DNR: Champions of city trees from throughout Wisconsin lauded for outstanding community service

CONTACT: Sara Minkoff, Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council liaison, 608-264-6039, Sara.Minkoff@wisconsin.gov; Michelle Gary, 608-266-2193, Michelle.Gary@wisconsin.gov http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=4224 MADISON, Wis. – Five individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees lining city streets, filling community parks and beautifying

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins U.S. Reps DeSaulnier, Dingell, Norcross to Hold Future of Work, Wages and Labor Discussion at UW-Madison

Contact: Melanie Conklin 608-258-9800                                                                                                                                                  Madison – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) along with his colleagues Reps. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) will bring together UW-Madison academic professionals, policy makers, and labor representatives from around the

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Rep. Subeck: Joins Sen. Hansen to Introduce Proposal to Let Wisconsin Vote on Big Money in Politics

CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 608-620-3884 (cell) Resolution would place Citizens United question on November, 2018 ballot MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Dave Hansen (D- Green Bay) introduced a resolution calling for a statewide advisory referendum to give voters the opportunity to voice their support for a

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DNR: Champions of city trees from throughout Wisconsin lauded for outstanding community service

CONTACT: Sara Minkoff, Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council liaison, 608-264-6039, Sara.Minkoff@wisconsin.gov; Michelle Gary, 608-266-2193, Michelle.Gary@wisconsin.gov http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=4224 MADISON, Wis. – Five individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees lining city streets, filling community parks and beautifying neighborhoods throughout the state earned recognition from the Wisconsin Urban

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MacIver Institute: Applauds introduction of minimum markup bill 

Will Wisconsin consumers finally see relief from government-mandated higher prices? [Madison, Wisc…] On Tuesday, Sens. Vukmir and Craig and Reps. Ott and Murphy introduced a bill to repeal portions of Wisconsin’s antiquated Unfair Sales Act. Also known as the minimum markup law, the Unfair Sales Act mandates higher prices and

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Stockbridge-Munsee Community: Files lawsuit against state of Wisconsin and Ho-Chunk Nation

Media Contact: Lynn Sheka 414-376-3050 lynn@reputationpartners.com Motion submitted for preliminary injunction to prevent new gaming activities at Ho-Chunk Wittenberg until matter is resolved BOWLER, WISCONSIN (April 19, 2017) – The Stockbridge-Munsee Community (“the Tribe” or “Stockbridge-Munsee”) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Wisconsin (“the

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WED News Summary: Trump touts ‘Buy American, Hire American’ agenda in Kenosha

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 4: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Medicaid in Transition” The WisPolitics.com lunch at the Madison Club on Thursday, May 4 features a “Medicaid in Transition” panel discussing proposed changes to the federal-state Medicaid program. Panelists: – Michael Heifetz, state of Wisconsin Medicaid director – John …

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Milwaukee Public Schools: $25,000 Fab Lab unveiled at MPS high school

WEDC grant brings new technology to Washington High School Media Contact: Andy Nelson, Media Manager | Office: (414) 475-8675 | Email: nelsonai@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Milwaukee Public Schools will unveil a new digital fabrication laboratory, known as a “fab lab,” aimed at exposing students to high-level technology that develops creativity and innovation. Fab

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joins U.S. Reps DeSaulnier, Dingell, Norcross to Hold Future of Work, Wages and Labor Discussion at UW-Madison

Contact: Melanie Conklin 608-258-9800                                                                                                                                                  Madison – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) along with his colleagues Reps. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) will bring together UW-Madison academic professionals, policy makers, and labor representatives from around the country for a discussion on the “Future of Work, Wages,

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