Remiker named state Dem Party executive director after serving on interim basis

Following a national search for a new DPW executive director, Chair Ben Wikler has decided to promote from within and elevate Devin Remiker to the position. Remiker has been serving as interim executive director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since shortly after Nellie Sires left the post last summer to take a job with a Washington, D.C.-based group. A Two Rivers native, he has served in a variety of roles for the party in recent years. That includes serving as deputy director of Wisconsin Victory, Dems’ coordinated campaign to help the party’s candidates across the ballot. He previously managed

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TUE PM Update: Remiker named state Dem Party executive director after serving on interim basis

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Following a national search for a new DPW executive director, Chair Ben Wikler has decided to promote from within and elevate Devin Remiker to the position. Remiker has been serving as interim executive director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since shortly after Nellie Sires left the post last summer to take a job with a … 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  

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Lincoln Hills population rises with most coming from Milwaukee following car thefts

Today’s Midday podcast covers the rising population at Wisconsin’s youth prison for boys, many of which are coming from Milwaukee. Milwaukee Deputy DA Elisabeth Mueller told WisPolitics.com many of those boys from Milwaukee are going to Lincoln Hills because Milwaukee has seen a sharp uptick in car-theft related crimes among juveniles. wispolitics · Lincoln Hills population rises with most coming from Milwaukee following car thefts

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on SEC climate disclosure proposal

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on the Security and Exchange Commission’s Climate Disclosure Proposal. “The SEC’s proposal to require public companies to make climate-related disclosures is yet another example of the Commission’s overreach under Chairman Gary Gensler. As I have consistently reminded the Commission and my colleagues in Congress, public companies are already required to disclose material information to investors. The SEC’s proposal ignores this tried-and-true disclosure principle and instead seeks to pursue environmental policy under the guise of investor protection. This proposal will place added costs and compliance burdens on publicly traded companies in the U.S. at a

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Marquette University: Announces Golden Eagle Advantage bridge program with Cristo Rey Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee have announced the Golden Eagle Advantage, a bridge program that establishes a clear path for students from Cristo Rey to attend Marquette. The Golden Eagle Advantage allows Cristo Rey graduates to enroll at Milwaukee Area Technical College before transferring to Marquette to complete their college education. The program enables students to continue their Catholic, Jesuit education and save tuition dollars. “We have established a strong relationship with Cristo Rey High School over the years and are continually finding ways to make a Marquette education accessible to its graduates,”

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins Mayor Rhodes-Conway to announce federal funding of men’s homeless shelter

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to announce new federal funding for a new men’s homeless shelter in Madison. This critical shelter received $2,000,000 in funding through the recently passed government funding bill. Rep. Mark Pocan said, “I was proud to advocate for this shelter and secure $2,000,000 for this facility. Shelters like this one provide vital assistance to the unhoused, providing them with much-needed support and services that will help them. I want to thank Mayor Rhodes-Conway and the leaders here in Madison for bringing this project to my attention.” Mayor Rhodes-Conway said, “The City is so grateful

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Dept. of Health Services: DHS releases findings from statewide listening sessions about opioid settlement funds

Following a review of public feedback from listening sessions and an online survey in January on the best uses of funding received through national settlements with opioid distributors and manufacturers, the Department of Health Services (DHS) will begin finalizing its plan to invest the funds to save lives and address Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic. DHS held 12 regional listening sessions in early 2022. Nearly 600 people living with an opioid use disorder, their families and friends, and providers of opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery support services participated in these virtual events and nearly 900 comments were submitted through the online survey. “We listened

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Godlewski Campaign: It’s National Agriculture Day, and Sarah Godlewski’s got a comprehensive plan for rural Wisconsin

MADISON – National Agriculture Day is a time to reflect on the important role that agriculture plays in providing our food, products, clothes, and more. Wisconsin has a long and proud history of farming — family farmers are the heart of every community throughout rural Wisconsin, yet family farms are still struggling and rural communities continue to disappear. Rural Wisconsin needs our support no… 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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WisDems: Fact Sheet, Biggest threat to Wisconsinites’ health care is Ron Johnson

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson first ran for the Senate in 2010 on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act, and after multiple failed attempts he continues to double down on fulfilling his self-serving agenda of ripping health care away from Wisconsinites.   If Johnson was successful in repealing the ACA: Over 212,000 Wisconsinites would lose their health care. At least 883,000 non-elderly Wisconsinites would be at risk of being kicked off their health care because of a pre-existing condition if the ACA were to be repealed. Johnson’s efforts to repeal the ACA aren’t because he’s interested in lowering

