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Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017
Democratic candidates for governor oppose deal. Could they kill it if elected?
Democratic candidates for governor oppose deal. Could they kill it if elected?
Handing over billions of dollars to a foreign corporation for a shaky pledge of jobs, as many as half of which could by taken by people from Illinois, is a bad deal for Wisconsin.
The second annual State of Cities and Villages Report shows that after being shaken hard by the Great Recession and constrained by levy limits and flat state aids, cities and villages are investing in their future, preparing for new development.
Clinton’s failure to visit Wisconsin is often cited as one reason she lost our state’s electoral votes, and the election, last November. Now she’s visiting the state she snubbed in 2016.
Bill to end occupational licensing backed by right wing groups, but just one worker testifies in favor.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on the dispute over the Boy Scouts possibly allowing girls to join in some events.
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For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp’s appointment to Environmental Protection Agency as the deputy administrator for Region 7. “I want to
Mokie Porter 301-996-0901 mporter@vva.org (Washington, D.C.)—“Years after Vietnam Veterans of America and Yale’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic sued the Pentagon for its mistreatment of veterans with bad-paper, we’re finally beginning to see specifics on how they’re planning to make things
CONTACT: Sen.Larson, 608.266.7505 MADISON – The following is a statement from Senator Chris Larson regarding yesterday’s Joint Finance Committee executive session. “After talking with neighbors, teachers, and parents, it is clear we are
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by Senator Jon Erpenbach, 27th Senate District Drive through a quaint renovated small village or town in Wisconsin and you are likely seeing a downtown renovated with Historic Tax Credits. In my opinion the Historic Tax Credit is the most successful
WFT Ed Budget press release 2017-08-29
The Wisconsin Democrat gubernatorial primary election is starting to get ugly as candidates desperately try to prove who is the most extreme, far-left choice for primary voters. After Tony Evers became the latest addition to the Wisconsin Democrats’ field of
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 “Cathy is a strong, trusted reformer who will serve the country well at the EPA.” MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today after Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp announced she
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Following Governor Walker’s Executive Order #235 directing the creation of a Wisconsin public notice website, the Department of Administration launched PublicMeetings.wi.gov today. This new site provides a central place for state agency public meeting notices and minutes, enhancing the
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Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan August 29, 2017 A year ago, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Reggie Moore with the Office of Violence Prevention, both promised a public safety plan for the citizens of Milwaukee. Yet one year later, and $1
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp is stepping down to take a job at the U.S. EPA, Gov. Scott Walker announced today. Stepp will be the deputy administrator for Region 7, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska along
Contact: Jenni Dye, jennid@wisdems.org 608-260-2417 GOP lawmaker favors Milwaukee private school vouchers over rural districts MADISON, WI – As a key member of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) should have been able to use his
Democratic candidates for governor oppose deal. Could they kill it if elected?
Handing over billions of dollars to a foreign corporation for a shaky pledge of jobs, as many as half of which could by taken by people from Illinois, is a bad deal for Wisconsin.
The second annual State of Cities and Villages Report shows that after being shaken hard by the Great Recession and constrained by levy limits and flat state aids, cities and villages are investing in their future, preparing for new development.
Clinton’s failure to visit Wisconsin is often cited as one reason she lost our state’s electoral votes, and the election, last November. Now she’s visiting the state she snubbed in 2016.
Bill to end occupational licensing backed by right wing groups, but just one worker testifies in favor.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on the dispute over the Boy Scouts possibly allowing girls to join in some events.
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For Further Information Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp’s appointment to Environmental Protection Agency as the deputy administrator for Region 7. “I want to congratulate my friend and former state Senator Cathy Stepp on
Mokie Porter 301-996-0901 mporter@vva.org (Washington, D.C.)—“Years after Vietnam Veterans of America and Yale’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic sued the Pentagon for its mistreatment of veterans with bad-paper, we’re finally beginning to see specifics on how they’re planning to make things right for some veterans with bad-paper,” said John Rowan, President of
CONTACT: Sen.Larson, 608.266.7505 MADISON – The following is a statement from Senator Chris Larson regarding yesterday’s Joint Finance Committee executive session. “After talking with neighbors, teachers, and parents, it is clear we are in desperate need of common sense solutions that provide each
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by Senator Jon Erpenbach, 27th Senate District Drive through a quaint renovated small village or town in Wisconsin and you are likely seeing a downtown renovated with Historic Tax Credits. In my opinion the Historic Tax Credit is the most successful rural and small town economic development program administered by Governor
WFT Ed Budget press release 2017-08-29
The Wisconsin Democrat gubernatorial primary election is starting to get ugly as candidates desperately try to prove who is the most extreme, far-left choice for primary voters. After Tony Evers became the latest addition to the Wisconsin Democrats’ field of unserious candidates for governor, his primary rival Dana Wachs’ campaign
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 “Cathy is a strong, trusted reformer who will serve the country well at the EPA.” MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today after Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp announced she accepted an appointment with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
Contact: Steven Michels, (608) 267-7874 Madison – Following Governor Walker’s Executive Order #235 directing the creation of a Wisconsin public notice website, the Department of Administration launched PublicMeetings.wi.gov today. This new site provides a central place for state agency public meeting notices and minutes, enhancing the public’s ability to access government documents, information, and meetings. “We
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Public safety
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan August 29, 2017 A year ago, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Reggie Moore with the Office of Violence Prevention, both promised a public safety plan for the citizens of Milwaukee. Yet one year later, and $1 million of grant money allocated, and we still have nothing
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp is stepping down to take a job at the U.S. EPA, Gov. Scott Walker announced today. Stepp will be the deputy administrator for Region 7, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska along with nine tribal nations. Her last day at the DNR
Contact: Jenni Dye, jennid@wisdems.org 608-260-2417 GOP lawmaker favors Milwaukee private school vouchers over rural districts MADISON, WI – As a key member of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) should have been able to use his position to protect rural schools in his district from budget