Rep. Vos: Earth Day the Wisconsin way

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Matt Kittle: Evers’ latest task force another gift to big labor

If there had ever been any question whether Gov. Tony Evers’ Big Labor allies would be directing policy, that question has been settled early and often. The latest example — the governor’s press conference last week announcing his executive order creating a task force to examine payroll fraud and worker misclassification.

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Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Release joint statement commemorating Earth Day

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today released the following joint statement commemorating Earth Day, 2019: “Our state has a rich history of defending and preserving Wisconsin’s water, air, and natural heritage—from our Indigenous communities to people like John Muir and Governor Gaylord Nelson. Today, we celebra… 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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MON News Summary: Evers may look at lowering Foxconn job creation goals; new DATCP head says upping dairy exports is top priority

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, April 25, with the veteran Republican co-chairs of 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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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Earth Day in Wisconsin

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 We honor our conservation past while planning for the future MADISON – Today, Wisconsin celebrates Earth Day. While this is a worldwide event, our state has a unique connection to this holiday, as it was conceived by Wisconsin’s own Gaylord Nelson. Governor Tony Evers has also announced that 2019 is the “Year of Clean Drinking Water” making this Earth Day a unique opportunity to focus our efforts on the policies the Governor has laid out in his budget.  Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) made the following remarks regarding Earth Day in Wisconsin: “I am proud

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AG Kaul Holds Drug Take Back Awareness Events

WHAT: Attorney General Josh Kaul and Madison Police Chief Mike Koval will hold a press conference to bring awareness to Drug Take Back Day (April 27). Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations across the state. WHEN: 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019  WHERE: Madison Police Department – Central District Community Room, GR-27 City County Building 211 South Carroll St. Madison, WI 53703 WHO: Attorney General Josh Kaul           Madison Police Chief Mike Koval Other Upcoming Drug Take Back Events with AG Kaul Green Bay WHEN:       12:30 p.m.,

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State Rep. Sargent: Celebrating Wisconsin’s rich history of conservation and outdoor heritage

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement to announce the introduction of LRB-2921, a bipartisan bill with Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) relating to fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts: “As we celebrate Earth Day 2019, we also celebrate Wisconsin’s rich history of conservation and outdoor heritage. Wisconsin was the first state in our nation to create a state park, and is now home to 66 state parks. As it is the State Legislature’s responsibility to create and preserve state

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State Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on Earth Day

Contact: (608) 266-5340 MADISON – Wisconsin has a proud history of conservationism and environmentalism, playing a major role in the development of environmental protection. Our beautiful state influenced the thinking of famed figures of the environmental movement like Aldo Leopold, John Muir, and former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. Aiming to shift national thinking to match Wisconsin’s environmental values, Nelson established a reputation as a trailblazer in environmental protection. His many efforts in defending the environment inspired positive change on both the state and the national level and led to the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970.

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‘UpFront’: Johnson calls for changes to asylum process to address migrant influx

Just back from a trip to the southern U.S. border, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, said the influx of migrants is “out of control” and the United States should turn back those without valid asylum claims. Johnson visited the El Paso, Texas, sector last week. He discussed his findings and observations in an interview that aired Sunday on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. Johnson said well-organized human traffickers are moving migrants, mostly from Central America, into the United States. He said the traffickers are using U.S. border security personnel as part of their “process.” “Customs and border protection have

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Rep. Vos: Earth Day the Wisconsin way

Note: If this post has anything to do with Evers, the Evers administration or lame-duck legislation and related lawsuits, please tag it as Evers Administration. Please delete this note before publishing.

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Matt Kittle: Evers’ latest task force another gift to big labor

If there had ever been any question whether Gov. Tony Evers’ Big Labor allies would be directing policy, that question has been settled early and often. The latest example — the governor’s press conference last week announcing his executive order creating a task force to examine payroll fraud and worker misclassification.

Read More »

Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes: Release joint statement commemorating Earth Day

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today released the following joint statement commemorating Earth Day, 2019: “Our state has a rich history of defending and preserving Wisconsin’s water, air, and natural heritage—from our Indigenous communities to people like John Muir and Governor Gaylord

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MON News Summary: Evers may look at lowering Foxconn job creation goals; new DATCP head says upping dairy exports is top priority

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Thursday: WisPolitics.com luncheon with JFC co-chairs Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Thursday, April 25, with the veteran Republican co-chairs of the… Please log in to access subscriber

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Rep. Hintz: Statement on Earth Day in Wisconsin

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 We honor our conservation past while planning for the future MADISON – Today, Wisconsin celebrates Earth Day. While this is a worldwide event, our state has a unique connection to this holiday, as it was conceived by Wisconsin’s own Gaylord Nelson. Governor Tony Evers has also

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AG Kaul Holds Drug Take Back Awareness Events

WHAT: Attorney General Josh Kaul and Madison Police Chief Mike Koval will hold a press conference to bring awareness to Drug Take Back Day (April 27). Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations across the state. WHEN: 12:15 p.m., Tuesday,

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State Rep. Sargent: Celebrating Wisconsin’s rich history of conservation and outdoor heritage

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960 MADISON – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement to announce the introduction of LRB-2921, a bipartisan bill with Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay), and Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) relating to fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts:

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State Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on Earth Day

Contact: (608) 266-5340 MADISON – Wisconsin has a proud history of conservationism and environmentalism, playing a major role in the development of environmental protection. Our beautiful state influenced the thinking of famed figures of the environmental movement like Aldo Leopold, John Muir, and former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord

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