Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today issued Executive Order #265, which calls a special election for the 10th Senate District following the appointment of the Honorable Sheila Harsdorf to Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
With Sheila Harsdorf’s appointment to DATCP secretary official, speculation in the Capitol has turned to whether any other lawmakers will head to the administration this session. Two of the most likely candidates mentioned are Sen. Frank Lasee, R-Green Bay, and
Lawmakers are gone until 2018 with the fate of several high-profile bills still up in the air and a limited spring floor calendar ahead. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, say they’re leaving it to bill
Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn CEO and Chairman Terry Gou signed off on the Foxconn contract today, with Walker saying the company’s planned $10 billion investment is “a big win” for the state’s residents. The contract’s signing at S.C. Johnson
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Fate of high-profile bills uncertain as Legislature recesses until January Capitol watchers speculate Lasee, Ripp could head to Walker administration Walker, signing Foxconn contract, says state
Monday, November 13th 12:00 PM: Mitchell to Make Political Announcement in Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) 700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 About Mahlon Mitchell: Mahlon Mitchell was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Delavan, Wisconsin. He
Monday, November 13th 9:00 AM: Mitchell to Make Political Announcement in Green Bay Al’s Hamburgers 131 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301 About Mahlon Mitchell: Mahlon Mitchell was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Delavan, Wisconsin. He now
Who: Gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik What: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum hosted by the Democratic Party of Manitowoc, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties When: TOMORROW, Saturday, November 11 at Noon Where: Emil Mazy Hall 5425 Superior Ave, Sheboygan An RSVP is required to attend. Please contact Brandon Weathersby at 414-364-6729 or brandon@andygronik.com to
Artful Women celebrates 31 years of providing a venue for talented women artists to exhibit their work. The juried art show and sale coordinated by fantastic volunteers benefits the Wisconsin Women’s Network. This year’s Artful Women show features 56 artists
Contact: Keri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Thursday, November 09, 2017 Experience the Magic of a 19th Century Holiday at Old World Wisconsin Eagle, Wis. – During the first two weekends in December, Old World Wisconsin will host a 19th-century celebration
For Immediate Release November 10, 2017 Contact: Representative Gordon Hintz, 608-266-2254 Risky FoxConn deal puts taxpayers on the hook for $3 billion dollars Democrats want to invest in Wisconsin MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Walker Signing Contract to Implement Largest State Giveaway to A Foreign Corporation in U.S. History ‘Literally Signed Away Our Future’ MADISON,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker, Foxconn Chairman Gou Sign Historic Agreement to Bring $10 Billion World-Class Advanced Manufacturing Campus, 13,000 Jobs to Wisconsin Agreement provides incentives to support state’s largest economic development
Conservationists, Local Leaders Call for Great Lakes Protection GREEN BAY – Conservationists and local leaders will gather on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in front of the Metro Boat Launch in Green Bay to highlight increasing threats to the Great Lakes and the
For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov WisDOT issues new specialty license plate The “Choose Life Wisconsin” specialty license plate is now available. In addition to the regular registration fee, specialty plates are made available for a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 (608) 266-2512
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Gov. Walker’s re-election Hail Mary falls short GOP deal fails to protect taxpayers and communities MADISON, WI – After Governor Walker signed the final $3 billion Foxconn contract, Senate Democratic Leader
Chip in now to tell Scott Walker: Wisconsinites Vote ‘NO’ on Foxconn. If I wanted my hard-earned tax dollars to be gambled away, I would go to Las Vegas. But somehow our money — $3 billion of it to be exact — was
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today issued Executive Order #265, which calls a special election for the 10th Senate District following the appointment of the Honorable Sheila Harsdorf to Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary.Governor Walker ordered the special election to be held on Tuesday,
With Sheila Harsdorf’s appointment to DATCP secretary official, speculation in the Capitol has turned to whether any other lawmakers will head to the administration this session. Two of the most likely candidates mentioned are Sen. Frank Lasee, R-Green Bay, and Rep. Keith Ripp, R-Lodi. Lasee’s interest in a career outside
