For Immediate Release            January 10, 2018                                                                                                          Contact: Sen. Janis Ringhand       608-266-2253                                                  

or Immediate Release January 10, 2018 Contact:  Rep. James Edming         (608) 266-7506 Rep. Jimmy Anderson     (608) 266-8570 Sen. Tom Tiffany             (608) 266-2509 Bi-Partisan Employment First Bill Receives Public Hearing Bill will promote state agency collaboration to enhance competitive integrated employment and workplace choice for people all across Wisconsin.  MADISON, Wis. – The bi-partisan Employment

January 10, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Darling Bill To Restore Historic Tax Credit Has Public Hearing (Madison) – The Historic Tax Credit is revitalizing many of Wisconsin’s communities.  However, funding for the credit was capped by a budget veto. On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Revenue, Financial

January 10, 2018 Senator Vinehout’s Statement Regarding Public Hearing on SB 634 MADISON, WI – Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) offered the following statement regarding the public hearing on SB 634 that takes away local powers related to employment. “Wisconsin is begging for workers to come here and stay. We should

Former Madison Mayors Endorse Tony Evers for Governor MADISON – Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Schools and Democratic candidate for Governor, is proud to announce the endorsement of Sue Bauman and Joel Skornicka, two former City of Madison mayors.  Evers has also already received the endorsement of former US

John Nygren: I Choose Leah Next year, Wisconsin voters have an important choice to make. Are they going to stick with a senator whose sole motive is to retain her seat in the U.S. Senate? Or are they going to stand up and demand a genuine voice in Washington for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Announces Over $118 Million in Payments to Local Governments   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today that local governments received quarterly payments this week totaling $118,205,118 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids

For Immediate Release January 10, 2018 Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Scott Walker Wastes Wisconsin Tax Dollars in Giveaways to Corporations Matt Flynn outlines a better approach to private-sector investments (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn today attacked Governor Scott Walker for his giveaways to corporations at taxpayer expense. “When

For Immediate Release Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org Senate Bill 634 Preempts Progress for Working Families Wisconsin AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie Bloomingdale testifies in opposition of SB 634/ AB 748 at public hearing  (MADISON, WI, January 10, 2018) — Senator Kapenga (R-Delafield) and Representative Hutton (R- Brookfield) have introduced a harmful bill that, if

  Media Contact: WEDC: Mark Maley, 608.210.6706 mark.maley@wedc.org DVA: Carla Vigue, 608.266.0517 carla.vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov Agency leaders outline details for proposed $6.8 million talent attraction campaign Part of Governor Walker’s Workforce Agenda, initiative would create a mobile jobs center and attract veterans transitioning to civilian life  Jan. 10, 2018 — Leaders of four state agencies today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Governor Walker Announces Over $8 Million in Harbor Grants Funds cover construction and dredging projects for safety and economic development   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today grants totaling $8,092,555 for five harbor maintenance and improvement projects in Wisconsin.

For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov January 10, 2018 WisDOT soliciting bids for WIS 20 road work in Racine County Resurface work will be first step to prepare for Foxconn Development The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has placed ads requesting bids to complete resurfacing work

For Immediate Release                                                                             For More Information, Contact: January 10, 2018                                                       Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Governor Walker’s Love/Hate Relationship with Madison MADISON – Today, Governor Scott