WisDems press call on Trumpcare

Today, Senator LaTonya Johnson, Citizen Action Executive Director Robert Kraig and Waukesha senior and retired small business owner Scott Trindl will join a press conference call to discuss the secret, closed door plan Paul Ryan and Republicans rolled out and

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Kenosha County Executive Kreuser fundraiser

Please join Madison area friends and very special guest Congressman Mark Pocan for a reception in support of Jim Kreuser, Kenosha County Executive Wednesday, April 12 5:00 pm  – 6:30 pm Genna’s Lounge 105 W. Main Street Madison, WI 53703

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Ag Day at the Capitol

WHAT: Ag Day at the Capitol WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Event Start: 12:10 p.m. WHERE: Monona Terrace Madison Ballroom A-D 1 John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703 NOTE: Governor Walker will not be available for questions following the event.

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Two GOP lawmakers want inspector general at DOT

Two GOP legislators want the Department of Transportation to be overseen by an inspector general after a critical audit of the agency released six weeks ago. The legislation, from Sen. David Craig and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, would require the state

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WisDems press call on Trumpcare

Today, Senator LaTonya Johnson, Citizen Action Executive Director Robert Kraig and Waukesha senior and retired small business owner Scott Trindl will join a press conference call to discuss the secret, closed door plan Paul Ryan and Republicans rolled out and its direct impacts on Wisconsin families and seniors. An RSVP

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Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network: Oppose SB76/AB105 ‘death by 1,000 straws’

Contact: Criste Greening   Phone: 715-570-8760   Email: srwnboard@gmail.com Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network opposes SB76/AB105 and believes passage of this bill will result in PERMANENT damage to our state’s waters – lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and residential water wells. Written in its current state, this bill does not solve any problems for our

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Kenosha County Executive Kreuser fundraiser

Please join Madison area friends and very special guest Congressman Mark Pocan for a reception in support of Jim Kreuser, Kenosha County Executive Wednesday, April 12 5:00 pm  – 6:30 pm Genna’s Lounge 105 W. Main Street Madison, WI 53703 Individual, Conduit, and PAC contributions accepted Checks should be made

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Wisconsin women represent at NFU Women’s Conference

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com SAN DIEGO – Wisconsin was well-represented at the National Farmers Union Women’s Conference March 3-5 in San Diego, with nine participants joining in workshops and networking with other female farmers from around the country. The NFU Women’s Conference builds on a strong Farmers Union

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Speaker Ryan: The three phrases of Repeal and Replace

From the start, we have been taking a step-by-step approach to repeal and replace Obamacare. Because building a better, patient-centered system is going to take more than just one bill. As Speaker Ryan explained at his press conference, this approach has three overarching phases: The American Health Care Act, which

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Ag Day at the Capitol

WHAT: Ag Day at the Capitol WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Event Start: 12:10 p.m. WHERE: Monona Terrace Madison Ballroom A-D 1 John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703 NOTE: Governor Walker will not be available for questions following the event.

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Fiscal Bureau details impact of Walker’s budget plan

The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s analysis of the guv’s budget is adding details on the impact of the two-year plan in advance of legislative work to revise it. For example, yesterday’s analysis shows the budget would cut off the domestic partners of deceased public employees from purchasing health insurance through

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WED AM Update: Fiscal Bureau’s budget analysis; Walker to visit Jewish community center following bomb threat

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s analysis of the guv’s budget is adding details on the impact of the two-year plan in advance of legislative work to revise it. For example, yesterday’s analysis shows the budget would cut

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Mandela Barnes to seek state Dem party no. 3 position

Former state Rep. Mandela Barnes, who decided against a run for state Dem chair, tells WisPolitics.com he has decided to seek the party’s No. 3 position. Current 2nd Vice-chair Jeff Christensen announced on his Facebook page today that he won’t seek re-election to the post he’s held since 2013, writing

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Two GOP lawmakers want inspector general at DOT

Two GOP legislators want the Department of Transportation to be overseen by an inspector general after a critical audit of the agency released six weeks ago. The legislation, from Sen. David Craig and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, would require the state auditor to appoint a Legislative Audit Bureau inspector general who

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