Lawmakers are gone until 2018 with the fate of several high-profile bills still up in the air and a limited spring floor calendar ahead. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, say they’re leaving it to bill backers to make their case to colleagues for those measures
Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn CEO and Chairman Terry Gou signed off on the Foxconn contract today, with Walker saying the company’s planned $10 billion investment is “a big win” for the state’s residents. The contract’s signing at S.C. Johnson & Son in Racine comes exactly 28 weeks after Wisconsin
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Fate of high-profile bills uncertain as Legislature recesses until January Capitol watchers speculate Lasee, Ripp could head to Walker administration Walker, signing Foxconn contract, says state will ‘take the world over’ in technology Week ahead Political
Monday, November 13th 12:00 PM: Mitchell to Make Political Announcement in Milwaukee Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) 700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 About Mahlon Mitchell: Mahlon Mitchell was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Delavan, Wisconsin. He now lives with his wife, April and two children, Sie’anna
Monday, November 13th 9:00 AM: Mitchell to Make Political Announcement in Green Bay Al’s Hamburgers 131 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301 About Mahlon Mitchell: Mahlon Mitchell was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Delavan, Wisconsin. He now lives with his wife, April and two children, Sie’anna and
Who: Gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik What: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum hosted by the Democratic Party of Manitowoc, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties When: TOMORROW, Saturday, November 11 at Noon Where: Emil Mazy Hall 5425 Superior Ave, Sheboygan An RSVP is required to attend. Please contact Brandon Weathersby at 414-364-6729 or brandon@andygronik.com to RSVP. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 11, gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik will participate in a
Artful Women celebrates 31 years of providing a venue for talented women artists to exhibit their work. The juried art show and sale coordinated by fantastic volunteers benefits the Wisconsin Women’s Network. This year’s Artful Women show features 56 artists and runs from October 29 through December 1, 2017 in the Skylight
Contact: Keri O’Keefe Wisconsin Historical Society Phone: 6082619597 E-Mail: keri.okeefe@wisconsinhistory.org Thursday, November 09, 2017 Experience the Magic of a 19th Century Holiday at Old World Wisconsin Eagle, Wis. – During the first two weekends in December, Old World Wisconsin will host a 19th-century celebration of Christmas tales and holiday customs. This fun and festive
For Immediate Release November 10, 2017 Contact: Representative Gordon Hintz, 608-266-2254 Risky FoxConn deal puts taxpayers on the hook for $3 billion dollars Democrats want to invest in Wisconsin MADISON – Assembly Democratic Leader Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s signing of the FoxConn contract today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Walker Signing Contract to Implement Largest State Giveaway to A Foreign Corporation in U.S. History ‘Literally Signed Away Our Future’ MADISON, Wis. — Today, Gov. Scott Walker signed a contract to
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker, Foxconn Chairman Gou Sign Historic Agreement to Bring $10 Billion World-Class Advanced Manufacturing Campus, 13,000 Jobs to Wisconsin Agreement provides incentives to support state’s largest economic development project while protecting interests of Wisconsin taxpayers RACINE – Governor
Conservationists, Local Leaders Call for Great Lakes Protection GREEN BAY – Conservationists and local leaders will gather on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in front of the Metro Boat Launch in Green Bay to highlight increasing threats to the Great Lakes and the local and national conservation champions working to protect them, like
For more information, contact: Office of Public Affairs (608) 266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov WisDOT issues new specialty license plate The “Choose Life Wisconsin” specialty license plate is now available. In addition to the regular registration fee, specialty plates are made available for a $15 issuance fee for non-personalized plates and an additional $25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sen. Leah Vukmir Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 (608) 266-2512
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 Contact: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 Gov. Walker’s re-election Hail Mary falls short GOP deal fails to protect taxpayers and communities MADISON, WI – After Governor Walker signed the final $3 billion Foxconn contract, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “For the
Chip in now to tell Scott Walker: Wisconsinites Vote ‘NO’ on Foxconn. If I wanted my hard-earned tax dollars to be gambled away, I would go to Las Vegas. But somehow our money — $3 billion of it to be exact — was put into play in the biggest gamble in Wisconsin history. And