Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state jobs agency pointed to the state’s break-even point under the Foxconn deal as one of the agreement’s “weaknesses,” according to the staff review board members approved last week. Estimates from
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Families to rally the same day that the Trump Administration is expected to announce their decision on 287g applications from Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, and 24 other jurisdictions nationwide Who: Voces de la Frontera, immigrant families, elected officials,
There is a surprising 38th parallel in politics that routine candidate ads are not supposed to cross even if third parties do. The line is using legally unproven crimes and scandals from the past against an opponent in last minute ads — despite their availability in news stories.
JFC Dems who objected to DVA request to extend eight positions say they’re willing to rethink their position The four Dems on the Finance Committee have objected to a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the extension of
Dems blast Walker for his response to allegations against Moore Dems today are taking Walker to task for his response on whether U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, R-Ala., should drop out of the race following allegations from several women he
CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – State Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) announced today that she will hold three listening sessions on the Monday and Tuesday following Thanksgiving weekend in Antigo, Tomahawk, and Merrill. The listening sessions are an opportunity to hear feedback from residents of
Moving the Needle in Wisconsin: High Schools Helping Economically Disadvantaged Students Get to College Friday, Nov. 17, 12 – 1:30 pm Wisconsin Idea Room 159 Education Building 1000 Bascom Mall Madison, WI
RFP: Foxconn lists state, local incentives as ‘pivotal factor’ Foxconn highlighted state and local incentives as a “pivotal factor” in the requests for proposal it sent out to contenders hoping to land an LCD panel plant in their state. Stressing
Foxconn Chairman and CEO Terry Gou could be on the hook for up to $366 million if the company’s deal with the state goes south. That’s according to a limited guaranty agreement Gou signed last week that holds him personally
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Department of Natural Resources Secretary Dan Meyer in a video released today to highlight the upcoming 2017 deer hunting season and inform hunters of new changes in the hunting process. Beginning this season,
Contact: David Keith, (323) 400-8853 david@randybrycforcongress.com Caledonia, WI — Today, Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Click here to watch Senator Bernie Sanders endorse Randy Bryce. We’ve got to protect Social Security,
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the HELP Committee, today released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Alex Azar to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) — Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced upcoming town hall meetings for Nov. 19 and 20. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sun., Nov. 19, 2017 4:30-5:30 p.m. Two Rivers Senior Center
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler announces the appointment of Jeff Lyon as the new Administrator of the department’s State and Local Finance Division, effective November 13, 2017. Jeff was appointed Interim Secretary of
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Ending the SALT deduction would increase taxes for over 31% of Wisconsinites GOP tax plans are a massive transfer of wealth to billionaires, corporations, and Wall Street, but leave millions of middle-class families paying more GOP tax plans are
Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 State Representative Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) 608-267-9836 Madison – Studies show the sooner an ex-offender finds employment, the less likely they are to return to prison. A new bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling
For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Walker was asked in an interview about Roy Moore, who has been accused of initiating sexual contact with teenagers when he was an Assistant District Attorney in his 30s. Almost
Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Complete Failure of Leadership by Scott Walker’ MADISON, Wis. — Amid revelations that Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama Roy Moore had inappropriate sexual relationships with multiple teen girls, the Senate GOP leader Mitch
Contact: Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 Robert Dempsey, 614-546-8377 “I support you and will work for you” Milwaukee—Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mahlon Mitchell’s candidacy for Governor, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to endorse in the Democratic primary for Governor. Her
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 Apprenticeship Week features open houses, presentations and tours aimed at increasing awareness of trade opportunities in Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Walker has proclaimed November 12-18, 2017 as Apprenticeship Week in Wisconsin, in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, to recognize
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — The state jobs agency pointed to the state’s break-even point under the Foxconn deal as one of the agreement’s “weaknesses,” according to the staff review board members approved last week. Estimates from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, as well as separate analyses from
Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Families to rally the same day that the Trump Administration is expected to announce their decision on 287g applications from Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, and 24 other jurisdictions nationwide Who: Voces de la Frontera, immigrant families, elected officials, religious leaders, supporters What: Rally to urge Milwaukee County Sheriff Schmidt
There is a surprising 38th parallel in politics that routine candidate ads are not supposed to cross even if third parties do. The line is using legally unproven crimes and scandals from the past against an opponent in last minute ads — despite their availability in news stories.
