Rep. Nygren: Clarifies transportation funding comments

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 “This afternoon, I was asked for my thoughts on transportation funding in the next state budget. Assembly Republicans have not caucused on this issue or taken a position. In my response to the question, I offered an assessment of where Republicans in the Assembly have been in the past. In no way did I offer or suggest that the middle-class income tax cut should be used as an offset for transportation revenues. “Our main focus right now is to use the GOP surplus to give the middle class a tax cut. Our billis currently

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TUE PM Update: Evers orders state offices closed tomorrow; Gau talks budget priorities at WisPolitics.com luncheon

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers this afternoon issued a state of emergency, directing all state offices to close tomorrow with limited exceptions for essential personnel. The order doesn’t impact the Capitol, which will remain open to the public. Evers’ order, coming ahead of wind chills that are expected to hit minus-40 to minus-55 in the Mad… 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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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members set 2019 policy priorities

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com APPLETON – At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that will guide the family farm organization’s work in the coming year. “The policy discussion at the annual State Convention is the democratic process in its purest form,” said WFU President Darin Von Ruden. "Farmers from a variety of backgrounds come together to respectfully discuss the issues impacting their farms and rural Wisconsin.” WFU members will travel to Madison on Feb. 27 for the Farm and Rural Lobby Day, where they will share

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Brown County: Declares weather emergency

Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – In preparation for extreme wind-chills expected on Wednesday of this week, and in order to protect employees and the public, Brown County is declaring a weather emergency.  Wind chills are expected to reach -40 to -55 degrees, and frost bite can occur in as little as 5 minutes on exposed skin at these temperatures.  Emergency services has recommended the County close non-essential services for the protection of the public, while providing first responders and plow drivers the ability to safely perform their duties and not put others at risk.

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 29, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Minority Leader makes appointment to WEDC board.  Himself. Changes coming to “Cash Bail” system? Some lawmakers are backing a bipartisan bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s expungement process.  

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WisGOP: Governor Evers reverses position once again

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers’ weak leadership has been on full display the last few weeks as he struggles to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. After a year on the campaign trail making repeated promises to score political points with his base, Evers has been unable to decide whether or not to stand behind such promises. In this most recent example of ineptitude, Evers boasted of taking decisive action on the federal Obamacare lawsuit in an attempt to garner Democratic praise, only to pull a complete reversal the very next day. Read

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WisDOT: Dangerous cold can enhance conditions for black ice

Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Along with extreme cold, blowing snow and bitter winds, add black ice to the already dangerous driving conditions. Black ice is a thin layer of highly transparent and hazardous ice that forms as melting snow refreezes on roads and bridges. The road may appear wet, or look as if there’s no hazard at all. Black ice tends to occur most commonly overnight and in the early morning as pavement temperatures drop, but the Wisconsin forecast through Friday morning makes black ice a daytime possibility as well. This is because of blowing snow

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Fights to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the United States House Committee on Ways and Meansheld the full committee’s first hearing in the 116th Congress on Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions. “No Wisconsinite should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, yet many live in fear that these protections will fall victim to political attacks,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I’m so happy to see this newfound, bipartisan support for the need to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions, and will continue to fight for this fundamental priority within our healthcare system.” Video footage of U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s remarks can be

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Waukesha County: Offices to close Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme cold

Contact: Nicole Armendariz narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov 414-916-2724 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has declared a cold weather emergency from 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 due to a stretch of anticipated cold weather that has been described by the National Weather Service as historic. All non-essential Waukesha County offices will be closed all day Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31, 2019. As part of this closure, the Waukesha County Courthouse will be closed and all court matters will be rescheduled. County offices will reopen on Friday, February 1, at 8 a.m. All 24-hour operations such

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Dane County: Closure of non-essential county government operations Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme weather conditions

