WED PM Update: Fitzgerald blasts DATCP secretary over criticism about JFC not funding farmer mental health programs

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today blasted DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff for “offensive and unproductive” criticism of the Legislature for failing to fund programs to reduce farmer suicides. In the aftermath of yesterday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing, DATCP issued a press release in which Pfaff knocked Republicans o… 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. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan legislation to expand broadband access passes Senate Commerce Committee

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin joins colleagues in highlighting the need to close broadband gap and expand broadband services to rural communities in Wisconsin and throughout the country WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, led by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), passed the Senate Commerce Committee. The bipartisan legislation, which now awaits a Senate floor vote, would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband availability maps by improving the process by which broadband data is collected and ensure that federal programs supporting broadband deployment are

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U.S. Rep. Kind: House passes Rep. Kind’s bipartisan resolution urging for peace in Cameroon

Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov La Crosse, WI – Today, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Rep. Ron Kind calling on the government of Cameroon, armed groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution in the anglophone region. The resolution was led by Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Rep. Karen Bass. This comes just weeks after Rep. Kind went on a congressional delegation visit to the Republic of Cameroon. For over a year, the Anglophone crisis has devastated the

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement proposed rule to cut nutrition assistance for millions of Americans

Contact: Samara Sheff (202) 225-4572 The Trump administration has proposed regulations that will end food stamp benefits for 3 million people by restraining states from being able to automatically enroll residents in SNAP who receive welfare benefits. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Adequate nutrition is a necessity for all Americans, but we know that food insecurity continues to be a struggle for millions, including many Wisconsinites. Despite the national employment statistics, we know that many families and individuals are still struggling and programs like SNAP remain vital to meeting life’s most basic needs. SNAP, or FoodShare in Wisconsin, helps

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U.S. Rep. Kind: After weekend storms, Rep. Ron Kind helps introduce bipartisan Disaster Prevention Bill

07-23-19 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC— Following yet another round of extreme weather causing flooding and leaving thousands of Wisconsinites without power for days, Rep. Ron Kind helped introduce the bipartisan Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act with Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) to help reduce the risks and costs of natural disasters. This landmark bill would create a low-interest loan program for Wisconsin and other states to fund mitigation projects that reduce the risks and costs of natural disasters. Loans would be available for projects that minimize the risk of flooding, wildfires, storm surges,

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Jefferson to host Wisconsin Main Street Day celebration on July 24

David Callender Communications Director (608)210-6706 david.callender@wedc.org State officials will join local leaders in six communities to highlight the role that downtown business districts play in Wisconsin’s economy The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will take part in a statewide celebration of downtown business districts in the third annual Wisconsin Main Street Day event on Wednesday, July 24. Jefferson is one of six communities selected to take part in local Main Street Day celebrations that will feature state and local officials and community leaders. The day highlights downtowns’ importance in their communities’ overall economy and celebrates the many successes of Wisconsin’s commercial business districts. The Foremost Buildings Inc. building, a

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Protect Our Care: New data show that failing to expand Medicaid has led to nearly 16,000 unnecessary deaths

Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 In Case You Missed It New research concludes that states’ refusal to accept Medicaid expansion is costing thousands of Americans their lives MILWAUKEE, WI – A new study from the University of Michigan Law School shows that 15,600 Americans have died because 22 states have failed to expand Medicaid services. It found that the mortality rates of over 600,000 Medicaid eligible people increased in states that refused to expand, while mortality rates decreased in states that did expand Medicaid. Republicans opposed to expansion claim there is no clear evidence that enrollment in Medicaid helps protect

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Rep. Shankland: Introduces legislation to cap cost of insulin

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland office: (608) 267-9649 MADISON – This week, along with Senator Dave Hansen (D- Green Bay), Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D- Fitchburg), and Rep. Jill Billings (D- La Crosse), Rep. Katrina Shankland introduced legislation to cap the price of insulin at $100 per thirty day supply. In response, Rep. Shankland issued the following statement: “No one should have to choose between their insulin and paying for their groceries, utilities, or rent. I’m proud to work with my colleagues to introduce legislation to cap insulin costs, which is modeled after a Colorado law. “The patent for insulin was sold

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Wisconsin Department of Trade, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection: Watch for Travelling Contractors in the Wake of Recent Storms

Media Contact: ​Jerad Albracht​, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON​ – Recent severe weather in northern and central Wisconsin has resulted in significant damage to homes and businesses throughout the region. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted contractors for repairs and to be leery of “storm chasers” that come knocking at your door with aggressive sales tactics. Always use caution when interacting with travelling crews that show up at your door in the aftermath of a storm, never let them into your home, and do not give in to high-pressure

