FRI REPORT: Employers save $170M in premiums as battle brews over proposed workers’ comp changes

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Employers save $170M in premiums as battle brews over proposed workers’ comp changes House fundraising numbers start to trickle in; filing deadline is Sunday Week ahead Political TV Names in the news Lobbyist watch QUOTES OF THE WEEK We have very little opportunity to bring a bright young man… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot

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Wachs campaign: Fight Trump’s executive order ending subsidies paid to insurance providers

BREAKING: The Trump administration has issued an Executive Order ending subsidies paid to insurance providers, rolling back a vital and necessary part of the Affordable Care Act. Tell Trump we won’t stand for such blatant disregard for the health and well being of millions of Americans. Add your name. On Thursday, Donald Trump launched another assault on the Affordable Care Act, this time cutting federal subsidies that offset costs for low-income Americans and setting off a potential collapse of our healthcare system as we know it. By cutting these subsidies, Trump is putting insurance companies in a position to increase

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House fundraising numbers start to trickle in; filing deadline is Sunday

Fundraising numbers for Wisconsin’s House delegation are starting to roll in ahead of Sunday’s filing deadline. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, announced preliminary numbers earlier this week. His reported filed at the FEC site shows he raised $309,420 and spent $462,801. He also received nearly $2 million in transfers from National Republican Congressional Committee and sent almost $2.6 mi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Kohl Campaign: Iran deal decertification threatens U.S. national security

Iran Deal Decertification Threatens US National Security Onus now on Congress to preserve and tightly enforce JCPOA October 13th, 2017 Grafton – Today’s announcement that Donald Trump will refuse to certify that the ongoing implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is in the national security interest of the United States represents dangerous political games. The goal of American national security policy should be keeping the United States and the world safe. That demands ensuring all pathways to a nuclear Iran remain blocked. Sadly, it appears this move is largely a politically driven decision meant to undue steps taken

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Employers save $170M in premiums as battle brews over proposed workers’ comp changes

A coming showdown at the Capitol between the health care industry and a business coalition over proposed changes to the state workers’ compensation system comes as companies are already seeing major savings under the current model. This year, Wisconsin companies are saving nearly $170 million in premiums — or 8.46 percent — from the year before, when premiums fell 3.19 percent. To doctors and hosp… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Wachs campaign Madison event

Madison Monday October 23rd, 5:00pm to 7:00pm 409 East Main St, Madison, WI 53703 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites are looking for an opportunity to engage in a conversation about the state of the state, the failed Walker policies and how to move Wisconsin forward. We will be adding house parties on our website, so make sure to check it out (danawachs.com) and see if Artie’s Dog House is coming to

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Wachs campaign Milwaukee event

Milwaukee Monday October 30th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm 2719 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites are looking for an opportunity to engage in a conversation about the state of the state, the failed Walker policies and how to move Wisconsin forward. We will be adding house parties on our website, so make sure to check it out (danawachs.com) and see if Artie’s Dog House is coming to

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Wachs campaign Eau Claire event

Eau Claire Sunday October 29th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm 322 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites are looking for an opportunity to engage in a conversation about the state of the state, the failed Walker policies and how to move Wisconsin forward. We will be adding house parties on our website, so make sure to check it out (danawachs.com) and see if Artie’s Dog House is

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Wachs campaign La Crosse fundraiser

La Crosse Wednesday October 18th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm 3039 Edgewater Ln, La Crosse, WI 54603 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites are looking for an opportunity to engage in a conversation about the state of the state, the failed Walker policies and how to move Wisconsin forward. We will be adding house parties on our website, so make sure to check it out (danawachs.com) and see if Artie’s Dog House is coming

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Natural Resource Development Association: Statement on legislative hearing on new generation of mining jobs in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2017 Contact: Nathan Conrad [email protected] 608-441-1647 Natural Resource Development Association Statement on Legislative Hearing on New Generation of Mining Jobs in Wisconsin [Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Natural Resource Development Association’s Executive Director, Nathan Conrad, released the following statement on the Assembly Committee on Labor’s public hearing on AB 499, the Mining for America Act: “Today, like in Ladysmith, we heard about the enormous benefits that mining can bring to the Badger State. The experts on hand, and those who sent in written testimony, clearly showed that clean development of our state’s natural resources will

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Speaker Ryan: Visits Puerto Rico, pledges continued support

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 October 13, 2017 http://spkrryan.us/2yfj3Q7 Speaker Ryan Visits Puerto Rico, Pledges Continued Support SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) traveled with a bipartisan delegation to Puerto Rico today. After completing his briefing and an aerial tour of affected areas, Speaker Ryan released the following … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Evers Campaign environmental fundraiser

