MON PM Update: Dem Party boost helps McGuire in Kenosha-area Assembly special election

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In the race to fill an open Assembly seat, Dem Tip McGuire outraised GOP rival Mark Stalker in the pre-election period by better than 6-to-1, thanks largely to a big investment by the state Dem Party, according to his campaign finance report. McGuire reported $88,755 raised between March 19 and April 15. He spent $82,381 over t… 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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WisPolitics Midday: April 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Republicans looking to help homeowners if they buy renewable energy and add electric vehicle charging stations along freeways. Spring drug take-back day is April 27th. WI Supreme Court takes another “lame duck” lawsuit appeal.  

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Rep. Taylor: Rolls out Earth First legislation

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Celebrating Earth Day with Progressive Policies for the Planet MADISON – Today, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison), Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), and Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona) introduced legislation to enhance the health our state’s beautiful natural environment. The first bill would ban the use of harmful and toxic Styrofoam products, which is the primary source of urban litter and waterway pollution, and takes over 500 years to biodegrade. The second bill would allow local municipalities to regulate the use of pesticides. These chemicals are classified as toxic substances by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Hesselbein – Public opinion shows it’s time to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin

Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 CapTimes column states it plainly – this is good policy the people want MILWAUKEE – In an op-ed published last week in the Capital Times, Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) makes the case for Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin, citing both the overwhelming public support and the fiscal upside to the state of adopting Governor Evers’ budget proposal, which includes plans to expand Medicaid. “Over 80,000 people across Wisconsin would gain access to affordable health coverage under BadgerCare, postpartum coverage for mothers on Medicaid could be extended from 60 days to one year, and Wisconsin could increase

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WisPolitics Midday: April 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Republicans looking to help homeowners if they buy renewable energy and add electric vehicle charging stations along freeways. Spring drug take-back day is April 27th. WI Supreme Court takes another “lame duck” lawsuit appeal.  

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Rep. Taylor: Rolls out Earth First legislation

Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Celebrating Earth Day with Progressive Policies for the Planet MADISON – Today, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison), Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), and Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona) introduced legislation to enhance the health our state’s beautiful natural environment. The first bill would ban the use of harmful

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