FRI REPORT: Sources: Potential K-12 deal would boost aid, reduce property taxes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/fri-report-sources-potential-k-12-deal-would-boost-aid-reduce-property-taxes/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Sources: Potential K-12 deal would boost aid, reduce property taxes State could rake in $15 million from fees

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Talks health care on CNN’s ‘Wolf’

Contact: Ben Voelkel ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — During an appearance with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) explained why he is not yet ready to support the Senate health care bill. Excerpts of Senator Johnson’s appearance are below,

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FRI News Summary: Johnson says he’s ‘not ready’ to vote for Senate health care bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/fri-news-summary-johnson-says-hes-not-ready-to-vote-for-senate-health-care-bill/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment –

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WisPolitics.com Book Club: Podcast with reporter Mark Johnson

The WisPolitics.com Book Club this week talks to Mark Johnson, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a co-author of “One in a Billion: The Story of Nic Volker and the Dawn of Genomic Medicine,” about how Wisconsin doctors using bold new methods helped save the life of a Monona child.

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FRI REPORT: Sources: Potential K-12 deal would boost aid, reduce property taxes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the REPORT: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/fri-report-sources-potential-k-12-deal-would-boost-aid-reduce-property-taxes/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Sources: Potential K-12 deal would boost aid, reduce property taxes State could rake in $15 million from fees tacked onto debt collections over … Please log in to

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Excess heat recovery legislation passes Assembly with industry support

A bill that would classify excess heat produced by manufacturing processes as a renewable resource recently passed the state Assembly with broad support from some of Wisconsin’s biggest industries. Electric utilities and retail electric cooperatives are currently held to “renewable portfolio standards,” which require a certain percentage of the electricity

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Gov. Walker: Highlights economy, workforce development investments in Milwaukee

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker joined Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen, Department of Health Services Secretary Linda Seemeyer, and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Eloise Anderson today in visiting Word of Hope Ministries, Inc. in Milwaukee to highlight Milwaukee’s record

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Talks health care on CNN’s ‘Wolf’

Contact: Ben Voelkel ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — During an appearance with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) explained why he is not yet ready to support the Senate health care bill. Excerpts of Senator Johnson’s appearance are below, and video can be found here. On his criteria for

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Waukesha Co. Department of Emergency Preparedness: Waukesha County to participate in large-scale emergency training course

Contact: Kathy Schwei (262) 548-7580 kschwei@waukeshacounty.gov (WAUKESHA, WI) –Waukesha County is taking extra measures to be prepared when disaster strikes. Seventy-five staff members from Waukesha County and partner municipalities and agencies will be part of a four-day crisis simulation training at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD. From

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FRI News Summary: Johnson says he’s ‘not ready’ to vote for Senate health care bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/fri-news-summary-johnson-says-hes-not-ready-to-vote-for-senate-health-care-bill/ STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Iowa – Law and … Please log

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WisPolitics.com Book Club: Podcast with reporter Mark Johnson

The WisPolitics.com Book Club this week talks to Mark Johnson, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a co-author of “One in a Billion: The Story of Nic Volker and the Dawn of Genomic Medicine,” about how Wisconsin doctors using bold new methods helped save the life of a Monona child.

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Sen. Taylor: More accountability for the choice and power for DPI

Contact: Madeline Braun or Zach Benson (608) 266-5810 (MADISON) –Yesterday, the Assembly passed a bill that went through the Senate last week. The bill provides more power to DPI to hold private schools who accept state vouchers accountable. Today, State Superintendent Tony Evers has called on Governor Walker to sign

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