WED PM Update: Fiscal Bureau projects $385 million surplus at end of 2017-19 budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JFC Co-chair Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, hailed the new revenue numbers released today, but isn’t committing just yet to a bill that would boost state aid to rural school districts. “I think we have to look at all of our priorities,” she told WisPolitics.com. “There are a lot of bills on the table that a lot of people consid… 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

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WisDems: ICYMI: Meet the Illinoisan trying to buy Kevin Nicholson a U.S. Senate seat

For Immediate Release January 17, 2018 Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] In case you missed it, a recent report from The Daily Beast spotlights the millions in out-of-state spending that Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein has poured into Wisconsin — which has “drawn by far the most outside spending of any 2018 midterm election contest” — to try to buy Kevin Ni… 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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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces resolution denouncing UN bias against Israel

Contact: Madison Wiberg [email protected] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher, along with his colleagues Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Eliot Engel (D-NY), introduced a House resolution condemning the United Nations General Assembly’s vote criticizing the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.  The resolution also affirms President Trump’s recent proclamation that recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announces the relocation of the United States Embassy to Israel as soon as possible. After introducing the resolution, Rep. Gallagher released the following statement:  “For over twenty years, it has been U.S. law to recognize the self-evident reality that Jerusalem is, and always

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces legislation to strengthen pension plans

For Immediate Release Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Contact: [email protected] (202) 224 – 6225  U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Pension Plans  The reform would provide additional funding to protect pensions by imposing fees on financial firms convicted of criminal acts  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today introduced the Pension Stability Act to generate new revenue to protect the pensions of more than 40 million workers and retirees—including the 25,000 workers and retirees in Wisconsin participating in the Central States Pension Fund.  Current law requires banks convicted of financial

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Sen. Cowles, Rep. Tittl: Bills to turn plastics into fuel move forard

January 17, 2018 For More Information: Senator Robert Cowles: (920) 660-0615 Representative Paul Tittl: (608) 266-0315 Bills to Turn Plastics into Fuel Move Forward Pass both Assembly and Senate Committees MADISON– Today, Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) released statements regarding the committee’s passage of SB 646 and AB 789. The bills pave the way in Wisconsin for pyrolysis and gasification, which are new processes that convert plastics to fuel. Sen. Cowles stated, “New and innovative technologies like pyrolysis and gasification have the ability to transform plastic waste into valuable commodities such as gasoline. Through these processes, businesses

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves $7 million for community projects

For Immediate Release                      DATE:  January 17, 2018 CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 BOARD APPROVES $7 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved slightly more than $7 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support four community projects in Wisconsin.  Board Chair Brad Schimel and Commissioner Doug La Follette voted in favor of the loans with Commissioner Matt Adamczyk voting against them. The BCPL approved the following loans: City of Middleton, Dane County / Finance TID #5 economic development incentive / $1,500,000 Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie County / Remodel town hall / $750,000 Town

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Senate District 10 victory and Assembly District 58 swing shows healthcare professionals engaged in elections

For Immediate Release–January 17, 2017 Contacts: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 [email protected] Katie Dunn (414) 554-8196 [email protected] Jeff Smith (715) 579-9811 Web Link to New Release here Senate District 10 Victory and Assembly District 58 Swing Shows Healthcare Professionals Engaged in Elections Healthcare professionals see elections as a necessary part of their work Statewide: Healthcare professionals are getting involved in the 2018 Wisconsin elections. “I’m tired of the attacks on BadgerCare and I’m tired of the government not putting any regulations on pharmaceutical companies jacking up prices,” said Lynn Carey, a retired nurse who helped in Dennis Degenhardt’s race in Assembly

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Gov. Walker: Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects, State to have $385 million surplus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects State to Have $385 Million Surplus Better than expected positive outlook shows Governor Walker’s reforms are working   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today after the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released a report showing the state budget would end with a better than projected $385 million surplus.“This is more great news, and it’s further proof that we are achieving positive results for Wisconsin families. Today’s report shows our economy is strong, and it shows our expenses are down because we

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Vukmir Campaign: ICYMI – Patrick Testin: I Choose Leah

For Immediate Release Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 ICYMI – Patrick Testin: I Choose Leah Stevens Point Sen. Patrick Testin penned a column that ran Wednesday about why he is endorsing Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate. Last year, Testin’s hard work flipped the 24th Senate District to Republican for the first time since 1972, defeating incumbent Democrat Julie Lassa. Read an excerpt from his column in The Tomah Journal: “People often ask me who I am supporting in the 2018 U.S. Senate race. For me, the answer is an easy one; I choose Leah Vukmir. Leah is more than a close friend and colleague; she is someone

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Introduces resolution denouncing UN bias against Israel

Contact: Madison Wiberg [email protected] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher, along with his colleagues Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Eliot Engel (D-NY), introduced a House resolution condemning the United Nations General Assembly’s vote criticizing the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.  The resolution also affirms President Trump’s recent proclamation

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Sen. Cowles, Rep. Tittl: Bills to turn plastics into fuel move forard

January 17, 2018 For More Information: Senator Robert Cowles: (920) 660-0615 Representative Paul Tittl: (608) 266-0315 Bills to Turn Plastics into Fuel Move Forward Pass both Assembly and Senate Committees MADISON– Today, Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) released statements regarding the committee’s passage of SB 646 and

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Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves $7 million for community projects

For Immediate Release                      DATE:  January 17, 2018 CONTACT:  Jonathan Barry, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369 BOARD APPROVES $7 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) today approved slightly more than $7 million in State Trust Fund Loans to support four community projects in Wisconsin.  Board Chair Brad Schimel

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Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Senate District 10 victory and Assembly District 58 swing shows healthcare professionals engaged in elections

For Immediate Release–January 17, 2017 Contacts: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324 [email protected] Katie Dunn (414) 554-8196 [email protected] Jeff Smith (715) 579-9811 Web Link to New Release here Senate District 10 Victory and Assembly District 58 Swing Shows Healthcare Professionals Engaged in Elections Healthcare professionals see elections as a necessary part of

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Gov. Walker: Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects, State to have $385 million surplus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2018 Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839   Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects State to Have $385 Million Surplus Better than expected positive outlook shows Governor Walker’s reforms are working   MADISON – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today after the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB)

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Vukmir Campaign: ICYMI – Patrick Testin: I Choose Leah

For Immediate Release Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 Contact: Jessica Ward, (414) 422-5712 ICYMI – Patrick Testin: I Choose Leah Stevens Point Sen. Patrick Testin penned a column that ran Wednesday about why he is endorsing Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate. Last year, Testin’s hard work flipped the 24th Senate District to Republican for the first time since 1972,

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