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An Assembly committee signed off on a sulfide mining bill this morning, clearing the way for it to be taken up by the full Assembly on Thursday. The GOP-authored bill, as well as six amendments, all passed over Dem opposition.
The Department of Corrections has put the state’s youth prisons on lockdown as correctional officer trainees search for contraband. DOC spokesman Tristan Cook said the search, which comes on the heels of reports detailing various inmate assaults on staff, is
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said before a GOP permitless carry bill could pass his chamber, a consensus would need to be reached between backers and those who think the current system works well. Vos, R-Rochester, told reporters this afternoon that
DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel predicts the Foxconn deal will grow more popular over time, saying it’s likely going to be least popular when the agreement is first signed. But Neitzel, speaking at a WisPolitics.com luncheon at the Madison Club this
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/tue-news-summary-walker-meets-with-netanyahu-walker-announces-campaign-team-ryan-johnson-on-mueller-probe-charges/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections –
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Several top aides to Gov. Scott Walker’s previous runs are returning for his 2018 re-election bid, and Mike Grebe, former head of the conservative Bradley Foundation, will again
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan today sidestepped questions on the indictments of former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort and associate Rick Gates. The Janesville Republican said because hadn’t read the indictments he wouldn’t
Milwaukee beat out Oak Creek to supply the city of Waukesha with Lake Michigan water, officials announced today. Under the deal, unveiled by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly this afternoon, construction of a 15.6-mile pipeline and
One Dem looking to challenge House Speaker Paul Ryan next year is blasting her opponent for a “misogynistic” tweet over the weekend on Ivanka Trump. The two candidates — iron worker Randy Bryce and Janesville School Board member and teacher
Gov. Scott Walker and members of a state delegation met today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of his trade mission to Israel. “Our nation’s commitment to Israel is stronger than ever, and I made it clear to the
State Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said he has 16 votes for his sulfide mining bill and is still trying to convince another one of his GOP colleagues to get on board so it can pass the chamber. State Sen. Rob
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Register now: Tuesday WisPolitics Luncheon with Scott Neitzel Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, October 31 with Walker Administration Secretary Scott Neitzel for a behind-the-scenes look
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty From WisPolitics.com … — The League of Conservation Voters is starting a $300,000 TV buy in the Green Bay market praising U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her work to
ASSEMBLY GOP DIVIDED OVER BANNING BUMP STOCKS Assembly Republicans have been debating the prospect of one of their members introducing legislation that would ban bump stocks — a possibility that has sharply divided the caucus. Several Madison Dems earlier this
Democrat Dan Kohl has millions at his disposal if he decides to invest in his campaign to challenge GOP Rep. Glenn Grothman in the 6th CD, according to a WisPolitics.com check of his financial disclosure filing. Grothman’s disclosure, meanwhile, shows
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Out-of-state donations bolster 1st CD candidates’ fundraising totals Financial disclosure shows Kohl has millions to invest in bid against Grothman Assembly GOP divided over banning bump
Ironworker Randy Bryce pulled in less than 20 percent of his donations from Wisconsin residents in the last fundraising period, while House Speaker Paul Ryan counted on them for less than 25 percent of his direct contributions. Bryce’s top donors
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Platform Communications From WisPolitics.com … — The guv leaves today on a trade mission to Israel. Along with Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan, the 15-member delegation will
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker today committed to working with lawmakers and the EPA to give the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regulatory authority over concentrated animal feeding operations. Walker made the
An Assembly committee signed off on a sulfide mining bill this morning, clearing the way for it to be taken up by the full Assembly on Thursday. The GOP-authored bill, as well as six amendments, all passed over Dem opposition. That includes amendments that would: require technology at a mining
The Department of Corrections has put the state’s youth prisons on lockdown as correctional officer trainees search for contraband. DOC spokesman Tristan Cook said the search, which comes on the heels of reports detailing various inmate assaults on staff, is a required task for trainees. Former guard Doug Curtis, who’s
