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Republican primary expected for the 89th Assembly District

By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – There will likely be a Republican primary for the 89th Assembly District seat vacated by John Nygren. Marinette small business owner Mike Kunesh announced he is running for the seat along with Debbie Jacques, entrepreneur and business owner. Jacques, was born and raised in Escanaba, Michigan. She has …

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Nygren and Jaeger on the ballot for the 89th Assembly District

By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – After defeating challenger Andi Rich in the primary, Republican incumbent John Nygren now faces Democrat Karl Jaeger for the 89th Assembly District. Nygren was first elected to the Assembly in 2006 and currently serves as the chair of the Committee of Finance and co-chair of the Joint Committee …

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budget repair bill

Local lawmakers talk funds and budget repair bill

By Lea Kopke Correspondent SUAMICO – Local state lawmakers were vague when it came to answering specific questions at the legislative linkage meeting hosted Aug. 17 by the Howard-Suamico School District. Lawmakers in attendance included Republicans Sen. Robert Cowles and Reps. David Steffen, John Nygren and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke. Assistant Superintendent of Operations …

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Nygren faces Rich in incumbent’s first primary since 2006

By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – The Republican primary for the 89th Assembly District Aug. 11 features long-time incumbent John Nygren and political newcomer Andi Rich. Nygren was first elected to the Assembly in 2006 and currently serves as the chair of the Committee of Finance and co-chair of the Joint Committee of Finance. …

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Contested primaries to be held in three local legislative races

By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – Following last week’s filing deadline for legislative candidates, three contested primaries have materialized for districts in parts of Brown County. In the 90th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent Staush Gruszynski faces a primary challenge Aug. 11 from Kristina Shelton, a Green Bay school board member, in Gruszynski’s bid for …

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Lawmakers hope Evers will leave I-41, southern bridge project in budget

By Ed Byrne The Brillion News LAWRENCE – It looks like the perfect wedding, and now Republican lawmakers are hoping Gov. Tony Evers doesn’t veto it when the preacher asks if anyone present knows of any reason why the couple should not be married. In a show of backing for the project to expand Interstate …

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PFAS

Local lawmakers back separate bills to address contamination

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Gov. Tony Evers and other state officials appeared Thursday, May 23, at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Northeast Headquarters for a press conference in support of legislation to deal with the issue of contamination from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are contained in some household products …

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