Building Commission deadlocks on Evers capital budget

The state Building Commission Wednesday deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ $2.5 billion capital budget, believed to be the first time that’s happened in the commission’s 70-year history. Evers was mystified that Republicans refused to recommend passage after every project in

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Sen. Feyen: To hold budget listening sessions

For Immediate Release Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Contact: Emelia Rohl 608-266-5300 MADISON- Senator Feyen will be traveling throughout the 18th Senate District and hosting listening sessions to hear constituents’ thoughts and concerns regarding Governor Evers’ proposed budget. “The best way for

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Feds could move money from Truax and Ft. McCoy to pay for wall funding. Water Quality task force meets today for the first time. Former MKE County Dem Chairperson will not run for the State

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Julie Grace: Prison time without a crime

Rules of extended supervision, which are designed to govern the behavior of ex-offenders after their release, instead increase the likelihood that the individuals will return to prison. Wisconsin policy-makers should consider reasonable reforms from other states that have reduced the number of ex-offenders who end up reincarcerated.

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Building Commission deadlocks on Evers capital budget

The state Building Commission Wednesday deadlocked on Gov. Tony Evers’ $2.5 billion capital budget, believed to be the first time that’s happened in the commission’s 70-year history. Evers was mystified that Republicans refused to recommend passage after every project in the document unanimously cleared committees earlier this week. “Disappointed is

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Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council: Statement on upcoming vote on proposed 2019-2021 state capital budget

CONTACT: Dan Bukiewicz, President 414.345.7911 cell danb@milwbuildingtrades.org MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council President Dan Bukiewicz released the following statement in response to on upcoming vote on proposed 2019-2021 State Capital budget: “It’s refreshing to have a governor not only focused on what is best for workers and

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494: Statement on upcoming vote on proposed 2019-2021 state capital budget

CONTACT: John T. Zapfel 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE –The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 494 Business Manager Dean A. Warsh released the following statement in response to the upcoming vote on Governor Evers’ proposed 2019-2021 Capital Budget: “Gov. Tony Evers’ has made the clear choice to

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Ranked most independent member of Wisconsin delegation in U.S. House of Representatives

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Rep. Kind ranked 18th most independent out of all 435 Members of Congress in 115th Congress La Crosse – This week, the non-partisan Lugar Center released their annual rankings of the most independent Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind was ranked 18th out of 435

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Sen. Feyen: To hold budget listening sessions

For Immediate Release Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Contact: Emelia Rohl 608-266-5300 MADISON- Senator Feyen will be traveling throughout the 18th Senate District and hosting listening sessions to hear constituents’ thoughts and concerns regarding Governor Evers’ proposed budget. “The best way for me to represent the people of the 18th Senate District

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WisPolitics Midday: Mar. 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Feds could move money from Truax and Ft. McCoy to pay for wall funding. Water Quality task force meets today for the first time. Former MKE County Dem Chairperson will not run for the State Chair.

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WisGOP: ICYMI: Openly gay author refutes attacks on Judge Hagedorn

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Boivin Op-Ed Condemns Recent Political Attacks Alleging Homophobia [Madison, WI] — In an op-ed published earlier this week, Dr. Bradley Boivin, a clinical psychologist from Nashotah, explains why the recent political attacks against Supreme Court candidate Judge Brian Hagedorn are improper and misleading. Boivin, who

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WED News Summary: Hagedorn, Neubauer clash in second debate; Wis. GOP gears up for 2020; Ryan joins Fox board

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Upcoming WisPolitics.com events in Wauwatosa, Madison and Milwaukee include: *A March 28 issues forum at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa. The event, on whether the Medicaid expansion is right for the state, features JIM JONES, the Medicaid director for Gov. TONY EVERS’ health

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Julie Grace: Prison time without a crime

Rules of extended supervision, which are designed to govern the behavior of ex-offenders after their release, instead increase the likelihood that the individuals will return to prison. Wisconsin policy-makers should consider reasonable reforms from other states that have reduced the number of ex-offenders who end up reincarcerated.

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