Sen. Cowles: Pleased to be returning as Audit Committee co-chair

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announcing that Senator Cowles will serve as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session: “I’m very pleased to be returning as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Working with my colleagues and the award-winning experts at the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau to ensure that we root out waste, fraud, and abuse in our state government is a unique way that I have the ability to serve the people

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Rep. Ballweg: 15th annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison… Scholarship applications are currently being accepted for the 15th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship. This year’s deadline is Monday, April 1, 2019. Eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year technical college program or a 4-year baccalaureate degree program. Students must be graduating with at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 point scale and must reside in the district. If you are unsure whether or not you reside in the 41st Assembly District, you can visit the legislature’s website at www.legis.wisconsin.gov. Then type in your address under

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WIPPS: Wausau to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Grand Celebration to include live music, food, Social Justice Award

Media inquiries: Deb Dorshorst WIPPS debdorshorst@gmail.com mobile: 715-581-6324 WAUSAU — Residents of the greater Wausau area are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with live entertainment, a keynote speaker and an announcement of this year’s Social Justice Award winner. The celebration will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21, inside the Great Hall of the historic Grand Theater in downtown Wausau. The annual event is part of a broader initiative to ensure Wausau is a welcoming place to all. “As a young man growing up I never had

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Rep. Neubauer: Appointed to six committees

Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov Named Ranking Member to the Science and Technology Committee MADISON – Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was appointed to six Assembly committees, including Science and Technology, Environment, Transportation, International Affairs and Commerce, Jobs and the Economy and Public Benefit Reform. Neubauer will serve as ranking member as she returns to Science and Technology for a second term. “I look forward to working on new, innovative solutions to grow a sustainable economy and healthy families in Wisconsin. We need long-term plans that emphasize sustainable economic growth for our communities, and these committees are where that planning

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Rep. Vining: Sworn in to Wisconsin state Assembly

Contact: Rep. Robyn Vining 608-266-9180 MADISON – Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) was sworn in yesterday morning for the 2019-2020 legislative session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Vining was elected to serve the 14th Assembly District in 2018. “It is an honor to serve the residents of the 14th Assembly District. As a resident of Wauwatosa myself, I am thrilled to represent our community in the Wisconsin State Assembly. I recognize this serious responsibility and am excited to get to work in Madison for all of my constituents.” “The people of the 14th Assembly District elected me to find solutions

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WPR: Wisconsin’s official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration

Contact: Rick Reyer, Central Regional Manager: 715-261-6391 rick.reyer@wpr.org Dr. Jonathan Overby, Executive Producer: 608-263-4104 jonathan.overby@wpr.org “Truth Is Marching”: Honoring Women As Pioneers, Change Makers And Innovators Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. live from the Capitol Rotunda in Madison, Jan. 21 at noon. Produced, directed and hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) Dr. Jonathan Overby, the 39th annual official state ceremony is the oldest state celebration in the country. “By design, this year’s event will honor women from various backgrounds in recognition of their historical role as pioneers, change makers and

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Rep. Vruwink: Named ranking member of two committees

CONTACT: Rep. Don Vruwink 608-266-3790 State representative will serve on total of six committees State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) announced today that he will serve as the ranking member on two Assembly committees and on a total of six committees during the 2019-2020 legislative session. A ranking member takes the lead on informing fellow Democratic members of legislation that comes to the committee and leads discussions of policy decisions. “As I begin my second term in the Legislature, I look forward to these new leadership roles,” Vruwink said. “I am pleased to bring to these committees my experience as an

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TUE PM Update: Revenue nominee Barca resigns Assembly seat; prison OT jumps $7.5M in 2018

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Rep. Peter Barca, who is in line to lead the Department of Revenue under Gov. Tony Evers, has resigned his seat in the Assembly. Barca, D-Kenosha, took the oath of office yesterday and then promptly turned in his resignation letter. His Capitol office said the longtime lawmaker had to resign before he could begin the conf… 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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Rep. Crowley: Sworn in for 2nd term, announces 2019-2020 committee assignments

Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.237.9406 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement after being sworn into his 2nd term as the State Representative for the 17th Assembly District. “I am truly honored to represent the great people of the 17th Assembly District and thank my community for their continued confidence. Rest assured that I have and will always fight tirelessly for all of my constituents,” stated Representative Crowley. “I know that our newly elected Democratic Governor, Tony Evers, cares about the people of state just as much as I do. I am excited to work

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Unveils priorities for 116th Congress that move Wisconsin forward

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind unveiled his legislative priorities for the 116th Congress, which include: – Lowering healthcare costs for Wisconsin seniors, families and individuals – Resolving the crisis facing Wisconsin’s family farmers – Rebuilding Wisconsin’s aging infrastructure – Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, and – Recommitting to a strong sense of fiscal responsibility. He unveiled his priorities for the upcoming congressional session at the La Crosse Regional Airport prior to traveling to Washington, D.C. for the first full week of session in the 116th Congress. “My first priority is always making sure Wisconsinites have the

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Rep. Born: Sworn into Wisconsin State Assembly for fourth term

Contact: (608) 266-2540 Madison – Yesterday marks the start of the 104th session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) was sworn in for his fourth term as representative of the 39th Assembly District. Rep. Born released the following statement after the 2019 Inauguration Ceremony: “I would like to thank the constituents of the 39th Assembly District for giving me the opportunity to serve our communities for a fourth term. I am excited to work with Governor Evers and my colleagues in the legislature to continue building upon our successes and finding common ground to improve the

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Sen. Cowles: Pleased to be returning as Audit Committee co-chair

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announcing that Senator Cowles will serve as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session: “I’m very pleased to be

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Rep. Ballweg: 15th annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison… Scholarship applications are currently being accepted for the 15th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship. This year’s deadline is Monday, April 1, 2019. Eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year technical college program or a 4-year baccalaureate degree

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WIPPS: Wausau to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Grand Celebration to include live music, food, Social Justice Award

Media inquiries: Deb Dorshorst WIPPS debdorshorst@gmail.com mobile: 715-581-6324 WAUSAU — Residents of the greater Wausau area are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with live entertainment, a keynote speaker and an announcement of this year’s Social Justice Award winner. The celebration will

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Rep. Neubauer: Appointed to six committees

Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, 608-237-9166 Rep.Neubauer@legis.wisconsin.gov Named Ranking Member to the Science and Technology Committee MADISON – Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was appointed to six Assembly committees, including Science and Technology, Environment, Transportation, International Affairs and Commerce, Jobs and the Economy and Public Benefit Reform. Neubauer will serve as ranking

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Rep. Vining: Sworn in to Wisconsin state Assembly

Contact: Rep. Robyn Vining 608-266-9180 MADISON – Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) was sworn in yesterday morning for the 2019-2020 legislative session of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Vining was elected to serve the 14th Assembly District in 2018. “It is an honor to serve the residents of the 14th Assembly

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WPR: Wisconsin’s official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration

Contact: Rick Reyer, Central Regional Manager: 715-261-6391 rick.reyer@wpr.org Dr. Jonathan Overby, Executive Producer: 608-263-4104 jonathan.overby@wpr.org “Truth Is Marching”: Honoring Women As Pioneers, Change Makers And Innovators Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. live from the Capitol Rotunda in Madison, Jan. 21

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Rep. Vruwink: Named ranking member of two committees

CONTACT: Rep. Don Vruwink 608-266-3790 State representative will serve on total of six committees State Rep. Don Vruwink (D-Milton) announced today that he will serve as the ranking member on two Assembly committees and on a total of six committees during the 2019-2020 legislative session. A ranking member takes the

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Unveils priorities for 116th Congress that move Wisconsin forward

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind unveiled his legislative priorities for the 116th Congress, which include: – Lowering healthcare costs for Wisconsin seniors, families and individuals – Resolving the crisis facing Wisconsin’s family farmers – Rebuilding Wisconsin’s aging infrastructure – Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, and

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Rep. Born: Sworn into Wisconsin State Assembly for fourth term

Contact: (608) 266-2540 Madison – Yesterday marks the start of the 104th session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) was sworn in for his fourth term as representative of the 39th Assembly District. Rep. Born released the following statement after the 2019 Inauguration Ceremony: “I would

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