Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — An unnamed Syrian refugee currently living in Wisconsin is suing the Trump administration over its immigration executive order, saying his wife and 3-year-old daughter “remain trapped in Syria” and their lives are
Contact: Robert Miranda (414) 469-4182 rmiranda@wi.rr.com Milwaukee – During the December 2016 meeting of the Milwaukee Water Quality Task Force meeting, Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC) president and spokesperson, Robert Miranda addressed members of the task force. At that
Contact: Sharon Selz (414) 977-5064 sselz@stanncenter.org St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is very pleased to be included in the Governor’s proposed biennial budget as a non-state agency grant recipient. The $5 million will be used exclusively to fund construction
Contact: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “I appreciated the opportunity to welcome Prime Minister Trudeau to the Capitol this afternoon. We had
Contact: Nick Novak (608) 258-3400 MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced its support on Thursday of Judge Neil Gorsuch as the next Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Gorsuch has been respected at every
The Stock Market Simulation is an easy and simple method of learning how the economy works. Students manage hypothetical $100,000 investment portfolios as they compete against other schools in their age division throughout the state of Wisconsin. For More Information,
Contact: Rep. Ron Tusler (608) 266-5831 Madison – State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) announced three opportunities across the Third District for constituents to voice their opinion on the governor’s proposed 2017-19 State Budget. Governor Walker delivered his budget address to
Contact: Steve Pazynski (608) 267-7452 steven.pazynski@dot.wi.gov While we recognize the work of professional drivers during Bus Driver Appreciation Week (February 13-17, 2017), the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) works behind the scenes to keep drivers current on their licensing
Contact: Ben Voelkel- ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov John Kraus- press@baldwin.senate.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin renewed their agreement establishing the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to advance federal nominations, including vacant federal judgeships and U.S. Attorney positions in Wisconsin. This
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker’s 2017-19 Executive Budget proposal is winning praise from legislators, leaders, and advocacy groups across the state, and reaction to the Governor’s plan has been overwhelmingly positive. Here’s what they’re saying:
Contact: Rep. Crowley (608) 266-5580 Members of the Milwaukee Democratic Caucus offered the following statement in support of the Day without Latinxs, Immigrants, and Refugees: “As citizens and elected leaders, we have a moral obligation to defend our neighbors from
Contact: Julaine Appling (608) 268-5074 info@wifamilyaction.org Madison, WI – Today Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC) announced it has endorsed Dr. Lowell Holtz, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Julaine Appling, WFA PAC director, made the following statement: “We
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today his Capital Budget will include $5 million for the completion of the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Bucyrus Campus. “The St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care provides
Contact: Raphael Ramos- (414) 278-3074, rfr@legalaction.org James Madlom- (414) 390-5500, jmadlom@muellercommunications.com MILWAUKEE – Legal Action of Wisconsin has successfully launched its new Eviction Defense Project (EDP), which seeks to reduce housing instability for low-income Milwaukee County families, especially those with
Contact: Jason Rae (715) 790-4334 Milwaukee, WI – Two leaders from IBEW Local 494 announced their endorsement of Jason Rae, a member of the Democratic National Committee from Wisconsin, to serve as the national party’s next Secretary. Those leaders announcing
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says while he’s considering a U.S. Senate bid in 2018, his final decision may rest on U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy. “I just think that Congressman Duffy is well positioned, so he’s kind of driving the
Contact: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) John Kraus (Baldwin) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin renewed their agreement establishing the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to advance federal nominations, including vacant federal judgeships and U.S. Attorney positions in Wisconsin. This process
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on her support for the confirmation of Dr. David Shulkin to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr.
Jeff Mayers of WisPolitics.com moderates a discussion with John Nichols of the Cap Times and Brian Fraley of Edge Messaging LLC during the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — An unnamed Syrian refugee currently living in Wisconsin is suing the Trump administration over its immigration executive order, saying his wife and 3-year-old daughter “remain trapped in Syria” and their lives are in danger. The man, a Sunni Muslim, arrived in the
Contact: Robert Miranda (414) 469-4182 rmiranda@wi.rr.com Milwaukee – During the December 2016 meeting of the Milwaukee Water Quality Task Force meeting, Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC) president and spokesperson, Robert Miranda addressed members of the task force. At that meeting Miranda pointed out to the task force that FLAC
Contact: Sharon Selz (414) 977-5064 sselz@stanncenter.org St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is very pleased to be included in the Governor’s proposed biennial budget as a non-state agency grant recipient. The $5 million will be used exclusively to fund construction costs to complete its Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave.
