Jan. 29: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Evers Chief of Staff Maggie Gau
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Planned Parenthood is suing to overturn parts of a 2012 law that restricted women’s access to medication-induced abortions. The suit also seeks to overturn a provision in state law that only lets
Contact: Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney, (608) 251-7020 ext. 21 or efeinauer@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin stressed the implications for Wisconsin’s water in two legal cases against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that
Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Legislation to update Wisconsin’s state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared legislative committees in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly and is now available for scheduling for a floor vote in
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Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Green Bay, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society will be visiting 40 communities in 2019 to hear from local residents about what they would like to see in a new, modern state history museum on
Contact: Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Representative Felzkowski (R-Irma) expressed her excitement following the announcement that Mitchell Metal Products in Merrill was nominated for the 31st Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards: “I want to congratulate Mitchell Metal Products
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has introduced the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill will put more pressure on states to follow federal laws by making them choose between receiving federal grant money and
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Surprising new fund-raising numbers in 2018 Gubernatorial race. An update on the campaign finance reports for the WI Supreme Court race. Marsy’s Law clears Senate committee.
MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing MILWAUKEE, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 – Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health,
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined House and Senate leadership to introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2024, index future minimum wage increases to
Contact: Shannon Powell 262.636.9266 Shannon.Powell@cityofracine.org Mayor Mason proud of the work Coolidge did as Deputy to earn promotion Racine – Last night, at the Racine Common Council meeting the Council approved the Mayoral appointment of Tara Coolidge as the City’s
CONTACT: Toni Morrissey (608) 263-3223 (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org Prototype app will be developed to help children with complex care needs MADISON, WI – A team of researchers
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chair Elijah Cummings (D-MD) today introduced the Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act to slow the revolving door between corporate America, Wall Street and Washington,
Contact: Bill G. Smith, NFIB Wisconsin State Director bill.smith@nfib.org 608-225-6083 Creation of Committee on Entrepreneurship and Innovation a welcome addition at WEDC MADISON, Jan. 15, 2019 – NFIB, the leading small business association in Wisconsin representing thousands of members across
Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more, visit: www.govsbizplancontest.com MADISON – Nearly 100 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2019 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, a record number that includes a
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Hill Farms State Office Building* Conference Room S639, 6th Floor** 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, Wisconsin If you need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Commission at P.O. Box 7854 Madison WI
Contact Person: Nicole Then (715) 373-5017 or info@washburnchamber.com Washburn, Wis.—Melissa Martinez has been hired as the new director of the Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce (WACOC). Martinez, a business owner herself, has spent the last 3 years as a small business
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Planned Parenthood is suing to overturn parts of a 2012 law that restricted women’s access to medication-induced abortions. The suit also seeks to overturn a provision in state law that only lets doctors perform an abortion. The suit, filed in federal court
Contact: Evan Feinauer, Staff Attorney, (608) 251-7020 ext. 21 or efeinauer@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin stressed the implications for Wisconsin’s water in two legal cases against the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that were certified to the State Supreme Court on Wednesday. “The
Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – Legislation to update Wisconsin’s state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared legislative committees in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly and is now available for scheduling for a floor vote in each chamber. Introduced for second consideration as Assembly Joint Resolution
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Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Green Bay, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society will be visiting 40 communities in 2019 to hear from local residents about what they would like to see in a new, modern state history museum on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison and Green Bay will be
Contact: Rep. Mary Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – Representative Felzkowski (R-Irma) expressed her excitement following the announcement that Mitchell Metal Products in Merrill was nominated for the 31st Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards: “I want to congratulate Mitchell Metal Products for the tremendous honor of this nomination. Manufacturing continues to
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) has introduced the Ending Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill will put more pressure on states to follow federal laws by making them choose between receiving federal grant money and continuing to unlawfully harbor illegal immigrants. The Secretary of Homeland
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Surprising new fund-raising numbers in 2018 Gubernatorial race. An update on the campaign finance reports for the WI Supreme Court race. Marsy’s Law clears Senate committee.
MEDIA CONTACT: Karina Henderson 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing MILWAUKEE, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 – Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health, safety and housing needs of homeless individuals at outdoor encampments,
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined House and Senate leadership to introduce the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2024, index future minimum wage increases to median wage growth, and ensure all workers are paid at
Contact: Shannon Powell 262.636.9266 Shannon.Powell@cityofracine.org Mayor Mason proud of the work Coolidge did as Deputy to earn promotion Racine – Last night, at the Racine Common Council meeting the Council approved the Mayoral appointment of Tara Coolidge as the City’s next City Clerk. “It is an honor to be selected
CONTACT: Toni Morrissey (608) 263-3223 (608) 576-6456 tmorrissey@uwhealth.org Prototype app will be developed to help children with complex care needs MADISON, WI – A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin- School of Medicine and Public
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chair Elijah Cummings (D-MD) today introduced the Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act to slow the revolving door between corporate America, Wall Street and Washington, prohibit “government service golden parachute” bonus payouts and combat conflicts
Contact: Bill G. Smith, NFIB Wisconsin State Director bill.smith@nfib.org 608-225-6083 Creation of Committee on Entrepreneurship and Innovation a welcome addition at WEDC MADISON, Jan. 15, 2019 – NFIB, the leading small business association in Wisconsin representing thousands of members across the state, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for announcing he has
Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557 To learn more, visit: www.govsbizplancontest.com MADISON – Nearly 100 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2019 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, a record number that includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Hill Farms State Office Building* Conference Room S639, 6th Floor** 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, Wisconsin If you need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Commission at P.O. Box 7854 Madison WI 53707-7854 or at (608) 266-1265. Open Meeting Agenda for Thursday,
Contact Person: Nicole Then (715) 373-5017 or info@washburnchamber.com Washburn, Wis.—Melissa Martinez has been hired as the new director of the Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce (WACOC). Martinez, a business owner herself, has spent the last 3 years as a small business administrative and marketing consultant for both online and brick and