Kohl campaign: WI-06 added to battleground list

Contact: Rick Coelho (262) 263 6918 Grafton, Wisconsin – Earlier today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced that Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District is a 2018 Battleground target. Five months after starting his campaign, Dan Kohl has placed this race

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Sen. Taylor: Assembly to vote on nine Taylor bills

Contact: Jordan Krieger 608-266-5810 Madison, Wisconsin – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will vote on nine bills co-authored by Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee). These bills have already been passed by the State Senate and relate to the areas of human trafficking,

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Rep. Sargent: Issues statement on Marsy’s Law vote in Assembly today

Contact: Britt Cudaback 308.440.2939 britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov Madison, Wisconsin – State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding her vote today on Assembly Joint Resolution 47/Senate Joint Resolution 53, also known as ‘Marsy’s Law’: “I’ve have worked hard to give

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‘Marsy’s Law’ amendment clears Assembly

The Assembly signed off today 81-10 on a constitutional amendment that would add additional protections for crime victims. Known as “Marsy’s Law,” the amendment has now cleared both houses of the Legislature, the first step before it could be added

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Rep. Subeck: Trump-Walker agenda fails Wisconsin as Republicans spend 2017 putting politics before people

Contact: Zach Madden 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) Madison, Wisconsin – Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) released the following statement in advance of today’s Assembly floor session. Today is expected to be the last time the Assembly meets in 2017. “Under the leadership of the Trump-Walker administration, Republicans have made 2017 the year

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Rep. Ballweg: Ballweg and Legislature honored former DATCP Secretary Brancel’s service

Contact: Rep. Joan Ballweg (888) 534-0041   Madison, Wisconsin — State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) on behalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly honored the public service of former Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Ben Brancel. Representative Ballweg presented Secretary Brancel and his wife, Gail, with a joint

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Kohl campaign: WI-06 added to battleground list

Contact: Rick Coelho (262) 263 6918 Grafton, Wisconsin – Earlier today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced that Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District is a 2018 Battleground target. Five months after starting his campaign, Dan Kohl has placed this race on the national radar and the campaign continues to gain

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Value-added producer grants now available for ag producers

Contact: Jessica Mancel 715-345-7669 jessica.mancel@wi.usda.gov Stevens Point, Wisconsin – USDA Rural Development has announced approximately $18 million in grant funds are available to help farmers, ranchers and majority owned producer based businesses develop new product lines and expand new markets. The funds are provided through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. VAPG funds

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Sen. Taylor: Assembly to vote on nine Taylor bills

Contact: Jordan Krieger 608-266-5810 Madison, Wisconsin – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will vote on nine bills co-authored by Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee). These bills have already been passed by the State Senate and relate to the areas of human trafficking, health, education, and licensing. “In today’s intense political atmosphere, it

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Rep. Sargent: Issues statement on Marsy’s Law vote in Assembly today

Contact: Britt Cudaback 308.440.2939 britt.cudaback@legis.wi.gov Madison, Wisconsin – State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding her vote today on Assembly Joint Resolution 47/Senate Joint Resolution 53, also known as ‘Marsy’s Law’: “I’ve have worked hard to give justice to victims of crimes, especially for survivors of varying

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Bipartisan legislation passes in Assembly

Contact: Myranda Tanck 608-239-2743 mt@platform-communications.com Madison, Wisconsin – Legislation to update our state Constitution to ensure equal rights for crime victims has cleared first consideration in the Legislature after passing the State Assembly today with broad bipartisan support. The measure was approved in the State Senate earlier this week and

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‘Marsy’s Law’ amendment clears Assembly

The Assembly signed off today 81-10 on a constitutional amendment that would add additional protections for crime victims. Known as “Marsy’s Law,” the amendment has now cleared both houses of the Legislature, the first step before it could be added to the constitution. It would have to pass both houses

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