Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com Education used to be a source of pride for us in Wisconsin, but all that changed when Governor Scott Walker rolled out his “divide and conquer” strategy and used our system of higher education as a wedge
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker issued the following statement today upon learning of the passing of former Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips. Tonette and I send our prayers to the family and friends of the
Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 Despite their recent tax gimmick, their failure to close Dark Stores Loophole and cost of Foxconn deal will drive up costs for Wisconsin families (Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said today that Governor Walker and
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – The following is a statement from Andy Gronik regarding protecting the taxpayers from the State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk’s dereliction of duties: “Wisconsin State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk was elected in 2014 and ran on a platform
The Joint Finance Committee today approved 11-4 along party lines reallocating $7.1 million in existing Corrections funds to address a shortfall in the general operations budget driven by continued high inmate health costs. The department budgeted $80.6 million in 2017-18
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – In response to a letter from U.S. Rep. Ron Kind and his colleagues, the Trump Administration recently agreed to introduce a new program to streamline student debt forgiveness for permanently disabled
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross today called on Justice Rebecca Bradley to recuse herself from the case of bullying Professor John McAdams suing to get his job
Contact: Rep. David Bowen April 18, 2018 (608) 266-7671 MADISON – State Representative David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement upon the passing of Milwaukee and Wisconsin icon the Honorable Vel Phillips: “The Honorable Vel Phillips was a giant in
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today commended the Wisconsin State Legislature for approving his Ambitious Agenda for 2018 in a historic session that provided the most funding in actual dollars for K-12 education in history,
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Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of State Vel Phillips: “It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the
Contact: Melissa Sargent 608.220.2273 Melissa@melissasargent.com An unprecedented April snowstorm did not deter Melissa Sargent and her supporters as they collected signatures from throughout the 48th Assembly District. Sunday April 15th was the first day that candidates could collect signatures to
CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) was recognized for his work on the Second Chance Act at a celebration marking ten years of success for the groundbreaking criminal justice reform legislation. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “In a time
Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson This week, when some Wisconsinites talk about historic snowfall not seen in generations, I say we reflect on the life of a woman that in its own right was a force of nature. Wisconsin
Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl I have fond memories of interactions over the years with Ms. Vel Phillips, and with her passing my condolences go out to her loved ones and friends. Ms. Phillips possessed the determination and will to
Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee civil rights leader, Vel Phillips: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of great Milwaukeean Vel
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents about the connections among President Donald Trump, his lawyer Michael Cohen and Fox News host Sean Hannity.
The Democratic gubernatorial primary winner will face a hard-working successful incumbent who takes nothing for granted and is likely to prove a far tougher opponent than they expect.
We don’t need a hyper-partisan pseudo-premier holding authority over the priorities of Congress.
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com Education used to be a source of pride for us in Wisconsin, but all that changed when Governor Scott Walker rolled out his “divide and conquer” strategy and used our system of higher education as a wedge to separate us. Now, UW-Stevens Point finds itself at ground
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker issued the following statement today upon learning of the passing of former Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips. Tonette and I send our prayers to the family and friends of the Honorable Vel Phillips. She was a legend in Milwaukee and
Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 Despite their recent tax gimmick, their failure to close Dark Stores Loophole and cost of Foxconn deal will drive up costs for Wisconsin families (Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said today that Governor Walker and Senate Republicans are pulling a classic bait and switch on
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-364-6729, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – The following is a statement from Andy Gronik regarding protecting the taxpayers from the State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk’s dereliction of duties: “Wisconsin State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk was elected in 2014 and ran on a platform of eliminating the office. Once in office, he did as
The Joint Finance Committee today approved 11-4 along party lines reallocating $7.1 million in existing Corrections funds to address a shortfall in the general operations budget driven by continued high inmate health costs. The department budgeted $80.6 million in 2017-18 for some inmate health costs, but is now expected to
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov La Crosse – In response to a letter from U.S. Rep. Ron Kind and his colleagues, the Trump Administration recently agreed to introduce a new program to streamline student debt forgiveness for permanently disabled military veterans. This comes after U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s bill,
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross today called on Justice Rebecca Bradley to recuse herself from the case of bullying Professor John McAdams suing to get his job back at Marquette University. Ross said Bradley is conflicted because
Contact: Rep. David Bowen April 18, 2018 (608) 266-7671 MADISON – State Representative David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement upon the passing of Milwaukee and Wisconsin icon the Honorable Vel Phillips: “The Honorable Vel Phillips was a giant in the struggle for justice and coined as Wisconsin’s First Lady
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today commended the Wisconsin State Legislature for approving his Ambitious Agenda for 2018 in a historic session that provided the most funding in actual dollars for K-12 education in history, a plan to lower premiums for those in Obamacare’s individual
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Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of State Vel Phillips: “It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Vel Phillips. My father worked for Vel when
Contact: Melissa Sargent 608.220.2273 Melissa@melissasargent.com An unprecedented April snowstorm did not deter Melissa Sargent and her supporters as they collected signatures from throughout the 48th Assembly District. Sunday April 15th was the first day that candidates could collect signatures to be placed on the fall ballot. This morning incumbent representative
CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) was recognized for his work on the Second Chance Act at a celebration marking ten years of success for the groundbreaking criminal justice reform legislation. Rep. Sensenbrenner: “In a time when our political climate is divided, criminal justice reform continues
Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson This week, when some Wisconsinites talk about historic snowfall not seen in generations, I say we reflect on the life of a woman that in its own right was a force of nature. Wisconsin has lost a champion with the passing of Vel Phillips.
Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl I have fond memories of interactions over the years with Ms. Vel Phillips, and with her passing my condolences go out to her loved ones and friends. Ms. Phillips possessed the determination and will to never budge from her goals and her principles, and she
Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee civil rights leader, Vel Phillips: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of great Milwaukeean Vel Phillips. Ms. Phillips was truly a pioneer in all aspects
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents about the connections among President Donald Trump, his lawyer Michael Cohen and Fox News host Sean Hannity.
The Democratic gubernatorial primary winner will face a hard-working successful incumbent who takes nothing for granted and is likely to prove a far tougher opponent than they expect.
We don’t need a hyper-partisan pseudo-premier holding authority over the priorities of Congress.