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Day: March 14, 2023

COWS report finds 41 percent of Milwaukee workers paid less than $15 per hour

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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Forty-one percent of all Milwaukee workers are paid less than $15 per hour, according to a new report from a UW-Madison think tank.  In its “Facts from the Frontline” report, COWS highlights the declining share of manufacturing employees making up…

Rep. August: Wisconsin Merit Scholarship passes Assembly

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON…Today, Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) announced that legislation he co-authored has passed the State Assembly on a unanimous 96-0 vote.  The bill would ensure the successful WI Merit Scholarship program continues into the future.  Set at $5,000, the scholarships…

TUE PM Update: Franklin businessman considering ‘24 run for U.S. Senate, spox says Clarke hasn’t ruled out bid

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP businessman Scott Mayer, who has spent nearly four decades in the staffing industry, told WisPolitics.com today he’s considering a run for the U.S. Senate next year against two-term incumbent Tammy Baldwin,…

Rep. Ohnstad: Responds to State of the Tribes address

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON – Today, the Legislature was in session and had the pleasure of hearing the 19th Annual State of the Tribes Address. It was delivered by Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) released the following statement:…

Rep. Stubbs: Applauds State of the Tribes address

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON, WI – Today Robert Van Zile, chair of Sokaogan Chippewa Community in Forest County, delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D- Madison) released the following statement: “Chairman Van Zile spoke about the need for…

Rep. Conley: Statement on State of the Tribes address and Assembly session

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON – Today, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile delivered the 19th annual Wisconsin State of the Tribes. The Assembly met in regular session following the address. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “I was honored to…

Rep. Sinicki: Recognizes another Equal Pay Day, but wages still aren’t equal

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON–On National Equal Pay Day, Rep. Sinicki issued this statement:   “I have introduced Equal Pay legislation in Wisconsin for two decades. For three of those years it was law, and then repealed, but not because the wage gap closed. In fact, sources*…

New Protasiewicz ads call Kelly an extremist, label him ‘extremely corrupt’

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz launched two new TV ads today knocking conservative rival Daniel Kelly, one calling him “an extremist who doesn’t care about us” and the other declaring he’s “extremely corrupt.” Protasiewciz also announced she’s added another…

Assembly passes bills on school resource officers, collection of crime data for schools

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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The Assembly today approved a pair of bills that would require schools to collect crime data and to hire resource officers if they report too many incidents resulting in arrests.

Assembly backs Black History Month resolution

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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The Assembly today backed the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month resolution highlighting seven people, including the state’s first Black woman to become a major general in the U.S. Army Reserve and its first Black appeals court judge.

Group targets Fitzgerald over non-compete agreements

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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A group criticizing members of Congress for supporting employee non-compete contracts launched an ad blasting U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald during Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” The Fight Corporate Monopolies group dropped five figures on the 30-second spot slamming the former…

Rep. Duchow: Bill requiring crime statistics on DPI report cards passes Assembly

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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Madison, WI – The State Assembly today passed bills on crime prevention and school safety today, including one measure that discloses crime statistics for schools. Currently, there is no standardized, transparent method for school districts to report crimes committed on…

Rep. Baldeh: Welcomes federal action on PFAS

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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Earlier today, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) applauded the announcement of federal standards for PFAS contamination of water.   The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to regulate PFOA and PFOS at a level that can be reliably measured at 4…

Rep. Neubauer: Remarks on AB 3 as prepared

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks as prepared regarding 2023 AB 3: “Mr. Speaker, this bill, and the proposed referral to committee, is a mistake.  “The Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and…

Sen. Agard: State of the Tribes address outlines shared vision for future of Wisconsin

On Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
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MADISON – Today, Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community delivered the 19th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairman Robert VanZile focused on the shared values of the people living in Wisconsin. Senator…

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