Voelkel Campaign: Comments on senate election bills

BROOKFIELD – Lieutenant governor candidate Ben Voelkel, a former longtime senior aide to Senator Ron Johnson, said the following about the State Senate’s actions on elections-related bills Tuesday: “The State Senate’s action today is notable not for the bills they

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Rep. Allen: Assembly passes life-saving legislation

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly passed AB 82, the Kai Lermer Bill, which requires students and parents to be informed about the nature and risk of sudden cardiac arrest in youth athletic activities. Rep Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced AB 82 in

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Rep. Considine: On the State of the Tribes Address

Madison – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the 18th annual State of the Tribes address in the Assembly Chambers. Following the address, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement: “I was honored to hear President Holsey

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Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on State of the Tribes

Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the President’s speech: “It was a privilege to watch the Presentation

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Rep. Subeck: Statement on 18th Annual State of the Tribes Address

MADISON – Today, Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey delivered the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Thank you to Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey for delivering this

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on State of the Tribes

MADISON – Following the conclusion of the annual State of the Tribes address, delivered by Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend

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American Bridge: “The campaign ads practically write themselves”: GOP pushes tax hike on half of Americans in “Roadmap for Republicans”

According to National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Rick Scott’s “roadmap for Republicans,” should they take back Congress next November, Republicans plan to raise taxes on “over half of all Americans” — creating headaches for 2022 Republican incumbents and challengers alike, who will have to answer for Republicans’ planned tax hikes

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Voelkel Campaign: Comments on senate election bills

BROOKFIELD – Lieutenant governor candidate Ben Voelkel, a former longtime senior aide to Senator Ron Johnson, said the following about the State Senate’s actions on elections-related bills Tuesday: “The State Senate’s action today is notable not for the bills they will pass, but for one they won’t even vote on.

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WisDems: Rick Scott takes page out of the Ron Johnson playbook with new senate blueprint: The rich shouldn’t pay taxes, pass the burden to working families and senior citizens

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rick Scott, Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee released a plan that would “raise taxes on as much as half of the country,” Given Johnson’s record and belief that the rich already pay their “fair share” of taxes, it stands to reason that Johnson

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Biden’s response in Ukraine “Weak and tepid”

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today joined The Story with Martha MacCallum on Fox News to discuss Putin’s recent invasion of Ukraine and Biden’s weak response to this crisis. Read highlights of the conversation below, or watch the full interview here. On Biden’s weak response to Putin’s invasion: “Well, the initial sanctions

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Rep. Allen: Assembly passes life-saving legislation

Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly passed AB 82, the Kai Lermer Bill, which requires students and parents to be informed about the nature and risk of sudden cardiac arrest in youth athletic activities. Rep Allen (R-Waukesha) introduced AB 82 in honor of Kai Lermer, who passed away after playing basketball

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Rep. Considine: On the State of the Tribes Address

Madison – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the 18th annual State of the Tribes address in the Assembly Chambers. Following the address, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement: “I was honored to hear President Holsey speak today about our many shared values and the importance

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Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on State of the Tribes

Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation delivered the State of the Tribes Address. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) was pleased to be in attendance and hear the President’s speech: “It was a privilege to watch the Presentation of the Colors today, witness as honored veterans presented the

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Rep. Subeck: Statement on 18th Annual State of the Tribes Address

MADISON – Today, Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey delivered the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address before a joint convention of the State Legislature. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement. “Thank you to Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey for delivering this year’s State of the Tribes Address.  The tradition of this

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on State of the Tribes

MADISON – Following the conclusion of the annual State of the Tribes address, delivered by Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the 18th annual State of the Tribes address.  Throughout her

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner shares tips for consumers filing claims after winter storm damage

Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage as a result of the recent winter storm. “Ice dams, car accidents, and power outages may have caused damage to property during this week’s storm,” said Commissioner Nathan Houdek. “If you experienced

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Dept. of Administration: Vision 2030 update, DOA makes ahead with sale of underutilized state property in Milwaukee to Bronzeville Center for the Arts

Milwaukee, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s (DOA) advanced the sale of the former Department of Natural Resources (DNR) southeast regional headquarters to the Bronzeville Center for the Arts, Inc. (BCA). The sale was approved by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance today for $1.6 million. BCA, the purchaser of

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Sen. Agard: State of the Tribes Address provides a shared vision for Wisconsin

Madison, WI – Today, President Shannon Holsey of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation delivered the annual Wisconsin State of the Tribes Address at the State Capitol. Holsey’s speech highlighted issues pertaining to Wisconsin’s education, environment, and healthcare access. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) expressed her sincere gratitude for the

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Rep. Kitchens: JFC approves funding for Door County project

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) is pleased that the Joint Finance Committee has released $392,000 in Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds to the Village of Sister Bay to help acquire the Pebble Beach property. The Joint Finance Committee initially denied the request several months ago because of concerns over

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