DNR secretary takes questions on CWD, clean water

DNR Secretary Preston Cole defended the guv’s decision not to include any new money in the budget to combat chronic wasting disease in the state’s deer herd, arguing the administration is looking to take a more collaborative approach with other states. Responding to a question from Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, Cole told the Joint Finance Committee he’s “not a spendthrift” and he’s not goi… 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  

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THU PM Update: Foxconn reported spending nearly $100M last year on Racine Co. project

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Foxconn spent nearly $100 million on its Racine County development last year with the lion’s share going to land acquisition. And about half the Taiwanese tech company’s hires last year were made in the last three months of 2018, according to capital investment and job creation tax credit forms the company provided to the stat… 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. Sensenbrenner: Announces 2019 town hall meeting schedule

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI — Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) today announced the first round of his town hall meeting schedule, beginning Thursday, April 11 in Sussex, WI. In the 115th Congress, Congressman Sensenbrenner held more town hall meetings than any other member of Congress, and has conducted more than 650 in-person meetings since 2011. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “Throughout my career, I have consistently held town hall meetings that are open to the public, and I’m pleased to resume this practice now after recovering from a recent hip replacement surgery. These events are an important way for me to engage with constituents and get direct feedback that

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Corrections Sec. Carr ‘can’t guarantee’ salary increase will attract new prison guards

Joint Finance Committee members quizzed Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr on staffing issues at correctional facilities across the state. Members highlighted a number of conditions that make hiring new corrections officers difficult, including relatively low pay and dangerous work conditions. A January report also showed that overtime costs at Wisconsin’s prisons jumped $7.5 million in fiscal year … 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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Families USA: Families’ health, not politics, comes first with passage of bills to lower costs and protect care

Contact: Lisa Holland | (202)-626-0640 | Press@FamiliesUSA.org   Families USA applauds the Energy and Commerce Committee’s swift action to protect access to health care and speed the entry of lower cost generic prescription drugs for America’s families. Their efforts enhance what Democrats have been trying to do for some time despite increased opposition by the Trump Administration on health care coverage. They put people before politics by strengthening access to quality, affordable health care rather than reducing it. We urge Congress to take the same sense of urgency and action to bring comprehensive, robust legislation to the House floor for both health care coverage and prescription

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Bowen campaign: DPW Officer candidates Bowen, Wood, and Lorta statement on election results

Contact: David Bowen (414)-202-5318 MILWAUKEE – In response to the results of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 2nd, current Democratic Party of Wisconsin 1st Vice Chair and State Rep. David Bowen, Sauk County Democratic Party Chair Tammy Wood, and UW-Madison Student & Kenosha Youth Organizer Alicia Lorta released a statement about its implications for 2020 & beyond. “This week’s election results highlight exactly why we are running for DPW leadership right now,” said Bowen. “The most diverse ticket in Party history is planning with the Future of The Party in mind.” “This election proved President Trump still has

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Neubauer campaign: MEMO: Wisconsin election certification process & historical context

Counties and municipalities across the state began meeting today to certify the canvass results from Tuesday’s election. We expect this process to take place over the next week or more. The Neubauer for Justice team is closely monitoring the results as they come in. Right now, there is a razor-thin margin separating Neubauer and Hagedorn. This was an incredibly narrow outcome, and some may argue Wisconsin seems to be once again proving its role as the swing state in the country. Democrat Governor Evers won his race by just over a percentage point last November after Secretary Hillary Clinton lost

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to protect domestic abuse survivors

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Bryan Steil released a statement after voting to reauthorize the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act. “We must protect women and girls from heinous crimes. The programs funded under VAWA support survivors, coordinate efforts between health officials and law enforcement agencies, and increase education and prevention efforts. Domestic abuse is too serious of an issue for political games.” VAWA expired on February 15 after House leadership failed to bring an extension to the House floor.

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WisPolitics Midday: April 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans on the JFC say Gov Evers’ Workforce Development Budget missed the mark. UW Board Of Regents meetings begin in Madison…with confusion over who is on the board. State Supreme Court asked to bypass the Appeals Court and take up the case of the “lame duck” lawsuits.

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DWD’s Frostman defends Evers’ plan to up the minimum wage amidst questioning from JFC Republicans

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee today expressed concern that Gov. Tony Evers’ Workforce Development budget proposals “really missed the mark.” The guv’s plan to up the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.50 by 2023 drew the ire of Republicans on the committee. Sen. Luther Olsen, R-Ripon, said DWD’s focus on increasing the minimum wage is not “in tune with reality” considering the low unemplo… 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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DNR secretary takes questions on CWD, clean water

DNR Secretary Preston Cole defended the guv’s decision not to include any new money in the budget to combat chronic wasting disease in the state’s deer herd, arguing the administration is looking to take a more collaborative approach with other states. Responding to a question from Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Announces 2019 town hall meeting schedule

Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI — Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) today announced the first round of his town hall meeting schedule, beginning Thursday, April 11 in Sussex, WI. In the 115th Congress, Congressman Sensenbrenner held more town hall meetings than any other member of Congress, and has conducted more than 650 in-person meetings since 2011.

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Families USA: Families’ health, not politics, comes first with passage of bills to lower costs and protect care

Contact: Lisa Holland | (202)-626-0640 | Press@FamiliesUSA.org   Families USA applauds the Energy and Commerce Committee’s swift action to protect access to health care and speed the entry of lower cost generic prescription drugs for America’s families. Their efforts enhance what Democrats have been trying to do for some time despite increased opposition by

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to protect domestic abuse survivors

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Bryan Steil released a statement after voting to reauthorize the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act. “We must protect women and girls from heinous crimes. The programs funded under VAWA support survivors, coordinate efforts between health officials and law enforcement agencies, and increase education and prevention

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WisPolitics Midday: April 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans on the JFC say Gov Evers’ Workforce Development Budget missed the mark. UW Board Of Regents meetings begin in Madison…with confusion over who is on the board. State Supreme Court asked to bypass the Appeals Court and take up the case of the “lame duck”

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