WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 7, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, at the Capitol in Madison, the latest from the swearing-in ceremony for Gov. Tony Evers. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free

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Rep. Kitchens: Looks forward to bipartisanship this session

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens, 608-266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement in response to today’s inauguration ceremonies for the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers: “Inauguration Day is a special and symbolic

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WisGOP: Statement on today’s legislative inauguration

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – In honor of today’s swearing-in of the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I want to personally congratulate Speaker Robin Vos

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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Senate inauguration

Contact: Van Wanggaard, 608-266-1832 Senator Van Wanggaard was sworn into the State Senate representing the 21st District for the third time today. He is the first 3-term senator to represent the 21st District since Joe Strohl served between 1979-1991. Wanggaard

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Ready for the 2019-20 legislative session

Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste, (608) 266-5719 MADISON – With today’s inauguration ceremony, State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R- Neenah) begins his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Rohrkaste took the oath of office to join the 104th Wisconsin

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Rep. Vorpagel: Sworn in for third term

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel, (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) was sworn in to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 27th Assembly District for the 2019-20 legislative session.  This will be his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. 

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Sen. Jacque: Sworn into the Senate

Contact: Evan Hafenbreadl, (608) 266-3512 State Senator André Jacque, R- DePere, issued the following statement regarding his official swearing-in as State Senator. “With a booming economy across the state, full employment, and record unemployment, I’m excited to start fine-tuning the policies

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 7, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, at the Capitol in Madison, the latest from the swearing-in ceremony for Gov. Tony Evers. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or

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Rep. Kitchens: Looks forward to bipartisanship this session

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens, 608-266-5350 MADISON, Wis. – State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement in response to today’s inauguration ceremonies for the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers: “Inauguration Day is a special and symbolic day for me because it represents a chance for new

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO President: Statement on the inauguration of new constitutional officers for Wisconsin

Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org “Congratulations to Governor Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul and Treasurer Sarah Godlewski,” said Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale. “We look forward to working with the Evers Administration to lift up working people by raising wages, restoring worker rights, strengthening our public

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WisGOP: Statement on today’s legislative inauguration

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – In honor of today’s swearing-in of the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “I want to personally congratulate Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, along with each and

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Sen. Wanggaard: Statement on Senate inauguration

Contact: Van Wanggaard, 608-266-1832 Senator Van Wanggaard was sworn into the State Senate representing the 21st District for the third time today. He is the first 3-term senator to represent the 21st District since Joe Strohl served between 1979-1991. Wanggaard used the occasion to release the following statement: “I am

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Rep. Rohrkaste: Ready for the 2019-20 legislative session

Contact: State Representative Mike Rohrkaste, (608) 266-5719 MADISON – With today’s inauguration ceremony, State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R- Neenah) begins his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Rohrkaste took the oath of office to join the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature today in the Assembly Chambers. “I am grateful

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Launches “Voices for Victims” videos

Contact: Myranda Tanck mt@platform-communications.com MADISON – The group looking to strengthen the constitutional rights of crime victims in Wisconsin is rolling out a series of 30-second videos in which participants detail their support for legislation known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. Each day for the next two weeks, the group, also known

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Rep. Vorpagel: Sworn in for third term

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel, (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) was sworn in to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent the 27th Assembly District for the 2019-20 legislative session.  This will be his third term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  He released the following statement: “It is humbling to be

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Sen. Jacque: Sworn into the Senate

Contact: Evan Hafenbreadl, (608) 266-3512 State Senator André Jacque, R- DePere, issued the following statement regarding his official swearing-in as State Senator. “With a booming economy across the state, full employment, and record unemployment, I’m excited to start fine-tuning the policies that affect all of us. As the committee chair of

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