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The Trump administration has announced the appointment of Steve King, a longtime GOP activist in Wisconsin, as ambassador to the Czech Republic. King’s appointment had been expected. During a stop in Madison on Friday, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, praised
Gov. Scott Walker, who pledged his fundraising report for the first half of 2017 would send a message about his re-election intentions, raised $3.5 million over the past six months and finished June with $2.4 million in the bank, according
Gov. Scott Walker, who pledged his fundraising report for the first half of 2017 would send a message about his re-election intentions, raised $3.5 million over the past six months and finished June with $2.4 million in the bank, according

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker, who pledged his fundraising report for the first half of 2017 would send a message about his re-election intentions, raised $3.5 million over the past

The state Elections Commission says it’s holding off on responding to President Trump’s panel looking at election integrity until a ruling from a federal judge on the issue. The agency has been working on a formal response to the Presidential
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A federal judge today ordered new restrictions on the use of solitary confinement and chemicals such as pepper spray at Wisconsin’s youth prisons, with some of the changes taking effect in just

Nygren’s 28-year-old daughter, Cassie, has been dealing with drug addiction for years, including time in prison.

As with many seemingly intractable problems, Ryan needs to step back, rethink and come at the economic chaos in health care in a whole new light.

The two GOP governors have different views on federal health care reform efforts.

With more than 30,000 people admitted to hospitals annually for firearm injuries, and a huge segment of them receiving Medicaid, there seems to be a vacuum of dialogue and common sense when it comes to our national reform efforts presently underway in Congress.

These growing industries have tremendous potential to create jobs, attract tourism and grow our state’s economy. There’s just one thing holding them back: outdated, prohibition-era regulations.

As a person of color studying at the overwhelmingly white University of Wisconsin-Madison, I believe policymakers also ought to hear my story and consider my experience, and the stories and experience of other students of color, before telling us whose voices are and aren’t being heard.

Critics skate by the Legislative Audit Bureau’s conclusion that DOT “generally had effective oversight” of the bidding and contract award process and “took steps to control construction costs, but it could take additional steps.”

If Foxconn were to build a 10,000-employee factory in Racine County, there would be a need for extensive transit coordination among Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee counties to help move unprecedented numbers of people in and out of the Racine area.

There was a time, and not so long ago, when Wisconsin didn’t show up on the radar screens of businesses and national site-selection consultants looking for places to grow.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/mon-news-summary-ryan-on-town-halls-russian-election-meddling-regents-pass-free-speech-resolution/ **************************************** Sign up for the daily Health Care Report today With the health care industry facing big changes, track developments here and in DC through… Please log

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, said Congress should skip all or part of its August recess to stay in Washington and work on key issues, including health care reform and the nation’s next budget. “You just look at the
The Trump administration has announced the appointment of Steve King, a longtime GOP activist in Wisconsin, as ambassador to the Czech Republic. King’s appointment had been expected. During a stop in Madison on Friday, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, praised the RNC national committeeman, saying he has “done more for
Gov. Scott Walker, who pledged his fundraising report for the first half of 2017 would send a message about his re-election intentions, raised $3.5 million over the past six months and finished June with $2.4 million in the bank, according to a memo his campaign provided WisPolitics.com. The campaign dropped
Gov. Scott Walker, who pledged his fundraising report for the first half of 2017 would send a message about his re-election intentions, raised $3.5 million over the past six months and finished June with $2.4 million in the bank, according to a memo his campaign provided WisPolitics.com. The campaign dropped

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker, who pledged his fundraising report for the first half of 2017 would send a message about his re-election intentions, raised $3.5 million over the past six months and finished June with $2.4 million in the

The state Elections Commission says it’s holding off on responding to President Trump’s panel looking at election integrity until a ruling from a federal judge on the issue. The agency has been working on a formal response to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, which has asked states for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A federal judge today ordered new restrictions on the use of solitary confinement and chemicals such as pepper spray at Wisconsin’s youth prisons, with some of the changes taking effect in just 11 days. Today’s order follows a proposed injunction filed Friday

Nygren’s 28-year-old daughter, Cassie, has been dealing with drug addiction for years, including time in prison.

As with many seemingly intractable problems, Ryan needs to step back, rethink and come at the economic chaos in health care in a whole new light.

The two GOP governors have different views on federal health care reform efforts.

With more than 30,000 people admitted to hospitals annually for firearm injuries, and a huge segment of them receiving Medicaid, there seems to be a vacuum of dialogue and common sense when it comes to our national reform efforts presently underway in Congress.

These growing industries have tremendous potential to create jobs, attract tourism and grow our state’s economy. There’s just one thing holding them back: outdated, prohibition-era regulations.

As a person of color studying at the overwhelmingly white University of Wisconsin-Madison, I believe policymakers also ought to hear my story and consider my experience, and the stories and experience of other students of color, before telling us whose voices are and aren’t being heard.

Critics skate by the Legislative Audit Bureau’s conclusion that DOT “generally had effective oversight” of the bidding and contract award process and “took steps to control construction costs, but it could take additional steps.”

If Foxconn were to build a 10,000-employee factory in Racine County, there would be a need for extensive transit coordination among Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee counties to help move unprecedented numbers of people in and out of the Racine area.

There was a time, and not so long ago, when Wisconsin didn’t show up on the radar screens of businesses and national site-selection consultants looking for places to grow.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/mon-news-summary-ryan-on-town-halls-russian-election-meddling-regents-pass-free-speech-resolution/ **************************************** Sign up for the daily Health Care Report today With the health care industry facing big changes, track developments here and in DC through… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Green Bay, said Congress should skip all or part of its August recess to stay in Washington and work on key issues, including health care reform and the nation’s next budget. “You just look at the scope and the scale of challenges we face both at