THU PM Update: Sources: GOP leaders considering tax changes, altering WEDC exec appointments in extraordinary session

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Republican lawmakers are considering changes to state tax laws and a revamped WEDC board with the power to appoint the agency CEO rather than the guv, according to multiple GOP sources. The sources also noted a growing expectation that PSC Chair Lon Roberts will resign his post, which would then open the door to DOA Secretary E… 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  

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 29, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. expands the veteran focus portion of its talent attraction campaign. Gov.-elect Tony Evers asks Republicans to consider the concerns of election clerks as they decide whether to move the state’s 2020 presidential primary. … 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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Wisconsin Congressional Dems: Call for inclusion of Wisconsin in federal tax recovery package

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Aaron White (Kind) 202-225-5506 Ron Boehmer (Pocan) 202-225-2906 Libbie Wilcox (Moore) 202-225-4572 Kasey Hampton (Baldwin) 202-224-6225 November 29, 2018 Reps. Kind, Pocan and Moore, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, call on Congressional Leadership to take immediate action in support of Wisconsin families impacted by severe weather La Crosse – Today, Reps. Ron Kind, Mark Pocan and Gwen Moore, and Senator Tammy Baldwin called for the inclusion of Wisconsin families, farmers, and businesses impacted by flooding in an upcoming tax package aimed at providing federal disaster relief. The tax package, which was introduced without bipartisan consideration, excludes Wisconsin

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Speaker Ryan: Thanks Wisconsin’s First District, staff in remarks on House floor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 https://spkrryan.us/2P7uygN CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—This afternoon, in remarks on the House floor, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) thanked the people of Wisconsin’s First District and paid tribute to members of his Wisconsin staff for their dedication. His remarks are available in full here and below: My colleagues, I rise today to express profound gratitude to the people of the First District of Wisconsin. Any time I get to swear in a new member, like we just did, it brings me back to the time when I was first sworn in here

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Peterson campaign: Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Bob Peterson for MPS Board of School Directors, citywide seat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2018 CONTACT: Bob Peterson Email: BobForMPS@gmail.com • Cell: 414-604-6125 MILWAUKEE: Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced her endorsement of Bob Peterson for the citywide seat on the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors. Congresswoman Moore is the most recent addition to a growing list of public officials and community and educational leaders voicing support for Peterson’s candidacy. Congresswoman Moore released this statement: Bob Peterson has the experience and vision we need for our public schools. I am proud to endorse him as our next citywide school board director for MPS. The children and families of MPS

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Dept. of Public Affairs: 24 Wisconsin businesses named finalists for 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Winners in competition for top minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses to be announced at MARKETPLACE conference Dec. 13 MADISON, WI. Nov. 29, 2018 – Two dozen Wisconsin companies have been named finalists for the 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honor outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. More than 300 nominations were received this year recognizing the achievements of businesses of all sizes and industries. Winners will be announced at a Dec. 13 luncheon at MARKETPLACE 2018, the Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development. The event will be held at the Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Center in

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Rep. Macco: Congratulates Ways & Means Committee members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MACCO (608) 266-0485 Madison…State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) would like to congratulate the members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, of which he serves as the chairman, who will be taking on expanded roles in the upcoming 104th Wisconsin Legislature. Yesterday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) appointed Ways and Means Committee Vice Chairman Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Excise Taxes and Fees Subcommittee Chairman Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls) to serve on the Joint Finance Committee. This committee crafts the biennial budget for state government. Committee members Kathy Bernier (R-Lake Hallie)

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Dane County: Looks to award affordable housing funds in support of Madison housing project

Over $400,00 from County to Help Develop 80 Unit Development on South Fair Oaks Avenue Dane County will be a financial partner in helping bring a new affordable housing development on Madison’s east side to reality, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The county is looking to award $403,200 from its Affordable Housing Fund to Stone House Development for the project proposed at 134 South Fair Oaks Avenue. As currently proposed, the project would have a total of 80 housing units, 68 of which will be reserved for those earning 30-60% of the area’s median income. 16 of them will

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Rep. Sargent: The will of the people: Democratic weekly radio address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 Contact: Rep. Melissa Sargent, 608-266-0960 By Melissa Sargent Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is State Representative Melissa Sargent with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Our democracy is founded on having three separate but equal branches of government. The separation of powers between our legislative, executive, and judicial branches are paramount in protecting the promise of a fair and balanced state government. This concept is central to the well-being of our democracy. Despite this, the day after Tony Evers was elected Governor, Republicans expressed a desire to limit executive authority. Republicans never mentioned

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Rep. Snyder: Delivers weekly GOP radio address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2018 CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Rep. Snyder highlights foster care reforms in GOP radio address Madison… Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) delivered the weekly Wisconsin GOP radio address today. Reflecting on his first term in office, Rep. Snyder discussed policies implemented by the legislature during the past two years including increasing education funding and worker training programs. The radio address specifically focused on the foster care reforms that were introduced by members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care and signed into law in April 2018. Rep. Snyder concluded his remarks by acknowledging

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Gov.-elect Evers: And Lt. Governor-elect Barnes announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2018 Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced their “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council (Council), a group of leaders and advocates from across the state who will work with and advise the transition team on policies and issues affecting Wisconsin’s kids. “I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state, and that’s why I’ve convened a group of stakeholders and advocates for kids who will help us prepare a budget and policy priorities that put Wisconsin kids

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One Wisconsin Now: Hit the bricks, Paul Ryan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 When You Look Up ‘White Privilege’ in the Dictionary, You See His Photo MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements about career politician Paul Ryan’s farewell media tour. “When you look up ‘White Privilege’ in the dictionary, you see Paul Ryan’s workout photos. “Here’s a list of Paul Ryan’s accomplishments for the middle class and people struggling to stay above water:     “Hit the bricks, Paul. Enjoy your lucrative government pension.”

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WisPolitics Midday: Nov. 29, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. expands the veteran focus portion of its talent attraction campaign. Gov.-elect Tony Evers asks Republicans to consider the concerns of election clerks as they decide whether to move the state’s 2020 presidential primary. … Please log in to access subscriber

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Dept. of Public Affairs: 24 Wisconsin businesses named finalists for 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Winners in competition for top minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses to be announced at MARKETPLACE conference Dec. 13 MADISON, WI. Nov. 29, 2018 – Two dozen Wisconsin companies have been named finalists for the 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which honor outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans.

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Rep. Macco: Congratulates Ways & Means Committee members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MACCO (608) 266-0485 Madison…State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) would like to congratulate the members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, of which he serves as the chairman, who will be taking on expanded roles in the upcoming 104th Wisconsin

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Rep. Sargent: The will of the people: Democratic weekly radio address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 Contact: Rep. Melissa Sargent, 608-266-0960 By Melissa Sargent Audio File of Radio Address Hello, this is State Representative Melissa Sargent with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. Our democracy is founded on having three separate but equal branches of government. The separation of powers between

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Rep. Snyder: Delivers weekly GOP radio address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2018 CONTACT: Rep. Patrick Snyder (608) 266-0654 Rep. Snyder highlights foster care reforms in GOP radio address Madison… Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) delivered the weekly Wisconsin GOP radio address today. Reflecting on his first term in office, Rep. Snyder discussed policies implemented by the legislature

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One Wisconsin Now: Hit the bricks, Paul Ryan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 When You Look Up ‘White Privilege’ in the Dictionary, You See His Photo MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements about career politician Paul Ryan’s farewell media tour.

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