Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker again took to Twitter today to promote the lower taxes proposed in his budget, touting his “reform dividend” as evidence that “now is NOT the time to raise taxes
Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a lower court’s ruling in a redistricting case that would force the state to redraw its maps, arguing the “stay is vital to avoiding any unnecessary and significant
Barca and state Dems today seized on a new study showing a jump in public works contracts to out-of-state companies since changes to prevailing wage laws took effect this year. But a key group that supports repealing prevailing wage laws
Gov. Scott Walker again took to Twitter today to promote the lower taxes proposed in his budget, touting his “reform dividend” as evidence that “now is NOT the time to raise taxes on the hard-working people of WI.” And he
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON — At no point in the last thirty years have more residents in our state lived in poverty. After six years of being sold the idea that tax giveaways for those at the top
Contact: Rep. Ohnstad, 608-266-0455 MADISON – Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) released the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan holding a secret telephone ‘town hall’ meeting. “It is truly unfortunate Speaker Ryan, by his actions, shows he is not
Brian Engelking (262)719-9599 MADISON – The Wisconsin Public Transportation Association (WIPTA) thanks the Joint Finance on Committee for its action to create a Statewide Transit Capital Assistance Program. The program, funded with $32 million in Volkswagen settlement dollars, will help
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Galesville – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Galesville this afternoon to discuss the historic K-12 school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with Galesville Elementary School students, teachers, and administrators. The governor’s proposal lifts
Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Gutting fair wages through prevailing wage repeal hurts Wisconsin workers MADISON – Earlier today, the Wisconsin Contractor Coalition announced their review of Wisconsin’s prevailing wage laws that demonstrates the overwhelming negative impacts that the GOP’s
Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 608-620-3884 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) issued the following statement regarding the annual Wisconsin Poverty Report issued today by WISCAP and the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty. “The report released today highlights the
Wednesday, May 24, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will join Axios’ Mike Allen for a live one-on-one interview for their News Shapers series. The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. and will be livestreamed on speaker.gov/live. Details: Speaker Ryan’s Axios
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON — Last week, Sheriff David Clarke announced he was stepping down from his post in Milwaukee County next month to accept a job at the Department of Homeland Security. Clarke, who had been being drafted
Contact: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov The National Urban League’s annual “State of Black America” report is out, and for the second year in a row, the Milwaukee area is ranked dead last in
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 State web portal delivers compelling mobile responsive interface Madison – Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the redesign of Wisconsin.gov, which features an exciting mobile-responsive design and compelling user experience for residents and visitors alike.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker again took to Twitter today to promote the lower taxes proposed in his budget, touting his “reform dividend” as evidence that “now is NOT the time to raise taxes on the hard-working people of WI.” And he repeated his
Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a lower court’s ruling in a redistricting case that would force the state to redraw its maps, arguing the “stay is vital to avoiding any unnecessary and significant burdens.” A split three-judge panel last year struck down the
Barca and state Dems today seized on a new study showing a jump in public works contracts to out-of-state companies since changes to prevailing wage laws took effect this year. But a key group that supports repealing prevailing wage laws called the study a flawed analysis. Last session, the Legislature
Gov. Scott Walker again took to Twitter today to promote the lower taxes proposed in his budget, touting his “reform dividend” as evidence that “now is NOT the time to raise taxes on the hard-working people of WI.” And he repeated his Twitter pledge to veto the entire budget if
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON — At no point in the last thirty years have more residents in our state lived in poverty. After six years of being sold the idea that tax giveaways for those at the top will turn our state’s economy around, families are working harder
Contact: Rep. Ohnstad, 608-266-0455 MADISON – Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) released the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan holding a secret telephone ‘town hall’ meeting. “It is truly unfortunate Speaker Ryan, by his actions, shows he is not listening to his constituents. People of his district have again
Brian Engelking (262)719-9599 MADISON – The Wisconsin Public Transportation Association (WIPTA) thanks the Joint Finance on Committee for its action to create a Statewide Transit Capital Assistance Program. The program, funded with $32 million in Volkswagen settlement dollars, will help offset a significant shortfall in federal transit capital funding. “Transit
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Galesville – Governor Scott Walker traveled to Galesville this afternoon to discuss the historic K-12 school investments included in his biennial budget proposal with Galesville Elementary School students, teachers, and administrators. The governor’s proposal lifts K-12 investment to $11.5 billion over two years, an all-time
Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Gutting fair wages through prevailing wage repeal hurts Wisconsin workers MADISON – Earlier today, the Wisconsin Contractor Coalition announced their review of Wisconsin’s prevailing wage laws that demonstrates the overwhelming negative impacts that the GOP’s initial repeal has had on Wisconsin’s economy and workers. Since
Contact: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 608-620-3884 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) issued the following statement regarding the annual Wisconsin Poverty Report issued today by WISCAP and the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty. “The report released today highlights the critical role safety net programs like FoodShare, affordable housing programs,
Wednesday, May 24, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will join Axios’ Mike Allen for a live one-on-one interview for their News Shapers series. The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. and will be livestreamed on speaker.gov/live. Details: Speaker Ryan’s Axios News Shapers Interview Wednesday, May 24, at 8:15 a.m. ET
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 608-260-2409, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON — Last week, Sheriff David Clarke announced he was stepping down from his post in Milwaukee County next month to accept a job at the Department of Homeland Security. Clarke, who had been being drafted by right-wing groups to run for U.S. Senate, backed down
Contact: Melissa Moore Baldauff, Director of Communications 414.278.4216 Office 772.579.6936 Cell Melissa.Baldauff@MilwaukeeCountyWI.gov The National Urban League’s annual “State of Black America” report is out, and for the second year in a row, the Milwaukee area is ranked dead last in terms of unemployment inequality for white Americans and African Americans.
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 State web portal delivers compelling mobile responsive interface Madison – Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the redesign of Wisconsin.gov, which features an exciting mobile-responsive design and compelling user experience for residents and visitors alike. Wisconsin.Gov enhances engagement with the state by presenting key online