Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Delivers Democratic weekly radio address

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443   Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Delivers Democratic weekly radio address   Audio File of Radio Address Governor Tony Evers: Hi everybody! I’m Governor Tony Evers. Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes: And I’m Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. We’re just one day away from releasing our 2019 budget, and we think you’re really going to like it. Gov. Evers: Mandela and I hosted listening sessions around the state to learn about issues you wanted addressed in our budget. We took all that feedback you gave us and made sure it was incorporated as much as possible into the budget.

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Republicans knock Evers’ plan to lift deadline for closing Lincoln Hills

Two key Republicans working on legislation to delay the closure of Lincoln Hills said Wednesday it is unacceptable for Gov. Tony Evers to propose in his budget lifting a hard deadline to transfer young offenders to new facilities. But Dem Rep. Evan Goyke, who has been working with Republicans Michael Schraa and Van Wanggaard on the bill, said the guv’s call to move 17-year-olds back to juvenile co… 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 *

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WED PM Update: Republicans knock Evers’ plan to lift deadline for closing Lincoln Hills

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Two key Republicans working on legislation to delay the closure of Lincoln Hills said today it is unacceptable for Gov. Tony Evers to propose in his budget lifting a hard deadline to transfer young offenders to new facilities. But Dem Rep. Evan Goyke, who has been working with Republicans Michael Schraa and Van Wanggaard on the… 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.

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New report examines tax incremental financing

A study from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds Milwaukee has upped its usage of tax incremental financing to drive private investment in new developments.   Between 1999 and 2018, the report shows the city’s share of property in tax incremental districts grew from 1.9 percent to 6.4 percent, only hitting the statewide average for the first time in 2018.   But since 1999, Milwaukee use of tax incremental financing has grown nearly twice as fast as the statewide average.   Compared to other large cities in Wisconsin, Milwaukee leans on TIF more than Madison, Racine and Eau Claire, which all

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wisconsin’s best and worst on the environment

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org Conservationists announce scores from National Environmental Scorecard MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today released the Wisconsin Congressional delegation’s scores on the League of Conservation Voters’ 2018 Nation… 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.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Voices concerns about trade war and U.S.-China trade relationship with USTR Lighthizer

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship, with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer appearing as the sole witness to the Committee. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, a senior member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, discussed the need to lift harmful tariffs that are hurting Wisconsin’s workers, farmers and families, while achieving meaningful reforms in our U.S-China trade relationship. A written statement from Rep. Kind is below: “There is a bipartisan consensus on the challenges we face with China, and a bipartisan agreement on the need

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Praises Gov. Evers for standing up for women’s health

Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers, along with other new members of the Democratic Governors Association, vowed to fight against politically motivated attacks on Title X, the nation’s family planning program. Last week, the Trump-Pence administration issued a dangerous Title X gag rule that would ban providers participating in the Title X program from giving patients all options pregnancy counseling or referrals for abortion care. Title X funds are used to provide preventive care like cancer screenings, birth control, well woman exams and STD testing and treatment. No Title X funding can be used for abortion services.

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Rep. Shankland: Applauds Governor Evers’ leadership on nonpartisan redistricting

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Budget Proposal will ensure fair elections MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers announced he would include funding for a nonpartisan redistricting commission in the state budget. Governor Evers’ proposal would take politics out of the redistricting process, ensuring fair maps for elections. In response, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “For years, I’ve been proud to cosponsor nonpartisan redistricting reform legislation with my Democratic colleagues, and I am delighted by Governor Evers’ leadership and commitment to clean government in our state. Ensuring our redistricting process is out of the hands

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Milwaukee Dem Legislative Caucus: Statement on nonpartisan redistricting proposal

Rep. David Crowley 608.237.9117 920.915.0479 The Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus made the following statement regarding the proposed creation of the Redistricting Advisory Commission within the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau: “This proposal is the only fair and equal way to ensure adequate representation of every voter in Wisconsin. For far too long, redistricting has been nothing more than a political tool that allows politicians to choose their voters, rather than the voters choosing their representatives. “We must act now to ensure the future of fair elections in our state. Allowing the voice of the people to be heard through the electoral

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: D.C. school choice highlighted at Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee field hearing

Contact: Austin Altenburg WASHINGTON — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a field hearing Tuesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Academy in Washington D.C. to discuss the positive impact that school choice, specifically through the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), has had on students and their families. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) also participated in the hearing. “I came to understand how important it was that families were involved in education. I came to understand the service and sacrifice of every administrator, every principal, every priest, every parent, and every teacher involved in that system,” said Sen. Johnson. “I really want to thank

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Pro-Life Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Judge Brian Hagedorn for Wisconsin Supreme Court

CONTACT: Matt Sande, Victory Fund PAC Director Cell: 262.352.0890 Email: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Brookfield – The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) has endorsed Judge Brian Hagedorn’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Hagedorn currently serves on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, in Waukesha. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Scott Walker in 2015 and was elected to a six-year term in 2017. Judge Hagedorn was also appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve on the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, which enforces ethical standards of judicial behavior. “A self-described ‘textualist,’ Judge Hagedorn supports an originalist reading

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Sen. Stroebel: Wisconsin deserves better leadership from DHS

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Abortion Special Interests highly placed at the Department of Health Services Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released this statement regarding the public hearing on Governor Evers’ Secretary-designee Andrea Palm: Wisconsin residents deserve a Department of Health Services focused on delivery quality services to our residents, not one waging an ideological battle on behalf of left-wing special interest groups like Planned Parenthood. I am deeply concerned by Governor Evers’ budget proposal to fund Planned Parenthood with federal and state taxpayer dollars.  I also fear this change will be the first of many pro-abortion and

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One Wisconsin Now: State Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn continues to stonewall on paid speeches to hate group

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Raises More Red Flags About Commitment to Treat Everyone Equally Before the Law MADISON, Wis. — In 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 state Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn was paid thousands of dollars and received gifts from an anti-LGBTQ hate group, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). In response to media revelations about his hate group windfall, Hagedorn said he was compensated for giving speeches while a state court judge but has refused to release copies or recordings of his remarks. “Brian Hagedorn has a long, documented history of holding anti-LGBTQ views and supporting discrimination,”

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Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Delivers Democratic weekly radio address

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443   Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Delivers Democratic weekly radio address   Audio File of Radio Address Governor Tony Evers: Hi everybody! I’m Governor Tony Evers. Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes: And I’m Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. We’re just one day away from releasing our 2019 budget, and

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New report examines tax incremental financing

A study from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds Milwaukee has upped its usage of tax incremental financing to drive private investment in new developments.   Between 1999 and 2018, the report shows the city’s share of property in tax incremental districts grew from 1.9 percent to 6.4 percent, only hitting

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Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Wisconsin’s best and worst on the environment

CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org Conservationists announce scores from National Environmental Scorecard MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters today released the Wisconsin Congressional delegation’s scores on the League of Conservation Voters’ 2018 Nation… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Voices concerns about trade war and U.S.-China trade relationship with USTR Lighthizer

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship, with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer appearing as the sole witness to the Committee. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, a senior member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee,

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Praises Gov. Evers for standing up for women’s health

Contact: Iris Riis 608-256-7549 x2132 iris.riis@ppwi.org MADISON – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers, along with other new members of the Democratic Governors Association, vowed to fight against politically motivated attacks on Title X, the nation’s family planning program. Last week, the Trump-Pence administration issued a dangerous Title X gag rule that would ban providers

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Milwaukee Dem Legislative Caucus: Statement on nonpartisan redistricting proposal

Rep. David Crowley 608.237.9117 920.915.0479 The Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus made the following statement regarding the proposed creation of the Redistricting Advisory Commission within the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau: “This proposal is the only fair and equal way to ensure adequate representation of every voter in Wisconsin. For far too

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: D.C. school choice highlighted at Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee field hearing

Contact: Austin Altenburg WASHINGTON — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a field hearing Tuesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Academy in Washington D.C. to discuss the positive impact that school choice, specifically through the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), has had on students and their families. Sen. Tim Scott

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Pro-Life Wisconsin PAC: Endorses Judge Brian Hagedorn for Wisconsin Supreme Court

CONTACT: Matt Sande, Victory Fund PAC Director Cell: 262.352.0890 Email: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Brookfield – The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) has endorsed Judge Brian Hagedorn’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Hagedorn currently serves on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, in Waukesha. He was appointed to

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Sen. Stroebel: Wisconsin deserves better leadership from DHS

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Abortion Special Interests highly placed at the Department of Health Services Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released this statement regarding the public hearing on Governor Evers’ Secretary-designee Andrea Palm: Wisconsin residents deserve a Department of Health Services focused on delivery quality services to

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One Wisconsin Now: State Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn continues to stonewall on paid speeches to hate group

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Raises More Red Flags About Commitment to Treat Everyone Equally Before the Law MADISON, Wis. — In 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 state Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn was paid thousands of dollars and received gifts from an anti-LGBTQ hate group, the Alliance

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