U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on budget agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement on the budget agreement. “Our budget process is broken and Washington has a spending problem. Congress cannot continue to spend without a plan to pay for it. Our nation is $22 trillion in

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Dept. of Natural Resources: State wildlife representatives agree on top-level priorities for controlling chronic wasting disease

CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.govOR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Expanded testing research, disease management evaluation and enhanced regional collaboration are among the top-level priorities identified by wildlife professionals from 12 Midwestern states,

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduce legislation to hold workplace harassers accountable with Rep. DeLauro

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today reintroduced legislation to strengthen workplace harassment laws. TheFair Employment Protection Act restores protections for workers harassed on the job by supervisors and those with authority to direct people’s day-to-day work. These protections were weakened by the U.S. Supreme

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on budget agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement on the budget agreement. “Our budget process is broken and Washington has a spending problem. Congress cannot continue to spend without a plan to pay for it. Our nation is $22 trillion in debt. Rather than promoting fiscal responsibility and providing a plan

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Dept. of Natural Resources: State wildlife representatives agree on top-level priorities for controlling chronic wasting disease

CONTACT: Sarah Hoye, DNR Communications Director, 608-267-2773 or sarah.hoye@wisconsin.govOR Raechelle Cline, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 608-235-7105 or RaechelleA.Cline@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Expanded testing research, disease management evaluation and enhanced regional collaboration are among the top-level priorities identified by wildlife professionals from 12 Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Patrick Madden. The new judge will complete a term ending June 30, 2020. The application for this position can be found

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Gov. Evers: Applauds WHEFA for new 2019 fiscal year in review report, saving $3.9 million for Wisconsin non-profits

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2019 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The report indicates WHEFA saved Wisconsin non-profit institutions nearly $3.9 million by refinancing outstanding debt and completed 18 financings

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FRI AM Update: Ballweg knocks DATCP secretary for failing to provide statistics on farmer mental health program

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities From WisPolitics.com … — Rep. Joan Ballweg accused Ag Secretary Brad Pfaff of playing “a political game of keep away” as Republican lawmakers continue to pile criticism on the DATCP head. Ballweg, who chairs the Speaker’s Task

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