Caucus post

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis (414) 286-2868  Alderwoman Lewis elected to NLC National Black Caucus post             Alderwoman Chantia Lewis has been elected to serve as a Region 7 member of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities.             Alderwoman Lewis was elected to the post

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Spreitzer campaign: Rep. Spreitzer re-elected to leadership position as Democratic Caucus Chair

Contact: Rep. Spreitzer 608-266-1192 MADISON— Yesterday, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was re-elected by his fellow Democratic representatives in the Wisconsin State Assembly to serve as the Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair during the 2019-20 legislative session. He released the following statement regarding the honor: “I am humbled to once again

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins U.S. Sen. Moran to introduce bipartisan legislation to expand access to chiropractic health care for current and former military personnel

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Bipartisan bill requires TRICARE to cover chiropractic services for military retirees and members of the National Guard and Reserve WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand chiropractic health services for military retirees and members of the National Guard

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