Contact: AshLee Strong, Doug Andres (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “I appreciated the opportunity to welcome Prime Minister Trudeau to the Capitol this afternoon. We had a productive discussion focused on ways to deepen ties between
Contact: Nick Novak (608) 258-3400 MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced its support on Thursday of Judge Neil Gorsuch as the next Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Gorsuch has been respected at every level of his career, and he is an ideal candidate
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Contact: Rep. Ron Tusler (608) 266-5831 Madison – State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) announced three opportunities across the Third District for constituents to voice their opinion on the governor’s proposed 2017-19 State Budget. Governor Walker delivered his budget address to the legislature on February 8th. “Now that Governor Walker has
Contact: Steve Pazynski (608) 267-7452 steven.pazynski@dot.wi.gov While we recognize the work of professional drivers during Bus Driver Appreciation Week (February 13-17, 2017), the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) works behind the scenes to keep drivers current on their licensing requirements, so they can focus on their precious cargo. “With
Contact: Ben Voelkel- ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov John Kraus- press@baldwin.senate.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin renewed their agreement establishing the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to advance federal nominations, including vacant federal judgeships and U.S. Attorney positions in Wisconsin. This process has already led to the confirmation of James Peterson
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker’s 2017-19 Executive Budget proposal is winning praise from legislators, leaders, and advocacy groups across the state, and reaction to the Governor’s plan has been overwhelmingly positive. Here’s what they’re saying: “Governor Walker has been saying for months that there would
Contact: Rep. Crowley (608) 266-5580 Members of the Milwaukee Democratic Caucus offered the following statement in support of the Day without Latinxs, Immigrants, and Refugees: “As citizens and elected leaders, we have a moral obligation to defend our neighbors from hate, discrimination, and violence. “Today, we stand arm in arm
Contact: Julaine Appling (608) 268-5074 info@wifamilyaction.org Madison, WI – Today Wisconsin Family Action PAC (WFA PAC) announced it has endorsed Dr. Lowell Holtz, candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Julaine Appling, WFA PAC director, made the following statement: “We are honored to endorse a candidate of the caliber of
Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today his Capital Budget will include $5 million for the completion of the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care Bucyrus Campus. “The St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care provides comprehensive services to support the Milwaukee community and care for
Contact: Raphael Ramos- (414) 278-3074, rfr@legalaction.org James Madlom- (414) 390-5500, jmadlom@muellercommunications.com MILWAUKEE – Legal Action of Wisconsin has successfully launched its new Eviction Defense Project (EDP), which seeks to reduce housing instability for low-income Milwaukee County families, especially those with children. Housed at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, EDP provides tenants
Contact: Jason Rae (715) 790-4334 Milwaukee, WI – Two leaders from IBEW Local 494 announced their endorsement of Jason Rae, a member of the Democratic National Committee from Wisconsin, to serve as the national party’s next Secretary. Those leaders announcing their support are Dean Warsh, Business Manager, and John Zapfel
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says while he’s considering a U.S. Senate bid in 2018, his final decision may rest on U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy. “I just think that Congressman Duffy is well positioned, so he’s kind of driving the train right now,” Fitzgerald told a WisPolitics.com luncheon in Madison
Contact: Ben Voelkel (Johnson) John Kraus (Baldwin) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin renewed their agreement establishing the Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to advance federal nominations, including vacant federal judgeships and U.S. Attorney positions in Wisconsin. This process has already led to the confirmation of James Peterson in
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement on her support for the confirmation of Dr. David Shulkin to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Shulkin currently serves as Under Secretary of Health for the
Jeff Mayers of WisPolitics.com moderates a discussion with John Nichols of the Cap Times and Brian Fraley of Edge Messaging LLC during the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange.