Jay Heck: Wisconsinites must continue to fight for nonpartisan redistricting

On May 9, the Republican chairs of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee — Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, and Sen. Alberta Hills, R-River Hills — at the direction of GOP legislative leaders, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, led the 12 Republican members of the committee in removing nonpartisan redistricting reform from G… 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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Kelly Ruh: Wisconsin knows NAFTA must be replaced

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com.   Wisconsin can’t be rid of NAFTA soon enough.   Our country and our state have suffered under that deeply flawed “free” trade deal for over a quarter of a century. At long last, the Trump administration has successfully negotiated a workable replacement with Mexico and Canada, and now it’s up to Congress to get the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed. There’s no time like the present.   The USMCA is a good deal for America, and an even better deal for

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TUE PM Update: Pocan pushes impeachment proceedings; JFC approves pay hikes for state workers, prison guards

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan today called on fellow members of Congress to open impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. The Town of Vermont Dem cited Trump’s resistance to complying with Congressional subpoenas as evidence that the president and his associates are engaging in a “campaign of obstruction and lawlessness t… 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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WisPolitics Midday: May 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos is open to splitting the budget into two bills. Rep Pocan calls for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump.

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TUE News Summary: Evers, GOP leaders continue to spar over working with women

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** June 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon: The future of transportation funding in Wisconsin Transportation funding has become one of the key debating points in the two-year state budget making its way through… 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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Women’s March Wisconsin: Madison rally planned to stop abortion bans

Contact: Mara Jarvis [email protected] 920-229-5737 Amy Dean [email protected] 262-945-4901 Madison, Wis. – In response to a new wave of extreme bans on abortion, stripping away reproductive freedom and representing an all-out assault on abortion access, patients and allies are saying ENOUGH. Wisconsin-based community organizers are hosting a die-in and rally in solidarity with Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, and all states fighting back against cruel abortion bans. Here in Wisconsin, GOP leaders are threatening bodily autonomy, patient-physician relationships and health care delivery by passing a group of politically motivated anti-abortion bills. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is life-saving and life-affirming. Abortion is

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Steil, Kleefisch celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage

Contact: Sally Fox [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Bryan Steil joined former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the House of Representatives’ vote to pass the 19th Amendment. Steil also delivered a floor speech recognizing this important day. Kleefisch serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. Click here to watch and download video Click here to watch and download floor speech Floor speech remarks: Madam Speaker, Today we celebrate an important moment in our nation’s history. 100 years ago today, Clifford Randall, the representative of the First District of Wisconsin, left his office, walked

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Kelly Ruh: Wisconsin knows NAFTA must be replaced

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com.   Wisconsin can’t be rid of NAFTA soon enough.   Our country and our state have suffered under that deeply flawed “free” trade deal for over a quarter of a century.

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WisPolitics Midday: May 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos is open to splitting the budget into two bills. Rep Pocan calls for impeachment proceedings to begin against President Donald Trump.

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TUE News Summary: Evers, GOP leaders continue to spar over working with women

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** June 13: WisPolitics.com luncheon: The future of transportation funding in Wisconsin Transportation funding has become one of the key debating points in the two-year state budget making its way through… Please log in to access subscriber

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