Rep. Felzkowski: De-regulation bills signed into law

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TUE PM Update: Gallagher, Pocan optimistic about infrastructure, drug pricing legislation; Evers signs more than 60 bills

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher and Mark Pocan expressed optimism on legislation addressing infrastructure and prescription drug pricing. Speaking at a WisPolitics.com event in Washington, Gallagher said President Trump’s “divisive” impeachment and the looming 2020 election presented hurdles to productive legislative work. Still, the… 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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Gov. Evers: Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today acted on several pieces of legislation at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Assembly Bill 30, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 123: Establishes the Council on Offender Employment, comprised of the Attorney General, State Public Defender, and Parole Commission Chair; Creates a qualification certificate that offenders could receive from the Council on Offender Employment that would provide relief from penalties, ineligibility, disability or disadvantage related to employment or occupational licensing, or certification that is a result of the offender’s criminal record; Establishes eligibility requirements to apply for a certificate and the procedure for the Council

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Sen. Cowles: Third bill from the ‘bite back’ program signed into law

MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after 2019 Senate Bill 298 was signed into law as 2019 Wisconsin Act 158. This bill is the third from the ‘Bite Back’ package to combat Lyme disease in Wisconsin that became law this session. The package was authored by Senators Cowles and Mark Miller (D-Monona), and Representatives Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) and Nick Milroy (D-South Range): “The problem of Lyme disease is growing and shows no signs of slowing as the number of cases annually has doubled in the past decade. Preventing Lyme disease is not about making people cautious

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WisPolitics Midday – March 3, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases ads in Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson calls for vote to subpeona Biden documents Johnson submits blue slip for Eastern District of Wisconsin judicial nominee

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Sen. Feyen: On Gov. Evers’ signing of Assembly Bill 532

MADISON, WI – Today Governor Evers signed AB 532, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 136. Senator Feyen authored this bill to encourage Wisconsin investors to keep their dollars in the state by investing in Opportunity Zones. Under this bill, a taxpayer can decrease the amount of capital gains subject to state income and franchise taxation when investing in an opportunity zone in Wisconsin. “I am happy we were able to get this bipartisan legislation across the finish line,” said Senator Feyen. “This will drive much-needed private capital to economically challenged areas of the state.” This legislation will make Wisconsin’s 120 Opportunity

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Reps. Kind, Kuster, Pappas: Introduce legislation to increase American families’ access to job training services

Washington, D.C.- Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01),  and Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the American Job Centers Family Accessibility Act, which will create a childcare program at American Job Centers across the country, easing American families’ ability to access their vast array of career and employment services. Job Centers are well known as a one-stop shop for unemployed and underemployed Americans where they can access a wide variety of federally funded programs including career counseling, reemployment and training services, and unemployment insurance. Despite assisting more than 5,400,000 unemployed workers, including more than 500,000 veterans annually, the lack of availability of childcare remains a large barrier for those trying

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Felzowski campaign: Announces endorsement from Sen. Tiffany

Tomahawk, WI – Today, Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) announced the endorsement of State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) in her bid for the 12th State Senate District. Tiffany, who is running to fill the open seat left by Sean Duffy in the 7th Congressional District, joined Felzkowski yesterday at her announcement tour across the district. “Mary is a trusted friend and colleague who has represented the people of the 35th Assembly District with distinction and integrity,” said Tiffany. “Mary is a proven conservative who has provided a strong voice for Northern Wisconsin and continually fights for the best interests and values of our region. She will

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The Nature Conservancy applauds legislature and Gov. Evers for passage of water quality bill

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Legislature recently passed, and Gov. Tony Evers today signed, a bill that will accelerate Wisconsin’s water quality trading programs, boosting efforts to protect our most vital resources in an economically sustainable way. “This bipartisan bill will improve Wisconsin’s water quality both for nature and for human health,” said Elizabeth Koehler, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin. “A third-party water pollution credit clearinghouse will make it easier for agriculture and industry to partner together to protect Wisconsin’s environment.” The advancement of this legislation will boost the current programs and put Wisconsin at the forefront

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Rep. Felzkowski: De-regulation bills signed into law

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TUE PM Update: Gallagher, Pocan optimistic about infrastructure, drug pricing legislation; Evers signs more than 60 bills

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher and Mark Pocan expressed optimism on legislation addressing infrastructure and prescription drug pricing. Speaking at a WisPolitics.com event in Washington, Gallagher said President Trump’s “divisive” impeachment and the looming 2020 election presented hurdles to productive legislative work. Still,

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Gov. Evers: Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today acted on several pieces of legislation at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Assembly Bill 30, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 123: Establishes the Council on Offender Employment, comprised of the Attorney General, State Public Defender, and Parole Commission Chair; Creates a qualification certificate that

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WisPolitics Midday – March 3, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases ads in Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson calls for vote to subpeona Biden documents Johnson submits blue slip for Eastern District of Wisconsin judicial nominee

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Sen. Feyen: On Gov. Evers’ signing of Assembly Bill 532

MADISON, WI – Today Governor Evers signed AB 532, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 136. Senator Feyen authored this bill to encourage Wisconsin investors to keep their dollars in the state by investing in Opportunity Zones. Under this bill, a taxpayer can decrease the amount of capital gains subject to state

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Reps. Kind, Kuster, Pappas: Introduce legislation to increase American families’ access to job training services

Washington, D.C.- Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01),  and Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the American Job Centers Family Accessibility Act, which will create a childcare program at American Job Centers across the country, easing American families’ ability to access their vast array of career and employment services. Job Centers are well known as a one-stop shop for unemployed

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Felzowski campaign: Announces endorsement from Sen. Tiffany

Tomahawk, WI – Today, Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) announced the endorsement of State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) in her bid for the 12th State Senate District. Tiffany, who is running to fill the open seat left by Sean Duffy in the 7th Congressional District, joined Felzkowski yesterday at her announcement tour across the

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