THU PM Update: Assembly GOP outlines possible areas of common ground in letter to Evers

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Republicans delivered a 11-point letter to Gov. Tony Evers in a “show of bipartisanship” outlining areas where they can find common ground. Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, stressed trying to find consensus early in the legislative process pledging to “try at least for the foreseeable future to avoid picking topics that… 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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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement regarding hip surgery

Statement Regarding Rep. Sensenbrenner Hip Surgery Alexandria, VA— Earlier today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) underwent a successful hip replacement surgery at Mt. Vernon Hospital. By way of background, six years ago Mr. Sensenbrenner suffered a fall while attending a community fair in Butler, WI. After a surgical repair at that time, he was able to resume his duties. However, doctors advised it was only a temporary fix. The condition of the hip worsened recently, and doctors recommended a full replacement. Congressman Sensenbrenner will recuperate and rehab for several weeks. He is grateful for all of the well wishes and prayers

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 10, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Details on the letter sent from Assembly Republicans to Gov Tony Evers, financial reports from WI Supreme Court Candidates, and former Gov Scott Walker says he will play a key role in Donald Trump’s Wisconsin Re-election campaign.

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Rep. Ballweg: Assembly Republicans send letter to Governor Evers on legislative priorities

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison: Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues today in signing a letter outlining bi-partisan legislative priorities for this session. The letter, hand delivered to Governor Evers, included topics such as expanding access to high-speed internet, guaranteeing pre-existing condition coverage, increasing childcare affordability and more. “I believe it is especially important to find issues this session we can collaboratively work on,” said Ballweg. “Issues such as childcare affordability and attracting a qualified workforce are issues that affect everyone in the state of Wisconsin. I look forward to working to address these shared

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One Wisconsin Now: Assembly Republicans missing an opportunity to make bipartisan progress by tackling student loan crisis

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act is a Common Sense Solution With Strong Approval Across Partisan Lines MADISON, Wis. — A letter sent to Gov. Tony Evers today by Wisconsin State Assembly Republicans is another missed opportunity to score a bipartisan victory for hard working Wisconsinites. Omitted from the list of policies touted by the GOP is a common sense plan to help student loan borrowers refinance their loans, just like you can with a mortgage. Under the previous administration of Scott Walker, Wisconsin achieved the ignominious distinction of becoming a top ten state

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Disability Rights Wisconsin: Joins lawsuit to prevent enforcement of bills passed during “extraordinary session” of the Legislature

Contact: Kit Kerschensteiner, Director of Legal and Advocacy Services (608) 267-0214 MADISON-DRW has joined with the League of Women Voters, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities and several other plaintiffs to file a lawsuit today in Dane County Circuit Court challenging the enforceability of the legislation adopted during an “extraordinary session” of the Wisconsin Legislature last month. The lawsuit asks the court to prevent the Wisconsin Election Commission and Governor Tony Evers from enforcing or implementing any of the provisions of the newly enacted laws. The lawsuit contends that because the Legislature unconstitutionally convened the December 2018 “extraordinary session,” all business

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions and defend healthcare

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Resolution will strengthen Congress’s hand to intervene against Texas v. U.S., which aims to strike down the Affordable Care Act  La Crosse – This week, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted to protect Wisconsinites’ healthcare by passing a resolution that strengthens Congress’s hand to intervene in Texas v. U.S., a lawsuit previously led by Wisconsin’s defeated Attorney General Brad Schimel and Governor Scott Walker. If successful, the lawsuit would strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and it’s protections over 2.4 million Wisconsinites living with pre-existing conditions. “One of my biggest priorities is lowering the cost of healthcare for Wisconsinites

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March 5: WisPolitics.com DC Breakfast

TUESDAY MARCH 5, WISPOLITICS.COM DC BREAKFAST, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Program (runs from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.): “Trump, Pelosi and the New Congress” with U.S. News & World Report senior writer Susan Milligan, a political and foreign affairs writer who formerly covered the White House for the Boston Globe. She is also co-author a biography of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, “Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy.” In cooperation with the Wisconsin Counties Association and WisPolitics.com DC series sponsors-partners: Michael Best / Michael Best Strategies, WPS Health Solutions, AARP Wisconsin, Xcel Energy, Wisconsin Alumni

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Sen. Feyen: Requests “open for business” signs

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac)  Senator Feyen sent a letter to DOA Secretary Joel Brennan today requesting that the “Open for Business’ signs that were removed from the “Welcome to Wisconsin” signs at our state borders be sent to his office. “I would be happy to find places to display the signs in my office and district office to let our business community know that we are still “Open for Business” said Senator Feyen. “I have heard reports that the “Open for Business” signs were removed on Monday from our welcome signs.  This is troubling

