U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on Ascension Wisconsin halting plan to cut services at St. Joseph’s Hospital

“I am relieved to hear that Ascension Wisconsin has responded to public outcry and put their harmful plan to cut essential services at St. Joseph’s Hospital on hold. St. Joseph’s is a vital safety net hospital that primarily serves Medicare and Medicaid patients and operates in an underserved Milwaukee community. Reducing services would threaten the well-being of my constituents by forcing them to travel to distant hospitals that are already struggling to meet existing demand. “Since Ascension’s announcement, I have worked tirelessly with city leaders calling on Ascension to put an end to their planned service reduction. Yesterday, I sent

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WED PM Update: Elections Commission approves plan for accepting $7 million elections security grant

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The Elections Commission today unanimously approved a plan for accepting $7 million in federal elections security funds. The funding is intended to help the commission confront security threats in light of Russian attempts to hack Wisconsin’s elections systems before the 2016 general election. The approval means the commission … 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. Crowley: Statement on Ascension Wisconsin “pausing” changes to St. Joseph Hospital

Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI – Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to Ascension Wisconsin pausing plan to reconfigure services and downsize St. Joseph Hospital: “Like so many members of my community, I was deeply troubled with the proposed downsizing of St. Joseph Hospital which has been a cornerstone in Milwaukee for over a century. I applaud the efforts of my fellow community leaders, elected officials, and Ascension Wisconsin staff for listening to the will of the community and not cutting services at St. Joseph. “This situation has however shone a light on

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Speaker Ryan: Remarks at memorial service honoring Rep. Louise Slaughter

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives today held a memorial service in honor of Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), the first woman in history to chair the House Committee on Rules. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made the following remarks at the ceremony, as prepared for delivery: “There are so many superlatives we can use … 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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State Supreme Court: Releases opinions

JUSTICE SHIRLEY S. ABRAHAMSON: 2016AP619 (2018 WI 37) In the matter of the mental commitment of J.M.: Winnebago County v. J. M. – THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS AFFIRMED. Justice Ann Walsh Bradley concurs – opinion filed. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=211322 PUBLISHED PER CURIAM: 2016AP1890-D (2018 WI 38) In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Daniel J. Rostollan, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Daniel J. Rostollan – IT IS ORDERED that the license of Daniel J. Rostollan to practice law in Wisconsin is suspended for a period of two years, effective the date of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Daniel J. Rostollan shall comply with the

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Renard campaign: Unveils first TV ad

Contact: Dylan Lange 920-304-6409 [email protected] DE PERE, WI – Today, the Renard for State Senate campaign began airing its first television advertisement entitled “Private Sector Problem-Solver” on local broadcast and cable television stations. The ad features Alex Renard talking about his background, experience and the principles that guide him if elected to the State Senate. “As a first-time candidate, I want the voters of the 1st State Senate District to hear it directly from me, in my words,” said Renard. “I’m a job-ready, conservative-minded problem-solver.” The ad features scenes of Renard interacting with employees at Renco Machine Company in Green Bay, where he

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on committee passage of 2018 Farm Bill

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the House Committee on Agriculture approved H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018: “I commend Chairman Conaway and the members of the House Agriculture Committee for their tireless work on this legislation. Included in this farm bill are much-needed reforms that will strengthen America’s workforce and help move people out of poverty. For too long, vague and unenforceable requirements have discouraged work and left many good jobs unfilled. By modernizing the government’s approach to better empower the individual, more people will realize their

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WisDems: A note on the Republican Party of WI’s GOP Primary unity pledge

Contact: Brad Bainum, [email protected] Will it still be intact after tonight’s GOP Senate candidate forum? MADISON — The question is simple: Will the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s GOP Senate “unity pledge” still be intact after tonight’s Republican Women of Dane County GOP Senate candidate forum? Sure, Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson went back to fighting with … 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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Milwaukee Common Council President: Inspired and emboldened by a true stateswoman, Vel Phillips

