THU PM Update: Evers says he doesn’t intend to break lame-duck session laws

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers declared today, “I have no intent to break the law,” pushing back on a media report that he might ignore some provisions of the lame-duck session bills Republicans passed last month The bills, signed without partial veto by GOP Gov. Scott Walker, limit some executive powers and add a layer of legislative … 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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WHA: Statement on Palm appointment

Statement from Eric Borgerding, WHA President/CEO: Wisconsin is known for its consistently nation-leading quality health care, due in large measure to the hospitals, health systems and the dedicated care givers and health care professionals in this state. We have accomplished much, and have much more to do. We look forward to meeting with Secretary-Designate Palm, the Evers Administration and the Legislature to preserve Wisconsin’s top quality care, sustain the health insurance coverage gains we have made over the past four years, and assure that those who gain coverage also have access to care.”  

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Rep. Kerkman: Statement on Barca appointment as DOR secretary

CONTACT: Rep. Samantha Kerkman – (608) 266-2530 “Although I will miss Representative Peter Barca’s contributions in the Wisconsin State Assembly, I am glad to note that the State of Wisconsin will continue to benefit from his leadership in his new role as the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. I’ve always appreciated Rep. Barca’s experience and statesmanship and have valued our good working relationship in serving Kenosha County. I look forward to working with Representative Barca in his new role.”

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Rep. Barca: Will serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Contact: Matt Egerer, 608.266.5504 MADISON – Today Governor-elect Tony Evers and Representative Peter Barca (Kenosha/Racine) announced that Representative Barca will serve as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. “It is a distinct honor to be selected and to serve as a cabinet secretary for our next governor, Tony Evers,” Representative Barca said. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to oversee this critical state agency, which impacts so many facets of our state and our economy. My priorities as a legislator have always been economic development, helping to stimulate family supporting jobs, expanding the middle class, and assisting small business

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Rep. Vos: Statement on appointment of Rep. Barca

For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387       Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor-elect Tony Evers named Rep. Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) the new secretary of the Department of Revenue. “I would like to congratulate Rep. Barca on his appointment in the new administration. Governor-elect Evers finally got one right. Rep. Barca is a reasonable Democrat who is more than willing to work across the aisle and has the political courage to do what’s right for the people of Wisconsin. The Assembly’s loss is certainly the administration’s gain. I want to wish Peter the best

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Rep. Ohnstad: Statement on Rep. Peter Barca’s appointment to be Department of Revenue Secretary

Contact: Rep. Ohnstad, 608-266-0455 MADISON – Today, Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement congratulating Representative Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) on his appointment to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue. “Gov.-elect Tony Evers has made another strong appointment in selecting my great friend and colleague Peter Barca to serve as our state’s next Secretary of the Department of Revenue.  Peter has served the people of Kenosha tirelessly not only in the state Assembly and U.S. Congress, but also in the community.  I will very much miss Peter’s wisdom and experience as a legislative colleague, but I look

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Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes: Announce Cabinet members

Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560     MADISON – Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced the appointment of secretaries for the Departments of Children and Families, Revenue, Safety and Professional Services, Workforce Development, and Health Services.   Emilie Amundson will serve as the Department of Children and Families secretary; Peter Barca will serve as the Department of Revenue secretary; Dawn Crim will serve as the Department of Safety and Professional Services secretary; Caleb Frostman will serve as the Department of Workforce Development secretary; and Andrea Palm will serve as the Department of Health Services secretary. “This talented group of leaders

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WHA: Statement on Palm appointment

Statement from Eric Borgerding, WHA President/CEO: Wisconsin is known for its consistently nation-leading quality health care, due in large measure to the hospitals, health systems and the dedicated care givers and health care professionals in this state. We have accomplished much, and have much more to do. We look forward to

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Rep. Kerkman: Statement on Barca appointment as DOR secretary

CONTACT: Rep. Samantha Kerkman – (608) 266-2530 “Although I will miss Representative Peter Barca’s contributions in the Wisconsin State Assembly, I am glad to note that the State of Wisconsin will continue to benefit from his leadership in his new role as the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

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Rep. Barca: Will serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Contact: Matt Egerer, 608.266.5504 MADISON – Today Governor-elect Tony Evers and Representative Peter Barca (Kenosha/Racine) announced that Representative Barca will serve as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. “It is a distinct honor to be selected and to serve as a cabinet secretary for our next governor, Tony Evers,”

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Rep. Vos: Statement on appointment of Rep. Barca

For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387       Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor-elect Tony Evers named Rep. Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) the new secretary of the Department of Revenue. “I would like to congratulate Rep. Barca on his appointment in the new administration. Governor-elect

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Rep. Ohnstad: Statement on Rep. Peter Barca’s appointment to be Department of Revenue Secretary

Contact: Rep. Ohnstad, 608-266-0455 MADISON – Today, Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement congratulating Representative Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) on his appointment to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue. “Gov.-elect Tony Evers has made another strong appointment in selecting my great friend and colleague Peter Barca

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Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes: Announce Cabinet members

Contact: EversPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2560     MADISON – Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes announced the appointment of secretaries for the Departments of Children and Families, Revenue, Safety and Professional Services, Workforce Development, and Health Services.   Emilie Amundson will serve as the Department of Children and Families secretary; Peter

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