WED PM Update: Evers office walks back comments on directing AG to pull out of ACA suit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Less than 24 hours after Tony Evers declared he had directed Josh Kaul to “withdraw” from a lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act, his office walked back the comments, insisting the guv didn’t direct the attorney general to take any action. In last night’s State of the State, Evers announced he had fulfilled a campaign pr… 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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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Cosponsors bill to help federal employees with student loans

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) this week became an official co-sponsor of the bipartisan bill, H.R. 672. This bill will defer federal employees’ federally owned student loan payments until after a government shutdown ends. During a government shutdown, federal employees have their paychecks deferred until after the government reopens. However, their obligation to repay federally owned student loans is not deferred. H.R. 672 will allow employees with federally owned student loans to delay repayment of the debt until after the government reopens. After reopening, employees may enter into an optional reimbursement period commensurate with the length of the

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Rep. Skowronski: Statement on protecting individuals’ healthcare

Contact: Rep. Ken Skowronski, (608) 266-8590 Franklin legislator keeps campaign promise to cover those with pre-existing conditions Madison – Rep. Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) joined his Assembly colleagues in voting in favor of Assembly Bill 1 – bi-partisan legislation designed to protect coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions regardless of changes to the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill prevents insurance agencies from: denying individuals’ coverage due to a pre-existing condition, refusing to cover services needed to treat a pre-existing condition, charging a higher premium based on health status, and/or applying lifetime caps on insurance claims. Following the bill’s passage,

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Rep. Katsma: Reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Following Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for speaking to the Legislature and outlining his plans for the state. While we do not agree on everything, I was encouraged to hear that he wants to reach across the aisle and work together for the people of Wisconsin. “However, I was disappointed that Governor Evers did not accurately describe the current state of the state. Because

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on State of the State

Contact: (608)-267-7669 Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa released the following statement on Gov. Tony Evers first State of the State address: “Last night’s State of the State filled me with hope that things in Wisconsin can be better. We have a governor for all Wisconsinites. Someone who cares about expanding affordable and accessible healthcare, investing in education and building an economy that works for all of us. “I’m so proud to call Tony Evers our governor, and I’m so excited to see what the next four years will bring.”

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Rep. Plumer: Statement on AB 1

Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… On Tuesday, Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) voted “yes” on Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1) in the State Assembly. He also gave his maiden speech on the Assembly floor urging his colleagues to vote yes to protect Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions. AB 1 is being referred to as the “Preexisting Condition Guaranteed Coverage Act”. This bill ensures that regardless of what happens in Washington D.C., everyone in Wisconsin who has a preexisting condition will be guaranteed insurance coverage. AB 1 prohibits anyone with a preexisting condition from being denied a health insurance policy; prohibits denying

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Rep. Steffen: Gives statement on State of the State address

CONTACT: Rep. David Steffen,(608)266-5840 Madison—Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2019 State of the State address last night: “The state of our state is strong. Today we have a record number of people employed in Wisconsin, we have a historically low unemployment rate, and we ended last year with a budget surplus. The pro-growth reforms that were put in place under Republican leadership have set our state up for future success. “Despite the divisive tone of last night’s speech, I remain hopeful that Governor Evers will work with us on common sense, bi-partisan legislation. That

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of Gov Evers’ State of the State and an update on his travel plans for today. Republican Senate leaders have not met to gauge support on preexisting conditions bill passed by the Assembly. Former WI Lt. Gov has a new job.

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Rep. Duchow: Remarks on State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow, (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Following Governor Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following remarks: “Thanks to the last eight years of Republican leadership, Governor Evers is taking over at one of the most prosperous times in state history. Wisconsin went from billion dollar deficits to nearly $600 million budget surplus, from billion dollar tax hikes to $8 billion in tax cuts. Our economy continues to grow, our unemployment rate has remained at record lows, and last budget we

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WisGOP: Key takeaways from Evers’ State of the State address

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Campaign-Style Speech Chock-Full of Vague Promises and Partisan Rhetoric   [Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Tony Evers delivered his first ever State of the State Address. Unsurprisingly, Governor Evers failed to acknowledge that the state of Wisconsin is stronger than ever. Instead, Evers attempted to cast the state in an unflattering light while giving a campaign-style speech full of vague promises and partisan rhetoric. In an obvious attempt to cater to his far-left base, Evers spent the majority of his time pushing a liberal tax-and-spend agenda. Here are the top five takeaways from last

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Rep. Spiros: Statement on the State of the State address

Contact: Representative Spiros, (608) 266-1182 Madison – Representative John Spiros (R – Marshfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address, delivered to a joint session of the State Legislature last evening: “After listening to Governor Evers’ speech, it is clear we both want to continue to move Wisconsin forward, however we differ greatly on the ways to accomplish those goals. When I was elected, I made a pledge to the people in my district that I would work to cut taxes. The plans shared in Governor Evers’ address are extensive, almost certainly

