Rep. Steffen: Prison Study Committee Begins its Work

Future of GBCI and Wisconsin’s prisons statewide to be evaluated Madison- Today, the Corrections Facilities Planning Committee, a committee created in the 2017-19 biennial budget and charged with the task of studying the needs of Wisconsin’s prison facilities, including the

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Passage of Historic Tax Reform

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance tax reform:  “For the first time in over 31 years, Congress passed comprehensive legislation to reform our outdated, unfair,

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Rep. Allen: What about America’s Dairyland?

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Wisconsin IS America’s Dairyland. We produce a lot of milk, butter and assorted dairy products. We produce more cheese, award-winning cheese, than any other state in the nation. We are proud of these facts,

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WisDems: Response to passage of the GOP tax plan

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning on the passage of the final version of the GOP tax plan.w “The Republican tax bill is neither fair nor simple. “Instead, Republicans

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Rep. Steffen: Prison Study Committee Begins its Work

Future of GBCI and Wisconsin’s prisons statewide to be evaluated Madison- Today, the Corrections Facilities Planning Committee, a committee created in the 2017-19 biennial budget and charged with the task of studying the needs of Wisconsin’s prison facilities, including the Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), held its initial meeting at

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Wisconsin Budget Project: Dream Act would boost Wisconsin economy

Passing the Dream Act would allow young immigrants to contribute more fully to Wisconsin’s economy, increasing public tax revenues and the state’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a new analysis released by the Wisconsin Budget Project. In September, President Trump announced he was ending DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement on Passage of Historic Tax Reform

Contact: Madison Wiberg Madison.Wiberg@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance tax reform:  “For the first time in over 31 years, Congress passed comprehensive legislation to reform our outdated, unfair, and overly complicated tax code that has stifled growth for

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Gov. Walker: Seeks Applicants for Governor’s Export Achievement Awards

Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker invites Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved exporting success to apply for a 2018 Governor’s Export Achievement Award. The awards are open to companies of all sizes and to organizations that have contributed to the state’s ability to compete in the

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Rep. Allen: What about America’s Dairyland?

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Wisconsin IS America’s Dairyland. We produce a lot of milk, butter and assorted dairy products. We produce more cheese, award-winning cheese, than any other state in the nation. We are proud of these facts, so much so that we begin sentences about them with

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Beef jerky recalled; allergens missing from label

MADISON – Louie’s Finer Meats, Cumberland, is recalling teriyaki-flavored beef jerky, because the seasoning used contains wheat, an allergen, and no warning was including on the label, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced today. No illnesses have been reported from consuming this product. Wheat can cause serious

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Rep. Vos: Capitol Restoration Fund to receive $78,500 from fundraiser

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…On behalf of the 100th Anniversary State Capitol Commemorative Commission, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) accepted a check of $78,500 from the Wisconsin Historical Foundation. The monies were raised from the Capitol Centennial Gala fundraiser that was held last month. The funds will

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Dane County Office Executive Parisi: To pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for Opioid Epidemic

Contact: Stephanie Miller 608-267-8823 Today, County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Dane County will pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for their responsibility in triggering the nation’s opioid epidemic. A resolution directing Dane County’s Corporation Counsel to pursue whatever legal means necessary to most effectively hold accountable the pharmaceutical companies

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Ashland School District: Reinstates teacher suspended for personal Facebook post after ACLU asserts First Amendment rights

CONTACT: Cassandra Bowers, ACLU of Wisconsin, 414-272-4032 x 217, media@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin applauds the Ashland School District for its decision to reinstate an elementary school teacher who was placed on administrative leave for views she expressed in a personal Facebook post about the

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WisDems: Response to passage of the GOP tax plan

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 The following is a statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning on the passage of the final version of the GOP tax plan.w “The Republican tax bill is neither fair nor simple. “Instead, Republicans pieced together a monstrous bill that rips health care from

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