WED PM Update: Fitzgerald, Vos back tolling to meet state’s transportation needs

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Legislature’s top two Republicans today said open road tolling is the most viable option to address Wisconsin’s long-term transportation needs and attract federal funding that could be included in an infrastructure package. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos added they were unsure if i… 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 Password

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Rep. Sanfelippo: Direct Primary Care Passes Assembly Committee

CONTACT: Rep. Joe Sanfelippo [email protected] 608.266.0620 2017 Assembly Bill 798 Highlights Increased Access to Affordable Healthcare Options in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – 2017 Assembly Bill 798 passed the Assembly Committee on Small Business Development with a vote of 9-4. While direct primary care legislation has passed in a variety of other states with overwhelming bipartisan support, unfortunately, Assembly Bill 798 only received the support of one Democrat on the committee. “It’s disappointing that most of my colleagues on the committee from across the aisle put politics before people and voted against a bill that will help increase access to better healthcare while lowering

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Department of Workforce Development: Lt. Governor Kleefisch and DWD Secretary Allen announce $1.5 million in new short-term training program grants

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce A total of five grant projects benefit up to 227 trainees and over a dozen employers MILWAUKEE – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen visited the Center for Self-Sufficiency today to announce $1.5 million in grant awards for five Advanced Manufacturing and Information Technology Short-Term Training program projects, benefitting up to 277 trainees and over a dozen employers. “Thanks to Governor Walker, Wisconsin is more focused than ever on ways we can develop the talent needed to keep Wisconsin employers competitive

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Track the governor’s race with WisPolitics.com’s 2018 gubernatorial election guide

Track this year’s gubernatorial race with the WisPolitics.com 2018 gubernatorial election guide. The page is continually updated with the latest news and opinion content on the race, campaign ads and links to voting and election information. The page also includes information on the Republican ticket, Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and the major Dem primary candidates, including: Tony Evers, Matt Flynn, Andy Gronik, Mike McCabe, Mahlon Mitchell, Kelda Roys, Paul Soglin, Kathleen Vinehout and Dana Wachs. Visit the page here: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018-governors-race/

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Republican Party of Wisconsin: In Case You Missed It: Attorney General Brad Schimel fighting for Senior Citizens

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Schimel dedicated to keeping elderly safe [Madison, WI] — Attorney General Brad Schimel is standing up for Wisconsin’s senior citizens. Yesterday, Schimel announced a program in the Fox Valley that aims to help Wisconsinites stop abuse of their elderly loved ones. Read the full story from the Green Bay Press Gazette here or find excerpts below. Safe Seniors program uses DOJ cameras to catch elder abuse Shelby Le Duc Green Bay Press Gazette February 6, 2018   A new program in northeastern Wisconsin is using cameras in hopes of keeping senior citizens safe. The Safe Seniors Camera Program

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan push to establish an investigation into the U.S Olympic Committee & USA Gymnastics over decades of sexual abuse

Contact: (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in supporting a resolution, led by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), to establish a special Senate committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Gymnastics regarding how team doctor Larry Nassar was allowed to sexually abuse female gymnasts over decades. “Our bipartisan push to open this investigation will provide needed oversight and accountability,” said Senator Baldwin. “The pattern of sexual abuse, spanning over decades, is horrific and there are many questions that deserve answers. I stand with the courageous

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin exports up 6% in 2017

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 State sets new record in exports to Mexico and China as shipments of industrial machinery, electrical machinery, vehicles, and plastics are up worldwide MADISON – Wisconsin businesses exported $22.3 billion in goods and services to 202 countries in 2017, a 6.1 percent increase over 2016, Governor Scott Walker announced today. “Not only is Wisconsin becoming more attractive to global companies seeking to expand or establish operations in the U.S., but existing state businesses are experiencing more success in selling their products overseas,” Governor Walker said. “The boost in exports is yet another example of the

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Focus on Energy: Erinn Monroe named Focus on Energy’s program director

MEDIA CONTACT: Casey Langan, Senior PR & Media Relations Specialist 608.230.7031 [email protected] MADISON – Erinn Monroe has been named Program Director of Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program. “I’m excited to be a part of a team that is passionate about delivering the economic benefits of energy efficiency to Wisconsin,” Monroe said. “I’m looking forward to leading this program into the future.” Monroe is employed by APTIM, which administers Focus on Energy, a statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program for 108 Wisconsin electric and natural gas utilities, and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. As Program Director Monroe will provide strategic

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Participates in annual sheriff’s conference

Contact: Myranda Tanck [email protected] Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partners with the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association​ for Winter Training Conference & Technology Show MADISON – This week, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partnered with the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association for the organization’s Winter Conference, a four-day event… 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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Rep. Bowen: Foxconn to replace 10,000 workers in Taiwan with robots

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 A sign of things to come in Wisconsin? MADISON – A business publication out of Japan reported yesterday that Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn plans to replace 10,000 workers at its Taiwan display screen plant with automation. The company forecasts to implement the change by the end of 2018. Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement: “As Wisconsin taxpayers hand over $4.5 billion to Foxconn with a loose promise of creating between 3,000 and 13,000 jobs at an LCD screen plant, it should come as great concern that Foxconn is replacing 10,000 workers with

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JFC co-chairs looking at changes to guv’s $100 per-child credit, but offer no details

The co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee said today they’re considering changes to the guv’s proposal to create a new tax credit of $100 per child, but declined to get into specifics. The guv has proposed the $100 credit kick in this year as a sales tax rebate for parents who had children under 18 as of Dec. 31. It would then be a refundable tax credit in future years. Sen. Alberta Darling, R-… 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

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Speaker Ryan: Budget agreement paves way to rebuild military

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the introduction of the Bipartisan Budget Act, critical legislation to adjust spending caps to more adequately fund our military and other priorities: “The winners today are the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. This agreement delivers on our commitment to fully fund our national defense—no more short-term ploys and patches. Secretary Mattis will finally have the resources to rebuild a badly-depleted military, and implement his strategy to prepare for rapidly evolving threats. There will be greater certainty for the Pentagon, and for our warfighters in

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Department of Workforce Development: Lt. Governor Kleefisch and DWD Secretary Allen announce $1.5 million in new short-term training program grants

CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce A total of five grant projects benefit up to 227 trainees and over a dozen employers MILWAUKEE – Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen visited the Center for Self-Sufficiency today to

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan push to establish an investigation into the U.S Olympic Committee & USA Gymnastics over decades of sexual abuse

Contact: (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in supporting a resolution, led by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), to establish a special Senate committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Gymnastics regarding how

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Gov. Walker: Wisconsin exports up 6% in 2017

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 State sets new record in exports to Mexico and China as shipments of industrial machinery, electrical machinery, vehicles, and plastics are up worldwide MADISON – Wisconsin businesses exported $22.3 billion in goods and services to 202 countries in 2017, a 6.1 percent increase over 2016,

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Participates in annual sheriff’s conference

Contact: Myranda Tanck [email protected] Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partners with the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association​ for Winter Training Conference & Technology Show MADISON – This week, Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partnered with the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association for the organization’s Winter Conference, a four-day event… Please log in

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Rep. Bowen: Foxconn to replace 10,000 workers in Taiwan with robots

Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 A sign of things to come in Wisconsin? MADISON – A business publication out of Japan reported yesterday that Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn plans to replace 10,000 workers at its Taiwan display screen plant with automation. The company forecasts to implement the change by

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Speaker Ryan: Budget agreement paves way to rebuild military

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the introduction of the Bipartisan Budget Act, critical legislation to adjust spending caps to more adequately fund our military and other priorities: “The winners today are the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. This agreement

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