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Contact: Katie Hermsen, 920-569-7218 hermsenk@packers.com Wisconsin family’s military service spans four generations and more than 100 years GREEN BAY, Wis.—Dec. 2, 2018—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute to Lieutenant Commander Steven MacGillis and his family during Sunday’s
MILWAUKEE — Gov.-elect Tony Evers says his team is considering “all options” if Republicans’ lame-duck legislation to limit the powers of him and incoming Attorney General Josh Kaul become law. “We are looking at all options,” Evers said at a
Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the death of the 41st President of the United States, President George H.W. Bush: (Pictured: President George H.W. Bush, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Cheryl Sensenbrenner, and President George
GOP lawmakers are considering sweeping new changes to state law that would restrict the powers of Gov.-elect Tony Evers and incoming Dem AG Josh Kaul. The proposals also include changes to in-person absentee voting and state tax law, as well
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss spending from outside groups this election cycle, the future of the Kimberly-Clark incentive package and the upcoming lame-duck session.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Details begin to emerge for the upcoming lame-duck legislative session. The U.S. Senate passes Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson’s resolution condemning Russia for recent actions…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
When you hear the phrase Black Friday, what do you visualize? Most likely, it’s the huddled masses waiting for hours on end outside of department stores, hoping for a chance to get the best deals on the must-have presents of
Republican lawmakers are considering changes to state tax laws and a revamped WEDC board with the power to appoint the agency CEO rather than the guv, according to multiple GOP sources. The sources also noted a growing expectation that PSC
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. expands the veteran focus portion of its talent attraction campaign. Gov.-elect Tony Evers asks Republicans to consider the concerns of election clerks as they decide whether to move the state’s
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Gov.-elect Tony Evers says more time and money will likely be needed to complete an overhaul of the state’s youth prison system. The Legislature in March approved an $80 million plan to close the state’s troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an award ceremony at The Pentagon, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis honored House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The award, which is the
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week Firing tear gas on asylum seekers, including small children, is the latest offense in a
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The future of the Kimberly-Clark incentive package remains uncertain. Former state GOP chairman Reince Priebus has agreed to participate in a review of the recent elections and the current party structure…. Please log in to
WASHINGTON—Next Wednesday, December 5, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. It is the same setting where he delivered his Confident America address in December of 2015, shortly after he became
Elected officials should begin by working on a series of issues in desperate need of reform. These include criminal justice reform, transportation reform, and energy reform. Not only are these worth pursuing on policy grounds, they will provide political dividends.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he expects there are “maybe” 10 or 11 Senate Republican votes for the Kimberly-Clark bill. The Juneau Republican has long said the incentive package would need Dem support to pass the Senate. But Tuesday
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Outgoing AG Brad Schimel issues an informal opinion that could threaten “wedding barns.” Republicans meet to discuss the upcoming lame duck session…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
A new informal opinion from outgoing AG Brad Schimel could threaten so-called “wedding barns,” according to a conservative think tank. But Walker administration officials aren’t saying whether they are planning to change their enforcement standards for the venues, which are
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Contact: Katie Hermsen, 920-569-7218 hermsenk@packers.com Wisconsin family’s military service spans four generations and more than 100 years GREEN BAY, Wis.—Dec. 2, 2018—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute to Lieutenant Commander Steven MacGillis and his family during Sunday’s Packers-Cardinals game for Operation Fan Mail. The Milwaukee native has
MILWAUKEE — Gov.-elect Tony Evers says his team is considering “all options” if Republicans’ lame-duck legislation to limit the powers of him and incoming Attorney General Josh Kaul become law. “We are looking at all options,” Evers said at a Milwaukee press conference Sunday. “Obviously litigation is one of them,
Contact: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Brookfield, WI—Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) issued the following statement after the death of the 41st President of the United States, President George H.W. Bush: (Pictured: President George H.W. Bush, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner, Cheryl Sensenbrenner, and President George W. Bush) “My deepest condolences go out to the Bush
GOP lawmakers are considering sweeping new changes to state law that would restrict the powers of Gov.-elect Tony Evers and incoming Dem AG Josh Kaul. The proposals also include changes to in-person absentee voting and state tax law, as well as stripping the guv of the power to appoint the
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss spending from outside groups this election cycle, the future of the Kimberly-Clark incentive package and the upcoming lame-duck session.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Details begin to emerge for the upcoming lame-duck legislative session. The U.S. Senate passes Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson’s resolution condemning Russia for recent actions…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs
When you hear the phrase Black Friday, what do you visualize? Most likely, it’s the huddled masses waiting for hours on end outside of department stores, hoping for a chance to get the best deals on the must-have presents of the season. Year after year, the same song and dance
Republican lawmakers are considering changes to state tax laws and a revamped WEDC board with the power to appoint the agency CEO rather than the guv, according to multiple GOP sources. The sources also noted a growing expectation that PSC Chair Lon Roberts will resign his post, which would then
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. expands the veteran focus portion of its talent attraction campaign. Gov.-elect Tony Evers asks Republicans to consider the concerns of election clerks as they decide whether to move the state’s 2020 presidential primary…. Please log in to access subscriber content.
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Gov.-elect Tony Evers says more time and money will likely be needed to complete an overhaul of the state’s youth prison system. The Legislature in March approved an $80 million plan to close the state’s troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison and move juvenile offenders to new regional facilities by January
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, in an award ceremony at The Pentagon, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis honored House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The award, which is the highest award given to civilians by the Department, recognizes Speaker
Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week Firing tear gas on asylum seekers, including small children, is the latest offense in a long history of disgusting & inhumane actions by the Trump
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The future of the Kimberly-Clark incentive package remains uncertain. Former state GOP chairman Reince Priebus has agreed to participate in a review of the recent elections and the current party structure…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
WASHINGTON—Next Wednesday, December 5, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. It is the same setting where he delivered his Confident America address in December of 2015, shortly after he became speaker. In addition, Speaker Ryan will take part in a
Elected officials should begin by working on a series of issues in desperate need of reform. These include criminal justice reform, transportation reform, and energy reform. Not only are these worth pursuing on policy grounds, they will provide political dividends.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he expects there are “maybe” 10 or 11 Senate Republican votes for the Kimberly-Clark bill. The Juneau Republican has long said the incentive package would need Dem support to pass the Senate. But Tuesday was the first time he made clear how short Republicans
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Outgoing AG Brad Schimel issues an informal opinion that could threaten “wedding barns.” Republicans meet to discuss the upcoming lame duck session…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is
A new informal opinion from outgoing AG Brad Schimel could threaten so-called “wedding barns,” according to a conservative think tank. But Walker administration officials aren’t saying whether they are planning to change their enforcement standards for the venues, which are rented out for weddings or other private events. Schimel in
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.