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Levin: Lead effort to create new partnership with states to provide students at community colleges and technical schools more affordability

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 America’s College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative Andy Levin, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today reintroduced the America’s College Promise Act. This legislation would create a new federal-state partnership to provide two years of tuition-free access to community or technical college programs that lead to a degree or industry-recognized credential. “Higher education should be a path to prosperity, not a path into suffocating debt. But unfortunately,

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DNR: Hosts “Midwest CWD Collaboration Meeting” to discuss best management practices for controlling chronic wasting disease in deer population

CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.gov OR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Wildlife biologists from several Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation groups are meeting July 24-25 in Madison to discuss chronic wasting disease (CWD) management and research efforts across the region. This two-day working meeting will have a heavy focus on the latest data available on how CWD is affecting each states’ wild deer population. Another goal of the meeting is to determine best practices for working together across state borders to prevent

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U.S. Rep. Sensebrenner: Statement on Mueller Testimony- case closed

Washington, D.C.: Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (Wi-05) offered the following statement after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified before the House Judiciary Committee: “The presumption of innocence is at the bedrock of our American justice system. Every citizen -even the President- enjoys that right. Therefore, it was not Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s job to exonerate the President, but rather to determine whether there was or was not sufficient evidence to show the President committed a crime. Ultimately, he concluded in his report that there was insufficient evidence to prove that the President or his staff engaged in criminal conspiracy with

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Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner: Provides guidance for consumers affected by storms and severe weather

Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Mark Afable offered reassurance and suggestions for residents after widespread severe storms, torrential rains, and tornadoes impacted the state last weekend. “The aftermath of storms like these is always a stressful time for those whose homes, cars, and businesses have been damaged, but there are proven ways to deal with the challenges and efficiently get the help you need,” Afable said. “As you start to clean up, make sure to check your insurance coverage. Insurance professionals and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance are ready to help. “It’s very important to take

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WED PM Update: Fitzgerald blasts DATCP secretary over criticism about JFC not funding farmer mental health programs

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today blasted DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff for “offensive and unproductive” criticism of the Legislature for failing to fund programs to reduce farmer suicides. In the aftermath of yesterday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing, DATCP issued a press release

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan legislation to expand broadband access passes Senate Commerce Committee

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 Baldwin joins colleagues in highlighting the need to close broadband gap and expand broadband services to rural communities in Wisconsin and throughout the country WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, led by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and

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U.S. Rep. Kind: After weekend storms, Rep. Ron Kind helps introduce bipartisan Disaster Prevention Bill

07-23-19 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC— Following yet another round of extreme weather causing flooding and leaving thousands of Wisconsinites without power for days, Rep. Ron Kind helped introduce the bipartisan Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act with Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) to help

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: Jefferson to host Wisconsin Main Street Day celebration on July 24

David Callender Communications Director (608)210-6706 david.callender@wedc.org State officials will join local leaders in six communities to highlight the role that downtown business districts play in Wisconsin’s economy The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will take part in a statewide celebration of downtown business districts in the third annual Wisconsin Main Street Day event on Wednesday,

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Rep. Shankland: Introduces legislation to cap cost of insulin

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland office: (608) 267-9649 MADISON – This week, along with Senator Dave Hansen (D- Green Bay), Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D- Fitchburg), and Rep. Jill Billings (D- La Crosse), Rep. Katrina Shankland introduced legislation to cap the price of insulin at $100 per thirty day supply. In response,

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Wisconsin Department of Trade, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection: Watch for Travelling Contractors in the Wake of Recent Storms

Media Contact: ​Jerad Albracht​, Senior Communications Specialist, 608-224-5007 MADISON​ – Recent severe weather in northern and central Wisconsin has resulted in significant damage to homes and businesses throughout the region. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks affected property owners to seek trusted contractors for repairs

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Levin: Lead effort to create new partnership with states to provide students at community colleges and technical schools more affordability

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225 America’s College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative Andy Levin, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today reintroduced

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DNR: Hosts “Midwest CWD Collaboration Meeting” to discuss best management practices for controlling chronic wasting disease in deer population

CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.gov OR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Wildlife biologists from several Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation groups are meeting July 24-25 in Madison to discuss chronic wasting disease

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U.S. Rep. Sensebrenner: Statement on Mueller Testimony- case closed

Washington, D.C.: Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (Wi-05) offered the following statement after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified before the House Judiciary Committee: “The presumption of innocence is at the bedrock of our American justice system. Every citizen -even the President- enjoys that right. Therefore, it was not Special Counsel

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