Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 28

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the state budget, the state Supreme Court ruling DPI must clear rules with the governor, Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of four abortion-related bills and WEDC Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan’s plan to leave the agency in fall.

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Vos: Medical marijuana could return as Assembly bill

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today said he wants the Assembly to look at legislation that would legalize medical marijuana when the body returns from its summer break in the fall. The Rochester Republican told reporters that he has long been open to the concept of legalizing pot for medical purposes but added he first wanted to huddle with his caucus to see where other Assembly Republicans stand on … 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

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A comparison of Evers’ and the GOP-controlled Legislature’s budgets

Here is a brief summary comparing major themes of Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget to the two-year spending plan OK’d by majority Republicans in the Legislature. All of the below are two-year numbers before any potential vetoes. Medicaid Evers: Full federal expansion of Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act, resulting in $1.6 billion for a variety of health care programs. GOP Legislature: Would continue to direct some of the state’s working poor to the exchanges offered under Obamacare while investing an additional $588.2 million in general purpose revenue into Medicaid to accomplish goals such as increasing reimbursement rates for health

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FRI REPORT: Vos: Medical marijuana could return as Assembly bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Vos: Medical marijuana could return as Assembly bill GOP move dries up lottery credit option to drive down property taxes in future A comparison of Evers’ and the GOP-controlled Legislature’s budgets Evers to donate nearly $500K raised from inaugural events to charity Week ahead Political TV N… 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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GOP Legislators: Urge Evers to sign budget

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — On Thursday, Republican legislators held events throughout Wisconsin to tout their budget’s impact on individuals in their communities and to urge the governor to sign the bill. The responsible budget crafted by Republicans meets the state’s needs in education, local roads, and health care – while taxing and spending billions of dollars less than the plan put forward by Governor Evers. Check out what they’re saying about The Wisconsin Budget: From Fox 6 in Milwaukee: Surrounded by members of the Republican caucus, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos praised his colleagues for passing a budget that meets the

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: SCOTUS to hear major school choice case

Contact: Brian Reisinger br@platform-communications.com Milwaukee, WI – This morning, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear Espinoza v. Montana, a case with major implications for national school choice and religious freedom. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) filed a brief in the case on behalf of former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker touting the benefits of school choice in Wisconsin in order to explain how high the stakes are before the Court. “School choice is a success in Wisconsin,” said Governor Scott Walker. “But opponents have latched on to discriminatory so-called ‘Blaine Amendments’ to block school choice programs in other states. By accepting this case we are

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Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee: Announces Pardeep Singh Kaleka as new executive director

Contact: Elana Kahn, IFCGM Chair 414-403-3705 elanak@milwaukeejewish.org MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin –The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, which represents the regional leaders and adherents of 18 faiths and denominations, announced yesterday that Pardeep Singh Kaleka will be its next executive director. Kaleka was hired after a long search process that included many candidates. He will begin July 1. Retiring executive director Tom Heinen will retire after a short transition period. Pardeep Singh Kaleka is a first-generation immigrant from India. He received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology from Marquette University and a master’s in Clinical/Community Psychology from Alverno College. He has served

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 28

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the state budget, the state Supreme Court ruling DPI must clear rules with the governor, Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of four abortion-related bills and WEDC Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan’s plan to leave the agency in fall.

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Vos: Medical marijuana could return as Assembly bill

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos today said he wants the Assembly to look at legislation that would legalize medical marijuana when the body returns from its summer break in the fall. The Rochester Republican told reporters that he has long been open to the concept of legalizing pot for medical purposes

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FRI REPORT: Vos: Medical marijuana could return as Assembly bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Vos: Medical marijuana could return as Assembly bill GOP move dries up lottery credit option to drive down property taxes in future A comparison of Evers’ and the GOP-controlled Legislature’s budgets Evers to donate nearly $500K

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GOP Legislators: Urge Evers to sign budget

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — On Thursday, Republican legislators held events throughout Wisconsin to tout their budget’s impact on individuals in their communities and to urge the governor to sign the bill. The responsible budget crafted by Republicans meets the state’s needs in education, local roads, and health care

Read More »

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: SCOTUS to hear major school choice case

Contact: Brian Reisinger br@platform-communications.com Milwaukee, WI – This morning, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear Espinoza v. Montana, a case with major implications for national school choice and religious freedom. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) filed a brief in the case on behalf of former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker touting the benefits

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Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee: Announces Pardeep Singh Kaleka as new executive director

Contact: Elana Kahn, IFCGM Chair 414-403-3705 elanak@milwaukeejewish.org MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin –The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee, which represents the regional leaders and adherents of 18 faiths and denominations, announced yesterday that Pardeep Singh Kaleka will be its next executive director. Kaleka was hired after a long search process that included many

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