TUE PM Update: Evers says budget veto on table over GOP’s ‘paltry’ K-12 investment

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers today called Republicans’ proposed state investment in K-12 education “paltry” and said vetoing the entire document is on the table unless they add more money. Evers’ call came days after the federal government warned the K-12 package the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee approved would not meet the mainten… 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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Castro to keynote state Dem convention; Pelosi, Schumer, Harrison to address virtual fundraiser

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro will be the keynote speaker Saturday night for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s virtual state convention. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; and national party Chair Jamie Harrison will address a virtual fundraiser Sunday evening. Along with Castro, those who will address the convention Saturday night include Gov. Tony Evers; U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison; U.S. Reps. Ron Kind, of La Crosse, Gwen Moore, of Milwaukee, and Mark Pocan, of the town of Vermont. The Dem candidates for U.S. Senate will address the convention Sunday morning. See the full

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WEDC CEO Missy Hughes says workforce shortage is a complex issue

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes acknowledging that some businesses are having a hard time finding help but said numbers don’t support the idea that extra unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the workforce. wispolitics · 210601 Final WEDC CEO Missy Hughes says workforce shortage is a complex issue

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Evers says budget veto on table over GOP’s ‘paltry’ K-12 investment

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers today called Republicans’ proposed state investment in K-12 education “paltry” and said vetoing the entire document is on the table unless they add more money. Evers’ call came days after the federal government warned the K-12 package the GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee approved would not meet the maintenance of effort requirements to qualify for federal stimulus money under… 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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American Dairy Coalition: Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Thorough Investigation on Corruption and Antitrust Activity in Dairy Industry

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Media Contact: Laurie Fischer 314-391-8390 info@americandairycoalitioninc.com Sen Gillibrand Calls for Thorough Investigation on Corruption and Antitrust Activity in Dairy Industry June 1, 2021— GREEN BAY, Wis. — The American Dairy Coalition applauds Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for continuing to seek solutions and relief for dairy farmers. As chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Dairy, Livestock and Poultry since the beginning of the 117th Congress, Sen. Gillibrand has wasted no time looking into concerns raised about the Class I milk price formula change that has had devastating effects for dairy farmers via income loss, negative Producer Price Differentials (PPDs), and failed performance

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Sen. Johnson: WFRV’s ‘Newsmaker Sunday’ Show

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

June 1, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini   ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on WFRV’s ‘Newsmaker Sunday’ Show Discusses Biden’s spending boondoggle, Wisconsinites getting back to work, crisis at the border   WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Tom Zalaski on WFRV’s “Newsmaker Sunday” show to discuss the Biden administration’s massive spending packages, worker shortages, and the crisis at the border. A video of the interview can be found here, and excerpts are below. On Biden’s spending boondoggle:   “We’re over 28 trillion dollars in debt. Seven hundred twenty billion dollars of that one 1.9 trillion dollar package isn’t even scheduled

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Sen. Agard: Happy Pride Month

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

210601 AgardPrideMonth… 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 CEO Missy Hughes says workforce shortage is a complex issue

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes acknowledging that some businesses are having a hard time finding help but said numbers don’t support the idea that extra unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the workforce. wispolitics · 210601 Final WEDC CEO Missy Hughes

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American Dairy Coalition: Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Thorough Investigation on Corruption and Antitrust Activity in Dairy Industry

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

Media Contact: Laurie Fischer 314-391-8390 info@americandairycoalitioninc.com Sen Gillibrand Calls for Thorough Investigation on Corruption and Antitrust Activity in Dairy Industry June 1, 2021— GREEN BAY, Wis. — The American Dairy Coalition applauds Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for continuing to seek solutions and relief for dairy farmers. As chair of the Senate Agriculture

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Sen. Johnson: WFRV’s ‘Newsmaker Sunday’ Show

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

June 1, 2021 Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini   ICYMI: Sen. Johnson on WFRV’s ‘Newsmaker Sunday’ Show Discusses Biden’s spending boondoggle, Wisconsinites getting back to work, crisis at the border   WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Tom Zalaski on WFRV’s “Newsmaker Sunday” show to discuss the Biden administration’s

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Sen. Agard: Happy Pride Month

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2021

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