Jay Miller: The demise of Illinois’ flat tax
Thursday, Aug 1, 2019
Switching to a progressive income tax structure would drive Illinois even further behind Wisconsin.
Switching to a progressive income tax structure would drive Illinois even further behind Wisconsin.
For more information, contact: Kenya Parker (608) 266-5813 MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation today that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed August as ‘National Water Quality Month’ throughout the state of Wisconsin as part of his commitment to improving water quality. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2019 as the
Contact: Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Lawmakers need to put forth comprehensive solution to protect drinking water MADISON — Clean Wisconsin expressed renewed concern on Thursday after researchers for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology
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Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week “Given this flow, no one should be surprised that (the U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, (414) 469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Michael Rosen, (414) 467-8908, rosenmatc@gmail.com Milwaukee action is part of a national wave of Jewish-led “Never Again” actions to resist the Trump Administration’s campaign of terror against immigrants and refugees Never Again protesters blocking
Contact: Jamie Mara Dairy Business Association (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Government policy is crucial to farmers. What happens in town halls, at state capitols and in Washington, D.C., affect all of them one way or another.
Contact: Mary McCarthy (414) 253-7646 MILWAUKEE COUNTY – The campaign of attorney Rebecca Kiefer, candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge in District 29, announced today it has the endorsements of more than 20 current and former judges, including former
Contact: Sara Dillivan-Graves Phone: 262.853.3041 Email: info@wiwomensnetwork.org MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Women’s Network (WWN) announced the 2019-20 Policy Institute. The WWN is seeking passionate women to participate in the eighth session of the Wisconsin Women’s Network Policy Institute. Participants
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Lytwyn American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 312.279.7284 Email: tracy.lytwyn@cancer.org Report offers closer look at efforts to raise tobacco sale age to 21 MADSION, Wis. – Wisconsin continues to fall short when it comes
CONTACT: Senator Jon Erpenbach 7/31/2019 608.266.6670 WEST POINT, WI – Now that the budget has come and gone, it should be a time that we both remember the missed opportunities, and celebrate the long-overdue and historic investments that were made
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MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago Dan Kelly joined the Wisconsin State Supreme Court after being appointed by then Gov. Scott Walker. At the press conference announcing his selection, Kelly refused
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CONTACT INFORMATION Pat McMurtrie, Communications Specialist 608-251-9131 X14 / 608-469-0884 Cell pat@gatheringwaters.org These leaders helped protect special places for people to enjoy as they live, work and play in Wisconsin. (August 1, 2019 – Madison, Wis.)—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for
Contact: Emily Heller Phone: 262-548-7803 WAUKESHA COUNTY HOSTS AMERICORPS NCCC MEMBERS TO HELP IMPROVE PARKLAND, ECOSYSTEMS (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Parks has partnered with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to improve the ecology
Switching to a progressive income tax structure would drive Illinois even further behind Wisconsin.
For more information, contact: Kenya Parker (608) 266-5813 MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) introduced legislation today that will alleviate hair discrimination in the state of Wisconsin. The bill, known as The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair) Act, would update Wisconsin state statutes to include
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed August as ‘National Water Quality Month’ throughout the state of Wisconsin as part of his commitment to improving water quality. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2019 as the Year of Clean Drinking Water because today the drinking water
Contact: Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Lawmakers need to put forth comprehensive solution to protect drinking water MADISON — Clean Wisconsin expressed renewed concern on Thursday after researchers for the Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (SWIGG) study released results showing that over 9 in 10
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Welcome to our weekly DC Wrap, where we write about Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly. Quotes of the week “Given this flow, no one should be surprised that (the U.S. Customs and Border Protection) stations are well beyond their capacity. They are simply not
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, (414) 469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Michael Rosen, (414) 467-8908, rosenmatc@gmail.com Milwaukee action is part of a national wave of Jewish-led “Never Again” actions to resist the Trump Administration’s campaign of terror against immigrants and refugees Never Again protesters blocking the garage doors of the Milwaukee ICE office to stop
Contact: Jamie Mara Dairy Business Association (920) 209-3990 | jmara@dairyforward.com GREEN BAY, Wis. — Government policy is crucial to farmers. What happens in town halls, at state capitols and in Washington, D.C., affect all of them one way or another. The Dairy Business Association (DBA) in Wisconsin and its Midwest
Contact: Mary McCarthy (414) 253-7646 MILWAUKEE COUNTY – The campaign of attorney Rebecca Kiefer, candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge in District 29, announced today it has the endorsements of more than 20 current and former judges, including former Milwaukee Chief Judge Kitty Brennan, now serving on the Wisconsin
Contact: Sara Dillivan-Graves Phone: 262.853.3041 Email: info@wiwomensnetwork.org MADISON — Today, the Wisconsin Women’s Network (WWN) announced the 2019-20 Policy Institute. The WWN is seeking passionate women to participate in the eighth session of the Wisconsin Women’s Network Policy Institute. Participants will build their advocacy skills, learn how to navigate Wisconsin’s
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Lytwyn American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 312.279.7284 Email: tracy.lytwyn@cancer.org Report offers closer look at efforts to raise tobacco sale age to 21 MADSION, Wis. – Wisconsin continues to fall short when it comes to passing legislation that prevents and reduces suffering and death
CONTACT: Senator Jon Erpenbach 7/31/2019 608.266.6670 WEST POINT, WI – Now that the budget has come and gone, it should be a time that we both remember the missed opportunities, and celebrate the long-overdue and historic investments that were made in Wisconsin. Due to Governor Evers’ bold vision for our
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Local government – Courts – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Illinois – Iowa – Law and order – Military – Public health and safety – Real estate – Regulation – Tourism – Transportation
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — Three years ago Dan Kelly joined the Wisconsin State Supreme Court after being appointed by then Gov. Scott Walker. At the press conference announcing his selection, Kelly refused to answer questions about his extremism raised by his writings
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CONTACT INFORMATION Pat McMurtrie, Communications Specialist 608-251-9131 X14 / 608-469-0884 Cell pat@gatheringwaters.org These leaders helped protect special places for people to enjoy as they live, work and play in Wisconsin. (August 1, 2019 – Madison, Wis.)—Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts is pleased to announce the winners of Wisconsin’s
Contact: Emily Heller Phone: 262-548-7803 WAUKESHA COUNTY HOSTS AMERICORPS NCCC MEMBERS TO HELP IMPROVE PARKLAND, ECOSYSTEMS (WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Parks has partnered with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to improve the ecology of approximately 300 acres of natural areas within Waukesha County.