FRI PM Update: More Assembly Dems sharing offices despite fewer GOP members

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Twice as many Assembly Dems are currently slated to share Capitol offices in the upcoming session even though Republicans have one less member than in 2017-18. Incoming Dem Reps. Jodi Emerson, of Eau Claire, and Staush Gruszynski, of Green Bay, will be in 15 West. Meanwhile, freshman Milwaukee Dems Marisabel Cabrera and Kalan H… 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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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Monday’s transfer of power to the Evers administration, Gov. Scott Walker’s plans, the 2019 Supreme Court race and more.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins House Democrats in introducing the For the People Act

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined the new House Democratic majority in introducing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping package of pro-democracy and anti-corruption reforms that will put the power back in the hands of the American people by ending the dominance of big money in politics; making it easier, not harder, to vote; and ensuring that politicians actually serve the public interest. Pocan is a Vice-chair of the Democracy Reform Task Force and is an original cosponsor of the legislation. Several parts of bills Pocan has introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives

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FRI News Summary: Evers says he’ll follow lame-duck laws; Walker ponders future bid for guv, Senate

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Elections – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Law and order – Media – Public health and safety – Regulation – Technology – Transportation – Utilities – Columns TOP STORIES Evers says he will follow lame-duck laws aft… 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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A.G. Schimel: Commends partners, announces new data collection and encourages observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel commended the work of public and private partners in combatting human trafficking as he noted the observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Attorney General Schimel also announced the launch of new data collection tools to enhance the state’s understanding of the prevalence of human trafficking. “January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. I encourage everyone to take time to understand what human trafficking is and to know that we all have a role to play in fighting it. I want to thank all the citizens, agencies and businesses

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Long-term Care Advocates: Statement on DHS Secretary-designate Andrea Palm

Contacts: Lynn Breedlove (608-577-0468) Tom Frazier (608-770-0605) Aging and disability advocacy organizations and other long-term care stakeholders responded positively to Governor-elect Evers’ nomination of Andrea Palm to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health Services. “Long-term care advocates greatly appreciate Secretary-designate Palm’s commitment to involving stakeholders in the development of her agency’s plans. We look forward to working with her and Governor-elect Evers to ensure that Wisconsin’s long-term care system continues to be one of the best in the nation,” said Wisconsin Long-Term Care Coalition Co-Chair Lynn Breedlove. The Department of Health Services provides critical long-term care services to

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Monday’s transfer of power to the Evers administration, Gov. Scott Walker’s plans, the 2019 Supreme Court race and more.

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins House Democrats in introducing the For the People Act

Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined the new House Democratic majority in introducing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping package of pro-democracy and anti-corruption reforms that will put the power back in the hands of the American people by ending the dominance of big

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A.G. Schimel: Commends partners, announces new data collection and encourages observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel commended the work of public and private partners in combatting human trafficking as he noted the observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Attorney General Schimel also announced the launch of new data collection tools to enhance the state’s understanding of

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Long-term Care Advocates: Statement on DHS Secretary-designate Andrea Palm

Contacts: Lynn Breedlove (608-577-0468) Tom Frazier (608-770-0605) Aging and disability advocacy organizations and other long-term care stakeholders responded positively to Governor-elect Evers’ nomination of Andrea Palm to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health Services. “Long-term care advocates greatly appreciate Secretary-designate Palm’s commitment to involving stakeholders in the development

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