Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A bill that would ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding on public projects enter into project labor agreements is heading to Gov. Scott Walker after a 64-35 party-line vote in
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 266-0610 MADISON – State Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) introduced Assembly Resolution 7, proclaiming March 3, 2017, Birth Defects Day in Wisconsin. The resolution passed the Assembly by unanimous consent. “Birth defects are costly, common and
Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca on the GOP’s action against workers in Wisconsin: “Wisconsin has one of the most diminished middle classes in the country, and our economy is trailing
Contact: Rep. Rob Brooks, (608) 267-2369 Madison, WI—Today, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) proudly stood up to government interference in the marketplace by supporting legislation that reforms the bidding process on public construction projects. Assembly Bill 24 eliminates the requirement of a project labor
Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office), 920-627-5773 (cell) Bill prohibiting Project Labor Agreements puts corporate special interests ahead of local businesses and workers MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding passage of Senate Bill 3, prohibiting state and local government from considering
Contact: Britt Cudaback, 608-266-0960 britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov GOP’s bill banning project labor agreements hurts hardworking Wisconsinites (MADISON) – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) blasted Wisconsin Assembly Republicans today for passing AB24, which prohibits state and local government projects from requiring contract bidders to enter
Contact: Rep. Crowley, 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement in response to Assembly Republicans voting in favor of Assembly Bill 24. “Today, I am ashamed to sit in a
Contact: Michael Domke, (608) 264-7000 michaell.domke@dot.wi.gov Brochures in print and online formats help consumers buy wisely With peak demand for vehicle sales occurring in spring and fall, dealers’ advertising and enticing discounts may tempt buyers. Before customers sign on the dotted
The Assembly passed a bill that would change the expiration dates on concealed carry licenses that are renewed on a 92-7 vote, sending the bill to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk. Under current law, a license is valid for five years after
A bill that would ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding on public projects enter into project labor agreements is heading to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk after a 64-35 vote in the Assembly. Dems slammed the bill at today’s session, saying
Contact: Rep. Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa, 608-266-7669 MADISON – Today, State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) and JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) presented Milwaukee Police Detective Alexander Ayala and Officer Jose Acevedo with the Hometown Heroes Award at today’s convening of
Contact: Daniel J. Graber, (608) 264-5158, TTY: (608) 264-5006 Five Other Defendants Who Have Pleaded Guilty, Will be Sentenced in April & May MADISON, WIS. — John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today the results of a three-year
Contact: Felice Green, 414 291-7500 MILWAUKEE —Interfaith Older Adult Programs will present the first ever Generational Gem Award to Phyllis Brostoff, CEO of Stowell Associates Inc. and her son State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff during the organization’s 12th annual Pearls of Wisdom
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — A bill that would ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding on public projects enter into project labor agreements is heading to Gov. Scott Walker after a 64-35 party-line vote in the Assembly. Dems slammed the bill, saying it would hurt
Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, (608) 266-0610 MADISON – State Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) introduced Assembly Resolution 7, proclaiming March 3, 2017, Birth Defects Day in Wisconsin. The resolution passed the Assembly by unanimous consent. “Birth defects are costly, common and decrease the likelihood of healthy birth outcomes,” said Rodriguez. “This
Contact: Colleen Flaherty, 608.266.5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca on the GOP’s action against workers in Wisconsin: “Wisconsin has one of the most diminished middle classes in the country, and our economy is trailing behind our neighbors. Therefore it is startling that one of
Contact: Rep. Rob Brooks, (608) 267-2369 Madison, WI—Today, State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) proudly stood up to government interference in the marketplace by supporting legislation that reforms the bidding process on public construction projects. Assembly Bill 24 eliminates the requirement of a project labor agreement when selecting a construction firm. “Assembly Bill 24 is
Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office), 920-627-5773 (cell) Bill prohibiting Project Labor Agreements puts corporate special interests ahead of local businesses and workers MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding passage of Senate Bill 3, prohibiting state and local government from considering Project Labor Agreements in contracting decisions: “The Republican bill passed
Contact: Britt Cudaback, 608-266-0960 britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov GOP’s bill banning project labor agreements hurts hardworking Wisconsinites (MADISON) – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) blasted Wisconsin Assembly Republicans today for passing AB24, which prohibits state and local government projects from requiring contract bidders to enter into project labor agreements. “I wish I could say I’m
Contact: Rep. Crowley, 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Legislative Caucus, issued the following statement in response to Assembly Republicans voting in favor of Assembly Bill 24. “Today, I am ashamed to sit in a legislative body that is charged with making life better for
Contact: Michael Domke, (608) 264-7000 michaell.domke@dot.wi.gov Brochures in print and online formats help consumers buy wisely With peak demand for vehicle sales occurring in spring and fall, dealers’ advertising and enticing discounts may tempt buyers. Before customers sign on the dotted line, Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The Assembly passed a bill that would change the expiration dates on concealed carry licenses that are renewed on a 92-7 vote, sending the bill to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk. Under current law, a license is valid for five years after the date it’s issued. The bill would change that so
A bill that would ban local governments from requiring that companies bidding on public projects enter into project labor agreements is heading to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk after a 64-35 vote in the Assembly. Dems slammed the bill at today’s session, saying it would hurt the middle class and reduce the quality
Contact: Rep. Josh Zepnick, 608-266-1707 Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa, 608-266-7669 MADISON – Today, State Representative Josh Zepnick (D-Milwaukee) and JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) presented Milwaukee Police Detective Alexander Ayala and Officer Jose Acevedo with the Hometown Heroes Award at today’s convening of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This honor is awarded to compassionate
Contact: Daniel J. Graber, (608) 264-5158, TTY: (608) 264-5006 Five Other Defendants Who Have Pleaded Guilty, Will be Sentenced in April & May MADISON, WIS. — John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today the results of a three-year investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement into the
Contact: Felice Green, 414 291-7500 MILWAUKEE —Interfaith Older Adult Programs will present the first ever Generational Gem Award to Phyllis Brostoff, CEO of Stowell Associates Inc. and her son State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff during the organization’s 12th annual Pearls of Wisdom Celebration and Fundraiser. The award honors persons of different generations