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 an understatement,” Evers said. Commission Repub… 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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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 Wisconsin’s future, but someone who is willing to work collaboratively to get the best results. We ask the State Building Commission members to support the 40,000 Wisconsin Workers in the building trades and vote in favor of Governor Evers’ 2019-2021 Capital Budget. The proposed 2019-2021State Capital budget is much needed

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WED PM Update: WisPolitics.com check: Groups backing Neubauer dwarf independent spending for Hagedorn

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Groups backing Lisa Neubauer for state Supreme Court have already laid down more than $2 million to support her bid, most of that TV buys by Greater Wisconsin, according to a source and a WisPolitics.com check of independent expenditure reports. That’s a nearly 23-to-1 advantage compared to what Americans for Prosperity has rep… 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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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 move Wisconsin forward as it begins to heal after eight devastating years of neglect under Scott Walker. We ask the State Building Commission members to support Wisconsin Workers and vote in favor of Governor Evers’ 2019-2021 Capital Budget.”

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Fair Elections Project: Statement on WI Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ refusal to testify under oath on map-rigging

Contact: Sachin Chheda 414-412 6099 MILWAUKEE – “This is astonishing. For years Robin Vos has proclaimed his messianic leadership as the reason his party has taken many more seats than the votes suggest they should get, but now that he might have to swear to his position under oath, he is scurrying away as fast as he can. They’ve spent millions of taxpayer dollars, and they’ve refused to release data, contracts, and comply with open records requests and discovery, but now he won’t put up his right hand and swear that he’s telling the truth. This tells you what you

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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 House Members for the 115thCongress, and was ranked 1st in the Wisconsin delegation. “Back here in Wisconsin, I often hear about how fed up people are with the gridlock and dysfunction in Washington. I’m fed up too, which is why I work to bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans and

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Exact Sciences CEO calls for creation of new corporate investment fund

Exact Sciences CEO Kevin Conroy is calling on business leaders in Milwaukee and statewide to help create a new corporate investment fund to drive startup growth.   Addressing the Milwaukee Rotary Club yesterday, Conroy cited data from a Kauffman Foundation analysis showing most new companies that survive for a year start shedding jobs at that point.   “What this says is, you need a huge number of startups to keep the American economic engine going, ultimately lifting people up out of poverty, providing economic growth,” he said. “There aren’t enough startups that are being created, and the problem in Wisconsin

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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 is to hear directly from them.” Sen. Feyen said. “Working towards passing a state budget is always a tedious process. We want to be as transparent as possible about that process, and we want feedback in order to move forward and pass bipartisan legislation that will have a positive impact

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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 identifies himself as openly gay, pushes back on the discriminatory allegations levied against Hagedorn and exposes his opponent’s bias against religious freedom. Read the op-ed here

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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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