WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.

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Rep. Steineke: Continues advocating to end homelessness

Contact: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 GREEN BAY – At a news conference today with local lawmakers and area homelessness advocates, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) announced the introduction of a bill he authored that makes targeted investments in

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Rep. Plumer: Supports plan to fight homelessness

Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison – At a news conference at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), along with Assembly Republican colleagues announced their latest initiative to fight homelessness. Plumer released the

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Lends a hand in fight against homelessness

Contact: Rep. Mike Rohrkaste (608) 266-5719 Green Bay, WI – Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) joined area representatives and homeless advocates at the Micah Center in Green Bay to unveil a package of bills to address homelessness. Assembly Republicans today announced the

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Gov. Evers: State Building Commission approves key projects

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Yesterday, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state, including: Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project, UW-Platteville Boebel Hall addition and renovation phase II, and UW-River Falls Dairy Plant remodel;

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Gov. Evers: To remove restrictions on petroleum and propane transporters

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order 12 exempting drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting petroleum and propane from Wisconsin hours-of-service and weight requirements. The order comes in response to recent weather events that have closed terminals, the closure of the West Shore pipeline, industry

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.

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Pro-Life Wisconsin: Governor Evers to restore public funding to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

Contact: Matt Sande, Legislative Director 262.796.1111 ext. 13 Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Anna DeMeuse, Communications Director 262.796.1111 ext. 12 Anna.D@ProLifeWI.org Madison – Governor Tony Evers announced today his intention to restore public funding to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest abortion provider, as part of his state biennial budget proposal. His so-called “Healthy Women,

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Rep. Steineke: Continues advocating to end homelessness

Contact: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 GREEN BAY – At a news conference today with local lawmakers and area homelessness advocates, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) announced the introduction of a bill he authored that makes targeted investments in the State Shelter Subsidy Grant program. Additionally, it adds performance

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Opens Racine and Kenosha Constituent Services Centers

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov RACINE, WI—Following two ribbon cutting ceremonies, Bryan Steil announced the opening of Constituent Services Centers located in Racine and Kenosha Counties. Southeast Wisconsin residents now have three locations in the First District to receive assistance from Steil. “One of the most important parts of my job

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Rep. Plumer: Supports plan to fight homelessness

Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison – At a news conference at the Porchlight Men’s Shelter at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), along with Assembly Republican colleagues announced their latest initiative to fight homelessness. Plumer released the following statement: “First off, I want to thank the Interagency

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WisDems: File federal lawsuit over Republicans’ lame-duck power grab

Contact: Courtney Beyer, courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin today filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the unprecedented and illegal laws passed by Republicans during December’s lame-duck session. The laws, which stripped Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul of their traditional powers shortly after they

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Lends a hand in fight against homelessness

Contact: Rep. Mike Rohrkaste (608) 266-5719 Green Bay, WI – Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) joined area representatives and homeless advocates at the Micah Center in Green Bay to unveil a package of bills to address homelessness. Assembly Republicans today announced the introduction of the new “A Hand for the Homeless” initiative,

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Gov. Evers: State Building Commission approves key projects

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 Yesterday, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state, including: Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project, UW-Platteville Boebel Hall addition and renovation phase II, and UW-River Falls Dairy Plant remodel; Release of Building Trust Funds to complete the design of

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Democratic National Committee: Launches new Organizing Corps 2020 program

Today, the Democratic National Committee and state Democratic parties in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, in partnership with 270 Strategies and The Collective, announced the launch of Organizing Corps 2020, a program to recruit and train students expecting to graduate by June 2020 and place them

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