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said before a GOP permitless carry bill could pass his chamber, a consensus would need to be reached between backers and those who think the current system works well. Vos, R-Rochester, told reporters this afternoon that the Senate has been working on some changes to the
DOA Secretary Scott Neitzel predicts the Foxconn deal will grow more popular over time, saying it’s likely going to be least popular when the agreement is first signed. But Neitzel, speaking at a WisPolitics.com luncheon at the Madison Club this afternoon, said once suppliers across the state work out agreements
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/tue-news-summary-walker-meets-with-netanyahu-walker-announces-campaign-team-ryan-johnson-on-mueller-probe-charges/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Envir… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Several top aides to Gov. Scott Walker’s previous runs are returning for his 2018 re-election bid, and Mike Grebe, former head of the conservative Bradley Foundation, will again once again chair the effort. The guv’s campaign today announced
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan today sidestepped questions on the indictments of former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort and associate Rick Gates. The Janesville Republican said because hadn’t read the indictments he wouldn’t comment further. Still, Ryan conceded it was “big news” the
Milwaukee beat out Oak Creek to supply the city of Waukesha with Lake Michigan water, officials announced today. Under the deal, unveiled by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly this afternoon, construction of a 15.6-mile pipeline and pumping facilities is expected to begin in 2020 and be
One Dem looking to challenge House Speaker Paul Ryan next year is blasting her opponent for a “misogynistic” tweet over the weekend on Ivanka Trump. The two candidates — iron worker Randy Bryce and Janesville School Board member and teacher Cathy Myers — got into a spat after Bryce yesterday
Gov. Scott Walker and members of a state delegation met today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of his trade mission to Israel. “Our nation’s commitment to Israel is stronger than ever, and I made it clear to the prime minister that Wisconsin stands by his country as it
State Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said he has 16 votes for his sulfide mining bill and is still trying to convince another one of his GOP colleagues to get on board so it can pass the chamber. State Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, told a local radio show late last
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Register now: Tuesday WisPolitics Luncheon with Scott Neitzel Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, October 31 with Walker Administration Secretary Scott Neitzel for a behind-the-scenes look at the state budget and the Foxconn and Bucks arena
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty From WisPolitics.com … — The League of Conservation Voters is starting a $300,000 TV buy in the Green Bay market praising U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her work to protect the Great Lakes. The spot features Green Bay sportsman
ASSEMBLY GOP DIVIDED OVER BANNING BUMP STOCKS Assembly Republicans have been debating the prospect of one of their members introducing legislation that would ban bump stocks — a possibility that has sharply divided the caucus. Several Madison Dems earlier this month introduced legislation that would ban the possession, use and
Democrat Dan Kohl has millions at his disposal if he decides to invest in his campaign to challenge GOP Rep. Glenn Grothman in the 6th CD, according to a WisPolitics.com check of his financial disclosure filing. Grothman’s disclosure, meanwhile, shows the two-term incumbent has limited resources he could pump into
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Out-of-state donations bolster 1st CD candidates’ fundraising totals Financial disclosure shows Kohl has millions to invest in bid against Grothman Assembly GOP divided over banning bump stocks Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist
Ironworker Randy Bryce pulled in less than 20 percent of his donations from Wisconsin residents in the last fundraising period, while House Speaker Paul Ryan counted on them for less than 25 percent of his direct contributions. Bryce’s top donors in the third quarter include a string of actors and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Register now: Oct. 31 WisPolitics Luncheon with Scott Neitzel Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, October 31 with Walker Administration Secretary Scott Neitzel for a behind-the-scenes look at the state budget and the Foxconn and Bucks
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Platform Communications From WisPolitics.com … — The guv leaves today on a trade mission to Israel. Along with Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Mark Hogan, the 15-member delegation will include: Tonette Walker; Katy Sinnott, vice president of International Business
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker today committed to working with lawmakers and the EPA to give the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regulatory authority over concentrated animal feeding operations. Walker made the pledge as part of the Rural Agenda he unveiled today