Rep. Emerson: Statement on signing of state budget

Contact: Jodi Emerson, 608-266-7461 MADISON –Earlier today, Gov. Tony Evers signed the 2019-21 state biennial budget, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 9, into law with partial vetoes. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “Republicans missed many

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Rep. Vos: Statement- biennial budget

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement about the biennial budget that Governor Evers signed into law. “This conservative budget crafted by the Republican legislature deserved to be signed into law, but without the

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DATCP: Secretary releases statement on budget

Contact:  Grace Colás, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, grace.colas1@wisconsin.gov MADISON – As Governor Tony Evers signed the 2019-2021 biennial state budget, Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) commended his actions Wednesday. “The budget Governor Evers

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Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism: Announces new Office of Outdoor Recreation

Tourism Department Taking the Lead on Marketing the #1 Driver for Wisconsin Travel   MEDIA CONTACT: Craig Trost, Wisconsin Department of Tourism ctrost@travelwisconsin.com; 608-445-0267 Kristina LeVan, Wisconsin Department of Tourism klevan@travelwisconsin.com; 608-266-0458 MEDIA ROOM: http://media.travelwisconsin.com Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 West Washington

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Clean Wisconsin: Gov. Evers’ budget vetoes good for clean water, energy

Contact: Carly Michiels, Government Relations Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 30 or cmichiels@cleanwisconsin.org MADISON, WI — Clean Wisconsin applauded Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday for vetoing budget items that would limit local control over quarry mining operations and restrict key funding for electric vehicle charging stations and water protection efforts. “While

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Sen. Feyen: A budget for the success of all Wisconsinites

Contact: Emelia Rohl (608) 266-5300 Governor Evers signs 2019-2021 state budget into law MADISON- Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the 2019-2021 biennial budget being signed into law: “I’m happy to see Governor Evers made the responsible decision to sign the 2019-21 budget into law.

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Rep. Emerson: Statement on signing of state budget

Contact: Jodi Emerson, 608-266-7461 MADISON –Earlier today, Gov. Tony Evers signed the 2019-21 state biennial budget, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 9, into law with partial vetoes. Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement in response: “Republicans missed many opportunities in this budget to do what was best for

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Rep. Vos: Statement- biennial budget

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement about the biennial budget that Governor Evers signed into law. “This conservative budget crafted by the Republican legislature deserved to be signed into law, but without the political, partial vetoes. These vetoes remove dollars from important programs,

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Rep. Steineke: Evers vetoes dollars to repair Kaukauna Lift Bridge

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed funds in the budget to make vital repairs to the Kaukauna Veterans Memorial lift bridge: “I am incredibly disappointed that Governor Evers has found a way to maneuver around

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Rep. Fitzgerald: Reacts to Governor Evers signing the Wisconsin budget

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660 [Madison, WI] — On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers signed the Wisconsin budget, passed by Republicans in the Legislature last week. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in reaction to the governor’s action: “I want to thank Governor Evers for signing the budget

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Reacts to Governor Evers signing the Wisconsin budget

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 266-5660   [Madison, WI] — On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers signed the Wisconsin budget, passed by Republicans in the Legislature last week. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement in reaction to the governor’s action: “I want to thank Governor Evers for signing the budget into

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Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living: Applaud funding increase in state budget

CONTACT: Allison Cramer, (608) 257-0125   MADISON — The Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) today thanked Governor Tony Evers for approving budget proposals to support long-term care in Wisconsin.   “Long-term care providers thank Governor Evers for signing a state budget which includes critical investments

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DATCP: Secretary releases statement on budget

Contact:  Grace Colás, Communications Director, (608) 224-5020, grace.colas1@wisconsin.gov MADISON – As Governor Tony Evers signed the 2019-2021 biennial state budget, Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) commended his actions Wednesday. “The budget Governor Evers signed today is a down payment on the People’s Budget

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Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism: Announces new Office of Outdoor Recreation

Tourism Department Taking the Lead on Marketing the #1 Driver for Wisconsin Travel   MEDIA CONTACT: Craig Trost, Wisconsin Department of Tourism ctrost@travelwisconsin.com; 608-445-0267 Kristina LeVan, Wisconsin Department of Tourism klevan@travelwisconsin.com; 608-266-0458 MEDIA ROOM: http://media.travelwisconsin.com Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 West Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53708   MADISON, Wis. (July 3, 2019) –

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Rep. Sargent: A down payment on progress – Governor Evers signs 2019-2021 budget

Contact: Representative Melissa Sargent Email: Rep.Sargent@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608)-266-0960   MADISON – Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ signing of the 2019-21 budget: “Today, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2019-21 state budget, using his partial veto powers to make the best of a tough

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