JFC Dems who objected to DVA request to extend eight positions say they’re willing to rethink their position The four Dems on the Finance Committee have objected to a request from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the extension of eight positions for an outreach and recovery program. But they
Dems blast Walker for his response to allegations against Moore Dems today are taking Walker to task for his response on whether U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, R-Ala., should drop out of the race following allegations from several women he tried to date them as teenagers several decades ago. One
CONTACT: Rep. Felzkowski, 608-266-7694 Madison, WI – State Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) announced today that she will hold three listening sessions on the Monday and Tuesday following Thanksgiving weekend in Antigo, Tomahawk, and Merrill. The listening sessions are an opportunity to hear feedback from residents of the 35th Assembly District. Further details and meeting times are below.
Moving the Needle in Wisconsin: High Schools Helping Economically Disadvantaged Students Get to College Friday, Nov. 17, 12 – 1:30 pm Wisconsin Idea Room 159 Education Building 1000 Bascom Mall Madison, WI
RFP: Foxconn lists state, local incentives as ‘pivotal factor’ Foxconn highlighted state and local incentives as a “pivotal factor” in the requests for proposal it sent out to contenders hoping to land an LCD panel plant in their state. Stressing that costs are an issue for the company, Foxconn’s RFP
Foxconn Chairman and CEO Terry Gou could be on the hook for up to $366 million if the company’s deal with the state goes south. That’s according to a limited guaranty agreement Gou signed last week that holds him personally responsible for 25 percent of any penalties. Meanwhile, Hon Hai
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Department of Natural Resources Secretary Dan Meyer in a video released today to highlight the upcoming 2017 deer hunting season and inform hunters of new changes in the hunting process. Beginning this season, hunters are no longer required to validate their deer tags,
Contact: David Keith, (323) 400-8853 david@randybrycforcongress.com Caledonia, WI — Today, Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Randy Bryce for Congress against Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Click here to watch Senator Bernie Sanders endorse Randy Bryce. We’ve got to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from people like Paul Ryan. I think
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the HELP Committee, today released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Alex Azar to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “This is certainly not a drain the swamp
Contact: Bernadette Green, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) — Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) today announced upcoming town hall meetings for Nov. 19 and 20. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Sun., Nov. 19, 2017 4:30-5:30 p.m. Two Rivers Senior Center 1520 17th St., Two Rivers, WI 54241 Mon., Nov.
CONTACT: Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler announces the appointment of Jeff Lyon as the new Administrator of the department’s State and Local Finance Division, effective November 13, 2017. Jeff was appointed Interim Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Contact: Brad Bainum, bradb@wisdems.org Ending the SALT deduction would increase taxes for over 31% of Wisconsinites GOP tax plans are a massive transfer of wealth to billionaires, corporations, and Wall Street, but leave millions of middle-class families paying more GOP tax plans are funded by gutting Medicare and Medicaid MADISON — Right-wing state Senator
Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 1-608-266-5830 State Representative Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) 608-267-9836 Madison – Studies show the sooner an ex-offender finds employment, the less likely they are to return to prison. A new bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) will help
For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 MADISON – Yesterday, Governor Walker was asked in an interview about Roy Moore, who has been accused of initiating sexual contact with teenagers when he was an Assistant District Attorney in his 30s. Almost 30 sources corroborated four women’s accounts which depict Moore preying
Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 ‘Complete Failure of Leadership by Scott Walker’ MADISON, Wis. — Amid revelations that Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama Roy Moore had inappropriate sexual relationships with multiple teen girls, the Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell called for him to “step aside.” Meanwhile in an
Contact: Lis Smith, 224-567-9062 Robert Dempsey, 614-546-8377 “I support you and will work for you” Milwaukee—Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorsed Mahlon Mitchell’s candidacy for Governor, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to endorse in the Democratic primary for Governor. Her son, Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde read the following statement from
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 Apprenticeship Week features open houses, presentations and tours aimed at increasing awareness of trade opportunities in Wisconsin MADISON – Governor Walker has proclaimed November 12-18, 2017 as Apprenticeship Week in Wisconsin, in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, to recognize the in-demand skills, self-sufficiency and family-supporting jobs that accompany an