THU PM Update: Darling, Nygren disagree over whether JFC will take up tax on vaping products

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Sen. Alberta Darling and Rep. John Nygren today disagreed on whether the state’s budget panel will take up the vaping products tax Gov. Tony Evers proposed. Speaking at a WisPolitics.com luncheon in Madison, Darling said the new tax Evers proposed on vaping products “is not something we’re goin… 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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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Iowa County District Attorney

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applications for appointment as Iowa County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Iowa County District Attorney Larry E. Nelson. The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2021. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials togovDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be submitted by May 13, 2019. The District Attorney application form is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of the governor’s website:www.evers.wi.gov. For questions about the appointments process, please contact the Governor’s

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UW-Milwaukee: Commencement to feature Mark Attanasio, Mary Kellner, Marion Broome

Contact: John Schumacher, (414) 229-6778, schuma63@uwm.edu MILWAUKEE — Mark Attanasio, chairman and principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, will be the featured speaker at both of UW-Milwaukee’s May 19 commencement ceremonies. UWM has two commencement ceremonies at the UWM Panther Arena — the “black” ceremony at 9 a.m. and the “gold” ceremony at 1:30 p.m. This spring’s commencement also will i… 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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Voces de la Frontera: Wisconsin announces May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants in Madison to restore driver licenses for immigrant families

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE – On Friday, Voces de la Frontera will hold a press conference at 2pm at their Milwaukee office to formally announce the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants, a general strike and statewide mobilization on the Capitol in Madison to urge the legislature to restore driver licenses for immigrant families. Speakers will include a dairy farmer, immigrant business owners, and families affected by the denial of driver licenses due to immigration status. Organizers will announce a preliminary list of 50+ businesses that have committed to close on May 1st and join the mobilization in Madison.

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Announces spring 2019 in-district listening sessions

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 Madison, WI — Today, Senator Scott Fitzgerald is announcing in-district listening sessions for spring 2019. Constituents will have the ability to offer input and hear directly from Sen. Fitzgerald and their state representatives at these meetings scheduled throughout the 13th Senate District. “Hearing feedback from constituents on their outlook for our state is one of the most important parts of my job,” said Senator Fitzgerald. “These listening sessions offer residents of the 13th Senate District the ability to share their concerns about Governor Evers’ budget and have an impact on the work we’re doing in Madison.” See the full

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Iowa County District Attorney

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applications for appointment as Iowa County District Attorney. The new appointee will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Iowa County District Attorney Larry E. Nelson. The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

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Voces de la Frontera: Wisconsin announces May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants in Madison to restore driver licenses for immigrant families

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE – On Friday, Voces de la Frontera will hold a press conference at 2pm at their Milwaukee office to formally announce the May 1st Day Without Latinxs & Immigrants, a general strike and statewide mobilization on the Capitol in Madison to urge the legislature to

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Announces spring 2019 in-district listening sessions

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 Madison, WI — Today, Senator Scott Fitzgerald is announcing in-district listening sessions for spring 2019. Constituents will have the ability to offer input and hear directly from Sen. Fitzgerald and their state representatives at these meetings scheduled throughout the 13th Senate District. “Hearing feedback from constituents on their

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