Marquette University: June briefing

MARQUETTE BRIEFING June 2021 A monthly update from Marquette University’s Office of Marketing and Communication Experts available Marquette faculty are available for expertise in news stories. To find a resource, visit our Experts Directory or contact us: Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication: (414) 202-9329 / kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu Shelby

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in introducing federal debt emergency control act to fight Washington’s spending & debt crisis

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the Federal Debt Emergency Control Act to rein in Washington’s out-of-control spending and provide a concrete path forward

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WisDems: When it mattered most, Johnson voted to kill bill that would invest in Wisconsin manufacturing and workers, hold China accountable

Madison, Wis. — Yesterday, Ron Johnson voted against the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, putting China ahead of Wisconsin businesses and workers. Check out the latest from the Washington Post laying out the benefits of the bipartisan bill and Ron Johnson’s efforts to block the passage. Washington Post: Senate approves sprawling

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U.S. Sen. Johnson, colleague: Introduce bipartisan bill to enhance federal motorcyclist advisory council

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) along with Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to enhance and extend the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for six years. The Motorcyclist Advisory Council Act of 2021 would ensure the Department of Transportation hears and considers input from motorcyclists

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Lowlands Group: Renews support for 2021 Tour of America’s Dairyland

Media Contact: Vicky Shokatz vshokatz@buzzmonkeyspr.com 414-239-0407 LOWLANDS GROUP RENEWS SUPPORT FOR 2021 TOUR OF AMERICA’S DAIRYLAND; ANNOUNCES NEW COURSE IN HEART OF TOSA VILLAGE New course allows for celebration and up-close race viewing in Tosa Village June 27 MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 9, 2021– Lowlands Group, a longtime supporter of cycling

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces Women’s Health Protection Act to protect equal access to reproductive rights nationwide

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov   (202) 224 – 6225 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Women’s Health Protection Act to Protect Equal Access to Reproductive Rights Nationwide   Legislation would safeguard against anti-abortion laws like Mississippi’s 15-week ban to be argued in front of the Supreme Court next year [WASHINGTON,

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Forward Analytics: New study finds counties facing ongoing budget challenges

June 9, 2021 Contact: Dale Knapp Forward Analytics Director 608.404.2700 New Study Finds Counties Facing Ongoing Budget Challenges Inflation adjusted expenditures fall 7 percent from 2008 to 2019 (Madison, Wis.) – A new report from Forward Analytics, Rethinking Revenues: A National Perspective on Funding Counties, highlights some of the fiscal challenges

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WisDems: Republican legislators slash transportation funding even as forecast shows unprecedented increase in state revenue

June 9, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org)   Republican Legislators Slash Transportation Funding Even As Forecast Shows Unprecedented Increase in State Revenue MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Republicans on the joint finance committee failed to fully fund Gov. Tony Evers’ nearly $2.4 billion capital budget, cutting $810 million for much-needed economic development projects and slashing

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Marquette University: June briefing

MARQUETTE BRIEFING June 2021 A monthly update from Marquette University’s Office of Marketing and Communication Experts available Marquette faculty are available for expertise in news stories. To find a resource, visit our Experts Directory or contact us: Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication: (414) 202-9329 / kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu Shelby Williamson, senior communication specialist: (262) 441-0516 / shelby.williamson@marquette.edu   June is

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