Table Wine Madison, 2045 Atwood Ave. October 24, 5 P.M. RSVP:  www.tonyevers.com/enviro The protection of Wisconsin’s natural resources is extremely important to the future of our state. I am committed to prioritizing our environment and fighting to preserve and protect what makes Wisconsin special. I’m running for Governor to restore balance to regulations of the environment and ensure that every Wisconsinite has access to clean water. I will restore independence to the DNR and ensure the views of scientists are respected when making environmental policy. I will also restore our commitment to developing renewable energy, which will create jobs, lower energy

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State of Wisconsin Business & Industry Luncheon

For Immediate Release October 13, 2017 For Further Information Contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 Paul Ryan, Rebecca Kleefisch to Headline State of Wisconsin Business & Industry Luncheon MADISON – On Monday, the WMC Foundation will host the State of Wisconsin Business & Industry Luncheon at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The event will include remarks from House Speaker Paul Ryan, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and WMC President/CEO Kurt Bauer. The winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest will also be announced. Credentialed media are invited to attend. RSVP required by 12:00PM on Sunday, Oct. 15.   Please RSVP to Nick Novak at [email protected].   ALL

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DNC: Trump’s refusal to make CSR payments hurts Wisconsinites

Last night Donald Trump decided to no longer fund the Affordable Care Act’s cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs), which will cause millions of Americans to face premiums that skyrocket by as much as 20 percent, create widespread uncertainty and chaos in America’s health care marketplace, and increase the deficit. Trump and congressional Republicans bear the sole responsibility for the devastation they have inflicted on Wisconsinites, more than 111,000 of whom rely on these CSR payments for quality and affordable health care. “Republicans have tried time and again to strip away the Affordable Care Act, but Wisconsinites and Americans all across the

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House fundraising numbers start to trickle in; filing deadline is Sunday

Fundraising numbers for Wisconsin’s House delegation are starting to roll in ahead of Sunday’s filing deadline. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, announced preliminary numbers earlier this week. His reported filed at the FEC site shows he raised $309,420 and spent $462,801. He also received nearly $2 million in transfers from

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Kohl Campaign: Iran deal decertification threatens U.S. national security

Iran Deal Decertification Threatens US National Security Onus now on Congress to preserve and tightly enforce JCPOA October 13th, 2017 Grafton – Today’s announcement that Donald Trump will refuse to certify that the ongoing implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is in the national security interest of the

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Wachs campaign Madison event

Madison Monday October 23rd, 5:00pm to 7:00pm 409 East Main St, Madison, WI 53703 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites are

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Wachs campaign Milwaukee event

Milwaukee Monday October 30th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm 2719 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites are

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Wachs campaign Eau Claire event

Eau Claire Sunday October 29th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm 322 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana.

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Wachs campaign La Crosse fundraiser

La Crosse Wednesday October 18th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm 3039 Edgewater Ln, La Crosse, WI 54603 RSVP here! After the launch of our statewide house party program, Artie’s Dog House, folks from all over Wisconsin have reached out to host a meet and greet, a house party or a neighborhood conversation with Dana. Wisconsinites

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Natural Resource Development Association: Statement on legislative hearing on new generation of mining jobs in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2017 Contact: Nathan Conrad [email protected] 608-441-1647 Natural Resource Development Association Statement on Legislative Hearing on New Generation of Mining Jobs in Wisconsin [Madison, Wis.] – Today, the Natural Resource Development Association’s Executive Director, Nathan Conrad, released the following statement on the Assembly Committee on Labor’s

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Speaker Ryan: Visits Puerto Rico, pledges continued support

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 October 13, 2017 http://spkrryan.us/2yfj3Q7 Speaker Ryan Visits Puerto Rico, Pledges Continued Support SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) traveled with a bipartisan delegation to Puerto Rico today. After completing his briefing and an aerial tour of affected areas, Speaker Ryan released the following

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Evers Campaign environmental fundraiser

Table Wine Madison, 2045 Atwood Ave. October 24, 5 P.M. RSVP:  www.tonyevers.com/enviro The protection of Wisconsin’s natural resources is extremely important to the future of our state. I am committed to prioritizing our environment and fighting to preserve and protect what makes Wisconsin special. I’m running for Governor to restore balance

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State of Wisconsin Business & Industry Luncheon

For Immediate Release October 13, 2017 For Further Information Contact: Nick Novak, 608.258.3400 Paul Ryan, Rebecca Kleefisch to Headline State of Wisconsin Business & Industry Luncheon MADISON – On Monday, the WMC Foundation will host the State of Wisconsin Business & Industry Luncheon at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The event

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DNC: Trump’s refusal to make CSR payments hurts Wisconsinites

Last night Donald Trump decided to no longer fund the Affordable Care Act’s cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs), which will cause millions of Americans to face premiums that skyrocket by as much as 20 percent, create widespread uncertainty and chaos in America’s health care marketplace, and increase the deficit. Trump and

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