Category: Reps in the News
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Your Reps in the News: May 5, 2017
Congressman Mike Gallagher Rep. Gallagher released a statement in support of President Trump’s new executive order that increases accountability for employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs and better protects whistleblowers: “During my time in the Marine Corps and two tours in Iraq, I witnessed firsthand some of the best men and women risk their […]
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Your Reps in the News: April 28, 2017
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement after joining WEDC and local leaders for a Fab Lab announcement at Southern Door High School: “I had the honor and privilege of joining the WEDC Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Aaron Hagar and local leaders yesterday as they visited Southern Door High School to […]
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Your Reps in the News: April 21, 2017
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement regarding the package of bills Assembly Republicans released to combat homelessness: “…my colleagues, Representative Steineke, Representative Snyder, Representative Rodriguez and Representative Pronschinske, introduced four bills aimed at addressing homelessness in Wisconsin. Highlighted in the Assembly Republican Forward Agenda, Assembly Republicans kept their promise in working towards […]
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Your Reps in the News: April 14, 2017
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement regarding the Door/Kewaunee Legislative Days event at the State Capitol: “More than 125 citizen delegates from Door and Kewaunee counties traveled to Madison to advocate on issues important to our counties. The citizen delegates come from a wide variety of backgrounds ranging from residents and business […]
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Gallagher Visits Door County Medical Center
On April 12, Rep. Mike Gallagher visited Door County Medical Center (DCMC) and the DCMC Dental Clinic to meet with senior leaders and learn about how DCMC invests in local programs to impact community health. Gallagher is seeking to understand the impact of health care reform on rural areas like Door County to inform his […]
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Your Reps in the News: April 7, 2017
Representative Joel Kitchens “Today [April 4], the Assembly voted in bipartisan fashion on a number of bills brought forward by Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette). These bills, which were introduced as a part of a special session, will go a long way toward combating the opioid and heroin epidemic. I thank Rep. Nygren for his continued, […]
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Your Reps in the News: March 31, 2017
Congressman Mike Gallagher Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced HR 873, a bipartisan bill allowing the establishment of the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington D.C. The bill aims to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served in defense of the United States in the Global […]
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Your Representatives in the News: March 24, 2017
Congressman Mike Gallagher In response to the Trump Administration’s preliminary 2018 federal budget proposal, Rep. Gallagher came out in opposition to the elimination of federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth, accounting for 84 percent of North America’s surface fresh water. Wisconsin […]
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Your Reps In the News: March 17, 2017
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement after introducing LRB 2171/1: “Yesterday I released LRB 2171/1 with Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay). This important piece of legislation will provide relief and access to clean water, a basic right that most of us take for granted. The karst geo-region of Wisconsin is characterized by […]
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Lake Trout Harvest Expansion Goes to Governor
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved expanded harvest opportunities for Lake Michigan lake trout using the emergency rule process. Brad Eggold, Great Lakes district fisheries supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said the new rule would: Expand Lake Michigan lake trout harvest opportunities to a daily bag limit of five. Include the five […]
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Our Reps: Congressman Gallagher Introduces Bill to Set Term Limits for Congress Members
Congressman Mike Gallagher Congressman Gallagher introduced a bill to impose term limits on members of Congress. This is the first of several reforms that Gallagher pledged to make in his first 100 days of Congress. “I’m holding true to my commitment to bring some Wisconsin common sense to Washington D.C. and change the way business […]
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Gallagher Named Chair of Task Force Denying Terrorists Entry
Governor Scott Walker Gov. Walker had some advice for the GOP on Feb. 24: put up or shut up. The words from Walker followed remarks made by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to CNBC regarding tax reform and his “aggressive” August timeline. When asked how the Republicans could avoid any potential problems, Walker told CNBC’s Squawk […]
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State Reps Support Medical Marijuana Extract
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement after the Assembly Committee on Children and Families Executive Committee Hearing: “I am pleased to report that Assembly Bill 49 and Senate Bill 10, both pertaining to tetrahydrocannabinols and the use of cannabidiol, passed unanimously in today’s executive committee hearing. CBD Oil is a natural, non-psychoactive […]
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Congressman Gallagher Continues Save the Bay Initiative
Congressman Mike Gallagher convened his first Save the Bay meeting on Feb. 21 by asking everyone to check their politics at the door. “This is a group of people that isn’t interested in pointing fingers at each other or blaming someone else for the problem, but instead is motivated by a desire to come together […]
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Walker Proposes Return of State Business Loans
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement regarding the Rural Wisconsin Initiative Press Conference held at the Capitol on Feb. 14: “I was happy to join colleagues today in the Assembly Parlor to announce the Rural Wisconsin Initiative broadband bill and other pieces of legislation. This bill will bring much needed relief to […]
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Gov. Walker Increases Funding to UW System in Latest Budget Proposal
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement regarding Gov. Walker’s “Every Student Matters” budget proposal: “In this proposal Gov. Walker has made a commitment to support Wisconsin’s rural schools. I am very pleased to see the Governor has made rural schools a priority in this upcoming budget. Rural schools often face challenges that […]
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Congressman Mike Gallagher Joins Congressional School Choice Caucus
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement after an announcement regarding welfare reform: “Yesterday Gov. Walker announced his ‘Wisconsin Works for Everyone’ reform package. Building on our past successes, as well as those of the Thompson administration, this is the next step toward welfare reform in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has been a national leader […]
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Mike Gallagher Appointed to House Armed Services Committee
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement regarding the Assembly Republican plan to fund transportation and provide tax relief to Wisconsin Taxpayers: “In light of the Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo which noted an additional $2 billion over the next biennium, Assembly Republicans have taken the lead on transportation funding. One of my main […]
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The Democratic Response to Gov. Walker’s 2017 State of the State Address
Editor’s Note: Excerpts from Gov. Walker’s 2017 State of the State Address can be found here. by Rep. Gordon Hintz The annual State of the State event is an opportunity to address the citizens of Wisconsin directly, highlighting our successes, challenges, and offering a vision going forward to meet those challenges. As Gov. Walker begins […]
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Sen. Ron Johnson Confident in Piecemeal Approach to Repeal Affordable Care Act
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement after Governor Walker’s State of the State address to the joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature: “After listening to Governor Walker give his address, I am proud of the state of our state and enthusiastic about its future. Wisconsin continues to maintain a strong financial […]