WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 25, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers wants to freeze the number of slots in the school choice program. UW System gets a boost from the state in new proposed budget. WI DNR looks to amend rules to align with new

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Badger Institute: Supports lower fees for licensed workers

DSPS fee changes approved, will take effect July 1 CONTACT: Michael Jahr, Badger Institute vice president at 262-442-5208 or at Michael@badgerinstitute.org. Milwaukee – Most Wisconsin workers who are required to have a state occupational license or certificate will see their

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Gov. Evers: Announces withdrawal of Wisconsin National Guard personnel

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today issued Executive Order #13 relating to withdrawing the Wisconsin National Guard from assisting at the southwest border. Approximately 112 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are currently serving in Arizona, where they have been deployed to assist with border security.

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Statement on Governor Evers’ school voucher plan

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Following Governor Evers’ announcement that he plans to freeze voucher-school enrollment for low-income students, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ plans would do immense harm to the voucher program and create uncertainty for schools, students, and their families.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 25, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers wants to freeze the number of slots in the school choice program. UW System gets a boost from the state in new proposed budget. WI DNR looks to amend rules to align with new sulfide mining laws passed in the last session.

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Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Governor Evers’ budget targets school choice: What you need to know

For more information, contact: Collin Roth | WILL Director of Communication collin@will-law.org | 414-727-7418 Proposal threatens to end school choice as Wisconsin knows it The News: This morning, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Governor Tony Evers will propose freezing enrollment in Wisconsin’s parental choice programs and curtailing the expansion

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsinites encouraged to build personal savings during Wisconsin saves week

For more information, contact Melanie Conklin, Communications Director | 608.261.4504 Madison, WI— The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) have teamed up to educate consumers on the importance of building personal savings for short-term and long-term goals during Wisconsin Saves Week.

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Wisconsinites encouraged to build personal savings during Wisconsin saves week

For more information, contact Olivia Hwang, Director of Public Affairs | (608) 267-9460 | olivia.hwang@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI— The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) have teamed up to educate consumers on the importance of building personal savings for short-term and long-term

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Badger Institute: Supports lower fees for licensed workers

DSPS fee changes approved, will take effect July 1 CONTACT: Michael Jahr, Badger Institute vice president at 262-442-5208 or at Michael@badgerinstitute.org. Milwaukee – Most Wisconsin workers who are required to have a state occupational license or certificate will see their initial and renewal fees reduced in July thanks to a

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