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Commerce Committee passes bipartisan legislation introduced by Baldwin to ease U.S. export shipping backlogs, boost Wisconsin exports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act out of the Commerce Committee, and the legislation is now headed to the Senate Floor. Senator Baldwin co-sponsors the bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), that will level the playing field for American exporters by making it harder for ocean carriers to unreasonably refuse goods ready to export at ports. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the export shipping backlog has impacted Made In America businesses, manufacturers, and workers as a result of anti-competitive, discriminatory practices in the ocean

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Kleefisch Campaign: Announces additional spring election endorsements

[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch is announcing her support of local candidates ahead of the April 5, 2022 spring election. These candidates are in addition to the initial endorsements Kleefisch made earlier this month. Kleefisch has a strong history of supporting conservatives running for local offices.   “Wisconsinites are stepping up and fighting for their communities all around our state,” said Rebecca Kleefisch, candidate for governor. “Change needs to happen at every level of government. I am proud to support conservative leaders and grassroots activists fighting to take back their school boards, municipalities, and counties.”   Rebecca spent significant time during the

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WisDems: Fact Sheet, Ahead of ACA anniversary, Biden’s Rescue Plan lowers health care costs for Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. – Tomorrow marks the 12 year anniversary of Democrats’ Affordable Care Act becoming law – which lowered health care costs, reduced premiums, and increased access to health care for tens of millions of Americans. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan passed by President Biden and Democrats in Congress, Americans have seen their insurance premiums and health care costs further reduced over the last year.   Read a full fact sheet outlining how the ARP lowered costs for Wisconsin here, or see key excerpts below:   Across the country, President Biden’s rescue plan lowered costs and increased health coverage:

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Joins lawmakers in proposing legislation to revoke China’s preferential trade status

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today joined Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would restore congressional oversight to bilateral U.S. trade with Communist China by stripping them of their Permanent Normal Trade Relations status. H.R. 7193 brings back checks and balances that existed prior to 2001 when the United States granted the communist dictatorship so-called “Most Favored Nation” trade status. “When policymakers extended Permanent Normal Trade Relations status to China, they claimed it would usher in a new era of prosperity here at home while paving the way for political reform, improved human rights,

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Sen. Ballweg: Dairy funding for the Wisconsin Initiative for Agriculture Exports approved

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) authored supplemental legislation to their initial comprehensive agriculture exports legislation, which was signed into law earlier this year as 2021 Wisconsin Act 92. Signed into law today, this legislation, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 207, directs unused funding within the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Production to the Wisconsin Initiative for Agriculture Exports (WIAE) to help promote Wisconsin dairy exports. “Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland and with this funding, will be able to take steps toward one of the key objectives of the WIAE, increasing the export of milk and dairy products

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Gov. Evers: WDVA announce more than $549,000 in grants to 14 organizations helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar today announced $549,560 in grants to 14 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “So much of our strength as a state is our ability to work together to tackle challenges facing folks in our communities, and that includes our veterans,” said Gov. Evers. “Especially after the difficulties of the last two years, we must work to ensure our veterans have the resources and support they deserve. These grants will continue to bolster collaboration, strengthen

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on SEC climate disclosure proposal

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement on the Security and Exchange Commission’s Climate Disclosure Proposal. “The SEC’s proposal to require public companies to make climate-related disclosures is yet another example of the Commission’s overreach under Chairman Gary Gensler. As I have consistently reminded the Commission and my colleagues

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins Mayor Rhodes-Conway to announce federal funding of men’s homeless shelter

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to announce new federal funding for a new men’s homeless shelter in Madison. This critical shelter received $2,000,000 in funding through the recently passed government funding bill. Rep. Mark Pocan said, “I was proud to advocate for this shelter and secure $2,000,000

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Commerce Committee passes bipartisan legislation introduced by Baldwin to ease U.S. export shipping backlogs, boost Wisconsin exports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to pass the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act out of the Commerce Committee, and the legislation is now headed to the Senate Floor. Senator Baldwin co-sponsors the bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), that will level the playing

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Kleefisch Campaign: Announces additional spring election endorsements

[Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch is announcing her support of local candidates ahead of the April 5, 2022 spring election. These candidates are in addition to the initial endorsements Kleefisch made earlier this month. Kleefisch has a strong history of supporting conservatives running for local offices.   “Wisconsinites are stepping up and

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Joins lawmakers in proposing legislation to revoke China’s preferential trade status

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today joined Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would restore congressional oversight to bilateral U.S. trade with Communist China by stripping them of their Permanent Normal Trade Relations status. H.R. 7193 brings back checks and balances that existed prior

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Gov. Evers: WDVA announce more than $549,000 in grants to 14 organizations helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar today announced $549,560 in grants to 14 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance, entrepreneurship training, or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “So much of our strength as a state is our ability

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