THU PM Update: Vos rejects Anderson’s request to phone into Assembly committee hearings

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Speaker Robin Vos today rejected a request from paralyzed Dem Rep. Jimmy Anderson to phone into Assembly committee hearings, writing in a letter he can’t change chamber rules via “fiat.” The GOP leader said he continues to oppose giving members a call-in option. Vos also knocked Anderson for taking his complaints about committe… 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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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Council on Tourism

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. The council advises the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism. “With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6 billion tourism industry is one of Wisconsin’s leading economic drivers,” said Gov. Evers. “The more than 199,000 individuals who rely on tourism for their livelihood and the taxpayers of Wisconsin are counting on the council to provide critical advice to ensure the prosperity of Wisconsin’s thriving, fun-filled tourism industry.” The four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism include: AJ

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Requests data from Trump Administration on consequences of Texas V. United States prevailing

Letter to Azar, Mnuchin Stresses Risk in Upending Health Care System, Need to Understand Ramifications if Obamacare is Gutted WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined her colleagues, led by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), to request data from the Trump administration to help states and Congress better understand the potential consequences if the Texas v. United States Affordable Care Act (ACA) lawsuit prevails in courts. In a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, the Senators stressed the

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Rep. Kolste: Bipartisan group of legislators propose expansion to Wisconsin’s clean indoor air laws

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Rep. Ballweg: Announces August suicide prevention task force meeting

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Department of Veterans Affairs: Grant application period open for nonprofits that serve veterans, families

Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Serve Veterans, Families Applications Due by August 30, 2019 MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee Mary Kolar announced today that grant applications from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families are being accepted.The Non-Profit Grant program includes a maximum total of up to $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations and no more than $25,000 to each grant recipient. The WDVA Non-Profit Grant is available to registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to veterans and their dependents. The WDVA

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U.S. Rep. Ron Kind: Statement on another reckless tariff increase by the Trump Administration

News from Congressman Ron Kind REPRESENTING WISCONSIN’S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1502 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 225-5506 ____________________________________________________________   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          8-1-19 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Rep. Ron Kind’s Statement on Another Reckless Tariff Increase by the Trump Administration La Crosse, WI—Just in time for back to school shopping, the Trump Administration announced another round of tariff increases on $300 billion worth of Chinese exports—including pens, pencils, classroom instructional tools, children’s shoes, and cellphones—further escalating the U.S.-China trade war.  “Tariffs are taxes on Wisconsin’s farmers, workers, and families, and that’s exactly who

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Wisconsin Department of Justice: Office of Open Government reports mid-year performance statistics

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Open Government’s (OOG) mid-year performance statistics for the first six months of 2019. “At the Wisconsin Department of Justice we strive to be responsive and set best practices for government openness and transparency,” said Attorney General Kaul. Completed Activities Responded to 433 public records requests (an average of 72 per month); Responded to 256 inquiries on its Public Records/Open Meetings Help Line (PROM); Issued 59 letters providing guidance concerning open government; Released two updated and comprehensive open government compliance guides (Wisconsin Public Records

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to the Council on Tourism

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. The council advises the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism. “With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6 billion tourism industry is one of Wisconsin’s leading economic drivers,”

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Rep. Ballweg: Announces August suicide prevention task force meeting

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Department of Veterans Affairs: Grant application period open for nonprofits that serve veterans, families

Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Serve Veterans, Families Applications Due by August 30, 2019 MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee Mary Kolar announced today that grant applications from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families are being

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U.S. Rep. Ron Kind: Statement on another reckless tariff increase by the Trump Administration

News from Congressman Ron Kind REPRESENTING WISCONSIN’S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1502 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 225-5506 ____________________________________________________________   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          8-1-19 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Rep. Ron Kind’s Statement on Another Reckless Tariff Increase by the Trump Administration La Crosse, WI—Just

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