U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on increased sanctions on Iran

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to increase sanctions on Iran, specifically on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other officials’ access to financial institutions. “The Iranian Regime’s attacks on

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WisPolitics Midday: June 24, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, sponsored by Spectrum: A Republican legislator considers new minimum security prison for Wisconsin’s convicted drunk drivers. Both houses of the Legislature have scheduled votes on the State Budget this week. Governor Evers signs new legislation.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on increased sanctions on Iran

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to increase sanctions on Iran, specifically on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other officials’ access to financial institutions. “The Iranian Regime’s attacks on our military must not go unanswered. Placing targeted sanctions on

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Health advocates in 9 Wisconsin cities urge lawmakers to expand BadgerCare

Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Full Legislature has the opportunity this week to override disastrous Finance Committee rejection of federal Medicaid expansion Statewide: A day before the full Legislature begins voting on the state budget, Citizen Action members led a statewide health care day of action urging lawmakers to

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Milwaukee Country Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Dimitrijevic joins rally against ICE raids

Contact: Brian Rothgery, 414-278-4230 MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Dimitrijevic released a statement Monday expressing her support for keeping families together and opposing raids by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. “Milwaukee County has adopted clear policies aimed at keeping all families together. We have opposed 287(g), ensuring that local law enforcement dedicates taxpayer

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Sends letter to Commerce Department, introduces resolution on 5G network development

Contact: Ben Voelkel ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and introduced a resolution on Monday, both concerning U.S. development

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Rep. Edming, Rep. Petryk: Representatives request copy of DWD report; highlight importance of trust fund balance

Contact: State Representative James Edming (608) 266-7506 State Representative Warren Petryk (608) 266-0660 Madison – Representative Edming, Chair of the Assembly Labor and Integrated Employment Committee and Representative Petryk, Chair of the Workforce Development Committee, sent a letter to Department of Workforce Development Secretary Designee Caleb Frostman requesting a copy

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Gov. Evers signs labor-backed bill to end tax breaks for moving jobs out of state

For Immediate Release Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Bipartisan Assembly Bill 10 becomes law MADISON – Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale joined longtime Assembly Bill 10 co-sponsors Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) and Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison) along with representatives from both sides of the aisle as Governor Tony Evers

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UW-Madison: Heritage marker honors Ho-Chunk, recognizes land as ancestral home

CONTACT: Meredith McGlone, University Communications, (608) 263-7523, meredith.mcglone@wisc.edu MADISON – A new heritage marker on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recognizes the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk, acknowledges the circumstances that led to their forced removal, and honors the Ho-Chunk Nation’s history of resistance and

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Wisconsin Safety Council: Celebrates week 4 of Safety Month

For more information, please contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – is celebrating Week 4 (June 24-28) of Safety Month, which highlights the risks of impairment. Impairment risks are everyone’s responsibility and impairment of any kind can

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WisPolitics Midday: June 24, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, sponsored by Spectrum: A Republican legislator considers new minimum security prison for Wisconsin’s convicted drunk drivers. Both houses of the Legislature have scheduled votes on the State Budget this week. Governor Evers signs new legislation.

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Sen. Cowles: Shawano Community concerned about federal government

For More Information: Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 SHAWANO– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement over the frustration faced by residents around Shawano Lake and visitors to this major recreation hub who are eagerly waiting on a decision from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

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