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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker will be in Washington, D.C., today to address the House GOP conference at the request of Speaker Paul Ryan. Walker’s office said the guv
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker confirmed to reporters today Vice President Mike Pence will visit Janesville on Friday. Walker, speaking with reporters following a speech to WMC’s Business Day in Madison, told reporters he
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy,
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has produced ads for members to oppose the guv’s plan to give state agencies the option to meet some official publishing requirements through online posting. In announcing the budget proposal, the guv’s office said the move
The state Elections Commission today warned local clerks the guv’s budget proposal would have “significant impacts on critical services” the agency provides such as delays in reviewing nomination papers. Federal funds through the Help America Vote Act now cover 22
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now is requesting two DAs investigate superintendent candidate Lowell Holtz’s email use following records the group released. But Holtz dismissed the group’s request and charged that One Wisconsin Now is “doing everything they can to
A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment, while Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, was the lone
The Assembly Committee on Health today signed off on the “right to try” bill that would help those with terminal illnesses access treatments that haven’t received FDA approval. The bill, authored by Rep. Pat Snyder, R-Wausau, would set up a
Three GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would ban municipalities from ignoring a detainer order from federal immigration authorities for someone in local custody. The bill is similar to one introduced last session that sought to penalize municipalities that restrict
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan called President Trump’s address to Congress a “home run” as his fellow GOP delegation members largely praised the speech. Dem members, however, were
Rep. Dale Kooyenga says his suggestion that the state let UW raise tuition to keep up with inflation or household income increases is aimed at starting a conversation about a sustainable tuition policy. Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, is the latest in the
The Assembly expects to take up in early April Rep. John Nygren’s latest round of bills to battle opioid addiction. The bills, part of a special session call, will be taken up as part of a regularly scheduled floor period,
State Superintendent Tony Evers is going up on TV next month with his first buy of the campaign, according to two sources. The sources pegged March 21 as the start date, and one said it included Green Bay, La Crosse,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac today Get to know Wisconsin’s members of Congress, Legislature and executive branch. Buy the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac — a glossy, 20-page booklet that will be an
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — A constitutional amendment that would eliminate the office of state treasurer is on the agenda this week for two separate Assembly and Senate committee meetings. The amendment,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers is going up on TV next month with his first buy of the campaign, according to two sources. The sources pegged March 21 as the start date, and
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac today Get to know Wisconsin’s members of Congress, Legislature and executive branch. Buy the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac — a glossy, 20-page booklet that will be an
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz will meet today at a forum hosted by WisPolitics.com. See the details below and the PM Update for coverage.
The Joint Finance Committee co-chairs today asked members of the state’s congressional delegation asking them to “stand up for Wisconsin” on Medicaid funding. As Congress debates whether to repeal the Affordable Care Act, one of the big sticking points is
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker will be in Washington, D.C., today to address the House GOP conference at the request of Speaker Paul Ryan. Walker’s office said the guv also plans to meet with individual members of Congress. Walker
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker confirmed to reporters today Vice President Mike Pence will visit Janesville on Friday. Walker, speaking with reporters following a speech to WMC’s Business Day in Madison, told reporters he will not make the event, however. That’s because he’s going
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 6: WisPolitics.com 2018 Election Cycle Preview This happy hour event in Madison previews the political landscape in advance of the 2018 elections for governor and U.S. Senate with the Cook Political Report’s Jennifer Duffy, Marquette Law pollster Charles Franklin and “Rewind” analysts JR Ross
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association has produced ads for members to oppose the guv’s plan to give state agencies the option to meet some official publishing requirements through online posting. In announcing the budget proposal, the guv’s office said the move was aimed at creating new efficiencies, pointing out in fiscal
The state Elections Commission today warned local clerks the guv’s budget proposal would have “significant impacts on critical services” the agency provides such as delays in reviewing nomination papers. Federal funds through the Help America Vote Act now cover 22 of the agency’s 31.75 full-time-equivalent positions, according to the memo.
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now is requesting two DAs investigate superintendent candidate Lowell Holtz’s email use following records the group released. But Holtz dismissed the group’s request and charged that One Wisconsin Now is “doing everything they can to deflect from the fact that their candidate [incumbent State Superintendent
A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment, while Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, was the lone vote against. Dem Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, left the hearing
The Assembly Committee on Health today signed off on the “right to try” bill that would help those with terminal illnesses access treatments that haven’t received FDA approval. The bill, authored by Rep. Pat Snyder, R-Wausau, would set up a process for eligible patients to access such drugs, devices or
Three GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would ban municipalities from ignoring a detainer order from federal immigration authorities for someone in local custody. The bill is similar to one introduced last session that sought to penalize municipalities that restrict their employees’ ability to ask about the immigration status of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — House Speaker Paul Ryan called President Trump’s address to Congress a “home run” as his fellow GOP delegation members largely praised the speech. Dem members, however, were critical of the speech. U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said
Rep. Dale Kooyenga says his suggestion that the state let UW raise tuition to keep up with inflation or household income increases is aimed at starting a conversation about a sustainable tuition policy. Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, is the latest in the Legislature to raise concerns over Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed tuition
The Assembly expects to take up in early April Rep. John Nygren’s latest round of bills to battle opioid addiction. The bills, part of a special session call, will be taken up as part of a regularly scheduled floor period, said Kit Beyer, a spokeswoman for Speaker Robin Vos. The
State Superintendent Tony Evers is going up on TV next month with his first buy of the campaign, according to two sources. The sources pegged March 21 as the start date, and one said it included Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau. Evers’ campaign acknowledged it is doing
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A state Senate committee today voted 3-1 to back a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state treasurer’s office. GOP Sens. David Craig, Duey Stroebel and Dan Feyen voted for the amendment, while Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, was the lone vote against.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac today Get to know Wisconsin’s members of Congress, Legislature and executive branch. Buy the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac — a glossy, 20-page booklet that will be an essential item throughout the year. It includes photos and contact
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — A constitutional amendment that would eliminate the office of state treasurer is on the agenda this week for two separate Assembly and Senate committee meetings. The amendment, which would eliminate the office in 2019, is a topic
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers is going up on TV next month with his first buy of the campaign, according to two sources. The sources pegged March 21 as the start date, and one said it included Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac today Get to know Wisconsin’s members of Congress, Legislature and executive branch. Buy the 2017 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac — a glossy, 20-page booklet that will be an essential item throughout the year. It includes photos and contact
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — State Superintendent Tony Evers and challenger Lowell Holtz will meet today at a forum hosted by WisPolitics.com. See the details below and the PM Update for coverage. — Jason Rae, a Milwaukee political consultant, beat incumbent and
The Joint Finance Committee co-chairs today asked members of the state’s congressional delegation asking them to “stand up for Wisconsin” on Medicaid funding. As Congress debates whether to repeal the Affordable Care Act, one of the big sticking points is whether it should keep the Medicaid expansion that some Republican-led