Monday, Nov 13, 2017

MON News Summary: Walker signs Foxconn contract; Mahlon Mitchell joins guv race; GOP tax overhaul effort

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Dave Zweifel: Millennials may be hope for breaking political gridlock

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Millennials — identified as those born roughly between 1980 and 2000 — represent the generation that will be the political, governmental and business leaders of the future.

John Nichols: Bob La Follette warned about Trump times

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

As President Donald Trump combines threats to unchain the dogs of war with attacks on freedom of the press and on dissent by citizens, it is more important than ever to recall what was said in 1917 by Robert M. La Follette.

Owen Robinson: Special election for the 58th Assembly District

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

While there is still time for other candidates to enter the race, the voters of the 58th Assembly District are already presented with two quality candidates — Steven Stanek and Tiffany Koehler — from which to choose.

Janet Bewley and Dave Hansen: Counties and property taxpayers shouldn’t be left to address opioid crisis on their own

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Hampered by state revenue limits, counties are often forced into costly borrowing to cover the costs of transporting and housing Wisconsinites caught up in this epidemic in other parts of the state. And property taxpayers are forced to pick up the cost.

James Rowen: Scott Walker’s numbers games; the legend grows

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Keep a sharp lookout for any and all numbers he throws out on the 2018 campaign trail – – from jobs to Foxconn spending to any data point in between – – because there will be a good chance his numbers are wrong but somehow make him look great again.

Dave Cieslewicz: Orders from Amazon, We won’t get the giant’s second headquarters and that’s a good thing

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Madison has a lot to offer Amazon. But Amazon won’t take it and Madison shouldn’t have bothered.

Gronik campaign: Statement on Gov. Scott Walker’s re-election Foxconn hail mary

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

CONTACT: Brandon Weathersby, brandon@andygronik.com, 414-364-6729 MILWAUKEE – After Governor Walker signed the largest taxpayer giveaway by a state to a foreign corporation in our country’s history, gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik released the following statement: “Governor Scott Walker and his Wisconsin Department

Sen. Shilling: Democrats stand with Veterans

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

CONTACT: Kate Constalie, kate.constalie@legis.wi.gov, 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – 75 years ago, November 11th was designated as a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of peace. Today, Americans recognize this important date as Veterans Day and honor the service of all

Rep. Kitchens: Statement on honoring Nancy Hutchinson as a hometown hero

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

CONTACT: Representative Joel Kitchens, (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement regarding the recognition of Adopt-A-Soldier Door County founder, Nancy Hutchinson, as a Wisconsin State Assembly Hometown Hero: “I am immensely pleased to

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Foxconn will bring jobs, opportunity to Wisconsin

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

CONTACT: Nick Novak, (608) 258-3400 MADISON – On Friday, Gov. Scott Walker, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Foxconn agreed to terms that will bring the technology giant to the state – leading to $10 billion of direct investment

Firefighter union chief joins growing field of Democratic gubernatorial contenders

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Libertarian candidate for governor says he offers a break from two-party bickering

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Walker hopes anger from the ‘hard left’ helps him win a third term

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Walker’s refusal to visit prison fuels campaign criticism

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Walker signs 4 bills, 1 eliminates minimum hunting age

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Amid national gains and with an unpopular GOP prez, WI Dems are gaining hope

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Ryan, McConnell, and Trump on a collision course over competing GOP tax bills

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

‘UpFront’: Walker says outside money his biggest concern in re-election bid

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

The governor says his many Democratic challengers are “all the same,” and his biggest concern about his 2018 re-election bid is “outside money.” “They’re all far to the left, all (would) take us back, as we said before, to the

MON AM Update: Mahlon Mitchell announcement; Walker on ‘UpFront’

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, has three stops planned in the state today for a “major political announcement” with all signs pointing

MON News Summary: Walker signs Foxconn contract; Mahlon Mitchell joins guv race; GOP tax overhaul effort

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Dave Zweifel: Millennials may be hope for breaking political gridlock

Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Millennials — identified as those born roughly between 1980 and 2000 — represent the generation that will be the political, governmental and business leaders of the future.