Kohl campaign: Grothman Makes His Decision

Dan Kohl will spend the next year reminding Wisconsin workers and families about this vote. Grafton – In response to Glenn Grothman’s vote in support of the Republican tax bill that advanced in the House , former business executive and non-profit

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

CONTACT: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement after voting to advance the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: “This historic tax reform package is a great win for the American people. For the first time in a generation,

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Sen. Shilling: GOP Tax Scam is the gift no one asked for

Contact: Kara Pennoyer, kara.pennoyer@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 House GOP tax plan favors wealthy over working families MADISON, WI – Despite overwhelming opposition from working families, seniors, farmers and homeowners, Republicans in the U.S. House passed a tax plan that will raise taxes

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UW grad student says ‘we all can rest easy’

Jacob Maddox, a UW-Madison research associate in nuclear engineering, says he and his colleagues “can all rest easy” now that the proposed tax on tuition waivers for graduate students is no longer included in the final draft of the Republican

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EPA: Announces Appointment of Cathy Stepp to Region 5 Administrator

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the appointment of Cathy Stepp to become regional administrator for Region 5. Ms. Stepp will oversee environmental protection efforts in: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Cathy Stepp

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Sen. Taylor: House republicans advance tax plan, continue nationwide push to benefit wealthy on the backs of the working class

Contact: Jordan Krieger 608-266-5810 Madison, Wisconsin — Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the GOP tax plan. “The GOP, whether in D.C. or here in Wisconsin, has continued to prioritize wealthy and corporate interests at the expense of middle and working

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Kohl campaign: Grothman Makes His Decision

Dan Kohl will spend the next year reminding Wisconsin workers and families about this vote. Grafton – In response to Glenn Grothman’s vote in support of the Republican tax bill that advanced in the House , former business executive and non-profit leader Dan Kohl issued the following statement: “Glenn Grothman’s party

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Rep. Ott: Ott and Sen. Testin Bill to Protect Wisconsin Consumers

Contact: Rep. Jim Ott: (608)-266-0486 Bi-partisan bill protects consumers from identity and credit fraud Madison, WI- After the recent data breach at Equifax over 140 million Americans could have had their credit information exposed, which could result in credit and identity fraud.  In response to this massive breach, Representative Ott, and

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Gov. Walker: Announces more than $4.5 million to serve the transportation needs of seniors, individuals with disabilities

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin — Governor Walker announced today 52 agencies in urban and rural areas will receive awards totaling $4,542,898 in state and federal funds to enhance and support local transportation options for Wisconsin seniors and individuals with disabilities. The program assists local public entities and

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Gov. Walker: Announces More Than $4.5 Million to Serve the Transportation Needs of Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839     MADISON – Governor Walker announced today 52 agencies in urban and rural areas will receive awards totaling $4,542,898 in state and federal funds to enhance and support local transportation options for Wisconsin seniors and individuals with disabilities. The program assists local public entities and private,

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U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Votes for Historic Tax Cuts

CONTACT: Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement after voting to advance the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: “This historic tax reform package is a great win for the American people. For the first time in a generation, there will be real relief for struggling families. Under Speaker

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Supports Tax Cuts for American Families and Businesses

Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act to modernize the tax code, make America’s business climate more competitive and deliver tax relief to American families and workers. “The Tax Cuts &

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Sen. Shilling: GOP Tax Scam is the gift no one asked for

Contact: Kara Pennoyer, kara.pennoyer@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 House GOP tax plan favors wealthy over working families MADISON, WI – Despite overwhelming opposition from working families, seniors, farmers and homeowners, Republicans in the U.S. House passed a tax plan that will raise taxes on the middle class and working families, while giving tax

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Rep. Steineke: Responds to Democrats’ Call to Delay Public Hearing

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – To delay a bill’s public hearing because there may be amendments later introduced is unnecessary, atypical, and entirely short-circuits the intended purpose of a public hearing. I value the input of my legislative colleagues as well as the members of the public, and

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UW grad student says ‘we all can rest easy’

Jacob Maddox, a UW-Madison research associate in nuclear engineering, says he and his colleagues “can all rest easy” now that the proposed tax on tuition waivers for graduate students is no longer included in the final draft of the Republican tax bill. “It means a lot,” Maddox said. “It would

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EPA: Announces Appointment of Cathy Stepp to Region 5 Administrator

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the appointment of Cathy Stepp to become regional administrator for Region 5. Ms. Stepp will oversee environmental protection efforts in: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Cathy Stepp currently serves as a principal deputy regional administrator for Region

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