Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Morgan released the following statement on the shocking ouster of Minority Leader Peter Barca by the State Assembly Democrat caucus over his vote in favor of
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communications Director 414.327.5202 Office 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – Join IBEW Local 494 and as they celebrate and honor members with years of service pins at the Labor Day Brat Fry. In 2017, IBEW will honor 145 members
Members Also Invited to 37th Wisconsin State Championships Racing Event Lisbon, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) will have the opportunity to meet with state representatives to discuss the issues affecting farms across Wisconsin when the
Contact: press@wisdems.org, 608-260-2409 Budget committee again fails Wisconsin on schools and roads MADISON — In another late night session, the Republican elite on the Joint Finance Committee voted to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy few. While
Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 (MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “I am proud that the United States
Madison, Wisconsin – AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Soon approaching its 50th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford
Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 Madison – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D – Kenosha) released the following statement this evening regarding his decision to step down as Minority Leader effective September 30th. “This afternoon I made the very difficult decision
Peter Barca, who led Assembly Dems through the debate over Act 10 but was unable to make progress on pulling them out of the minority over three election cycles, will resign his leadership position at the end of this month.
Leaves started dramatically turning colors in the Northwoods this week. There is still mostly green in the woods, but the change has begun with red colors becoming noticeable in tree canopies and sumac bushes. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has
Joins other national legal organizations in asking court to clarify whether Congress can tell states what laws they can, cannot repeal September 7, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – Last week the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s Center for Competitive Federalism (“CCF”)
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Eight-day trip to focus on attracting investment to Wisconsin, boosting state exports MADISON – Governor Scott Walker will leave Wisconsin on Saturday for an eight-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea aimed at encouraging continued foreign
Madison, Wisconsin – AARP today announces two Wisconsin winners of the first-ever AARP Community Challenge, which aims to create change and improve quality of life at the community level. The winning projects include the City of Oconomowoc and the Wisconsin Bike Federation in
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced his rescheduled town halls in Mt. Calvary and Beaver Dam will take place on Sun., Sept. 17, 2017. Town hall meeting times and locations are as
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Wisconsin: A National Leader in Long-Term Care.”Hi, Scott Walker here. A national leader in long-term care, Wisconsin was awarded the inaugural Pacesetter Prize
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Dems are meeting in closed caucus outside the Capitol this afternoon as speculation swirled about Peter Barca’s future as minority leader. Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, emerged briefly from the off-site caucus
Contact: Keith Warnke, Hunting and Shooting Sports Coordinator 608-576-5243 or Jim Dick, DNR spokesperson, 608-267-2773 Madison, Wisconsin – The Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations through October 15 for individuals with experience and interest to fill the angling representative position on the Sporting
Contact: Nicole Tieman 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) released its 7th annual “No-Brainers” list, which highlights common sense, bipartisan legislation that solves real problems facing the American taxpayer. Among the 10 bills highlighted is H.R.2887, the No Regulation Without Representation
Contact: Rep. Kremer (608) 266-9175 Madison, Wisconsin – Yesterday, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted on its transportation portion of the State Biennial Budget and included two major policy provisions introduced by Representative Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) relating to the funding of
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A Senate committee today approved a bill 3-2 overhauling the state’s forfeiture laws that would limit law enforcement’s ability to keep people’s property when they haven’t been convicted of a crime. Supporters said it would help those who are innocent
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Morgan released the following statement on the shocking ouster of Minority Leader Peter Barca by the State Assembly Democrat caucus over his vote in favor of Foxconn’s family-supporting jobs: “Peter Barca took a reasonable vote in
CONTACT: John T. Zapfel, Communications Director 414.327.5202 Office 414.870.2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com Twitter: @ibewlocal494 MILWAUKEE – Join IBEW Local 494 and as they celebrate and honor members with years of service pins at the Labor Day Brat Fry. In 2017, IBEW will honor 145 members for their 50 years or more of service, as well
