‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the WisPolitics.com straw poll results, the speeches from Dem candidates at last week’s state party convention and ensuing challenges to nomination papers.

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Bryce campaign: Bryce to participate in two primary debates

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI- Randy Bryce will be participating in two primary debates throughout the district, giving voters an opportunity to hear Randy talk about real issues that affect working families. The debates will occur in Lake

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community

As PrideFest kicks off in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month: “Each year, Milwaukeeans take to the streets to shout out the vibrant and innumerable contributions the LGBTQ+ community offers our great city and

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Doubles down on opioid fight

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced a bill that would significantly aid in the fight against the opioid abuse epidemic that has been plaguing America. This bill will amend the Controlled Substances Act to decrease

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FRI REPORT: More Dem women running for office this year

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report More Dem women running for office this year Effort in works to craft playbook for potential Dem governor Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch QUOTES OF THE WEEK We’ll still be able

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Milwaukee County Board of Supv. Chair Lipscomb: Joins Supv. Dimitrijevic in push for a paid parental leave policy for Milwaukee County

Contact: Brian Rothgery 414-278-4230 or brian.rothgery@milwaukeecountywi.gov Progressive Plan Aimed at Achieving Equity and Improving Employee Recruitment MILWAUKEE – A County Board committee has unanimously approved a proposal from Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., and Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic to develop policy options for modernizing the County’s parental and medical leave rules, including

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Gov. Walker: Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County judicial vacancy

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced today he is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The new appointee will replace outgoing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Dallet, whose circuit court term will end on July 31, 2018. The new

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Milwaukee Common Council: Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee police officer

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Robert Bauman and Alderman Cavalier Johnson As a body, the Milwaukee Common Council stands and mourns with the family and

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WisDems: Walker signed off on the lawsuit that would deny health care to Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions 

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 “Scott Walker signed-off on the lawsuit that would deny health care to Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions” MADISON — Last night, the Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump’s administration will not defend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in a lawsuit filed by a group of Republican attorneys general, including

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Milwaukee Ald. Borkowski: Statement on fallen MPD officer

Alderman Mark Borkowski today offered condolences following the death of 23-year-old Charles Irvine, Jr. who was killed in a rollover squad car accident on Thursday late afternoon. “My deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers go out to the family, friends, and the Milwaukee Police Department who are mourning the loss of

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WisDems: Brad Schimel is spearheading legal effort to rip coverage away from millions with pre-existing conditions 

Contact: Melanie Conklin, 608-260-2409 Move would make receiving treatment for addiction even more difficult MADISON — President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice announced this week that it would not defend the Affordable Care Act against a lawsuit that would strike down the entire law, removing protections for those with pre-existing conditions

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Secures major support for Wisconsin in 2018 Senate Farm Bill

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225  New and Improved Dairy Risk Coverage for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that the Senate’s 2018 Farm Bill includes significant improvements to dairy risk management tools for Wisconsin dairy farmers as they face difficult market conditions. “Wisconsin’s dairy farmers are a key

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Tech transforming the Midwest’s most important industries

Technology is transforming some of the Midwest’s most important industries, driving change in manufacturing and agriculture. So said a panel of experts who spoke at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference yesterday in Madison on how these sectors and others are shaking things up in the Rust Belt. Brian Waller, head of

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Investment deals getting bigger in Wisconsin, panelist says

The size of investment deals in Wisconsin is on the rise, according to one of the latest investors to join the ranks of the Badger Fund of Funds regional partners. Ross Leinweber of Milwaukee’s Bold Coast Capital joined fellow investors yesterday in Madison for a panel discussion during the second

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‘Rewind’: Your week in review

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the WisPolitics.com straw poll results, the speeches from Dem candidates at last week’s state party convention and ensuing challenges to nomination papers.

Read More »

Bryce campaign: Bryce to participate in two primary debates

Contact: Julia Savel, 973-525-5579, juliasavel@randybryceforcongress.com RACINE, WI- Randy Bryce will be participating in two primary debates throughout the district, giving voters an opportunity to hear Randy talk about real issues that affect working families. The debates will occur in Lake Geneva and Janesville and they are scheduled throughout the month

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community

As PrideFest kicks off in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month: “Each year, Milwaukeeans take to the streets to shout out the vibrant and innumerable contributions the LGBTQ+ community offers our great city and nation. As one of the first elected officials in Milwaukee

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Doubles down on opioid fight

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today introduced a bill that would significantly aid in the fight against the opioid abuse epidemic that has been plaguing America. This bill will amend the Controlled Substances Act to decrease the amount of fentanyl that carries a minimum five-year sentence

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Liegeois campaign: Statement on Trump administration taking away healthcare for pre-existing conditions

Contact: Brad Wojciechowski 920.540.5875, press@beauforcongress.com Green Bay — Beau Liegeois, candidate for Congress, WI-08 provides the following statement regarding the Trump Administration Urging a Federal Judge to throw out law’s preexisting conditions protections Mike Gallagher continues to be silent on the major issues affecting the people and communities across Northeast

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