Contact: Ariana Vruwink 608-267-8823 Madison – Due to the continuing forecast for record setting cold and extreme wind chills expected to take place through much of the day Thursday, Dane County government will close its non-essential operations on January 30 and January 31. Essential public safety services will remain operational during this closure. A wind chill warning has been issued by the National Weather Service beginning today (January 29) at 6:00 PM through 12:00 PM on Thursday, January 31. It is based on these anticipated record setting cold conditions and wind chills taking place during normal work hours that Dane

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Declares winter weather emergency for Milwaukee County employees Wednesday and Thursday

Contacts: Karina Henderson, Office of the County Executive 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Kevin Shermach, Office of Emergency Management 414.294.8577 (mobile) | kevin.shermach@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has declared a winter weather emergency for Milwaukee County employees from 6 p.m. tonight through 6 p.m. Thursday, based on the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Wind Chill Warning. Pursuant to this declaration, Milwaukee County circuit courts and Milwaukee County government will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday for the safety of employees and the public. All non-essential personnel are not to report to work. At this time, Milwaukee County plans to resume normal operations Friday,

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WisGOP: Pelosi & congressional Democrats put political games ahead of Wisconsin families

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Due to Nancy Pelosi’s petty partisan antics, Americans will not hear the State of the State Address tonight as originally scheduled. For the first time in our country’s history, the House Speaker rescinded an invitation to the President to deliver the State of the Union Address. This behavior is becoming all too common for Congressional Democrats who are desperate to oppose President Trump at every turn. In response, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director Mark Morgan: “While the address has been rescheduled for next week, this

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Rep. Nygren: Clarifies transportation funding comments

Contact: Rep. John Nygren (888) 534-0089 “This afternoon, I was asked for my thoughts on transportation funding in the next state budget. Assembly Republicans have not caucused on this issue or taken a position. In my response to the question, I offered an assessment of where Republicans in the Assembly

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Members set 2019 policy priorities

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com APPLETON – At the 88th annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Jan. 25-27 in Appleton, delegates from across the state adopted policy that will guide the family farm organization’s work in the coming year. “The policy discussion at the annual State Convention is the democratic

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Brown County: Declares weather emergency

Contact: Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt (920) 448-4083 (Brown County, Wis.) – In preparation for extreme wind-chills expected on Wednesday of this week, and in order to protect employees and the public, Brown County is declaring a weather emergency.  Wind chills are expected to reach -40 to -55 degrees, and frost

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 29, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Minority Leader makes appointment to WEDC board.  Himself. Changes coming to “Cash Bail” system? Some lawmakers are backing a bipartisan bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s expungement process.  

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WisGOP: Governor Evers reverses position once again

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Governor Evers’ weak leadership has been on full display the last few weeks as he struggles to establish firm positions on several key policy positions. After a year on the campaign trail making repeated promises to score political points with his base,

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WisDOT: Dangerous cold can enhance conditions for black ice

Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608/266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Along with extreme cold, blowing snow and bitter winds, add black ice to the already dangerous driving conditions. Black ice is a thin layer of highly transparent and hazardous ice that forms as melting snow refreezes on roads and bridges. The road

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Fights to protect Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the United States House Committee on Ways and Meansheld the full committee’s first hearing in the 116th Congress on Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions. “No Wisconsinite should be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, yet many live in fear that these

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Waukesha County: Offices to close Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme cold

Contact: Nicole Armendariz narmendariz@waukeshacounty.gov 414-916-2724 (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has declared a cold weather emergency from 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 until 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 due to a stretch of anticipated cold weather that has been described by the National Weather Service as historic. All non-essential

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Milwaukee County Exec. Abele: Declares winter weather emergency for Milwaukee County employees Wednesday and Thursday

Contacts: Karina Henderson, Office of the County Executive 414.278.4216 (office) | karina.henderson@milwaukeecountywi.gov Kevin Shermach, Office of Emergency Management 414.294.8577 (mobile) | kevin.shermach@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has declared a winter weather emergency for Milwaukee County employees from 6 p.m. tonight through 6 p.m. Thursday, based on the National Weather Service’s (NWS)

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