SSDC fundraiser

SSDC Fundraiser Wednesday, February 27th, 5-6:30pm Rare Steakhouse, 14 W Mifflin St Sponsor Levels: $3000, $1000, $500 Suggested Contribution: $250 Individual, PAC, Conduit and Corporate contributions accepted for sponsorship. Individual, PAC and conduit checks payable to: SSDC, PO Box 164, Madison, WI 53701 Corporate contributions payable to: SSDC-Segregated Fund RSVP to katiei@wisdems.org or 608-260-2417

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THU PM Update: Kaul asks JFC for permission to withdraw from ACA lawsuit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today asked the Joint Finance Committee co-chairs for permission to pull out of a multi-state lawsuit challenging Obamacare after yesterday informing Gov. Tony Evers only the Legislature has the power to direct him to end the state’s participation. It was the latest move in an ongoing effort by Evers and Kaul to pu… 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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Gov. Evers: Announces $31 million in state support for Marinette Marine

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON–Governor Tony Evers today announced that his budget will commit $31 million in state dollars to support Marinette Marine’s expansion. The state funding, which is contingent on Marinette Marine’s receipt of additional federal funds, will allow Marinette Marine to make additional improvements to expand its shipyard infrastructure and compete for a $10 billion federal shipbuilding contract. The shipyard expansion will ensure that Marinette Marine not only maintains a workforce of 1,500 employees, but can add an additional 400 full-time positions. Marinette Marine is one of the world’s premiere shipbuilders and has been building technically advanced ships

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Sen. Schachtner: Weekly Democratic radio address: “Democrats Welcome Gov. Evers State of the State Address”

Contact: Sen. Patty Schachtner (D-Sommerset) 608-266-7745 MADISON, WI – Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Sommerset) offered the Democratic weekly radio address highlighting Governor Evers’ State of the State Address. “In his first State of the State address, Governor Tony Evers laid out an agenda to expand access to health care, fully fund our schools, and provide income tax relief for working families. Governor Evers spoke about the need to connect the dots between the issues facing our communities.” – Senator Patty Schachtner The audio file of this week’s address can be found here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen16/SenSchachtnerRadio012419.mp3 A written transcript of the address is below:

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WisGOP: Governor Evers flops again on whether or not to break the law

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Just three weeks into his term, Governor Tony Evers commits yet another flip-flop on a key issue. During his Tuesday night State of the State Address, Evers proudly declared to a statewide audience that he was fulfilling his campaign promise to direct Attorney General Josh Kaul to withdraw from the federal Obamacare lawsuit. But in what is becoming a trend with the Evers Administration, the newly elected Governor reversed course less than 24 hours later; leaving Evers’ staff to once again try to clarify just where exactly the Governor stands on key

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Neubauer campaign: WI Supreme Court race update

Contact: Judge Lisa Neubauer for Justice 5027 W North Ave Milwaukee, WI 53208 United States MILWAUKEE – Today’s Marquette University Law School poll demonstrates the uphill battle that Judge Hagedorn’s campaign faces in this April’s election. As Governor Walker’s former Chief Legal Counsel, Hagedorn was “involved in some of the most significant and high-profile litigation in Wisconsin history,” as stated on his own website. Hagedorn is one of the most partisan candidates to ever run for Wisconsin Supreme Court. As such, his standing with voters is inextricably tied to the overall mood of the electorate towards former Governor Walker and the hyper-partisan

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Gov. Evers: Response to Marquette University Law Poll

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Below is a statement from Governor Tony Evers’ spokeswoman, Melissa Baldauff, in response to the Marquette University Law Poll results. “As the governor said on Tuesday night, the will of the people is the law of the land. “The people overwhelmingly agree with Governor Evers that we should accept federal funds to expand Medicaid, increase funding for special education, raise the minimum wage, and take steps towards marijuana legalization. “At the same time, voters are rejecting Republicans’ unconstitutional attempt to undermine the will of the people. “The governor looks forward to presenting the People’s Budget next month

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SSDC fundraiser

SSDC Fundraiser Wednesday, February 27th, 5-6:30pm Rare Steakhouse, 14 W Mifflin St Sponsor Levels: $3000, $1000, $500 Suggested Contribution: $250 Individual, PAC, Conduit and Corporate contributions accepted for sponsorship. Individual, PAC and conduit checks payable to: SSDC, PO Box 164, Madison, WI 53701 Corporate contributions payable to: SSDC-Segregated Fund RSVP to katiei@wisdems.org or 608-260-2417

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THU PM Update: Kaul asks JFC for permission to withdraw from ACA lawsuit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — AG Josh Kaul today asked the Joint Finance Committee co-chairs for permission to pull out of a multi-state lawsuit challenging Obamacare after yesterday informing Gov. Tony Evers only the Legislature has the power to direct him to end the state’s participation. It

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Gov. Evers: Announces $31 million in state support for Marinette Marine

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON–Governor Tony Evers today announced that his budget will commit $31 million in state dollars to support Marinette Marine’s expansion. The state funding, which is contingent on Marinette Marine’s receipt of additional federal funds, will allow Marinette Marine to make additional improvements to expand its shipyard

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Neubauer campaign: WI Supreme Court race update

Contact: Judge Lisa Neubauer for Justice 5027 W North Ave Milwaukee, WI 53208 United States MILWAUKEE – Today’s Marquette University Law School poll demonstrates the uphill battle that Judge Hagedorn’s campaign faces in this April’s election. As Governor Walker’s former Chief Legal Counsel, Hagedorn was “involved in some of the

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Gov. Evers: Response to Marquette University Law Poll

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Below is a statement from Governor Tony Evers’ spokeswoman, Melissa Baldauff, in response to the Marquette University Law Poll results. “As the governor said on Tuesday night, the will of the people is the law of the land. “The people overwhelmingly agree with Governor Evers that we

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