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RCGOP Press Release - Prevailing Wage

For Immediate Release
Phone: 262.864.1010
June 8, 2015

RACINE GOP LEADERS CALL FOR REPEAL OF PREVAILING WAGE

During the course of debate on the State Budget, the leadership of the Racine County Republican Party are urging state legislators to repeal Wisconsin’s outdated prevailing wage law.

“Repealing the prevailing wage will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Chairman Bill Folk. “Ending prevailing wage is overdue, and is just common sense."

Under the prevailing wage, government projects must be paid at a wage that is usually equal union wages. This leads to artificially high project costs, when a job may been done using less taxpayer dollars if the prevailing wage was not in place. According to some studies, repealing the prevailing wage could generate several hundred million dollar savings every year. This money can be used for tax relief, additional projects or other programs.

“Republicans are for less government spending, saving taxpayer dollars whenever possible, and believe in the free market,” said Chairman Folk. “The prevailing wage is the exact opposite of those principles. If having record majorities is the Legislature isn't the time to repeal it, when is the time?”

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RCGOP Press Release - Juneteenth

For Immediate Release
Phone: 262.864.1010
June 5, 2015
 

Come Visit the Racine GOP at Juneteenth!

[Racine] – The Racine County Republican Party is proud to announce that we will once again participate in Racine’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 21st St from noon until 5pm on Saturday, June 13th.

The annual celebration dates back to 1865 when the abolition of slavery was announced in the state of Texas. Three years prior to this announcement, September of 1862, Republican President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring that all slaves in the Confederate States to be freed by January 1, 1863.

The Racine County Republican Party has confirmed that a number of elected officials will attend throughout the day so we encourage you to come out and visit us multiple times to see who has arrived at to discuss the issues of the day.
 

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Ask your Legislators-Town Hall Meeting

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Hello,

I would like to personally invite you to come to an Ask your Legislators-Town Hall Meeting THIS MONDAY NIGHT.  As you may know, lawmakers are working on the new two-year spending plan for the state.  Since the Joint Committee on Finance is looking to finish work on the budget soon, I would like to hear from you directly about the issues that are important to you.

 

Your input is essential in order to move our state forward. I would like know what you think about our proposal to increase aid for K-12 schools, how to pay for our crumbling roads and bridges, the prevailing wage, the Bucks arena plan and whatever topics you would like to discuss.

 

I hope you can come to the Ask your Legislators event, even if it’s for a few minutes to say hello.

 

                        When: MONDAY, June 8th, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
                        Where: Charcoal Grill, 8300 Washington Avenue, Racine
 

Senator Van Wanggaard and Representative Tom Weatherston will be joining me.  I hope you can make it Monday night!

 

Rep. Robin Vos
63rd Assembly District

 

P.S. Since the listening session is being held during the dinner hour, we’ll have a free pizza buffet and a cash bar. 

 
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Spring Elections!

Non-partisan elections

Here is what you might see on your ballot on April 7th:
(Contested races that the GOP has a favorite only -  Bold are current GOP members)

State Supreme Court - Vote James Daley
Racine Circuit Court Branch #9 - Vote Allan Pat Torhorst
Racine Circuit Court Branch #6 - Toss up - both qualified
Racine County Executive - Vote Jonathan Delagrave
Mt Pleasant President - Vote Mark Gleason
Mt Pleasant Trustees - Vote David DeGroot; Sonny Havn; John Hewitt
Norway Municipal Judge - Vote Mike Gabbey
Racine Mayor - No GOP Option
Racine Alderperson #15 - Vote Edward Diehl
RUSD School Board - Vote Bryn Biemeck ONLY!!!
Sturtevant Trustee - Vote Chris Wright; John Johnson; Chris Larsen
Sturtevant Municipal Judge - Vote Rob Niemiec
Waterford Village President - Vote Tom Roanhouse
Waterford Trustees - Vote Judy Spencer; Tom Christensen
Waterford Graded School Board - Vote Jordan Karweik; Andrew Ewert; Bill Unke

State Referendum - Election of Chief Justice -YES
"Shall section 4(2) of article VII of the constitution be amended to direct that a chief justice of the Supreme Court shall be elected for a two-year term by a majority of the justices then serving on the court?"

Caledonia Referendum Pursue Separate School District - YES

Sturtevant Referendum Pursue Separate School District - YES

Do you support Right To Work?

Do you support Right To Work? Contact your Legislator TODAY!

Calls are coming in against this bill and your voice needs to be heard now! We need to let the legislature know that this is the RIGHT decision..

Republicans:

Senator Wanggaard: 608.266.1832 -- 866.615.7510 -- sen.wanggaard@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Lazich: 608.266.5400 -- sen.lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Nass: 608.266.2635 -- sen.nass@legis.wisconsin.gov

Assembly Speaker Vos: 608.266.9171 -- 888.534.0063 -- 262.514.2597 -- rep.vos@legis.wisconsin.gov

Assemblyman Weatherston: 608.266.0731 -- 888.534.0062 -- rep.weatherston@legis.wisconsin.gov

Assemblyman August: 608.266.1190 -- rep.august@legis.wisconsin.gov

Assemblyman Craig: 608.266.33.63 --  888.534.0083 -- rep.craig@legis.wisconsin.gov

Democrats:

Senator Wirch: 608.267.8679 -- 262.694.7379 -- sen.wirch@legis.wisconsin.gov

Assemblyman Mason: 608.266.0634 -- 888.534.0066 -- rep.mason@legis.wisconsin.gov

Assemblyman Barca: 608.266.5504 -- 888.534.0064 -- rep.barca@legis.wisconsin.gov

We Did It...

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WE DID IT!!
 

Well that was fun wasn't it?!? Three elections in 4 years and Walker comes out on top once again!

Thank you all for your time, money, and commitment to the conservative cause and the Republican Party.

We have a lot to be proud of here in Racine County...With 100% reporting in Racine...

Governor Walker took Racine County with 54%

Attorney General Elect Brad Schimel with 52%

State Treasurer Elect Matt Adamczyk with 49%

Congressman Ryan with 58%

State Senator Elect Van Wanggaard with 61%

Assembly Speaker Vos with 61%

Lets not forget those that have a small portion of Racine County...Racine gave them...

State Senator Elect Steve Nass received 62%

Assemblyman Tyler August received 61%

Assemblyman David Craig received 71%

Then there are those who won with no contest from the left this time:

Assemblyman Tom Weatherston
Sheriff Christopher Schmaling
Clerk of Courts Rose Lee

On behalf of the Racine County Republican Party Board of Directors 
-- THANK YOU! --
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