Bill Osmulski: The truth about road bonding

Wisconsin lawmakers might not like the idea of borrowing to pay for road projects, but an overwhelming amount of research and experience, not to mention current state policy, shows bonding to be an effective and essential component in transportation funding.

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on limited opioid response

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Substance abuse worsens amid GOP cuts, attacks on Affordable Care Act LA CROSSE, WI – Community advocates and health care leaders continue to express concerns over the limited response to Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic. As Gov. Walker promotes

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Madison National Organization for Women: Karaoke Fundraiser

Media Contact Lindsay Lemmer, MBA Pronouns: she/her/hers Ph: 608.217.5217 Email: Lindsay@LindsayLemmer.com   Karaoke Fundraiser Benefitting Local Feminist Group Features Informal Fun and Networking   July 17, 2017. Madison, Wis. The Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women – Madison NOW – is

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Metalcraft: Pre-employment recruitment sessions

Come learn about opportunities for pre-employment training for Metalcraft. Upon successful completion and employment with Metalcraft, employees will be on a fast track to great career pathways in the industrial trades. Starting pay is $15 per hour and up! Registration

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Alderman Murphy: FPC Directive on MPD pursuit policy appropriate, necessary

Contact: Ald. Michael J. Murphy, (414) 286-3763 Alderman Michael J. Murphy said he is grateful for the directive issued last night (attached) to Police Chief Edward Flynn by the Fire and Police Commission related to the Milwaukee Police Department’s vehicle pursuit policy. Alderman Murphy, chair of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, said

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Bill Osmulski: The truth about road bonding

Wisconsin lawmakers might not like the idea of borrowing to pay for road projects, but an overwhelming amount of research and experience, not to mention current state policy, shows bonding to be an effective and essential component in transportation funding.

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WisDems: Potential GOP Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson’s run is anything but smooth

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandonw@wisdems.org, 608-260-2409 MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans are right to “worry about a crowded Senate primary” and it’s just not the number of candidates that’s the problem – it’s their baggage. Take Kevin Nicholson and the coverage he’s earned, all before he’s even formally said if he’ll run. No wonder an out-of-state Republican mega-donor is funneling money into a super

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Gov. Walker: H.O.P.E. for Wisconsin: Governor Walker signs four special session bills into law at Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Bay

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 DE PERE – Governor Scott Walker signed four special session bills into law today that are part of the Heroin Opiate Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) agenda passed by the Wisconsin legislature during a special session. The four bills relate to medical measures to prevent and treat opioid

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MON News Summary: Walker’s response to flooding; DOT bill would repeal prevailing wage; Johnson, Gronik on UpFront

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Sign up for the daily Health Care Report today With the health care industry facing big changes, track developments here and in DC through the new Health Care Report from WisPolitics.com and WisBusines… Please log in

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Sen. Shilling: Statement on limited opioid response

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Substance abuse worsens amid GOP cuts, attacks on Affordable Care Act LA CROSSE, WI – Community advocates and health care leaders continue to express concerns over the limited response to Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic. As Gov. Walker promotes another round of narrowly-targeted opioid proposals, his cuts to drug

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Madison National Organization for Women: Karaoke Fundraiser

Media Contact Lindsay Lemmer, MBA Pronouns: she/her/hers Ph: 608.217.5217 Email: Lindsay@LindsayLemmer.com   Karaoke Fundraiser Benefitting Local Feminist Group Features Informal Fun and Networking   July 17, 2017. Madison, Wis. The Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women – Madison NOW – is holding a fundraiser to support and expand their work. “Find

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WisDems: ICYMI: Kevin Nicholson ignored whistleblowers, skipped briefing, tour, “took few visible actions”

Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandonw@wisdems.org, 608-260-2409 MADISON – The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a revealing story, uncovering Kevin Nicholson’s lack of actions concerning the care of Wisconsin veterans at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Nicholson, member of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs board, “didn’t attend a Veterans Affairs board meeting at King in

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Metalcraft: Pre-employment recruitment sessions

Come learn about opportunities for pre-employment training for Metalcraft. Upon successful completion and employment with Metalcraft, employees will be on a fast track to great career pathways in the industrial trades. Starting pay is $15 per hour and up! Registration is required, walk-ins are not accepted To register, call (414) 342-9787 or

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on proposed new DNR rules for manure management

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement following the DNR’s release of proposed new manure management rules for the karst geo-region: “At the end of last week, the DNR announced that they had completed writing their new manure management rules

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