Rep. Quinn: A wasted opportunity for bipartisanship

Contact: Rep. Quinn (888) 534-0075 Madison – Since Tony Evers was sworn in as Governor, every press release I have put out has emphasized bipartisanship. Every one of my weekly radio addresses has mentioned ways I think we can find bipartisan

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Sen. Erpenbach: Statement on the GOP spending bill

CONTACT: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608.266.6670 Yesterday the senate voted, along party lines, to pass the Republican’s irresponsible spending bill. This bill is nothing more than a political stunt aimed at hindering Governor Evers’ ability to improve Wisconsin for all, and

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Sen. Tiffany: Statement on middle class tax cut

Contact: Senator Tom Tiffany Phone: (608) 266-2509 MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) released the following statement after the state senate passed the Middle Class Tax Cut: “Over the last eight years, we’ve cut taxes over and over

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on GOP tax plan

Contact:  Sen. Bob Wirch February 13, 2019                                                                                           (608)267-8979 Madison-Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Republican tax plan: “Today I voted against the unsustainable, irresponsible GOP tax scheme.  Wisconsin’s working families deserve

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Congressional Progressive Caucus: Celebrates landmark achievement to reassert Congressional war powers and end conflict in Yemen

Contact: Ron Boehmer, 202-225-2906 Vedant Patel, 202-379-6013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) applauded the House passage of H.J.Res. 37 by a 248-177 margin, to direct the President to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities in Yemen: “Today

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Sen. Kapenga: Senate passes income tax cut

Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison, WI — Senator Chris Kapenga (R – Delafield) released the following statement after the State Senate passed a middle class tax cut bill on Wednesday: “We have passed a tax cut plan that reduces income

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Customers First! Coalition Power Breakfast

Contact: Kristin Gilkes, 608-286-0784 MADISON – The Customers First! Coalition will host a Power Breakfast in Madison on February 19, 2019, featuring a lineup of industry-experts discussing game changers in the energy industry, including renewable energy, energy storage, and electrification.

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Madison Black Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner

Contact: Camille Carter camille@madisonblackchamber.com (MADISON, Wis.)—Sixteen businesses will be recognized for making an impact on Dane County’s economy at the second annual Madison Black Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, taking place from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Atrium

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to keep government open

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote in support of the government funding bill: “This legislation is far from perfect. However, passing this bill was necessary to keep the government open and it did provide

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One Wisconsin Now: New evidence exposes Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn putting homophobic discriminatory beliefs into action

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Founded and Serves on Board of Directors of School That Explicitly Discriminates Against LGBTQ Individuals MADISON, Wis. — After media reports on his outrageous homophobic sentiments, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn is standing by what he wrote in a series of articles

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225  Bill would stop Trump Administration scheme to promote “junk” health plans that lack protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and would increase costs for millions of Americans  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act, with Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Ben Cardin

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Rep. Quinn: A wasted opportunity for bipartisanship

Contact: Rep. Quinn (888) 534-0075 Madison – Since Tony Evers was sworn in as Governor, every press release I have put out has emphasized bipartisanship. Every one of my weekly radio addresses has mentioned ways I think we can find bipartisan solutions to issues facing the 75th Assembly District and the

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Gov. Evers: Calls special election for 64th Assembly District

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON — Governor Tony Evers today issued Executive Order #9 calling for a special election for the 64th Assembly District. Gov. Evers ordered the special election to be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. If a primary is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, April

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THU News Summary: Senate sends middle-class tax cut to Evers’ desk

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Order the 2019 WisPolitics.com Directory & Almanac now The 2018 fall elections brought a lot of change to state government, starting with the election of four new statewide officials: Tony Evers as governor, Mandela Barnes as lt. governor, Josh Kaul as attorney general and Sarah

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Sen. Erpenbach: Statement on the GOP spending bill

CONTACT: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608.266.6670 Yesterday the senate voted, along party lines, to pass the Republican’s irresponsible spending bill. This bill is nothing more than a political stunt aimed at hindering Governor Evers’ ability to improve Wisconsin for all, and it has led Republicans to vote for a bill that

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Sen. Stroebel: Middle class families win with the GOP tax cut

Contact: Luke Fuller (608) 266-7513 Middle Class Families Win with GOP Tax Cut Family making $70,000 a year would receive a $300 tax cut Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement after the passage of the Republican Middle Class Tax Cut on the Senate Floor: I’ve

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Sen. Tiffany: Statement on middle class tax cut

Contact: Senator Tom Tiffany Phone: (608) 266-2509 MADISON, Wis. – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) released the following statement after the state senate passed the Middle Class Tax Cut: “Over the last eight years, we’ve cut taxes over and over again. Yet, revenues continue to grow, there is a record

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on GOP tax plan

Contact:  Sen. Bob Wirch February 13, 2019                                                                                           (608)267-8979 Madison-Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) released the following statement regarding Senate passage of the Republican tax plan: “Today I voted against the unsustainable, irresponsible GOP tax scheme.  Wisconsin’s working families deserve better than a one-time gimmick; the Republican plan uses the

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Congressional Progressive Caucus: Celebrates landmark achievement to reassert Congressional war powers and end conflict in Yemen

Contact: Ron Boehmer, 202-225-2906 Vedant Patel, 202-379-6013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) applauded the House passage of H.J.Res. 37 by a 248-177 margin, to direct the President to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities in Yemen: “Today is a historic milestone in a years-long campaign by the

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Sen. Kapenga: Senate passes income tax cut

Contact: Senator Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison, WI — Senator Chris Kapenga (R – Delafield) released the following statement after the State Senate passed a middle class tax cut bill on Wednesday: “We have passed a tax cut plan that reduces income taxes on the middle class by using state surplus revenues.

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Customers First! Coalition Power Breakfast

Contact: Kristin Gilkes, 608-286-0784 MADISON – The Customers First! Coalition will host a Power Breakfast in Madison on February 19, 2019, featuring a lineup of industry-experts discussing game changers in the energy industry, including renewable energy, energy storage, and electrification. An agenda can be found below. Interested individuals and members

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Madison Black Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner

Contact: Camille Carter camille@madisonblackchamber.com (MADISON, Wis.)—Sixteen businesses will be recognized for making an impact on Dane County’s economy at the second annual Madison Black Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, taking place from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Atrium of Madison College. “Last year’s awards dinner was such an

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Votes to keep government open

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote in support of the government funding bill: “This legislation is far from perfect. However, passing this bill was necessary to keep the government open and it did provide some of the critical funding to secure our border. My first

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