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Sues to prevent enforcement of bills passed during unconstitutional “extraordinary session” of the Legislature

Suit Seeks to Invalidate Actions Taken During Lame-Duck Proceeding MADISON—Today the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, along with five other plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court challenging the enforceability of the legislation adopted during an “extraordinary session” of the Wisconsin Legislature last month. The lawsuit asks the court to prevent the Wisconsin Election Commission and Governor Tony Evers from enforcing or implementing any of the provisions of the newly enacted laws. The lawsuit contends that because the Legislature unconstitutionally convened the December 2018 “extraordinary session,” all business conducted during the “extraordinary session” is void and unenforceable.

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Gov. Evers: Announces more than $118 million in payments to local governments

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov ​Governor Tony Evers announced that local governments received quarterly payments this week totaling $118,205,118 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). January payments to Wisconsin’s 1,924 local units of government include: $114,933,268 in General Transportation Aids; $3,015,874 to 117 municipalities entitled to receive Connecting Highway Aids; and $255,975 to Milwaukee County for Expressway Policing Aids. General Transportation Aids help defray the costs of constructing, maintaining, and operating roads and streets under local jurisdiction. Connecting Highway Aids reimburse municipalities

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement regarding hip surgery

Statement Regarding Rep. Sensenbrenner Hip Surgery Alexandria, VA— Earlier today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) underwent a successful hip replacement surgery at Mt. Vernon Hospital. By way of background, six years ago Mr. Sensenbrenner suffered a fall while attending a community fair in Butler, WI. After a surgical repair at that

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 10, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Details on the letter sent from Assembly Republicans to Gov Tony Evers, financial reports from WI Supreme Court Candidates, and former Gov Scott Walker says he will play a key role in Donald Trump’s Wisconsin Re-election campaign.

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Rep. Ballweg: Assembly Republicans send letter to Governor Evers on legislative priorities

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041 Madison: Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues today in signing a letter outlining bi-partisan legislative priorities for this session. The letter, hand delivered to Governor Evers, included topics such as expanding access to high-speed internet, guaranteeing pre-existing condition coverage, increasing childcare

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One Wisconsin Now: Assembly Republicans missing an opportunity to make bipartisan progress by tackling student loan crisis

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act is a Common Sense Solution With Strong Approval Across Partisan Lines MADISON, Wis. — A letter sent to Gov. Tony Evers today by Wisconsin State Assembly Republicans is another missed opportunity to score a bipartisan victory for hard

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Disability Rights Wisconsin: Joins lawsuit to prevent enforcement of bills passed during “extraordinary session” of the Legislature

Contact: Kit Kerschensteiner, Director of Legal and Advocacy Services (608) 267-0214 MADISON-DRW has joined with the League of Women Voters, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities and several other plaintiffs to file a lawsuit today in Dane County Circuit Court challenging the enforceability of the legislation adopted during an “extraordinary session”

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions and defend healthcare

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Resolution will strengthen Congress’s hand to intervene against Texas v. U.S., which aims to strike down the Affordable Care Act  La Crosse – This week, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind voted to protect Wisconsinites’ healthcare by passing a resolution that strengthens Congress’s hand to intervene in Texas v. U.S., a

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March 5: WisPolitics.com DC Breakfast

TUESDAY MARCH 5, WISPOLITICS.COM DC BREAKFAST, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Program (runs from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.): “Trump, Pelosi and the New Congress” with U.S. News & World Report senior writer Susan Milligan, a political and foreign affairs writer who formerly covered the White House for the Boston

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Sen. Feyen: Requests “open for business” signs

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac)  Senator Feyen sent a letter to DOA Secretary Joel Brennan today requesting that the “Open for Business’ signs that were removed from the “Welcome to Wisconsin” signs at our state borders be sent to his office. “I would be happy

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin: Sues to prevent enforcement of bills passed during unconstitutional “extraordinary session” of the Legislature

Suit Seeks to Invalidate Actions Taken During Lame-Duck Proceeding MADISON—Today the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, along with five other plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court challenging the enforceability of the legislation adopted during an “extraordinary session” of the Wisconsin Legislature last month. The lawsuit asks

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Gov. Evers: Announces more than $118 million in payments to local governments

For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov ​Governor Tony Evers announced that local governments received quarterly payments this week totaling $118,205,118 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). January payments to Wisconsin’s 1,924 local units

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