Members Also Invited to 37th Wisconsin State Championships Racing Event Lisbon, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) will have the opportunity to meet with state representatives to discuss the issues affecting farms across Wisconsin when the organization holds its first annual Corn Day at the Capitol
Contact: press@wisdems.org, 608-260-2409 Budget committee again fails Wisconsin on schools and roads MADISON — In another late night session, the Republican elite on the Joint Finance Committee voted to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax, disproportionately benefiting the wealthy few. While making the rich richer, the same elitist GOP legislators voted
Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (608) 266-8535 (MADISON) – State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “I am proud that the United States of America is a great and diverse nation made up
Madison, Wisconsin – AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Soon approaching its 50th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Tax-Aide volunteers make a difference in
Contact: Olivia Hwang, 608.266.5504 Madison – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D – Kenosha) released the following statement this evening regarding his decision to step down as Minority Leader effective September 30th. “This afternoon I made the very difficult decision to step down as leader of the Assembly Democrats following
Peter Barca, who led Assembly Dems through the debate over Act 10 but was unable to make progress on pulling them out of the minority over three election cycles, will resign his leadership position at the end of this month. Barca was challenged for his leadership post after the 2014
Leaves started dramatically turning colors in the Northwoods this week. There is still mostly green in the woods, but the change has begun with red colors becoming noticeable in tree canopies and sumac bushes. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has begun its Fall Color Report (exit DNR). Water levels are
Joins other national legal organizations in asking court to clarify whether Congress can tell states what laws they can, cannot repeal September 7, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – Last week the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s Center for Competitive Federalism (“CCF”) joined the Pacific Legal Foundation, Competitive Enterprise Institute, and Cato
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Eight-day trip to focus on attracting investment to Wisconsin, boosting state exports MADISON – Governor Scott Walker will leave Wisconsin on Saturday for an eight-day trade mission to Japan and South Korea aimed at encouraging continued foreign investment in Wisconsin and helping state companies develop business partnerships
Madison, Wisconsin – AARP today announces two Wisconsin winners of the first-ever AARP Community Challenge, which aims to create change and improve quality of life at the community level. The winning projects include the City of Oconomowoc and the Wisconsin Bike Federation in Milwaukee. Each quick-action project was partially or fully funded through
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced his rescheduled town halls in Mt. Calvary and Beaver Dam will take place on Sun., Sept. 17, 2017. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 3-4 p.m. Mt. Calvary Village
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released his Weekly Radio Address today titled “Wisconsin: A National Leader in Long-Term Care.”Hi, Scott Walker here. A national leader in long-term care, Wisconsin was awarded the inaugural Pacesetter Prize by The SCAN Foundation for its innovative practices in long-term
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Dems are meeting in closed caucus outside the Capitol this afternoon as speculation swirled about Peter Barca’s future as minority leader. Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, emerged briefly from the off-site caucus but declined comment other than to say, “I’ve always supported
Contact: Keith Warnke, Hunting and Shooting Sports Coordinator 608-576-5243 or Jim Dick, DNR spokesperson, 608-267-2773 Madison, Wisconsin – The Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations through October 15 for individuals with experience and interest to fill the angling representative position on the Sporting Heritage Council. The council, established by 2011 Wis. Act 168,
Contact: Nicole Tieman 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) released its 7th annual “No-Brainers” list, which highlights common sense, bipartisan legislation that solves real problems facing the American taxpayer. Among the 10 bills highlighted is H.R.2887, the No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017. Introduced by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner earlier this
Contact: Rep. Kremer (608) 266-9175 Madison, Wisconsin – Yesterday, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) voted on its transportation portion of the State Biennial Budget and included two major policy provisions introduced by Representative Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) relating to the funding of the Milwaukee Street Car. For the second consecutive session, Rep.
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A Senate committee today approved a bill 3-2 overhauling the state’s forfeiture laws that would limit law enforcement’s ability to keep people’s property when they haven’t been convicted of a crime. Supporters said it would help those who are innocent and whose cash or property is seized, while opponents said