Dave Hansen: Response to Nygren’s comments on the Kimberly-Clark bailout

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Recently Rep. Nygren claimed in a press release that I don’t care about or support the Kimberly-Clark workers in Marinette because I have not committed to voting for AB-963, a bill that would give Kimberly-Clark, a Texas-based corporation up to $100 million or more in taxpayer cash to protect 388 jobs in the Fox Valley. Unfortunately, there are significant concerns with this bill. So significant in fact, that I was told as many as 8 Republican senators are opposed to it.

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Pocan says ‘odds are’ Pelosi will become next House speaker

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says he’s betting Dem leader Nancy Pelosi will become the next House speaker. The Town of Vermont Dem’s comments Monday came after news reports showed 16 House Dems signed onto a letter pledging they’d oppose Pelosi, though the reports indicate no members from Wisconsin signed onto it. “If there is anyone who can count votes, it is Nancy Pelosi, so I would rule nothing out,” P… 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

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TUE AM Update: Revenue estimates for 2019-21 budget cycle expected today

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Walker administration is expected to release new revenue estimates for the 2019-21 budget today. The report, which also will tally agency spending requests, will set the table for Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ first budget. It also will give an updated look at projected revenues for the 2018-19 fi… 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.

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Dave Hansen: Response to Nygren’s comments on the Kimberly-Clark bailout

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Recently Rep. Nygren claimed in a press release that I don’t care about or support the Kimberly-Clark workers in Marinette because I have not committed to voting for AB-963, a bill that would give Kimberly-Clark, a Texas-based corporation up to $100 million or more in taxpayer cash to protect 388 jobs in the Fox Valley. Unfortunately, there are significant concerns with this bill. So significant in fact, that I was told as many as 8 Republican senators are opposed to it.

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Pocan says ‘odds are’ Pelosi will become next House speaker

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says he’s betting Dem leader Nancy Pelosi will become the next House speaker. The Town of Vermont Dem’s comments Monday came after news reports showed 16 House Dems signed onto a letter pledging they’d oppose Pelosi, though the reports indicate no members from Wisconsin signed onto

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TUE AM Update: Revenue estimates for 2019-21 budget cycle expected today

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — The Walker administration is expected to release new revenue estimates for the 2019-21 budget today. The report, which also will tally agency spending requests, will set the table for Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ first budget. It also will give an

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