Milwaukee Transitional Jobs Collaborative: Thank DCF Secretary Eloise Anderson for leadership on life-changing employment initiative

Contact: Conor Williams, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute 262-442-4646 and cwilliams@communityadvocates.net Milwaukee— Eloise Anderson, Secretary of the State Department of Children and Families, will be the honoree and main speaker at the Transitional Jobs Celebration, Tuesday, December 11th from 6:00 – 7.30 p.m. at United Way JCI Volunteer Center, 200 W. Pleasant St., Milwaukee. Secretary Anderson’s Department administered the Wisconsin Transitional Jobs programs since their inception in 2010 and has been a champion for these programs up to the present. She will be honored for her groundbreaking leadership by the Milwaukee Transitional Jobs Collaborative, a Milwaukee coalition, comprised of 30

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Republican Lame Duck Session

Contact: Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov RACINE, WI – Late Friday, Legislative Republicans released a five-bill package for the lame duck session. The 287-page package includes 42 sweeping changes to Wisconsin’s government, from changing the governor’s powers, gutting the Attorney General’s office, and changing the 2020 election schedule for the benefit of a conservative candidate, to attempts at voter suppression via limits to early and absentee voting and changes to Wisconsin’s social safety net. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response: “The people of Wisconsin sent a clear signal on November 6th. We need to be reaching across the

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Rep. Taylor: GOP legislators once again choose political power over people

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON –Late yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:15 p.m., Wisconsin Republicans rolled out their rotten lame duck agenda. It’s a desperate, last ditch effort to appropriate executive and judicial power after suffering losses last month in every state-wide election. The 287 pages of bills reveal that Speaker Robin Vos and Leader Scott Fitzgerald want to enhance their own political power by invading the powers of other governmental branches and constitutionally elected officers. Legislative Republicans are attempting to ram these changes through the Legislature at lightning speed, starting with a public hearing and executive session in the Joint

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Speaker Ryan: President George H.W. Bush to Lie in State in the United States Capitol Rotunda

Contact: AshLee Strong, 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today announced that the late President George H.W. Bush will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda. A bicameral arrival ceremony will be held for President Bush on Monday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The public is invited to pay their respects from Monday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. ET until Wednesday, December 5, at 7:00 a.m. ET. The Bush family will provide additional details regarding arrangements beyond the Capitol

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush

Contact:  AshLee Strong, 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—This morning, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “George H.W. Bush was a man for all seasons. He was great in his impact, making the world safer and freer. He was great in his character, leading with decency and integrity. A war hero and statesman, the country is inspired by his example. “Like so many Americans, I admired President Bush not only for how he served, but for how he lived. He took pride in being a family man. The affection he showed for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was so endearing. His 73

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Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement on the passing of Former President George H.W. Bush

Contact:  Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the death of the 41st President of the United States, President George H.W. Bush: (Pictured: President George H.W. Bush, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Cheryl Sensenbrenner, and President George W. Bush) “My deepest condolences go out to the Bush family, and I join… 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     Forgot Password

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Gov.-elect Evers” Democrats respond to GOP’s extraordinary session legislation

CONTACT: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers, Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling, and Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz released the following statements in response to Republicans’ sweeping attempts to override the will of the people: Statement from Governor-elect Tony Evers “I’ve said all along I’m committed to working across the aisle, but I will not tolerate attempts to violate our constitutional checks and balances and separation of powers by people who are desperate to cling to control. Enough is enough. Republicans have to stop putting politics before people. Wisconsinites demanded a change on

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Milwaukee Transitional Jobs Collaborative: Thank DCF Secretary Eloise Anderson for leadership on life-changing employment initiative

Contact: Conor Williams, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute 262-442-4646 and cwilliams@communityadvocates.net Milwaukee— Eloise Anderson, Secretary of the State Department of Children and Families, will be the honoree and main speaker at the Transitional Jobs Celebration, Tuesday, December 11th from 6:00 – 7.30 p.m. at United Way JCI Volunteer Center, 200

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on Republican Lame Duck Session

Contact: Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov RACINE, WI – Late Friday, Legislative Republicans released a five-bill package for the lame duck session. The 287-page package includes 42 sweeping changes to Wisconsin’s government, from changing the governor’s powers, gutting the Attorney General’s office, and changing the 2020 election schedule for the benefit of

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Rep. Taylor: GOP legislators once again choose political power over people

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON –Late yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:15 p.m., Wisconsin Republicans rolled out their rotten lame duck agenda. It’s a desperate, last ditch effort to appropriate executive and judicial power after suffering losses last month in every state-wide election. The 287 pages of bills reveal that Speaker

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush

Contact:  AshLee Strong, 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—This morning, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement: “George H.W. Bush was a man for all seasons. He was great in his impact, making the world safer and freer. He was great in his character, leading with decency and integrity. A war hero and

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Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement on the passing of Former President George H.W. Bush

Contact:  Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the death of the 41st President of the United States, President George H.W. Bush: (Pictured: President George H.W. Bush, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Cheryl Sensenbrenner, and President George W. Bush) “My deepest condolences go out to the Bush

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Gov.-elect Evers” Democrats respond to GOP’s extraordinary session legislation

CONTACT: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560 MADISON – Today, Governor-elect Tony Evers, Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling, and Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz released the following statements in response to Republicans’ sweeping attempts to override the will of the people: Statement from Governor-elect Tony Evers “I’ve said all

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