Milwaukee Pride: Responds to proposed ban on service

Contact: Michail Takach, Communications Director info@milwaukeepride.org Our day began with news that the President was rescinding a previous order which allowed our transgender brothers and sisters to serve openly in the United States military. It is a gross understatement to

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Sen. Shilling: Cautious on Foxconn announcement

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON – With today’s possible announcement that a foreign company is looking to locate a facility site in Wisconsin, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “While I welcome new businesses to the state, I

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David D. Haynes: Needless to say, Donald Trump is no Boy Scout

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first of many presidents to address the Scouts at their National Jamboree. He told them: “Scouting revolves around not the mere theory of service to others but the habit of service to others.” Trump had a different message — he talked about himself and belittled his enemies.

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Gov. Walker: Appoints Chief Deputy Knudson as St. Croix County Sheriff

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker announced today the appointment of Chief Deputy Scott Knudson as the new St. Croix County Sheriff, replacing Sheriff John Shilts, who resigned on July 14, 2017. “Chief Deputy Knudson has demonstrated he has the skills and expertise to serve as an

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Milwaukee Pride: Responds to proposed ban on service

Contact: Michail Takach, Communications Director info@milwaukeepride.org Our day began with news that the President was rescinding a previous order which allowed our transgender brothers and sisters to serve openly in the United States military. It is a gross understatement to say this is a disappointing and regressive move in the march toward

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Sen. Shilling: Cautious on Foxconn announcement

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON – With today’s possible announcement that a foreign company is looking to locate a facility site in Wisconsin, Senator Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “While I welcome new businesses to the state, I want to ensure any state-subsidized private sector jobs offer a

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Influx of workers could support Foxconn factory, business leaders say

An influx of workers from outside Wisconsin could help provide enough workers for the Taiwanese technology company Foxconn as it weighs building a factory in southeastern Wisconsin, several business leaders and observers say. The deal, if it happens, would draw in engineers and automation workers from around the country while

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David D. Haynes: Needless to say, Donald Trump is no Boy Scout

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first of many presidents to address the Scouts at their National Jamboree. He told them: “Scouting revolves around not the mere theory of service to others but the habit of service to others.” Trump had a different message — he talked about himself and belittled his enemies.

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