Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling on the agency to respond to aFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that he sent to the agency more than two months ago.
Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison – State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Senate Standing Committees for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session: “I am honored to be selected to chair the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Commerce
By signing lame-duck legislation to disempower his successor, the Wisconsinite confirms his scorching contempt for the will of the people.
A far more objective review of the legislation reveals that several measures are helpful reforms that promote much-needed improvements in our state’s governance.
Rather than be gracious in defeat, Republicans responded with sweeping proposals to consolidate more power, eliminate checks and balances, and restrict access to voting in future elections.
Trump and defeated Wisconsin GOP Governor Scott Walker have demonstrated again that they reject governing and embrace rabble-rousing.
In national politics, there is a pattern of the incoming Republican administration seeking to unravel successes of the departing Democrats.
In terms of lasting impact, Walker clearly will rank among the state’s most notable governors. His failed run for president will, I believe, be overshadowed by Act 10 and Foxconn. At the same time, his legacy also includes mismanagement of such key functions as transportation finance and corrections.
As he prepares to become Wisconsin’s chief executive on Jan. 7, Gov.-Elect Tony Evers has named more than 100 members of his senior transition team and advisory councils on economic development, health care, the environment and agriculture, and criminal justice.
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced that Senator Cowles will serve as Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
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David Niles, dniles@pkidigital.com The Milwaukee Press Club will match up to $3,000 in donations to the MPC Endowment to fund newsroom internships for local high school students who complete the Urban Journalism Workshop at Marquette University. Help Us Keep Local Journalism
For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Coakley Brothers Warehouse, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access
Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter, (608) 266-8535 (MADISON) – Today, Senator Tim Carpenter announced he will introduce a bill that will require a 2/3 vote for passage of bills, resolutions and appointments in any future legislative “lame duck” sessions. “Governor Walker’s
Senate President Roger Roth, R-Appleton, said the lame-duck session bills signed by Gov. Scott Walker on Friday will not prevent a future governor from striking a deal similar to the one Walker reached with Kimberly-Clark last week. “I think a
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Location will be at Agora Local Makers Market STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming office hours this Friday, December 21 at Agora Local Makers Market.
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling on the agency to respond to aFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that he sent to the agency more than two months ago. Despite receiving the request on October 12, the agency continues
Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison – State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Senate Standing Committees for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session: “I am honored to be selected to chair the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade. Ensuring Wisconsin has a thriving economy has been
By signing lame-duck legislation to disempower his successor, the Wisconsinite confirms his scorching contempt for the will of the people.
A far more objective review of the legislation reveals that several measures are helpful reforms that promote much-needed improvements in our state’s governance.
Rather than be gracious in defeat, Republicans responded with sweeping proposals to consolidate more power, eliminate checks and balances, and restrict access to voting in future elections.
Trump and defeated Wisconsin GOP Governor Scott Walker have demonstrated again that they reject governing and embrace rabble-rousing.
In national politics, there is a pattern of the incoming Republican administration seeking to unravel successes of the departing Democrats.
In terms of lasting impact, Walker clearly will rank among the state’s most notable governors. His failed run for president will, I believe, be overshadowed by Act 10 and Foxconn. At the same time, his legacy also includes mismanagement of such key functions as transportation finance and corrections.
As he prepares to become Wisconsin’s chief executive on Jan. 7, Gov.-Elect Tony Evers has named more than 100 members of his senior transition team and advisory councils on economic development, health care, the environment and agriculture, and criminal justice.
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) announced that Senator Cowles will serve as Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session: “I’m very pleased to be
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David Niles, dniles@pkidigital.com The Milwaukee Press Club will match up to $3,000 in donations to the MPC Endowment to fund newsroom internships for local high school students who complete the Urban Journalism Workshop at Marquette University. Help Us Keep Local Journalism Strong! Donate online, or mail your check to: MPC Endowment
For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe 608-261-9596 kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Coakley Brothers Warehouse, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation
Contact: Sen. Tim Carpenter, (608) 266-8535 (MADISON) – Today, Senator Tim Carpenter announced he will introduce a bill that will require a 2/3 vote for passage of bills, resolutions and appointments in any future legislative “lame duck” sessions. “Governor Walker’s legacy has been severely tarnished by his hypocritical action in
Senate President Roger Roth, R-Appleton, said the lame-duck session bills signed by Gov. Scott Walker on Friday will not prevent a future governor from striking a deal similar to the one Walker reached with Kimberly-Clark last week. “I think a lot has been overblown in the talking about how Gov.
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 Location will be at Agora Local Makers Market STEVENS POINT – Representative Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) is pleased to announce her upcoming office hours this Friday, December 21 at Agora Local Makers Market. Rep. Shankland hosts office hours every month around the 71st