Contact: Rick Coelho 2622366918 Grafton – Glenn Grothman has voted to support Republican tax legislation that makes permanent tax cuts for big corporations and the very wealthy and pays for them with tax increases on the middle class. This vote
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 LA CROSSE, WI – In an effort to promote hunter safety this fall, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released a 30 second public service announcement encouraging individuals to follow firearm safety tips. The 30 second
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker published a column endorsing the national Republican tax reform scheme, even as Sen. Ron Johnson says he is a no vote due to how the bill treats pass-through businesses such as
CONTACT: Mia Jacobs, 201-919-0333, mjacobs@aclu.org WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice released new public opinion polling today that shows consensus support for criminal justice reform across the ideological and political spectrum. The research, conducted by
CONTACT: 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner introduced a bill aimed at reforming the CyberTipline Reporting Requirements. The bill will provide much needed updates to better reflect the current operations of the CyberTipline and the process of sending,
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Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin’s tourism industry are teaming up to help thousands of Wisconsin residents stay warm this winter with The Big Bundle Up campaign. Now in its seventh year, the statewide
Contact: Ben Voelkel, ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed his concerns regarding the treatment of pass-through businesses in tax reform proposals currently being considered in Congress during appearances on CNN’s “New Day” and CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Thursday. Pass-throughs
CONTACT: Rep. Dianne Hesselbein 608-266-5340 Rep. David Bowen 608-266-7671 Madison – Yesterday, a report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted a decision made by Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) to exclude members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus from
Contact: Sen. Hansen November 15, 2017 608-266-5670 (Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen announced today that he has introduced legislation aimed at updating and improving Wisconsin’s employee ownership laws. The Employee Ownership Act would create a new model of employee ownership called
CONTACT: Emily Kumlien (608) 265-8199 (608) 516-9154 ekumlien@uwhealth.org Madison, Wis. – The risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, has decreased significantly for the Baby Boom generation. The research, based
Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) 608-266-8535 MADISON, WI – Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) delivered the Democratic weekly radio address recognizing this year’s National Entrepreneurs’ Day on Tuesday, November 21st. “Rather than sending billions of our tax dollars to subsidize a
Contact: Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II (414) 286-2659 The City of Milwaukee will staff the 2017 Holiday Folk Fair International with an informative exhibit focused on the city’s Sister City relationships. The folk fair will run from Friday, November 17
CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Did you know that most home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving? That’s why it’s important to follow the safety tips below to help keep your holiday safe this year. “Taking these extra precautions
CONTACT: Nick Jarmusz, WI Public Affairs Director AAA -The Auto Club Group Office: 608-828-2495, cell: 608-556-4744 njjarmusz@aaawisconsin.com Media.AAAWisconsin.com MADISON, Wisc. (November 16, 2017) – AAA projects 50.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving;
The GOP retreat from fiscal conservatism is twofold: The tax plan helps balloon federal deficits, and it does nothing to address the rising costs of entitlements as the population grows older and sicker.
And why do I get nothing back in return but a bigger federal deficit?
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents after Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson became the first GOP senator to officially oppose a tax overhaul plan.
Foxconn will bring thousands of family-supporting jobs to Wisconsin, transforming our economy. We will look back at this moment as a turning point for Wisconsin, the point in which we became the economic powerhouse of the Midwest.
Hunting is a way of life and a proud tradition in Wisconsin. I wish you the best of luck as you head out into the woods with your friends and family for a safe and productive hunt.
Contact: Rick Coelho 2622366918 Grafton – Glenn Grothman has voted to support Republican tax legislation that makes permanent tax cuts for big corporations and the very wealthy and pays for them with tax increases on the middle class. This vote represents a hard blow to the many families across the
Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 LA CROSSE, WI – In an effort to promote hunter safety this fall, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released a 30 second public service announcement encouraging individuals to follow firearm safety tips. The 30 second audio clip is available online here: http://media2.legis.wisconsin.gov/multimedia/Sen32/ShillingHunterPSA111617.mp3 A copy of
Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker published a column endorsing the national Republican tax reform scheme, even as Sen. Ron Johnson says he is a no vote due to how the bill treats pass-through businesses such as the one he owned and continues to benefit from. Democrats
CONTACT: Mia Jacobs, 201-919-0333, mjacobs@aclu.org WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice released new public opinion polling today that shows consensus support for criminal justice reform across the ideological and political spectrum. The research, conducted by Benenson Strategy Group between October 5 and October 11, included
CONTACT: 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner introduced a bill aimed at reforming the CyberTipline Reporting Requirements. The bill will provide much needed updates to better reflect the current operations of the CyberTipline and the process of sending, receiving, and handling the millions of reports expected each year.
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Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker and Wisconsin’s tourism industry are teaming up to help thousands of Wisconsin residents stay warm this winter with The Big Bundle Up campaign. Now in its seventh year, the statewide charity initiative encourages people to donate new or gently used
Contact: Ben Voelkel, ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed his concerns regarding the treatment of pass-through businesses in tax reform proposals currently being considered in Congress during appearances on CNN’s “New Day” and CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Thursday. Pass-throughs account for 96 percent of all U.S. businesses, including many
CONTACT: Rep. Dianne Hesselbein 608-266-5340 Rep. David Bowen 608-266-7671 Madison – Yesterday, a report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted a decision made by Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) to exclude members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus from a task force that will study the future of correctional
Contact: Sen. Hansen November 15, 2017 608-266-5670 (Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen announced today that he has introduced legislation aimed at updating and improving Wisconsin’s employee ownership laws. The Employee Ownership Act would create a new model of employee ownership called an Employee Ownership Trust. Although the model has been successful
CONTACT: Emily Kumlien (608) 265-8199 (608) 516-9154 ekumlien@uwhealth.org Madison, Wis. – The risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, has decreased significantly for the Baby Boom generation. The research, based on two studies conducted in Beaver Dam, Wis., was led
Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) 608-266-8535 MADISON, WI – Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) delivered the Democratic weekly radio address recognizing this year’s National Entrepreneurs’ Day on Tuesday, November 21st. “Rather than sending billions of our tax dollars to subsidize a foreign corporation like Foxconn, Democrats want to support home-grown Wisconsin
Contact: Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II (414) 286-2659 The City of Milwaukee will staff the 2017 Holiday Folk Fair International with an informative exhibit focused on the city’s Sister City relationships. The folk fair will run from Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19 inside the Wisconsin Exposition Center at
CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Did you know that most home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving? That’s why it’s important to follow the safety tips below to help keep your holiday safe this year. “Taking these extra precautions can help ensure you and your family have a safe
CONTACT: Nick Jarmusz, WI Public Affairs Director AAA -The Auto Club Group Office: 608-828-2495, cell: 608-556-4744 njjarmusz@aaawisconsin.com Media.AAAWisconsin.com MADISON, Wisc. (November 16, 2017) – AAA projects 50.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving; a 3.3 percent increase over last year. The 2017 holiday
The GOP retreat from fiscal conservatism is twofold: The tax plan helps balloon federal deficits, and it does nothing to address the rising costs of entitlements as the population grows older and sicker.
And why do I get nothing back in return but a bigger federal deficit?
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents after Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson became the first GOP senator to officially oppose a tax overhaul plan.
Foxconn will bring thousands of family-supporting jobs to Wisconsin, transforming our economy. We will look back at this moment as a turning point for Wisconsin, the point in which we became the economic powerhouse of the Midwest.
Hunting is a way of life and a proud tradition in Wisconsin. I wish you the best of luck as you head out into the woods with your friends and family for a safe and productive hunt.