WED PM Update: GOP legislative campaign committees have combined 5-to-1 cash advantage over Dem counterparts

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The GOP legislative campaign committees have a combined 5-to-1 advantage over their Dem counterparts for cash on hand, according to finance reports. Collectively, Assembly and Senate Republicans had more than $1.3 million in the bank at the end of June, compared to the $260,956 reported by the Dem caucuses. Here are the top-lin… 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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U.S. Rep. Kind: To Perdue, Kudlow- where are the agriculture purchases from China, as promised?

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington—Today, Rep. Ron Kind called on Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and the President’s top economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, to provide more information after the President claimed that China would be making large purchases of agricultural products weeks ago. To date, no such purchases have been made. On Monday, Kudlow stated that the Administration expects that China will soon be announcing “some large-scale purchases” but offered no further details. In his letter, Rep. Kind pressed Perdue and Kudlow to provide more information on when farmers can expect these purchases to happen as

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Sen. Marklein: Senators ask DOT to fund local roads despite governor’s veto

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and nine Republican Senators sent a letter to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary-Designee Craig Thompson to encourage him to spend the $75 million in the State Budget that was meant to fund local road improvement on – local roads – as they intended. “The Senate Republicans worked hard to create a local road funding package for the state budget that would have a strong, meaningful, immediate impact on our local roads,” Marklein said. “Our constituents told us that this is one of their top priorities and

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Sen. Cowles: Great potential for Northeast Wisconsin with Expo Center groundbreaking

Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after attending the groundbreaking in Ashwaubenon for the Brown County expo center: “As a State Legislator representing Ashwaubenon and large portions of Northeast Wisconsin, I could feel the excitement in the air this morning as ground was broken on the Brown County expo center. I’ve been helping to work towards this project for years, both through my role as a Legislator and as a member of the Stadium District. The expense of the expo center is lessened thanks to Legislative actions I’ve helped champion

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WisPolitics Midday – July 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Another new job for former WI Gov Scott Walker. Gov Evers to Japan in September on trade mission. A look at Lt. Gov Barnes spending reports from his first 6 months.

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Families USA: Oppose the Ruiz Amendment and support the underlying surprise billing legislation

CONTACT: Lisa Holland | (202)-626-0640 | lholland@familiesusa.org Washington, D.C. – Families USA released the following statement regarding the Energy and Commerce Committee’s legislation on surprise medical bills. Oppose the Ruiz Amendment and Support the Underlying Surprise Billing Legislation Families USA supports the Energy and Commerce Committee’s legislation on surprise medical bills as it is a critical step forward to protect families. The Committee worked across the aisle to design bipartisan legislation that includes strong protections for consumers. However, we oppose the Ruiz amendment because it adds an unnecessary level of complexity and uncertainty for consumers and undermines the intent of

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Discusses border crisis, solutions during interview and roundtable

Contact: Austin Altenburg austin_altenburg@hsgac.senate.gov WASHINGTON — Before chairing a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee roundtable on the crisis at the border, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke with Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” this morning about the ongoing crisis at the border and action that Congress should take to address it. Excerpts of his interview are below, and video can be found here. Video of the roundtable with members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council’s (HSAC) CBP Families and Children Care Panel Subcommittee can be found here. “We do need to change our laws. Primarily, we need to change that

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Gov. Evers: Signs bill to reform Sign Language Interpreting Licensure System in Wisconsin

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed bipartisan legislation, Assembly Bill 250, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 17, into law. The bill allows the Department of Health Services to administer the Board for Evaluations Interpreters exam, easing the process for those entering the interpreting field. In addition to changing the licensing process, Assembly Bill 250 also creates a Sign Language Interpreters Advisory Committee composed of members of the deaf and hard of hearing community and licensed interpreters. “We’re working to ensure deaf and hard of hearing folks across our state have access to reliable and experienced interpreters

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WED News Summary: Wisconsin prepares for influx of prez candidates; Pocan visits Florida child detention center

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – Federal government – Local government – Civil liberties – Courts – Economy – Elections – Energy – Health care – Law and order – Management – Media – Public health and safety – Tourism – Transportation – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIES WI will be a hot spot for 2020 prez candidates. Here’s how the state is preparing. … … 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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WEDC: Governor Evers will lead trade mission to Japan in September

MADISON, WI. JULY 17, 2019 – Governor Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Japan from Sept. 6-14 as part of the state’s efforts to expand exports by Wisconsin companies. This will be the first trade mission of his new administration. “This mission provides an excellent opportunity to establish the personal relationships that are so important to doing business in Japan,” Governor Evers said. “Japan is Wisconsin’s sixth-highest export destination, and our exports continue to grow. In just the first quarter of this year, exports from our state to Japan rose by 11% over the same period last year.” The

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Dominique Paul Noth: How far left is too left?

The answer may depend on where you live. Folks in New York City and Los Angeles and perhaps even Chicago seem to relish the ideas that moderate Democrats call extreme. In states like Wisconsin, where the voters may lean Democratic, the successful gerrymandering of a decade has locked the Republicans in legislative power — despite a smart Democratic governor.

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U.S. Rep. Kind: To Perdue, Kudlow- where are the agriculture purchases from China, as promised?

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington—Today, Rep. Ron Kind called on Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and the President’s top economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, to provide more information after the President claimed that China would be making large purchases of agricultural products weeks ago. To date, no

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WisPolitics Midday – July 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Another new job for former WI Gov Scott Walker. Gov Evers to Japan in September on trade mission. A look at Lt. Gov Barnes spending reports from his first 6 months.

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Families USA: Oppose the Ruiz Amendment and support the underlying surprise billing legislation

CONTACT: Lisa Holland | (202)-626-0640 | lholland@familiesusa.org Washington, D.C. – Families USA released the following statement regarding the Energy and Commerce Committee’s legislation on surprise medical bills. Oppose the Ruiz Amendment and Support the Underlying Surprise Billing Legislation Families USA supports the Energy and Commerce Committee’s legislation on surprise medical

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WEDC: Governor Evers will lead trade mission to Japan in September

MADISON, WI. JULY 17, 2019 – Governor Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Japan from Sept. 6-14 as part of the state’s efforts to expand exports by Wisconsin companies. This will be the first trade mission of his new administration. “This mission provides an excellent opportunity to establish the

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Dominique Paul Noth: How far left is too left?

The answer may depend on where you live. Folks in New York City and Los Angeles and perhaps even Chicago seem to relish the ideas that moderate Democrats call extreme. In states like Wisconsin, where the voters may lean Democratic, the successful gerrymandering of a decade has locked the Republicans in legislative power — despite a smart Democratic governor.

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