Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Pence will visit an industrial supplier and distributor in Eau Claire on Thursday to tout the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact the White House is trying to get through Congress. It will
CONTACT: Janet Zander (608-228-7253) Madison, WI— Members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and citizens from around the state gathered today in Madison to support the fourth annual Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (#WIAgingAdvocacyDay and #WIAAD). The event provided an
For Further Information Contact Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R – Rochester) will hold a media availability prior to the Assembly floor session. The calendar includes the final legislative consideration of the constitutional amendment relating to the rights of
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 2066, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher on April, 3, 2019. With the goal
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Today, the Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Evers’ recommended $13.5 million increase in bonding for the Clean Water Fund Program and a $3.5 million increase for the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved $3.25 million to combat homelessness in the 2019-2021 biennial budget. Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) released the following statement: “Sadly, homelessness is an issue in every corner of this
Contact: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, 414-736-2835, christine@vdlf.org CHICAGO— Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ordered Paula Hincapie, a DACA recipient and mother, to report for a check-in with ICE on Wednesday at 9am at the ICE office at 101 West Ida B. Wells
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Joaquin Altoro to serve as executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Mr. Altoro, a Milwaukee native, currently serves as vice president of
Contact: Andy Suchorski andy@chrisabele.com Abele prioritizes addressing racial disparities, healthy communities, and funding for Milwaukee County in next term MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that he is seeking re-election in 2020. “Milwaukee County is a great
Mayor Tom Barrett’s Annual Restaurant Roundtable Thursday, June 20th 5:30PM – 7:30PM at The Ivy House 906 S Barclay Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsorship levels: Sponsor: $1,000 10+ tickets Mayor’s Club Membership: $400 Attendee: $100 To Sponsor and RSVP: www.barrettformilwaukee.com/mayorsclub
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-266-8551 Madison – Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) was honored to be named chairperson of the Speaker’s Taskforce on Adoption. The newly created, bipartisan taskforce will address barriers facing biological and adoptive parents in the adoption process.
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 American Cancer Society Report: Trump Administration’s Short-Term Junk Plans Hurt People With Pre-Existing Conditions As the House Votes This Week to Ban the Sale Of Junk Plans, a New Report From the American Cancer Society
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced upcoming town hall meetings for May 28 and 29, 2019. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:30-2:30
Contact: Sen. Van Wanggaard 608-266-1832 Rep. John Spiros 608-266-1182 Bill Would Provide Health Insurance for Fallen Officers’ Survivors MADISON – Senator Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) are introducing legislation that would provide health insurance to immediate family members
CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement following the Joint Finance Committee’s vote to set aside $3.25 million to combat homelessness in Wisconsin: “I would like to extend
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Task Force aims to end rural-digital divide by 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced his selection as a member of the new House of Representatives Task Force on Rural Broadband. The Rural Broadband Task
Contact: Austin Altenburg (Johnson) Kelsi Daniell (Ernst) Legislation will improve sexual violence data collection at the Departments of Defense, Justice, Education and Health and Human Services WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 KING — Gov. Tony Evers joined Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary-designee Mary Kolar today to break ground on a new, state-of-the-art 192-bed skilled nursing facility at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The construction of the
Contact: Sen. André Jacque (608) 266-3512 Lifesaving measure will help prevent opioid abuse in Wisconsin MADISON – The state’s budget-writing committee voted today to help fight Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic by incorporating Senate Bill 134, authored by Sen. André Jacque (R-De
Contact: Sen. Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 Sen. LaTonya Johnson 608-266-2500 Rep. Chris Taylor 608-266-5342 Rep. Evan Goyke 608-266-0645 Republican Politicians refuse to Address Wisconsin Lead Poisoning Crisis MADISON, WI – Despite several proposals from Governor Evers to improve access
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Pence will visit an industrial supplier and distributor in Eau Claire on Thursday to tout the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact the White House is trying to get through Congress. It will be Pence’s first visit to Wisconsin since he stumped for
CONTACT: Janet Zander (608-228-7253) Madison, WI— Members of the Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) and citizens from around the state gathered today in Madison to support the fourth annual Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Day (#WIAgingAdvocacyDay and #WIAAD). The event provided an opportunity for more than 300 advocates to discuss with their
