CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – State Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) released the following statement today regarding State Assembly passage AB 759, which will exempt the rent-to-own industry from the Wisconsin Consumer Act and eliminate interest
Contact: Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (608) 237-9130 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on Wednesday to pass Assembly Bill (AB) 920, which enables small businesses to band together and offer self-funded health coverage for their employees. The bill’s author,
Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-244-5883; kschwarm@abcwi.org MADISON, WI – Statement from John Mielke, president of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin on the passing of Assembly Bill 508 passing the Senate Tuesday: “Even before Foxconn construction, there’s a shortage of
Contact: Patti Logsdon (414) 469-4806 or patti@pattilogsdon.com Franklin, WI—The Patti Logsdon for Milwaukee County Board Campaign today released a list of endorsements it has received in support of Patti Logsdon in her pursuit of Milwaukee County’s 9th District seat, representing
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Yesterday, Assembly Bill 848 (AB 848) authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) that would allow minors to have access to mental health treatment in emergency situations passed the Assembly on a
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Badger Advocates From WisPolitics.com … — The race for Supreme Court, now down to two candidates, is off to a contentious start after last night’s primary results. Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock, the Republicans’ choice
Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock slammed Supreme Court rival Rebecca Dallet as an activist who would seek to legislative from the bench in the pursuit of political issues she supports. Meanwhile, Dallet, a Milwaukee County judge, portrayed Screnock as a
Middleton attorney Tim Burns said he has not started to process whether his approach to the Supreme Court primary was a mistake. But he believes it is the most honest way to run. “I am still just 100 percent, wholly
Contact: Sean Lansing 608-286-5766 sl@champllc.com (Lake Delton, Wis.) – Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate and Sauk County Circuit Court Judge Michael Screnock released the following statement Tuesday after his primary election victory: “Tonight’s results serve as proof that voters across Wisconsin value the
The Associated Press is projecting Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock and Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet will advance to the April 3 general election for a spot on the state Supreme Court. Middleton attorney Tim Burns was a distant third
With more than a third of precincts in, Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock and Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet are out to early leads in the three-way primary for the state Supreme Court. Screnock, the conservative candidate in the race,
Small, rural schools would get a $6.5 million bump in state aid, while low-spending districts would be able to collect more in property taxes under legislation the Senate approved 31-1 Tuesday. The bill, which now heads to the guv, was
The Senate voted along party lines 18-14 to increase the penalties for those who commit fraud in obtaining unemployment benefits. Under current law, the penalties max out at $500 and 90 days in jail. Under the bill, which now goes
The Senate voted 18-14 along party lines Tuesday to ease permitting requirements for some urban and rural wetlands, sending the bill to the guv. Dems, all of whom opposed the bill, slammed the legislation as a sop to developers that
The Senate unanimously approved legislation that would limit the number of sexually violent offenders placed into distant rural communities. The bill, which cleared the Assembly in January, now heads to the guv. The legislation would require counties, through the formation
CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – State Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) released the following statement today regarding State Assembly passage AB 759, which will exempt the rent-to-own industry from the Wisconsin Consumer Act and eliminate interest rate disclosure requirements for rent-to-own transactions. “For years, Wisconsin residents
Contact: Rep. Shannon Zimmerman (608) 237-9130 Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on Wednesday to pass Assembly Bill (AB) 920, which enables small businesses to band together and offer self-funded health coverage for their employees. The bill’s author, Representative Shannon Zimmerman (River Falls) was encouraged by the bill’s
Contact: Kyle Schwarm, 608-244-5883; kschwarm@abcwi.org MADISON, WI – Statement from John Mielke, president of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin on the passing of Assembly Bill 508 passing the Senate Tuesday: “Even before Foxconn construction, there’s a shortage of skilled trades men and women in Wisconsin. Construction employers can’t
Contact: Patti Logsdon (414) 469-4806 or patti@pattilogsdon.com Franklin, WI—The Patti Logsdon for Milwaukee County Board Campaign today released a list of endorsements it has received in support of Patti Logsdon in her pursuit of Milwaukee County’s 9th District seat, representing Oak Creek, Hales Corners, and Franklin. “I am very proud
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison – Yesterday, Assembly Bill 848 (AB 848) authored by Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) that would allow minors to have access to mental health treatment in emergency situations passed the Assembly on a voice vote. AB 848 would waive the requirement for informed
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Badger Advocates From WisPolitics.com … — The race for Supreme Court, now down to two candidates, is off to a contentious start after last night’s primary results. Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock, the Republicans’ choice in the officially non-partisan race, slammed rival Rebecca Dallet as
Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock slammed Supreme Court rival Rebecca Dallet as an activist who would seek to legislative from the bench in the pursuit of political issues she supports. Meanwhile, Dallet, a Milwaukee County judge, portrayed Screnock as a comparatively inexperienced judge who is a tool of special interests
Middleton attorney Tim Burns said he has not started to process whether his approach to the Supreme Court primary was a mistake. But he believes it is the most honest way to run. “I am still just 100 percent, wholly committed to the idea that judges need to run this
Contact: Sean Lansing 608-286-5766 sl@champllc.com (Lake Delton, Wis.) – Wisconsin State Supreme Court candidate and Sauk County Circuit Court Judge Michael Screnock released the following statement Tuesday after his primary election victory: “Tonight’s results serve as proof that voters across Wisconsin value the importance of a fair and impartial judiciary focused on upholding
The Associated Press is projecting Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock and Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet will advance to the April 3 general election for a spot on the state Supreme Court. Middleton attorney Tim Burns was a distant third in early returns. In a statement, Screnock said the results
With more than a third of precincts in, Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock and Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet are out to early leads in the three-way primary for the state Supreme Court. Screnock, the conservative candidate in the race, was at 47 percent, while Dallet, who has run as
Small, rural schools would get a $6.5 million bump in state aid, while low-spending districts would be able to collect more in property taxes under legislation the Senate approved 31-1 Tuesday. The bill, which now heads to the guv, was approved after Republicans rejected a Dem attempt to amend the
The Senate voted along party lines 18-14 to increase the penalties for those who commit fraud in obtaining unemployment benefits. Under current law, the penalties max out at $500 and 90 days in jail. Under the bill, which now goes to the guv, there would be four tiers of penalties.
The Senate voted 18-14 along party lines Tuesday to ease permitting requirements for some urban and rural wetlands, sending the bill to the guv. Dems, all of whom opposed the bill, slammed the legislation as a sop to developers that will come back to bite the state down the line
The Senate unanimously approved legislation that would limit the number of sexually violent offenders placed into distant rural communities. The bill, which cleared the Assembly in January, now heads to the guv. The legislation would require counties, through the formation of a temporary committee, to locate a single placement option