Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Edible startup summit offers training for food business entrepreneurs; registration closes Nov. 9

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Registration closes Nov. 9 for the 2017 Edible Summit, a two-day training program offering comprehensive and interactive information on how to develop a local food

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Chris Taylor and Jon Erpenbach: New day, new opportunity to show leadership for the seriously ill in Wisconsin

It is our hope that the personal biases and excuses that have driven bills to legalize medical marijuana into the ground for the last decade can experience the swell of support we know exists for medical marijuana as a treatment option for patients when their physicians approve. It is our hope that, this time, common sense and human dignity will win.

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James Wigderson: Conversation with Rep. Joel Kleefisch

Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, joins James Wigderson on RightWisconsin Conversations to talk about the likelihood of getting Heal Without Harm passed and what the state can do to combat human trafficking. They also talk about Kleefisch’s passion for hunting, how he got into politics, and going into enemy territory with a new radio program on liberal talk radio.

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Steve White: Small businesses getting HIT

Ryan and other conservative leaders may have no choice but to address the Affordable Care Act’s many failures in bite-sized pieces. A key provision to sink their teeth into is the health insurance tax, often called the “HIT.”

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Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce 2nd Anniversary Muster

Thursday, November 9 (530pm-8pm) Central Standard Craft Distillery 613 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsored by Central Standard Craft Distillery, Concordia University Wisconsin, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Celebrate the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd anniversary! Join us for

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WED News Summary: Soglin ‘most likely’ to run for guv; Vos, Fitzgerald say WEDC Board should review Foxconn contract

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/wed-news-summary-soglin-most-likely-to-run-for-guv-vos-fitzgerald-say-wedc-board-should-review-foxconn-contract/ **************************************** Nov. 16: WisPolitics.com DC breakfast with Morning Consult CEO Michael Ramlet Michael Ramlet, a Middleton native who’s now C… Please log in to access subscriber content.

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Fundraiser for Rep. Fields

Fundraiser for State Representative Jason Fields Please Join Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele at a Fundraiser to Support State Representative Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) When: Thursday, November 30, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 PM Where: The Capital Grille 310 West Wisconsin Ave.

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Sen. Kapenga and Rep. Brooks: Introduce ‘Electric Vehicle Freedom Act’

CONTACT: Rep. Rob Brooks (608) 267-2369 Sen. Chris Kapenga (608) 266-9174 Madison, WI—Today, Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) and Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield), in a press conference, unveiled the “Electric Vehicle Freedom Act.” In addition to the press conference, lawmakers had the opportunity to test-drive various Tesla vehicles and meet with

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Sets the mining record straight

Contact: Cameron Sholty | WILL Communications Director cameron@will-law.org | 414-727-7416 | 262-409-9816 November 1, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – This morning the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s Center for Competitive Federalism released a new analysis, Flambeau Mining Company: A Case Study. Following release of the Mining for America Act

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Sen. Erpenbach: Enrollment begins in ACA marketplace today

Contact: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 Representative Jimmy Anderson 608-266-8570 Madison – As of November 1st, Wisconsin residents and families can apply for a 2018 health plan, renew their current plan or pick a new plan through the ACA’s Health Insurance Marketplace. The Affordable Care Act is still the law and

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Edible startup summit offers training for food business entrepreneurs; registration closes Nov. 9

Media Contacts: Rick Hummell, 608-224-5041 richard.hummell@wi.gov or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020 William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Registration closes Nov. 9 for the 2017 Edible Summit, a two-day training program offering comprehensive and interactive information on how to develop a local food business. Co-hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and

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Speaker Vos: Announces restructuring of Committee on ways and means

Contact: Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is announcing the restructuring of the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. The committee has been tasked with undertaking comprehensive tax reform. Under the leadership of Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview), the legislative committee will be the first ever in

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Voces de la Frontera: Immigrant families, farmers decry Wisconsin Senate Committee vote on anti-immigrant bill AB190/SB275, announce protests

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org MADISON, WISCONSIN — A Wisconsin Senate committee has announced they will hold a vote behind closed doors Thursday on the controversial anti-immigrant bill AB190/SB275. The bill, often referred to as the anti-sanctuary bill, would have public employees act like Immigration agents by barring local governments

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Kohl campaign: Will Grothman do the right thing on taxes?

Grafton – As Glenn Grothman and Congressional Republicans scramble to put the finishing touches on their delayed tax plan, early reports indicate that the big losers will be middle-class families forced to pay higher taxes so the very wealthiest get tax cuts. With the details still in flux, business executive

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Chris Taylor and Jon Erpenbach: New day, new opportunity to show leadership for the seriously ill in Wisconsin

It is our hope that the personal biases and excuses that have driven bills to legalize medical marijuana into the ground for the last decade can experience the swell of support we know exists for medical marijuana as a treatment option for patients when their physicians approve. It is our hope that, this time, common sense and human dignity will win.

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James Wigderson: Conversation with Rep. Joel Kleefisch

Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, joins James Wigderson on RightWisconsin Conversations to talk about the likelihood of getting Heal Without Harm passed and what the state can do to combat human trafficking. They also talk about Kleefisch’s passion for hunting, how he got into politics, and going into enemy territory with a new radio program on liberal talk radio.

Read More »

Steve White: Small businesses getting HIT

Ryan and other conservative leaders may have no choice but to address the Affordable Care Act’s many failures in bite-sized pieces. A key provision to sink their teeth into is the health insurance tax, often called the “HIT.”

Read More »

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce 2nd Anniversary Muster

Thursday, November 9 (530pm-8pm) Central Standard Craft Distillery 613 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Sponsored by Central Standard Craft Distillery, Concordia University Wisconsin, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Celebrate the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd anniversary! Join us for networking, live music, and a limited-edition bottle release of Central

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Gov. Walker: Calls special election for 58th Assembly District

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Governor Scott Walker today issued Executive Order #262 which calls a special election for the 58th Assembly District following the passing of the Honorable Robert Gannon. Governor Walker ordered the special election to be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. If necessary, a primary will

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WED News Summary: Soglin ‘most likely’ to run for guv; Vos, Fitzgerald say WEDC Board should review Foxconn contract

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/wed-news-summary-soglin-most-likely-to-run-for-guv-vos-fitzgerald-say-wedc-board-should-review-foxconn-contract/ **************************************** Nov. 16: WisPolitics.com DC breakfast with Morning Consult CEO Michael Ramlet Michael Ramlet, a Middleton native who’s now C… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a

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Fundraiser for Rep. Fields

Fundraiser for State Representative Jason Fields Please Join Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele at a Fundraiser to Support State Representative Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) When: Thursday, November 30, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 PM Where: The Capital Grille 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Sponsorship levels: Platinum: $1000 Gold: $750 Silver:

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