For Further Information Contact Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R – Rochester) will hold a media availability prior to the Assembly floor session. The calendar includes the final legislative consideration of the constitutional amendment relating to the rights of crime victims and a package of pro-life bills. Wednesday, May
Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 2066, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher on April, 3, 2019. With the goal of improving collaboration across different intelligence offices, H.R. 2066 authorizes
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Today, the Joint Finance Committee approved Governor Evers’ recommended $13.5 million increase in bonding for the Clean Water Fund Program and a $3.5 million increase for the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. These critical revolving loan programs help communities address their failing
Contact: Rep. Jon Plumer 608-266-3404 Madison… Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved $3.25 million to combat homelessness in the 2019-2021 biennial budget. Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) released the following statement: “Sadly, homelessness is an issue in every corner of this state. Thankfully, the Interagency Council on Homelessness along with Republican
Contact: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, 414-736-2835, christine@vdlf.org CHICAGO— Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ordered Paula Hincapie, a DACA recipient and mother, to report for a check-in with ICE on Wednesday at 9am at the ICE office at 101 West Ida B. Wells Parkway in Chicago. Paula is the daughter of Carlos and Betty
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Joaquin Altoro to serve as executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Mr. Altoro, a Milwaukee native, currently serves as vice president of commercial banking for Town Bank. In addition to his experience
Contact: Andy Suchorski andy@chrisabele.com Abele prioritizes addressing racial disparities, healthy communities, and funding for Milwaukee County in next term MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that he is seeking re-election in 2020. “Milwaukee County is a great place to live, and we have made a lot of
Mayor Tom Barrett’s Annual Restaurant Roundtable Thursday, June 20th 5:30PM – 7:30PM at The Ivy House 906 S Barclay Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsorship levels: Sponsor: $1,000 10+ tickets Mayor’s Club Membership: $400 Attendee: $100 To Sponsor and RSVP: www.barrettformilwaukee.com/mayorsclub email Zach @zach@barrettformilwaukee.com or call Zach at (414) 271-8050
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-266-8551 Madison – Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) was honored to be named chairperson of the Speaker’s Taskforce on Adoption. The newly created, bipartisan taskforce will address barriers facing biological and adoptive parents in the adoption process. “I am honored to be named the chairperson of this
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 American Cancer Society Report: Trump Administration’s Short-Term Junk Plans Hurt People With Pre-Existing Conditions As the House Votes This Week to Ban the Sale Of Junk Plans, a New Report From the American Cancer Society Makes Clear Just How Devastating Junk Plans Are For Wisconsinites
Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced upcoming town hall meetings for May 28 and 29, 2019. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:30-2:30 p.m. Princeton Council Chambers (behind fire department) 431 West Main
Contact: Sen. Van Wanggaard 608-266-1832 Rep. John Spiros 608-266-1182 Bill Would Provide Health Insurance for Fallen Officers’ Survivors MADISON – Senator Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) are introducing legislation that would provide health insurance to immediate family members of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line
CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement following the Joint Finance Committee’s vote to set aside $3.25 million to combat homelessness in Wisconsin: “I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to the Joint Finance Committee – on
Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov Task Force aims to end rural-digital divide by 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind announced his selection as a member of the new House of Representatives Task Force on Rural Broadband. The Rural Broadband Task Force will work to create new legislation to expand rural
Contact: Austin Altenburg (Johnson) Kelsi Daniell (Ernst) Legislation will improve sexual violence data collection at the Departments of Defense, Justice, Education and Health and Human Services WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced the introduction Tuesday of legislation
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 KING — Gov. Tony Evers joined Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary-designee Mary Kolar today to break ground on a new, state-of-the-art 192-bed skilled nursing facility at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The construction of the $80 million facility represents a historic investment in the campus
Contact: Sen. André Jacque (608) 266-3512 Lifesaving measure will help prevent opioid abuse in Wisconsin MADISON – The state’s budget-writing committee voted today to help fight Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic by incorporating Senate Bill 134, authored by Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego), into the state’s biennial
Contact: Sen. Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 Sen. LaTonya Johnson 608-266-2500 Rep. Chris Taylor 608-266-5342 Rep. Evan Goyke 608-266-0645 Republican Politicians refuse to Address Wisconsin Lead Poisoning Crisis MADISON, WI – Despite several proposals from Governor Evers to improve access to clean drinking water, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee