WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ analyze major races in Tuesday’s elections

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, analyze big races in Tuesday’s elections, including the 7th Congressional District GOP primary and races that will narrow the field for state Supreme Court and Milwaukee mayor. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association…. 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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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 14

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the Assembly GOP’s tax cut plan, JFC action on youth prison funding, the Assembly’s package to help farmers, a look at Tuesday’s primary election and more.

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FRI REPORT: Assembly GOP plan would use budget surplus for tax cuts, debt repayment

Quotes of the Week What that means is that those kids have to stay at Lincoln Hills, and what that means is that facility stays open. This motion is the dead end. – Rep. Evan Goyke, who helped author legislation to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons, slamming the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to reject funding for state-run replacement facilities in Milwaukee and Outagamie coun… 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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Rep. Plumer: Supports GOP tax package

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Announces community development block grants for Green Bay, Appleton

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that Green Bay and Appleton received grants of $1,012,287 and $592,072 respectively to support local government efforts to expand economic opportunity and development. Green Bay’s total also included a grant worth $552,451 through the HOME program to help expand supply of decent, affordable housing.   “Community Development Block Grants give states and localities the flexibility they need to tackle complex issues,” said Rep. Gallagher. “I hope this funding will give our communities the resources they need to help alleviate problems like the lack of affordable housing, and ensure Northeast Wisconsin continues to be the

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WisDems: Call out Donald Trump’s broken promises to protect earned benefits programs like Medicare, Social Security

(MADISON & GREEN BAY, WI) — Wisconsin Democrats from across the State called out Donald Trump’s broken promises to protect vital programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP following the release of his budget proposal which includes slashing these programs.. At an event in Madison, State Senator and Assistant Minority Leader Janet Bewley, State Senator Dave Hansen, and Democra… 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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Rep. Macco: Proud to stand with Assembly Republicans in proposing a tax cut package that puts Wisconsin taxpayers first

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Rep. Kitchens: Supports Assembly’s surplus plan

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Sen. Shilling: School funding and property tax relief in jeopardy

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Youth justice advocates express concern over calls to delay closing of Wisconsin juvenile detention facilities

MADISON –  Both the ACLU of Wisconsin and Juvenile Law Center are deeply disappointed to hear that some Wisconsin state legislators are considering postponing the closing of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, a pair of state-operated youth detention facilities slated to be shut down next year.  The organizations issued the following statement:   “Rather than scrambling to come up with funding for another expensive youth prison, our elected officials should turn their attention toward investing in community-based alternatives to incarceration,” said Karyn Rotker, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of Wisconsin.   “The closing of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from David Clarenbach

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 14

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the Assembly GOP’s tax cut plan, JFC action on youth prison funding, the Assembly’s package to help farmers, a look at Tuesday’s primary election and more.

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Rep. Plumer: Supports GOP tax package

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Rep. Kitchens: Supports Assembly’s surplus plan

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Sen. Shilling: School funding and property tax relief in jeopardy

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Sargent campaign: Announces endorsement from David Clarenbach

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