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Rep. Katsma: Votes to protect those with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg), along with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the Wisconsin State Assembly, passed Assembly Bill 1 protecting the “guaranteed issue” requirement in Wisconsin. Passing by a vote of 76-19, this requirement prevents insurance companies from denying someone a health insurance policy because they have a pre-existing condition—regardless of what happens in the future under federal law. “1 out of 6 people in Wisconsin has a pre-existing condition,” said Rep. Katsma. “This bill protects these people from any uncertainty at the federal level.” In addition to protecting

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Dept. of Workforce Development: December local employment and unemployment data for Wisconsin released

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce  MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin showed: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary December 2018 unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas declined or stayed the same when compared over the year to December 2017. The largest over-the-year decrease occurred in Wausau (-0.2 percent). The Janesville-Beloit and Racine metro areas tied their lowest unemployment rate

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Responds to the State of the State address

Contact: (608) 266-3156 Madison – Last night, Governor Tony Evers gave his first State of the State Address. Today, Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt responded to that address: “I am saddened at the Governor’s partisan tone that failed to mention any of the myriad of positive things in our state,” said Rep. Thiesfeldt. “We have made monumental progress in the past eight years. We in the Legislature, under Governor Walker, cut taxes by record amounts. Wisconsin has an almost $600 million surplus, which we are proposing be returned as a middle class tax cut. Our unemployment rate has been at or below

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One Wisconsin Now: Executive director departing One Wisconsin Now & Institute

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘When You Beat Robin Vos in Federal Court Two Days in a Row, You’re Going Out on a High Note’ MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now and Institute announced today Executive Director Scot Ross has decided to leave the organization after nearly 12 years of helming one of Wisconsin’s most oft-quoted progressive organizations. Ross will be departing at the end of the month take a position in the private sector and One Wisconsin will name a successor in the near future. “I had the best job in Wisconsin politics because I

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Cosponsors bill to help federal employees with student loans

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) this week became an official co-sponsor of the bipartisan bill, H.R. 672. This bill will defer federal employees’ federally owned student loan payments until after a government shutdown ends. During a government shutdown, federal employees have their paychecks deferred until

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Rep. Skowronski: Statement on protecting individuals’ healthcare

Contact: Rep. Ken Skowronski, (608) 266-8590 Franklin legislator keeps campaign promise to cover those with pre-existing conditions Madison – Rep. Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) joined his Assembly colleagues in voting in favor of Assembly Bill 1 – bi-partisan legislation designed to protect coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions regardless of changes

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Rep. Katsma: Reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Following Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for speaking to the Legislature and outlining his

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on State of the State

Contact: (608)-267-7669 Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa released the following statement on Gov. Tony Evers first State of the State address: “Last night’s State of the State filled me with hope that things in Wisconsin can be better. We have a governor for all Wisconsinites. Someone who cares about expanding affordable and

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Rep. Plumer: Statement on AB 1

Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… On Tuesday, Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) voted “yes” on Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1) in the State Assembly. He also gave his maiden speech on the Assembly floor urging his colleagues to vote yes to protect Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions. AB 1 is being

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Rep. Steffen: Gives statement on State of the State address

CONTACT: Rep. David Steffen,(608)266-5840 Madison—Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2019 State of the State address last night: “The state of our state is strong. Today we have a record number of people employed in Wisconsin, we have a historically low unemployment rate, and we

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of Gov Evers’ State of the State and an update on his travel plans for today. Republican Senate leaders have not met to gauge support on preexisting conditions bill passed by the Assembly. Former WI Lt. Gov has a new job.

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Rep. Duchow: Remarks on State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow, (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Following Governor Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following remarks: “Thanks to the last eight years of Republican leadership, Governor Evers is taking over

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WisGOP: Key takeaways from Evers’ State of the State address

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Campaign-Style Speech Chock-Full of Vague Promises and Partisan Rhetoric   [Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Tony Evers delivered his first ever State of the State Address. Unsurprisingly, Governor Evers failed to acknowledge that the state of Wisconsin is stronger than ever. Instead, Evers attempted

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Rep. Spiros: Statement on the State of the State address

Contact: Representative Spiros, (608) 266-1182 Madison – Representative John Spiros (R – Marshfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address, delivered to a joint session of the State Legislature last evening: “After listening to Governor Evers’ speech, it is clear we both

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Rep. Katsma: Votes to protect those with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg), along with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the Wisconsin State Assembly, passed Assembly Bill 1 protecting the “guaranteed issue” requirement in Wisconsin. Passing by a vote of 76-19, this requirement prevents insurance companies from denying

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Dept. of Workforce Development: December local employment and unemployment data for Wisconsin released

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce  MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Responds to the State of the State address

Contact: (608) 266-3156 Madison – Last night, Governor Tony Evers gave his first State of the State Address. Today, Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt responded to that address: “I am saddened at the Governor’s partisan tone that failed to mention any of the myriad of positive things in our state,” said Rep.

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