Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on State of the State

Contact: (608)-267-7669 Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa released the following statement on Gov. Tony Evers first State of the State address: “Last night’s State of the State filled me with hope that things in Wisconsin can be better. We have a governor

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Rep. Plumer: Statement on AB 1

Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… On Tuesday, Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) voted “yes” on Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1) in the State Assembly. He also gave his maiden speech on the Assembly floor urging his colleagues to vote yes

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Rep. Steffen: Gives statement on State of the State address

CONTACT: Rep. David Steffen,(608)266-5840 Madison—Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2019 State of the State address last night: “The state of our state is strong. Today we have a record number of people employed in

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of Gov Evers’ State of the State and an update on his travel plans for today. Republican Senate leaders have not met to gauge support on preexisting conditions bill passed by the Assembly.

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Rep. Duchow: Remarks on State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow, (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Following Governor Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following remarks: “Thanks to the last

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Rep. Spiros: Statement on the State of the State address

Contact: Representative Spiros, (608) 266-1182 Madison – Representative John Spiros (R – Marshfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address, delivered to a joint session of the State Legislature last evening: “After

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Dept. of Workforce Development: December local employment and unemployment data for Wisconsin released

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce  MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major

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WisDOT: Urges extra caution on all roadways today

Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov As snow continues to fall across most of Wisconsin, with total accumulations predicted between 5 to 10 inches and dangerous winds and temperatures to follow, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges motorists to take

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Rep. Tittl: Reacts to State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl, (608) 266-0315 Madison: Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State address: “The State of the State address marks a very special time of year. With the start of

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WED News Summary: Evers delivers first State of the State; Assembly passes pre-existing conditions bill with key amendment

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Jan. 29: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Evers Chief of Staff Maggie Gau Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday,

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Cosponsors bill to help federal employees with student loans

Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) this week became an official co-sponsor of the bipartisan bill, H.R. 672. This bill will defer federal employees’ federally owned student loan payments until after a government shutdown ends. During a government shutdown, federal employees have their paychecks deferred until

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Rep. Skowronski: Statement on protecting individuals’ healthcare

Contact: Rep. Ken Skowronski, (608) 266-8590 Franklin legislator keeps campaign promise to cover those with pre-existing conditions Madison – Rep. Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) joined his Assembly colleagues in voting in favor of Assembly Bill 1 – bi-partisan legislation designed to protect coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions regardless of changes

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Rep. Katsma: Reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Following Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for speaking to the Legislature and outlining his

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on State of the State

Contact: (608)-267-7669 Milwaukee—Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa released the following statement on Gov. Tony Evers first State of the State address: “Last night’s State of the State filled me with hope that things in Wisconsin can be better. We have a governor for all Wisconsinites. Someone who cares about expanding affordable and

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Rep. Plumer: Statement on AB 1

Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… On Tuesday, Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) voted “yes” on Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1) in the State Assembly. He also gave his maiden speech on the Assembly floor urging his colleagues to vote yes to protect Wisconsinites with preexisting conditions. AB 1 is being

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Rep. Steffen: Gives statement on State of the State address

CONTACT: Rep. David Steffen,(608)266-5840 Madison—Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement after Governor Evers’ 2019 State of the State address last night: “The state of our state is strong. Today we have a record number of people employed in Wisconsin, we have a historically low unemployment rate, and we

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WisPolitics Midday: Jan. 23, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A recap of Gov Evers’ State of the State and an update on his travel plans for today. Republican Senate leaders have not met to gauge support on preexisting conditions bill passed by the Assembly. Former WI Lt. Gov has a new job.

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Rep. Duchow: Remarks on State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow, (608) 266-3007 Madison, WI – Following Governor Evers’ State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature Tuesday evening, Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) issued the following remarks: “Thanks to the last eight years of Republican leadership, Governor Evers is taking over

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WisGOP: Key takeaways from Evers’ State of the State address

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 Campaign-Style Speech Chock-Full of Vague Promises and Partisan Rhetoric   [Madison, WI] – Last night, Governor Tony Evers delivered his first ever State of the State Address. Unsurprisingly, Governor Evers failed to acknowledge that the state of Wisconsin is stronger than ever. Instead, Evers attempted

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Rep. Spiros: Statement on the State of the State address

Contact: Representative Spiros, (608) 266-1182 Madison – Representative John Spiros (R – Marshfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address, delivered to a joint session of the State Legislature last evening: “After listening to Governor Evers’ speech, it is clear we both

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Rep. Katsma: Votes to protect those with pre-existing conditions

Contact: Rep. Terry Katsma, (608) 266-0656 Madison – Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg), along with colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the Wisconsin State Assembly, passed Assembly Bill 1 protecting the “guaranteed issue” requirement in Wisconsin. Passing by a vote of 76-19, this requirement prevents insurance companies from denying

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Dept. of Workforce Development: December local employment and unemployment data for Wisconsin released

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce  MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: Responds to the State of the State address

Contact: (608) 266-3156 Madison – Last night, Governor Tony Evers gave his first State of the State Address. Today, Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt responded to that address: “I am saddened at the Governor’s partisan tone that failed to mention any of the myriad of positive things in our state,” said Rep.

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Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission: Announces executive director

Contact: Rebecca Kleefisch rebecca@womensvote100.org (Washington D.C.)- The Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission today announced the appointment of its Executive Director, Rebecca Kleefisch. Kleefisch was sworn into duty in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 22, charged with leading the federal team that will execute the WSCC mission. The Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission

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WisDOT: Urges extra caution on all roadways today

Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov As snow continues to fall across most of Wisconsin, with total accumulations predicted between 5 to 10 inches and dangerous winds and temperatures to follow, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges motorists to take extra precautions if travel is necessary. WisDOT’s 511wi.gov winter road condition map

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Rep. Tittl: Reacts to State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Paul Tittl, (608) 266-0315 Madison: Rep. Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) released the following statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State address: “The State of the State address marks a very special time of year. With the start of the 104th Legislative Session and a new Governor in the

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WED News Summary: Evers delivers first State of the State; Assembly passes pre-existing conditions bill with key amendment

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** Jan. 29: WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Evers Chief of Staff Maggie Gau Join WisPolitics.com for lunch at The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison, on Tuesday, Jan. 29 with Gov. Tony Evers’ Chief of… Please log

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