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton   It is said that nothing good comes easy, that only through sacrifice and hard work do we achieve something positive, something special. Vel Phillips knew that and embraced it. And I believe Ms. Phillips showed us all that change can be achieved through quiet persistence and unwavering integrity.   Ms. Phillips was a trailblazer not just in the City of Milwaukee but also the State of Wisconsin and nationally. She is featured at the State of Wisconsin Historical Society Museum in Madison, and as we marked the 50 year anniversary of the

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JFC signs off on UW System proposal to implement performance-based funding piece of state aid

The Joint Finance Committee signed off today 11-4 along party lines on the UW System’s plan to divvy up $26.3 million in outcome-based funding. The debate over the proposal, which outlines how the university would measure campus success to get the money, included a rehashing of introducing outcome-based funding to the UW System, past funding cuts and the guv’s tuition freeze, among other things. S… 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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Vukmir campaign: Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe chooses ‘gutsy’ Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe announced Wednesday on the Vicki McKenna Show that he is endorsing U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir in the race against Tammy Baldwin calling her “gutsy.” “Leah Vukmir experienced the worst of the John Doe when they read her personal emails,” O’Keefe said. “Leah has been through the fire here in Wisconsin, which is much like the fire on Capitol Hill. What she saw is that if you stand up and lead and defy all the screaming by the bureaucrats and the media, you can win. The best way we can apply

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Wisconsin Troopers’ Association: Applauds the signing of Act 347

For Immediate Release:                                                                                                For more information, contact: Annie Early, 414-405-1050 Madison, Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Troopers’ Association (WTA) applauds the Governor’s signing of Act 347 and extends its thanks to Senator Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) for their hard work on this legislation. Act 347, closed a loophole in the law that allowed criminals to evade charges when they knowingly resisted, fled or eluded an officer who attempted to apprehend them using an unmarked vehicle. The bill clarified that unmarked police vehicles should be treated the same as marked police vehicles when giving drivers an audible or visual signal to

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Speaker Ryan: Remarks at memorial service honoring Rep. Louise Slaughter

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives today held a memorial service in honor of Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), the first woman in history to chair the House Committee on Rules. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made the following remarks at the ceremony, as prepared for delivery: “There

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State Supreme Court: Releases opinions

JUSTICE SHIRLEY S. ABRAHAMSON: 2016AP619 (2018 WI 37) In the matter of the mental commitment of J.M.: Winnebago County v. J. M. – THE DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IS AFFIRMED. Justice Ann Walsh Bradley concurs – opinion filed. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=211322 PUBLISHED PER CURIAM: 2016AP1890-D (2018 WI 38) In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Daniel J.

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Renard campaign: Unveils first TV ad

Contact: Dylan Lange 920-304-6409 [email protected] DE PERE, WI – Today, the Renard for State Senate campaign began airing its first television advertisement entitled “Private Sector Problem-Solver” on local broadcast and cable television stations. The ad features Alex Renard talking about his background, experience and the principles that guide him if elected to

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Speaker Ryan: Statement on committee passage of 2018 Farm Bill

CONTACT  AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement after the House Committee on Agriculture approved H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018: “I commend Chairman Conaway and the members of the House Agriculture Committee for their tireless work on this legislation. Included

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Vukmir campaign: Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe chooses ‘gutsy’ Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Contact: Jessica Ward, (608) 213-5939 Brookfield, Wis. — Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe announced Wednesday on the Vicki McKenna Show that he is endorsing U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir in the race against Tammy Baldwin calling her “gutsy.” “Leah Vukmir experienced the worst of the John Doe when they read her personal

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Wisconsin Troopers’ Association: Applauds the signing of Act 347

For Immediate Release:                                                                                                For more information, contact: Annie Early, 414-405-1050 Madison, Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Troopers’ Association (WTA) applauds the Governor’s signing of Act 347 and extends its thanks to Senator Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc) for their hard work on this legislation. Act 347, closed a loophole in the

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