WisDems: On GOP failure to address workforce challenges and child care crisis

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republican politicians in Madison once again rejected an opportunity to make real progress on the issues Wisconsin’s working families care about, gaveling in and out of a special session to address our state’s chronic workforce challenges. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today, in

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Rep. Snodgrass: Statement on Republican’s inaction to invest in child care

MADISON – Representative Snodgrass (D-57) released the following statement on the Republican inaction on today’s special session. “Today Assembly Republicans once again ignored the voices of the people of this state who have absolutely clamored for a continuation of a state investment in Child Care Counts. Overwhelmingly, providers have told us

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WisDems: Mobile billboard greets California Hovde outside country club event

MADISON, Wis. — California resident Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continues to gear up to run for Senate in Wisconsin, today holding an event at a country club in Madison with the Republican Women of Dane County. California Hovde was greeted by a mobile billboard reminding him of his ties to the Golden State, including his $7 million

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Rep. August: Reaction to special session request by Evers

MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement in reaction to the request by Governor Evers for a special session of the legislature:  “Instead of working with the legislature on a solution, this governor is once again playing politics by calling a special session.  The people

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Sen. Wirch: Statement on special session and child care counts

Madison – Governor Tony Evers called a Special Session of the Legislature to address the state’s child carecrisis and other workforce initiatives, beginning today at noon. However, when the clock struck 12, Sen. ChrisKapenga (R-Delafield), the Senate President, “gaveled in” to start the Special Session and immediatelyadjourned for the day,

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Sen. LeMahieu: State Senate responds to Governor’s special session call 

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu issued the following statement related to  Governor Evers’ special session call:  “It’s no secret that Wisconsin is facing a severe workforce shortage.  “Legislative Republicans have long supported workforce development measures that strengthen Wisconsin’s economy and create good, family-supporting jobs.  “Unfortunately, Governor Evers has b…

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Gov. Evers: Zero Republican legislators respond to legislative survey on solutions to prevent child care crisis, address workforce challenges

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week launched a legislative survey of the full Wisconsin State Legislature, asking all 132 legislators to take public positions and answer questions on the merits of the governor’s comprehensive plan to address the state’s longstanding workforce challenges, including whether legislators support investments to increase access to affordable chi… Please

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AFP-WI: State Director Megan Novak talks opposition to Brewers bailout on WCLO

Madison, Wis.—On Tuesday, AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak joined Rich Gruber on WCLO’s “Your Talk Show” to discuss AFP-WI’s opposition to the newly released Brewers bailout proposal. The full interview can be found HERE and excerpts are below. On Brewers Bailout: “Americans for Prosperity takes a principled stance on corporate welfare and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls out NFL’s poor scheduling that leaves Packers fans high and dry, and reintroduces Go Pack Go Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) re-introduced her Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch Green Bay Packers game broadcasts. Baldwin’s Go Pack Go Act requires cable and satellite providers to provide their Wisconsin subscribers with access to programming from broadcast television stations in a Wisconsin media marke… Please

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: “Over the last year, this Subcommittee has seen VA get in the way of itself and make it harder for veterans to access their earned benefits.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, (R-Wis.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the following remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Subcommittee’s Oversight Hearing to assess the impact of bureaucratic red tape on veterans’ access to their GI Bill

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