GOP leaders looking at splitting budget into two bills to get around Evers partial veto

GOP legislative leaders are considering splitting the budget into two bills — one that would outline spending and the other containing policy — in an attempt to get around the guv’s partial veto authority. Gov. Tony Evers has the most powerful partial veto authority in the country, but can only use it on legislation that includes appropriations. Splitting the budget into two bills would mean Eve… 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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MON PM Update: GOP leaders looking at splitting budget into two bills to get around Evers partial veto

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders are considering splitting the budget into two bills — one that would outline spending and the other containing policy — in an attempt to get around the guv’s partial veto authority. Gov. Tony Evers has the most powerful partial veto authority in the country, but can only use it on legislation that incl… 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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WisPolitics Midday: May 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention. Dem lawmakers introduce automatic voter registration proposal. Ethics Commission looking for input on the performance of its Administrator.

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MON News Summary: Budget negotiations stall; Evers, Republicans spar over working with women

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** June 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon: The future of transportation funding in Wisconsin Transportation funding has become one of the key debating points in the two-year state budget making its way through… 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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John Sauer: Wisconsin must address funding shortfall of nursing facilities

A combination of workforce challenges, inadequate Medicaid rates, and facility closures or downsizings are jeopardizing the future viability of Wisconsin’s nursing facilities and access to high quality care and services in Wisconsin.   The effect of these challenges is alarming. Since 2016 there have been 30 nursing facilities that have closed in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the number of nursing facilities that are closing continues to increase. Since January 1st of this year, 11 nursing facilities have closed. In addition, there are currently 27 nursing facilities in receivership.  Moreover, many more nursing facilities have acted to delicense their bed capacities, limiting access to

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Republicans intend to intervene and stop liberal groups from undermining Act 10

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 Madison, WI — Republican leadership in the Legislature will move to intervene today in a case being brought in the federal courts that seeks to undermine Act 10. With the announcement, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “We aren’t picking this fight – once again a liberal group is trying to change laws that have been passed by the Legislature and previously upheld by the courts. We cannot sit idly by and allow our attorney general or governor an opportunity to undermine Act 10, and will seek to intervene in this case accordingly

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WisDems: DPW response to Republicans’ wildly out-of-touch convention

Contact: Courtney Beyer courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Courtney Beyer on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s 2019 state convention in Oshkosh: “Wisconsin Republicans have somehow become more out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible. From Speaker Vos cruelly doubling down on his refusal to expand Medicaid, a proposal 70% of Wisconsinites support, to inviting Candace Owens, a well-known hate monger considered extreme even on the right to speak, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has become more radical and fractured than ever — even Sen. Ron Johnson, the Party’s

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Exact Sciences highlighting new screening research

Exact Sciences is highlighting new research showing the company’s Cologuard test can improve colon cancer screening rates for patients covered by Medicare.   Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Madison company says a third of Americans aged 50 to 75 aren’t up to date with recommended screening for colon cancer, which is the second-deadliest cancer in the country.   In a study published recently in the scientific journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, researchers reviewed more than 365,000 Cologuard tests from Medicare patients.   They found 71.1 percent compliance with Cologuard screening. And 90.7 percent

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Rep. Allen public listening session

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has announced an upcoming public listening session on Thursday, May 30th. The listening session will be held at the Mukwonago Town Hall W320 S8315 Beulah Rd Mukwonago from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on elimination of U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following the reports that the Administration will eliminate 232 tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s steel and aluminum products. In response, Canada is expected to eliminate their retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. “Making a deal to end tariffs on Mexico and Canada is the right decision. Wisconsin farmers and manufacturers must have access to international markets. Eliminating tariffs will result in more opportunity for Wisconsin. I am hopeful this decision will allow the House to vote on the USMCA in the near future.”

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on removal of tariffs

Contact: Amy Eckelberg Executive Director of Public Relations 608.828.5706 MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is thankful to hear that an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the steel and aluminum tariffs has been reached. The two neighboring countries will be removing their retaliatory tariffs on Sunday, May 19. Our organization is hopeful that this will eliminate a major barrier of getting the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement passed through Congress. Wisconsin’s agricultural economy greatly benefits from trade and the relationships with Canada and Mexico. Having the retaliatory

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American Dairy Coalition: Applauds President Trump for lifting steel and aluminum tariffs

For further information, contact: 920-965-6070 info@americandairycoalitioninc.com 5/20/2019: The American Dairy Coalition commends the efforts of President Donald Trump and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on their agreement to lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The removal of these tariffs is key in ending the retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. dairy products and clears the way for ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Retaliatory tariffs hit farmers at a time when the industry was already struggling with low milk prices and a lack of work force. The American Dairy Coalition now urges House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

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WisPolitics Midday: May 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention. Dem lawmakers introduce automatic voter registration proposal. Ethics Commission looking for input on the performance of its Administrator.

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MON News Summary: Budget negotiations stall; Evers, Republicans spar over working with women

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** June 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon: The future of transportation funding in Wisconsin Transportation funding has become one of the key debating points in the two-year state budget making its way through… Please log in to access subscriber

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WisDems: DPW response to Republicans’ wildly out-of-touch convention

Contact: Courtney Beyer courtneyb@wisdems.org MADISON — The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Courtney Beyer on the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s 2019 state convention in Oshkosh: “Wisconsin Republicans have somehow become more out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible. From Speaker Vos cruelly

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Exact Sciences highlighting new screening research

Exact Sciences is highlighting new research showing the company’s Cologuard test can improve colon cancer screening rates for patients covered by Medicare.   Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Madison company says a third of Americans aged 50 to 75 aren’t up to date with

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Rep. Allen public listening session

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) has announced an upcoming public listening session on Thursday, May 30th. The listening session will be held at the Mukwonago Town Hall W320 S8315 Beulah Rd Mukwonago from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Statement on removal of tariffs

Contact: Amy Eckelberg Executive Director of Public Relations 608.828.5706 MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Jim Holte: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is thankful to hear that an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the steel and aluminum tariffs has been reached. The

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